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"Unveiling the Ailing: Exploring the History of Medicine through Art and Literature" Step into a world where ailments were treated with faith and hope

Background imageAiling Collection: Daughter and ailing mother, 1882

Daughter and ailing mother, 1882
3479880 Daughter and ailing mother, 1882; (add.info.: Daughter and ailing mother. The daughter decides to refuse an offer of marriage to nurse her mother.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageAiling Collection: The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching)

The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching)
NCO193114 The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

Background imageAiling Collection: The dying nun (conte crayon on paper)

The dying nun (conte crayon on paper)
NGW385989 The dying nun (conte crayon on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.3x23.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: A Nun on her deathbed';); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageAiling Collection: The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper)

The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper)
NGW385966 The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.6x24.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageAiling Collection: The Besieged of Rouen (engraving)

The Besieged of Rouen (engraving)
XEE1127954 The Besieged of Rouen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the time of the Siege of Rouen (July 1418 - January 1419)

Background imageAiling Collection: King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183125 King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageAiling Collection: Br er Fox lif up his foot en holler Wahoo (colour litho)

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)

Background imageAiling Collection: A daughter and ailing mother, 1850

A daughter and ailing mother, 1850
3478227 A daughter and ailing mother, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter and ailing mother)

Background imageAiling Collection: The Legend of the Eggs (chromolitho)

The Legend of the Eggs (chromolitho)
2817043 The Legend of the Eggs (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legend of the Eggs)

Background imageAiling Collection: Cardinal Richelieus arrival at Lyon, illustration from Hutchinson

Cardinal Richelieus arrival at Lyon, illustration from Hutchinson
STC358104 Cardinal Richelieus arrival at Lyon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Valda

Background imageAiling Collection: A doctor visiting a sick woman (oil on panel)

A doctor visiting a sick woman (oil on panel)
CH433413 A doctor visiting a sick woman (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68); 46.8x64.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: French Generals retiring on account of their health: - with Lepaux presiding in

French Generals retiring on account of their health: - with Lepaux presiding in
2966828 French Generals retiring on account of their health:- with Lepaux presiding in the Directorial Dispensary, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageAiling Collection: Le Clipper, Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Le Clipper, Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas)
LEF222594 Le Clipper, Asnieres, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 43.8x54.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b / w photo)

General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b / w photo)
DHS242191 General Sam Houston with Santa Anna at San Jacinto (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageAiling Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219596 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAiling Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219597 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAiling Collection: Convalescence, c. 1899 (w / c on paper)

Convalescence, c. 1899 (w / c on paper)
SNM284657 Convalescence, c.1899 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 52x66 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Konvalescens; ); eSwedish National Art Museum; Swedish

Background imageAiling Collection: Taking Physick, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)

Taking Physick, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189726 Taking Physick, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Background imageAiling Collection: A masked nurse with a patient in a room at the Sloane Medical Hospital

A masked nurse with a patient in a room at the Sloane Medical Hospital
MNY380845 A masked nurse with a patient in a room at the Sloane Medical Hospital, Broadway and 168th Street, New York, 1932 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageAiling Collection: The Worker and his Children, illustration from Le Petit Journal

The Worker and his Children, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR156839 The Worker and his Children, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12 March 1892 (litho) by Duverger, Theophile Emmanuel (1821-98) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: Listening-in to an ailing goldfish (litho)

Listening-in to an ailing goldfish (litho)
5217784 Listening-in to an ailing goldfish (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Listening-in to an ailing goldfish)

Background imageAiling Collection: The ailing Alexander dictates his will, c. 1475 (opaque w / c on paper)

The ailing Alexander dictates his will, c. 1475 (opaque w / c on paper)
874209 The ailing Alexander dictates his will, c.1475 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 6.8 x12.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Alexander the Great (256-323 BC)

Background imageAiling Collection: Melisande, 1900 (w / c on paper)

Melisande, 1900 (w / c on paper)
711041 Melisande, 1900 (w/c on paper) by Rheam, Henry Meynell (1859-1920); 77x33 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: Death of Abraham Lincoln, 15th April 1865 (colour litho)

Death of Abraham Lincoln, 15th April 1865 (colour litho)
AQS336787 Death of Abraham Lincoln, 15th April 1865 (colour litho) by Kellogg, Edmund Burke (1809-72); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageAiling Collection: Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho)

Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho)
614761 Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe, 1837 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Printed and published by H.R)

Background imageAiling Collection: Last hours of Queen Elizabeth (engraving)

Last hours of Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
665144 Last hours of Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last hours of Queen Elizabeth)

Background imageAiling Collection: Ward in Armory Square Hospital, Washington DC, c. 1865 (b / w photo)

Ward in Armory Square Hospital, Washington DC, c. 1865 (b / w photo)
NYH188588 Ward in Armory Square Hospital, Washington DC, c.1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageAiling Collection: Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804

Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO191219 Britannia between Death and the Doctor s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageAiling Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219598 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAiling Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219594 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAiling Collection: Back to Life, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Back to Life, 1895 (oil on canvas)
940335 Back to Life, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: Isaac Blessing Jacob (black chalk on paper)

Isaac Blessing Jacob (black chalk on paper)
449321 Isaac Blessing Jacob (black chalk on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 17.6x19.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageAiling Collection: Cardinal Richelieus Arrival at Lyons, illustration from Hutchinson

Cardinal Richelieus Arrival at Lyons, illustration from Hutchinson
IL274134 Cardinal Richelieus Arrival at Lyons, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Valda

Background imageAiling Collection: Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)

Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
1219595 Extreme Unction, from the Seven Sacraments, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAiling Collection: Ailing Beauty

Ailing Beauty
Markus Kühne

Background imageAiling Collection: Aegrescere Medendo

Aegrescere Medendo
Jan H. Andersen

Background imageAiling Collection: Immature Great Horned Owl (Bubo Virginianus), Alberta Bird Of Prey Centre, Coaldale, Alberta, Canada

Immature Great Horned Owl (Bubo Virginianus), Alberta Bird Of Prey Centre, Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. This Centre Rehabilitates Injured Birds And Releases Them Back To The Wild Whenever Possible

Background imageAiling Collection: History of medicine. Parturient. Painting. 15th century. Flo

History of medicine. Parturient. Painting. 15th century. Florence. Italy

Background imageAiling Collection: Madame Valentine Gode Darel, Ill, 1914 (oil on canvas)

Madame Valentine Gode Darel, Ill, 1914 (oil on canvas)
XIR285065 Madame Valentine Gode Darel, Ill, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 47x40 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageAiling Collection: The Doctor Overcame (pen & ink & w / c on paper)

The Doctor Overcame (pen & ink & w / c on paper)
XYC234963 The Doctor Overcame (pen & ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 14.6x10.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: Louis XVII (1785-95) sick and imprisoned, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c

Louis XVII (1785-95) sick and imprisoned, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c
KW177763 Louis XVII (1785-95) sick and imprisoned, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageAiling Collection: Metropolitan Alexis Healing the Tatar Queen Taidula from Blindness

Metropolitan Alexis Healing the Tatar Queen Taidula from Blindness
BAL1194639 Metropolitan Alexis Healing the Tatar Queen Taidula from Blindness by Kapkov, Yakov Fyodorovich (1816-54); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageAiling Collection: The Patient and the Doctor (oil on panel)

The Patient and the Doctor (oil on panel)
XIR173150 The Patient and the Doctor (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAiling Collection: Damaged planet, conceptual artwork C013 / 9857

Damaged planet, conceptual artwork C013 / 9857
Damaged planet, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageAiling Collection: The Waning Moon

The Waning Moon I m going down-hill fast, My bones are cold, its raining, My money spent, my chances past, I m waning, waning, waning! Date: circa 1910s



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"Unveiling the Ailing: Exploring the History of Medicine through Art and Literature" Step into a world where ailments were treated with faith and hope, as depicted in the 15th-century painting "Parturient. " The Church Army Advertisement reminds us of their noble mission to heal both body and soul. In times of war, even the strongest succumb to illness. "The Besieged of Rouen" engraving captures the struggles faced by soldiers during challenging times, highlighting the importance of medical care on the battlefield. Traveling through time, we witness Dr Sangrado's unconventional methods in Hannah Humphrey's hand-colored etching. Can his cure for repletion truly save John Bull? From medieval tapestries to Paul Lacroix's engravings, we glimpse into hospitals like Hotel-Dieu in Paris. These images transport us back to an era when science and literature intertwined to provide solace for those suffering. Br'er Fox lifts his foot while hollering "Wahoo. " - a reminder that folklore often intertwines with healing traditions. This color lithograph takes us on a journey through storytelling and its impact on health beliefs. A daughter caring for her ailing mother showcases love's power amidst adversity. In this poignant scene from 1850, we witness compassion transcending time as family bonds strengthen against all odds. "The Legend of Eggs" chromolitho invites contemplation about life's fragility and renewal – reminding us that even in sickness, there is potential for rebirth and growth. Cardinal Richelieu's arrival at Lyon symbolizes how influential figures sought medical aid throughout history. Hutchinson’s illustration transports us back to an era where prominent individuals relied on healthcare professionals despite their status or power. Finally, an oil-on-panel masterpiece depicts a doctor visiting a sick woman – capturing moments filled with empathy, trust, and healing touch that transcend language barriers or cultural differences.