Sick Bed Collection

Robin Gibb (18), lead singer of chart topping pop group The Bee Gees at Regents Park Nursing Home in London 29th July 1968

Saint Anselm, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364356 Saint Anselm, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Br er Fox lif up his foot en holler Wahoo (colour litho)
IL335180 Br er Fox lif up his foot en holler Wahoo (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Fr 2829 fol. 90 Miracles at the Tomb of St. Louis, from
CHT235138 Ms Fr 2829 fol.90 Miracles at the Tomb of St. Louis, from Le Livre des Faiz de Monseigneur Saint Louis (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Man in his sick bed surrounded by doting wife, children, and mai
5893712 Man in his sick bed surrounded by doting wife, children, and mai by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man in his sick bed surrounded by doting wife, children, and maids)

The Death of Henry II, 1189, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363655 The Death of Henry II, 1189, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry II (1133-89)

Wicliffe on his death bed assailed by Friars, engraved by T. Bolton (coloured engraving)
STC418704 Wicliffe on his death bed assailed by Friars, engraved by T. Bolton (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wycliffe (c.1330-84)

Francis Matthew Schutz in his Bed, c. 1755-60 (oil on canvas)
NCM94567 Francis Matthew Schutz in his Bed, c.1755-60 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 63x75.5 cm; Norwich Castle Museum

Ex Voto dedicated to SS. Cosmas and Damian in gratitude for the healing of a sick woman
CHT225127 Ex Voto dedicated to SS. Cosmas and Damian in gratitude for the healing of a sick woman, 1821 (oil on wood) by Spanish School

The Lady Elaine the Fair knoweth Sir Launcelot, illustration from
STC335772 The Lady Elaine the Fair knoweth Sir Launcelot, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Richard of Sunieves story (stained glass)
PC344969 Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Richard of Sunieves story (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

The Lady Layonnesse cometh to the Pavilion of Sir Gareth
STC335764 The Lady Layonnesse cometh to the Pavilion of Sir Gareth, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

Detail from the Miracle Window depicting St. Thomas visiting a sick man in his sleep
PC344991 Detail from the Miracle Window depicting St. Thomas visiting a sick man in his sleep (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English

Robin Gibb (18), lead singer of chart topping pop group The Bee Gees at Regents Park Nursing Home in London 29th July 1968

Allegory Disease sick man lying bed sheet legs
Allegory of the Disease, A sick man is lying on bed with a sheet over his legs. Behind the bed are an old and a young man and a young woman with a candle

Elia takes care deceased son widow Sarefat lying
Elia takes care of the deceased son of the widow of Sarefat. The deceased son of the widow of Sarefat is lying in bed. The widow is standing by the sick bed and looks reproachfully at Elijah

John Wycliffe (c. 1330-84) on his sickbed assailed by the friars at Oxford, 1378
KW259449 John Wycliffe (c.1330-84) on his sickbed assailed by the friars at Oxford, 1378, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Thomas

The Improvised Ambulance, The Painter Monet Wounded at Chailly-en-Biere, 1865 (oil
XIR112044 The Improvised Ambulance, The Painter Monet Wounded at Chailly-en-Biere, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Bazille, Jean Frederic (1841-70); 47x62 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French

The Erith carnival queen with her attendants visit children at a hospital. 1939

Domestic Servants Insurance Act - Comic Postcard
Domestic Servants Insurance Act " I don t care how often I get hurt now, I am insured." A bandgaged housemaid shows her delight at the terms of the Domestic Servants Insurance Act

Visiting Time 1893
Visiting time on the childrens ward; a father sits by his daughters bed

French Sick Visitors
Two fashionably dressed ladies call on a sick woman in an attic, who is already being cared for by a sister of charity

CALANDER SAYS NO
The CALANDER (a kind of lark) knows if sick people will recover; held over the sickbed, if it turns towards the patient s/he will recover, if not (as here) s/he won t

Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital
Christmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister

Wyclif / Thomas / Bourne
JOHN WYCLIF on his sickbed at Oxford in 1378, the religious reformer is assailed by friars who are not of his way of thinking Date: 1324 - 1384

Victoria / Reading / 1870S
Queen Victoria reading at the bedside of an old cottager at Balmoral

Roux / Cure for Croup / 1894
Dr. Roux administering his cure for croup, a throat disease which affects children

Sick Child & Girl Nurse
CLOGS A young girl acting as nurse has removed her clogs and sits on the edge of the sickbed while she offers sustenance to an ill sibling

Mother by Sick Sons Bed
I have sinned, she repeated several times, by her sons bedside

Fashion Visits Poor
Two ladies bountiful, in fashionable garb call on a have-not bearing gifts which include cast-off clothing for the sick womans daughter

Nuns Dressing a Wound
A saintly nun pours soothing ointment / oil onto the bandages of the bed-ridden man who swoons with the pain. Another nun brings in some hot coffee or is it more unctions?

Pros & Cons of Sickbed
The pleasure of lying in bed all day while convalescing is somewhat outweighed by inconvenience of dropping crumbs in the bed. Two little girls ruminate

Sickbed Scene (1470)
An elderly man in his sickbed being attended to by two women

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In this captivating collection of images, the theme of a "sick bed" is beautifully depicted through various artistic mediums. From ancient manuscripts to colorful lithographs and oil paintings, these visual narratives transport us to different eras and evoke emotions tied to illness, healing, and human connection. One such illustration takes us back to Saint Anselm's time, where we witness miracles at the tomb of St. Louis. The vibrant colors in this stained glass window capture the awe-inspiring moment when St. Thomas visits a sick man in his sleep, offering hope and solace. Moving forward in history, we encounter an engraving by T. Bolton depicting Wicliffe on his death bed being assailed by Friars. This thought-provoking image reminds us of the complexities surrounding faith and mortality. Another painting that catches our attention is Francis Matthew Schutz lying peacefully in his bed during the mid-18th century. The delicate brushstrokes bring forth a sense of tranquility amidst sickness, highlighting the importance of rest and care during times of ailment. As we delve deeper into this exploration, an ex-voto dedicated to SS. Cosmas and Damian stands out as a testament to gratitude for healing a sick woman. This heartfelt offering serves as a reminder that even in moments of vulnerability, there is always room for appreciation and resilience. The imagery also includes scenes from literature like Br'er Fox lifting up his foot en holler Wahoo or The Lady Elaine recognizing Sir Launcelot's presence - both illustrations transporting us into fantastical worlds where characters navigate their own experiences with illness or injury. Lastly, we are transported back centuries ago with an illustration from Hutchinson's depiction of Henry II's deathbed scene in 1189 AD – reminding us that sickness does not discriminate based on status or power; it touches all lives equally. These diverse depictions remind us that illness can be both isolating yet unifying – a time when loved ones gather around the sick bed, offering support and care.