Leper Collection (#3)

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

Empress KAśmyAśgAś KAśmyAśgAś title object Three beauties
The Empress Komyogo Komyogo (title on object) Three beauties (series title) San bijin (series title on object), The Empress Komyogo wrapped in a summery kimono (yukata) looks at a large path

Ruins House Simon Leper Bethany 1948 West Bank
Ruins of House of Simon the Leper in Bethany. 1948, West Bank, Bethany, Middle East

Bethany House Simon Leper 1934 West Bank
Bethany. House of Simon the Leper. 1934, West Bank, Bethany

Remains of St Giles Hospital
Ruins of medieval leper hospital chapel, Maldon, Essex. IoE 464998

Lazaretto Point, on the Holy Loch, near Dunoon, Argyllshire, Scotland. Legend has it that ships from the East would land lepers here for special treatment. Date: 1950s

Chapel of the Hospital for Lepers in Kent Street, Southwark, c1813 (1906). Artist: C John M Whichelo
Chapel of the Hospital for Lepers in Kent Street, Southwark, c1813 (1906). From Medieval London, Vol. II - Ecclesiastical by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1906]

Christ healing the lepers at Capernaum, c1890. Scene from the Bible (Mark I). From The Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot, c1890

The healing of Naaman - 2 Kings. circa 1690

Uzbekistan - Samarkand - A leper Date: circa 1910s

World War One Brewery Camp, Dickebusch / Dikkebus, Leper
World War One Brewery Camp, Dickebusch/Dikkebus, Leper, Germany. Date: 1910s

law leper day cleansing ca 1730 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

BETHANY: RUINS. Ruins of the House of Simon the Leper in Bethany, near Jerusalem. Hand-colored photograph, 20th century

NaMAN BATHING. Naaman the Syrian bathes in the waters of the Jordan River at the advice of the prophet Elisha and rids himself of his leprosy (2 Kings 5). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

Saint Simeon and Saint Lazarus, c. 1503 (oil on panel) (see also 498671)
XIR498175 Saint Simeon and Saint Lazarus, c.1503 (oil on panel) (see also 498671) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 97x55 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (oil on copper)
XIR418362 Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (oil on copper) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 39x51 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

The Parable of Lazarus and Dives (woodcut)
XJF387435 The Parable of Lazarus and Dives (woodcut) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: parable told by Jesus in the gospel of St)

Lazarus at the rich mans gate (vellum)
XJF387452 Lazarus at the rich mans gate (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: parable of Lazarus and Dives told by Jesus in the gospel of St)

The Resurrection of Lazarus (oil on canvas)
XAL266278 The Resurrection of Lazarus (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 177x160 cm; Galleria Sabauda, Turin, Italy; (add.info.: La Resurrection de Lazare; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Leper beggar, Pieter Jansz. Quast, 1634

An Antonian Priory (oil on panel) (reverse of 28165)
XIR231765 An Antonian Priory (oil on panel) (reverse of 28165) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); 62x41.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

St. Isabella Caring for the Lepers (oil on canvas)
XIR156217 St. Isabella Caring for the Lepers (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

April, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1618

View of Bethany, Nicolaes Lastman, Anonymous, Jan Philipsz Schabaelje, 1648 - 1656

View of Bethany, Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1601-1652

HOLY LAND: LEPROSY. Group of Middle Eastern men and boys with leprosy. Photograph, c1910

FATHER DAMIEN (1840-1889). Belgian Roman Catholic missionary. Father Damien with his choir of leper girls at the Molokai Leprosarium, Hawaii, c1880

THE LEPERS HOUSE. Detail from the Numbering at Bethlehem by Peter Bruegel the Elder, 1566

Lepers of Amsterdam
The procession of the lepers of Amsterdam in 1608. An engraving by Claes Jan Visscher. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Baldwin Home, Leper Colony, Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu
Baldwin Home, Leper Colony on Kalawao Molokai, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1910s

The lame, the halt, the blind and the leprous seeking medical consultation with the German physician
HEIDELBERG LIEDER, 14th C. The lame, the halt, the blind and the leprous seeking medical consultation with the German physician

Lepers Banquet at Nuremberg. A German popular woodcut, 1493, reflecting the conditions of lepers
LEPERS, 1493. Lepers Banquet at Nuremberg. A German popular woodcut, 1493, reflecting the conditions of lepers, who were allowed to enter the city only on certain holidays, when they attended Mass

A leper house. Wood engraving after an illumination from Vincent of Beauvais Speculum Historiale, c1220-1244
LEPER HOUSE, c1220-1244. A leper house. Wood engraving after an illumination from Vincent of Beauvais Speculum Historiale, c1220-1244

Wandering lepers, announcing their approach with rattles and begging for support along the way
LEPERS, 1608. Wandering lepers, announcing their approach with rattles and begging for support along the way. Line engraving, 1608, by Jan Visscher

Buddha statue on the Terrace of the Leper King, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

DORÉ: ST. LAZARUS BEGGING. Saint Lazarus begging at the gate of Dives house (Luke 16: 20-21). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

FATHER DAMIEN (1840-1889). Full name: Joseph Damien De Veuster. Belgian priest. Colored engraving, 1889

LEPER, 1837. Drowning a leper in India. Steel engraving, American, 1837

Woodcut of leprosy in medieval times
Woodcut (date not given) to illustrate leprosy, a disease that was introduced into Europe by the troops of Alexander the Great returning from India to Greece

Constantine the leper. Medieval fresco titled " Constantine the Leper comforting women". This fresco is found in the Quattro Santo Coronati church, Rome, Italy

LEPER HOUSE, c1220-1244. A leper house. Manuscript illumination from Vincent of Beauvais Speculum Historiale, c1220-1244

British Ballad, Sir Aldingar
SIR ALDINGAR. Popular British Ballad, recounting the tale of a rebuffed Sir Aldingar who slanders his mistress (the Queen) by placing a leper in her bed for the King to find

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

Leper (Munster)
A 16th century leper walks with a clapper, to warn people of his approach

Jesus Heals a Leper
Jesus heals a leper

A 13 Century Leper House
A leper house

Medical / Ailments / Leprosy
A wandering leper, with clapper to warn people of his/her approach

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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.