Pandemic Collection (#7)

Outbreak of plague in Manchuria (colour litho)
2779691 Outbreak of plague in Manchuria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outbreak of plague in Manchuria. La peste en Mandchourie)

The Flagellants at Doornik in 1349 (colour litho)
3638303 The Flagellants at Doornik in 1349 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flagellants at Doornik in 1349)

The Great Plague of London
Two men holding handkerchiefs over their noses in an attempt to avoid catching the plague as they hurry through the London Streets

Outbreak of plague in Manchuria (colour litho)
2779689 Outbreak of plague in Manchuria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outbreak of plague in Manchuria)

Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead)
3701699 Mortuary cross from plague victim, 1348 (lead) by English School, (14th century); Science Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The plague is caused by infection with Yersinia Pestis)

Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes (engraving)
725525 Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blaize Purchasing the Infallible Antidotes)

The Dance of Death (engraving)
725519 The Dance of Death (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance of Death)

Peste de Marseille. Plague of Marseille
2757157 Peste de Marseille. Plague of Marseille. by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: Medecine. Illustration de Louis Bombled, France, vers 1900. Coll. Part. Medicine)

Saint Roch praying to the Virgin for the cessation of the plague
JLJ4688014 Saint Roch praying to the Virgin for the cessation of the plague. Painting by Jacques Louis David (1748-1825), 1780. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2, 60 x 1, 95m

Scarlet fever and measles - 19th century
LSE4079489 Scarlet fever and measles - 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scarlet fever and measles - 19th century)

The plague of 1348 in Florence (Italy). At the bottom left, with a wreath of Laurier
GIA4787418 The plague of 1348 in Florence (Italy). At the bottom left, with a wreath of Laurier, Petrarch, Italian poet and humanist of the renaissance, talks with other people

Saint Roch, with bubon of plague on his leg. 1610-1615 (Painting)
LRI4687836 Saint Roch, with bubon of plague on his leg.1610-1615 (Painting) by Morazzone, Pier Francesco (1573-1626); Museo del Castello Sforzesco, Milan

The Plague
BAT5472138 The Plague by Zumbo, Gaetano (1656-1701); (add.info.: The modeled Wax); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Plague: the surgeon Larray in Jaffa, Egypt, caring for the pestiferous
LSE4402574 Plague: the surgeon Larray in Jaffa, Egypt, caring for the pestiferous, -in " Collection d illustration d un maAtre d ecole de Creil"

The doctor in bed of the pestifere, wood engraving of the "Liber pestilentialis"
LSE4402540 The doctor in bed of the pestiferA©, wood engraving of the " Liber pestilentialis" by JerA'me Brunschwig, Strasbourg, 1500

The Medicine of Venus without the doctor or the Art of waking oneself from syphilis or
LSE4402511 The Medicine of Venus without the doctor or the Art of waking oneself from syphilis or secret diseases by means gentle, prompt, radical and easy to use in the greatest secret

Death of Louis IX from the plague during the 8th crusade in 1270 - Miniature
LSE4417019 Death of Louis IX from the plague during the 8th crusade in 1270 - Miniature, 14th century (ref. 512, 300r) - Request permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel)

Precautions against cholera (colour litho)
2779678 Precautions against cholera (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precautions against cholera)

St Pancras Hospita (engraving)
728718 St Pancras Hospita (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The smallpox epidemic - the St Pancras Hospital encampment at Finchley)

The Coffin Makers Carousal (engraving)
725531 The Coffin Makers Carousal (engraving) by Franklin, John (c.1800-c.1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coffin Makers Carousal)

View of the Hotel de Ville, Marseille, in 1720 (coloured engraving)
CHT235312 View of the Hotel de Ville, Marseille, in 1720 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine et de la Pharmacie, Lyon; eArchives Charmet; French

The Plague in India, Fighting the Epidemic in Bombay (b / w photo)
1042537 The Plague in India, Fighting the Epidemic in Bombay (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plague in India)

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 953, Satirique en Colours
ICA4925708 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 953, Satirique en Colours, 1892_10_2: Projet de statue - Medical, Cholera, Seine (river)

Great Plague of London par William Blake (1757-1827), c
FIA5402766 Great Plague of London par William Blake (1757-1827), c. 1779 - Watercolour, white colour, black chalk on paper, 13, 9x18, 7 cm - Private Collection by Blake

Emigration during the cholera epidemic in Marseille in 1850 Painting by Emile Loubon
JLJ4573275 Emigration during the cholera epidemic in Marseille in 1850 Painting by Emile Loubon (1809-1863) 1850 Dim. 0, 74 x 1, 70 m Montpellier musee Fabre by Loubon, Emile (1809-63); Musee Fabre

Cholera epidemic in Egypt (chromolitho)
971989 Cholera epidemic in Egypt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cholera epidemic in Egypt. Treating patients with Ricqles medicinal mint spirit)

First Balkan (Balkan) war: cholera, which represents in the form of Death a weapon of a
XEE4188547 First Balkan (Balkan) war: cholera, which represents in the form of Death a weapon of a fake, rips the soldiers, already weakened by deprivation and fatigue

Animals sick of the Plague. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
XEE4407647 Animals sick of the Plague. Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95). Illustration by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals sick of the Plague)

Cholera in Russia in 1892: Alexander III, Emperor of Russia and his wife Maria Feodorovna
XEE4414506 Cholera in Russia in 1892: Alexander III, Emperor of Russia and his wife Maria Feodorovna, Imperor of Russia visit a hospital. Engraving from 1892

Rabies vaccination: Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) appealed to the fans while Dr
JLJ4682823 Rabies vaccination: Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) appealed to the fans while Dr. Gaucher vaccinated a Russian child, Joseph Meister

Uprising in Bombay (litho)
2818855 Uprising in Bombay (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uprising in Bombay. Unrest broke out after British doctors attempted to examine a Hindu woman)

Famous children (colour litho)
2795456 Famous children (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous children. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Mysterious epidemic in Berlin (colour litho)
2779786 Mysterious epidemic in Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mysterious epidemic in Berlin)

Drink the Plague, Drink the Plague (engraving)
725530 Drink the Plague, Drink the Plague (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drink the Plague, Drink the Plague)

Statistical chart invented by Florence Nightingale to show the predominance of disease as
FNM321941 Statistical chart invented by Florence Nightingale to show the predominance of disease as a cause of mortality in the British army during the Crimean War

Saint Roch. Picture of the 19th century Epinal
XEE4411627 Saint Roch. Picture of the 19th century Epinal. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Roch)

Animals sick with plague: monkey carries out vaccinations
XEE4411464 Animals sick with plague: monkey carries out vaccinations. Fable by Jean de La Fontaine, late 19th century. Drawing by Christophe

Symptomes of smallpox disease causing an outbreak of pustules on the skin
GIA4788479 Symptomes of smallpox disease causing an outbreak of pustules on the skin. Medical plate from the " Vaccination Treat" by Luigi Sacco, Milan, 1809 by Unknown Artist

The Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) nurse
LRI4628663 The Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) nurse, under the name of Pan-Borel (Pane Borel), to the cholera patients in Marseille in 1836

"Deserted", Hamburg-American Liners in the Elbe (engraving)
1603559 " Deserted", Hamburg-American Liners in the Elbe (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Deserted")

The Plague of Hail and the Plague of Frogs (engraving)
5218320 The Plague of Hail and the Plague of Frogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Plague of Hail and the Plague of Frogs)

Where character became sublime (litho)
979581 Where character became sublime (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where character became sublime)

COVID - 19
Giuseppe Galli

The World in Fear
Peter Davidson

CoronaVirus
Dmitry Skvortsov

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"Pandemic: A Historical Reminder of Humanity's Battle Against Infectious Diseases" In the depths of history, a haunting figure emerges - the plague doctor. With their beaked masks and long cloaks, they navigated the 17th century streets, fighting against an invisible enemy that ravaged communities. Their presence in ancient artwork serves as a chilling reminder of the devastating power of pandemics. Fast forward to modern times, where another viral threat looms large - the avian flu virus. Originating from birds, this infectious disease has caused widespread concern due to its potential to jump species and cause severe illness in humans. The microscopic view reveals its intricate structure, reminding us of our vulnerability at a cellular level. Pandemics do not discriminate; they affect all corners of society. In Mexico, health education initiatives target indigenous populations grappling with poverty and limited access to healthcare resources. These efforts aim to empower these communities with knowledge about viruses like never before. The Black Death rat flea is forever etched in our collective memory as one of history's deadliest carriers. Artwork depicting this tiny insect reminds us that even the smallest creatures can have catastrophic consequences when it comes to spreading diseases. The influenza virus takes on a new form through computer artwork - showcasing its ability to mutate rapidly and challenge medical advancements year after year. This constant battle between science and nature highlights humanity's resilience in combating ever-evolving threats. From Cellardyke in Fife, Scotland to Melbourne COVID-19 protests down under – scenes unfold across continents revealing both unity and division amidst crisis-stricken societies. While some come together for safety measures and support systems during these trying times, others take up arms against restrictions imposed by authorities. As we navigate through this pandemic-ridden era, let us remember our shared responsibility towards public health. History teaches us valuable lessons about perseverance and adaptation when faced with such challenges – may we draw strength from those who fought before us as we continue to battle against the invisible enemy that is the pandemic.