Leper Collection (#2)

Christ heals the Leper (oil on canvas)
423881 Christ heals the Leper (oil on canvas) by Morandini, Francesco (Il Poppi) (1544-97); (add.info.: Salviati Chapel, San Marco, Florence.); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Charles VI is warned by a leper that he will be betrayed (chromolitho)
667178 Charles VI is warned by a leper that he will be betrayed (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume designs for Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien
CHT437879 Costume designs for Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien, a dramatic work commissioned by Ida Rubinstein with libretto by Gabriele d Annunzio, music by Claude Debussy

Window depicting a leper woman praying at the shrine of St
2563434 Window depicting a leper woman praying at the shrine of St. William Wellcome, York Minster (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); English, out of copyright

The Leper (engraving)
2787288 The Leper (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leper. Illustration for The Gospel according to Saint Mark (Sampson Low)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum)
CHT245024 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Lazarus and the Rich Man, c. 1400 (oil on panel)
BRN196634 Lazarus and the Rich Man, c.1400 (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; German, out of copyright

"And there a leper kneels at His feet"(engraving)
5992249 " And there a leper kneels at His feet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Where are the Nine? (engraving)
5223671 Where are the Nine? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where are the Nine)

The Leper glorifying God, Luke XVII, 17 (engraving)
6005757 The Leper glorifying God, Luke XVII, 17 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leper glorifying God, Luke XVII, 17)

Father Damien (b / w photo)
XJF368405 Father Damien (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai (1840-89) born Jozef De Veuster

Northern Mariana Islands: Two Men Suffering from Tuberculosis
TRV173971 Northern Mariana Islands: Two Men Suffering from Tuberculosis, from Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L Uranie 1817-20 engraved by Bourgeois, published 1825 (engraving) by Arago

Diptych showing the Miracles of Christ, c. 450-460 AD (ivory)
BAL7840 Diptych showing the Miracles of Christ, c.450-460 AD (ivory) by Roman (5th century AD); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

Jesus healing a leper
LLM339681 Jesus healing a leper by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus healing a leper)

Ms. Fr. 22532 Fol. 118 Leper, from Le Livre des Proprietez des Choses
CHT164375 Ms.Fr.22532 Fol.118 Leper, from Le Livre des Proprietez des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

St. Iduberge helping lepers (woodcut) (photo)
CHT163703 St. Iduberge helping lepers (woodcut) (photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Academie de Medecine, Paris, France; (add.info)

The healing of the leper, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures
3039797 The healing of the leper, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures: The Crown Series, c.1920s (colour litho) by Copping

Jesus cleanses a leper - Bible
3779852 Jesus cleanses a leper - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Jesus cleanses a leper. And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean)

Proposed leper colony, Siberia, Russia. 1893

Leper woman at entrance of hut, Siberia. 1893

Missionary treating victims of leprosy, Mozambique
Mozambique, Africa - Christian Missionary treating and caring for African victims of leprosy. Date: circa 1910s

The madness of King Charles VI of France, 1392 (chromolitho)
669005 The madness of King Charles VI of France, 1392 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The madness of King Charles VI of France, 1392)

Constantine the Leper comforts the Pious Women (fresco)
704461 Constantine the Leper comforts the Pious Women (fresco) by Italian School; Oratorio di San Silvestro, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

St. Adelard (c. 752-827) distributing alms (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT237287 St. Adelard (c.752-827) distributing alms (engraving) (b/w photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Lepers outside the walls of Jerusalem, 1892 (colour litho)
CHT236340 Lepers outside the walls of Jerusalem, 1892 (colour litho) by Haener, T. de (fl.1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: lepreux au pied des murailles de; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The healing of the leper
LLM338261 The healing of the leper by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The healing of the leper)

Hawaiis famous leper colony, the largest in the world (b / w photo)
6002625 Hawaiis famous leper colony, the largest in the world (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawaiis famous leper colony)

The Children of the Bible: The Little Hebrew Maid (chromolitho)
6001799 The Children of the Bible: The Little Hebrew Maid (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children of the Bible: The Little Hebrew Maid)

Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem (engraving)
5992494 Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem)

The Leper healed
LLM460548 The Leper healed by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leper healed. Illustration for The Life of the Lord Jesus (Nelson, 1871).); © Look and Learn

Lepers in Ethiopia, 1898 (coloured engraving)
CHT236343 Lepers in Ethiopia, 1898 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Jesus withe the one leper who returned to give thanks
LLM339699 Jesus withe the one leper who returned to give thanks by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus withe the one leper who returned to give thanks)

Leprosy, front cover of Spedalskhed, published Denmark, 1895 (litho)
KW280483 Leprosy, front cover of Spedalskhed, published Denmark, 1895 (litho) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

Ms 5080 fol. 373r Two lepers begging, from Le Miroir Historial
CHT179388 Ms 5080 fol.373r Two lepers begging, from Le Miroir Historial, by Vincent de Beauvais (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

The Leper (engraving)
5218349 The Leper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leper. Illustration for Cassells Illustrated Family Bible Superior Edition (Cassell)

Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia, c. 1475 / 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia, c. 1475/1480

The Miracle of Saint Mansuy. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Miracle of Saint Mansuy

Saint Amond, 1621. Creator: Jacques Callot
Saint Amond, 1621

The endless rows of sorrow
Susanne Stoop

Napoleon, having taken Jaffa, visits the leper hospital, where he impresses his companions by touching a leper Date: 11 March 1799

Christ Healing the Lepers, ca. 1545 (?). Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Christ Healing the Lepers, ca. 1545 (?)

Christ Healing the Leper, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator
Christ Healing the Leper, from Das Plenarium, 1517

Christ healing the Lepers, 1540-50. 1540-50. Creator: Niccolo Vicentino
Christ healing the Lepers, 1540-50

NAPOLEON AND LEPERS
Napoleon in Egypt, visiting a leper hospital, touches the lepers, and when his staff reproach him, he replies It is my duty, I am the general in command. Date: 11 March 1799

Jesus said, Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?, mid 19th century. Biblical scene, from Luke 17: 17: And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine

A leper approaches Jesus and asks him to cure the illness: Jesus agrees, miniature in the codex of Cristophore of Predis, a work of 1476

Man with leprosy, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
A man with leprosy, from Dr NP Jewells casebook, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. 1924

Four scenes legend St Elizabeth Hungary Saint Elisabeth
Four scenes from the legend of St Elizabeth of Hungary, Four scenes from the legend of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary. Scenes of a farewell or meeting at a gate, a feast with musicians

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"From Biblical Times to Modern Day: The Journey of the Leper" Throughout history, leprosy has been a disease that both fascinated and terrified people. In the New Testament, Jesus performed miracles by healing lepers in Samaria, showing compassion and breaking societal norms. Naaman, a prominent figure from biblical times, was also miraculously healed from his leprosy. Fast forward to the Victorian period in Hawaii, where Kalaupapa became known as a leper colony. This isolated community housed those afflicted with this debilitating disease. It served as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by individuals living with leprosy during that era. In Mombasa, Kenya in East Africa, we see another glimpse into the life of someone affected by leprosy. A man bravely battles against stigma and discrimination while seeking treatment for his condition. Artistic depictions throughout history have captured these stories too. "The Raising of Lazarus, " an oil painting on panel portrays Christ's power over death itself but also highlights His ability to heal even those suffering from physical ailments such as leprosy. Medieval engravings show us how society often persecuted those with this illness due to fear and misunderstanding. However, there were also instances of compassion depicted in art like "Bardi St. Francis altarpiece. " This piece showcases Saint Francis teaching and caring for lepers - washing their feet and holding them close - demonstrating love amidst adversity. Even in more recent times, literature like "The Rescue of Princess Sabra" reminds us that tales featuring heroes like St. George continue to capture our imagination despite being set against the backdrop of medieval fears surrounding diseases like leprosy. From ancient scriptures to modern-day representations across different cultures worldwide – be it through religious texts or artistic expressions – one thing remains clear: The journey of the leper is not just about physical healing but also about challenging societal perceptions and finding hope amidst adversity.