Douleur Collection

Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration
FLO4718308 Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Letter J: Jacquot takes revenge for the teasing of little Jean who will certainly swear not to start again
DUV4207549 Letter J: Jacquot takes revenge for the teasing of little Jean who will certainly swear not to start again. Engraving in " ABC fun"

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

Letter K and L: Kakatoes and Laureat. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207422 Letter K and L: Kakatoes and Laureat. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back
FLO4718344 Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back and extract a tooth with string

Cadouin (Dordogne, Perigord) is the carved cross of the Abbey of Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154)
JEB4938375 Cadouin (Dordogne, Perigord) is the carved cross of the Abbey of Notre Dame de la Nativite (consecrated in 1154).; (add.info.: Cadouin (Dordogne)

A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin and tries to pull a tooth with string
FLO4718312 A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin and tries to pull a tooth with string

Letter J: Jacquot takes revenge for the teasing of little Jean who will certainly swear not to start again
DUV4207543 Letter J: Jacquot takes revenge for the teasing of little Jean who will certainly swear not to start again. K: Kepi on his ear, Kiki reviews his brave soldiers

Yogi (fakir), 1913 (photo)
2102386 Yogi (fakir), 1913 (photo); (add.info.: Religion. India. Yogi (fakir) on a bed of spikes. Illustration from Indian Myth and Legend, by Donald A. Mackenzie, England, 1913.); Photo © CCI

Les Saltimbanks Painting by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1874 - Clermont Ferrand
JLJ4600263 Les Saltimbanks Painting by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), 1874 - Clermont Ferrand (Clermont-Ferrand), Musee d art Roger Quilliot by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Musee d Art Roger Quilliot

The Olympic Games Painting by Jean Pierre Saint Ours (1752-1809) 18th century Geneve
JLJ4657980 The Olympic Games Painting by Jean Pierre Saint Ours (1752-1809) 18th century Geneve, Museum of Art and History by Saint-Ours, Jean Pierre (1752-1809); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva

Horace Wells proceed with the extraction of a tooth in front of his students in 1844 (engraving)
2757519 Horace Wells proceed with the extraction of a tooth in front of his students in 1844 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Medecine. Anesthesie. Coll. Part. Medicine)

First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving)
2757521 First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving) by French School

The suicide of Lucretia, 1657 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4574651 The suicide of Lucretia, 1657 (oil on canvas) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); 87x66 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Operation (or dressing) A surgeon caring for a patient. Painting by Gerrit Lundens
JLJ4644129 Operation (or dressing) A surgeon caring for a patient. Painting by Gerrit Lundens (1622-1683) after Adriaen Brouwer (1605/1606-1638). 17th century. Dim. 0, 32x0, 28 m

Lamentation of Orphee Painting by Alexandre Seon (1855-1917) 1896. Dim. 0, 73 x 1, 16 m
JLJ4566403 Lamentation of Orphee Painting by Alexandre Seon (1855-1917) 1896. Dim. 0, 73 x 1, 16 m. Musee d Orsay, Paris by Seon, Alexandre (1855-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

The lioness and the bear (La lionne et l ourse) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4215111 The lioness and the bear (La lionne et l ourse) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman tearing her hair Painting by Jose de Ribera dit il Spagnoletto "
JLJ4573139 Woman tearing her hair Painting by Jose de Ribera dit il Spagnoletto " the Spanish" (1591-1652), 17th century Bayonne, Musee Bonnat

Drawings Prints, Print, Mouvement, de, douleur, aigue, corps, et, d Esprit, compose
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mouvement de douleur aigue de corps et d Esprit, Mouvement compose (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), Etcher, Artist

Honora Daumier (French, 1808 - 1879), O douleur! avoir rva un a poux, 1844, lithograph
Honora© Daumier (French, 1808 - 1879), O douleur! avoir rva© un a© poux, 1844, lithograph

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"Douleur: An Artistic Journey Through Pain and Suffering" Step into the world of "douleur, " a captivating exploration of pain and suffering depicted through various artistic masterpieces. From Gustave Dore's haunting painting, "Les Saltimbanks, " to Lubin Baugin's dramatic portrayal of the martyrdom of Saint Barthelemy in Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, these artworks evoke a profound sense of anguish. Travel back to 1844 as Horace Wells bravely proceeds with a tooth extraction in front of his students, showcasing the early advancements in surgical procedures. Witness William Morton's groundbreaking use of sulfuric ether anesthesia during the first surgical operation at Boston Hospital in the 19th century. Delve into medieval manuscripts where false witnesses with pierced tongues are condemned to wander city streets accompanied by miniature trumpet players, capturing both physical and emotional torment. Alexandre Seon's poignant painting, "Lamentation of Orphee, " portrays sorrow and despair with its somber tones and expressive brushstrokes. Experience heart-wrenching moments like Lucretia's tragic suicide captured on canvas or Gerrit Lundens' depiction of surgeons caring for patients during an operation or dressing. These scenes remind us that pain is not limited to physical wounds; it can also manifest as emotional turmoil. Intriguingly juxtaposed against this backdrop is Jean Pierre Saint Ours' vibrant painting portraying The Olympic Games - a celebration amidst life's hardships, reminding us that even within pain, there can be resilience and triumph. Jose de Ribera dit il Spagnoletto captures raw emotion as he depicts a woman tearing her hair out - an expression often associated with intense grief or distress. And finally, immerse yourself in colorful illustrations from Homer's Iliad which depict epic battles filled with agony and sacrifice. "Douleur" takes you on an emotive journey through time and artistry, showcasing the universal human experience of pain and suffering.