Malady Collection (#2)

The Colossus (also called Coloso or the Giant) (oil on canvas, 1808-1812)
LRI4606089 The Colossus (also called Coloso or the Giant) (oil on canvas, 1808-1812) by Julia, Asensio (el Pescadoret) (1760-1832); Prado, Madrid

Important warning: never take on board a passenger subject to sea-sickness (colour litho)
7181016 Important warning: never take on board a passenger subject to sea-sickness (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Important warning)

The skeleton of Death comes for a quack doctor. 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234875 The skeleton of Death comes for a quack doctor. 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234795 An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Commodore Hawser Trunnion from Peregrine Pickle. 1785 (engraving)
7234852 Portrait of Commodore Hawser Trunnion from Peregrine Pickle. 1785 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Julius Caesar on the voyage to Britain, 55 BC (colour litho)
7185385 Julius Caesar on the voyage to Britain, 55 BC (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar on the voyage to Britain, 55 BC)

17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving)
7233107 17th century Dutch drunk man vomits on the floor of a tavern. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho)
2815641 Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Les Soeurs de Lait (engraving)
7194579 Les Soeurs de Lait (engraving) by Bostock, John (1808-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Soeurs de Lait)

Saint Macaire of Ghent rescuing pestiferes Saint Macaire is an 11th century Armenian monk
JLJ4676193 Saint Macaire of Ghent rescuing pestiferes Saint Macaire is an 11th century Armenian monk. Painting by Jacob II van Oost (1637-1713) 1673 Sun

The dwarf knew which was the youngest (colour litho)
2812948 The dwarf knew which was the youngest (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dwarf knew which was the youngest)

Schneewittchen (litho)
6020514 Schneewittchen (litho) by Beckmann, Johanna (1868-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schneewittchen. Illustration for Deutsche Marchen by Johanna Beckmann (Potsdam, Stiftungsverlag)

The Colossus Silhouette of a giant walking through the plains of a very dark landscape and sowing fear, death
JLJ4667846 The Colossus Silhouette of a giant walking through the plains of a very dark landscape and sowing fear, death, misery and flight of the Spanish people

Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet. 1831 (engraving)
7234808 Maids offer the days catch of fish and lobster to a gourmet.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegorical Painting of Justice, c. 1630-1700 (oil on copper)
7240809 An Allegorical Painting of Justice, c.1630-1700 (oil on copper) by Flemish School, (17th century); 45x30 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife. 1869 (lithograph)
7232941 Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf and his wife. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wybrand Lolkes, the Dutch Dwarf, 1733-1790s, and his wife)

Adlocutio of the roman Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524 (fresco)
7232616 Adlocutio of the roman Emperor Constantine, 1517-1524 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

John Valerius, born without hands or arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232982 John Valerius, born without hands or arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Valerius, born without hands or arms)

Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232977 Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Hawtin, born without arms, 18th century)

The skeleton of Death and the quack doctor. 1827 (engraving)
7233014 The skeleton of Death and the quack doctor. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the quack doctor)

Francis Trovillou, the Horned Man, 16th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232973 Francis Trovillou, the Horned Man, 16th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Trovillou, the Horned Man)

Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph)
7232937 Berholde, a favorite of King Alboin of Lombardy. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertoldo or Berholde)

George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232974 George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Romondo, an eccentric mimic, 18th century)

Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790. 1869 (lithograph)
7232984 Madame Teresia, the Corsican Fairy, 1743-1790. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Maria Teresa, the Amazing Corsican Fairy)

Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph)
7232950 Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity, died 1775. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier Desseasau, remarkable for his vanity)

Death and the Hypochondriac. 1827 (engraving)
7233000 Death and the Hypochondriac. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death and the Hypochondriac)

John Smith or Buckhorse, 18th century prizefighter. 1869 (lithograph)
7232980 John Smith or Buckhorse, 18th century prizefighter. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Smith, better known by the name of Buckhorse)

Joseph Clark, famous contortionist in London, 17th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232971 Joseph Clark, famous contortionist in London, 17th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Clark, the famous posture master)

The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815. 1869 (lithograph)
7232954 The Pig-Faced Lady, famous in London circa 1815. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pig-Faced Lady, with fur muff)

Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph)
7232949 Count Joseph Boruwlaski and his wife and child, 18th century. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Joseph Boruwlaski)

Matthias Buchinger, German artist and performer, 1674-1722. 1869 (lithograph)
7232933 Matthias Buchinger, German artist and performer, 1674-1722. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthias Buchinger, German artist)

The Black Death
7231846 The Black Death by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914)); Photo © O. Vaering

After The Black Death
7231837 After The Black Death by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Theodor Kittelsen (1857-1914)); Photo © O. Vaering

Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel
7224993 Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel. by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Deposition, 1507. Oil on Panel)

Figures from British history: Catherine, Countess of Desmond, Anglo-Norman Irish noblewoman said to been 140 years old
7148843 Figures from British history: Catherine, Countess of Desmond, Anglo-Norman Irish noblewoman said to been 140 years old when she died in 1604; Mary Davis

Girl with a chicken visiting children in hospital (colour litho)
7157239 Girl with a chicken visiting children in hospital (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a chicken visiting children in hospital)

Hospitalised French soldier and his little cat (chromolitho)
7157080 Hospitalised French soldier and his little cat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hospitalised French soldier and his little cat)

Achilles, Actaeon, Aesculapius, Amphitrite (engraving)
7164285 Achilles, Actaeon, Aesculapius, Amphitrite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, Actaeon, Aesculapius, Amphitrite)

Old age and poverty (chromolitho)
7173033 Old age and poverty (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old age and poverty, miniatures from the Roman de la Rose, 15th Century)

A Ward in our Infirmary for Sick Children (engraving)
7165809 A Ward in our Infirmary for Sick Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ward in our Infirmary for Sick Children)

Foretelling of the Great Plague of London, 1648 (engraving)
7201744 Foretelling of the Great Plague of London, 1648 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proclamation issued by the Lord Mayor of London during the Great Plague, 1665 (engraving)
7201739 Proclamation issued by the Lord Mayor of London during the Great Plague, 1665 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fenelon soignant les blesses (engraving)
7194275 Fenelon soignant les blesses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fenelon soignant les blesses)

Bill of mortality in London, 15-22 August 1665 (engraving)
7201758 Bill of mortality in London, 15-22 August 1665 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill of mortality in London, 15-22 August 1665)

Mortality in the Great Plague in London, 1665-1666 (litho)
7201754 Mortality in the Great Plague in London, 1665-1666 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mortality in the Great Plague in London, 1665-1666)

Title page of Plague Orders, 1665 (engraving)
7201745 Title page of Plague Orders, 1665 (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of Plague Orders)

Stink pot used in fuming during the Great Plague of London, 1665-1666 (litho)
7201741 Stink pot used in fuming during the Great Plague of London, 1665-1666 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Dark Shadow: A Glimpse into Malady's Grasp" In the depths of history, it has left its mark on humanity, a relentless force that knows no bounds. From bleeding patients to processions commemorating deliverance from plague, the haunting echoes of suffering reverberate through time. An engraving from 1632 transports us to Pont-l'Abbé, where a town once ravaged by the plague sought solace in Sainte-Anne d'Auray. The ex-voto stands as a testament to their gratitude for liberation from this merciless affliction. Another scene unfolds before our eyes - two men tending to an old man in a garret during the 18th century. Their weary faces speak volumes about the toll inflicted by maladies that plagued society even then. Corpse bearers depicted in an engraving remind us of the grim reality faced during times of epidemic. The weight they carry is not merely physical; it symbolizes communities burdened with loss and grief. A deformed woman captured in Prague's 1596 engraving reveals yet another facet of malady's reach – how it can manifest physically and emotionally, leaving scars both seen and unseen. Across oceans and continents, famine and typhus wreak havoc on China's countryside. An illustration from "Le petit journal illustre" serves as a stark reminder that maladies know no borders or boundaries – they strike indiscriminately at all walks of life. The Peste de Jaffa engraving transports us back centuries ago when diseases were shrouded in mystery and fear gripped hearts with every outbreak. It reminds us that throughout history, societies have grappled with these invisible adversaries. Tragically, prejudice often accompanied pandemics. In Charles Lahure's hand-colored engraving depicting Black Death-era events unfolding in 1348 France, we witness unspeakable horrors as Jews become scapegoats for the plague's wrath.