Convulsions Collection

Attitude d un jeune enfant atteint de convulsions eclamptiques (colour litho)
5210372 Attitude d un jeune enfant atteint de convulsions eclamptiques (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Convulsionaries of Saint-Medard taken to the prison of La Bastille, c
CHT382721 The Convulsionaries of Saint-Medard taken to the prison of La Bastille, c.1730 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Prefecture de Police, Paris

Poster advertising the Veritable Sachets Anti-Convulsif (colour litho)
CHT236306 Poster advertising the Veritable Sachets Anti-Convulsif (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Forney, Hotel de Sens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a strong Fit, 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191279 Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a strong Fit, 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a Strong Fit, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
2636947 Maniac Ravings, or Little Boney in a Strong Fit, pub.1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Colonne de Juillet est prise de convulsions (b / w photo)
667736 La Colonne de Juillet est prise de convulsions (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, communique allemand du 32 Fevrier)

The Conversion of St Paul, c. 1616 - 1620 (oil on panel)
1217742 The Conversion of St Paul, c. 1616 - 1620 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 32.8x45.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Flemish

Saint-Medard, Exterior
SAINT-MEDARD, Paris Convulsionnaires gather at the tomb of M. de Paris, in the cemetery of Saint-Medard, where extraordinary manifestations occur Date: 1731

Saint-Medard, Interior
SAINT-MEDARD, Paris Convulsionnaires gather in a room near the cemetery of Saint-Medard, where M de Paris is buried : extraordinary manifestations occur Date: 1731

Tomb of Francois de Paris at Saint Medard, 1737 (engraving)
XJF2920828 Tomb of Francois de Paris at Saint Medard, 1737 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mesmers Baquet
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), Viennese physician and hypnotist who claimed to be able to cure the sick by using animal magnetism", later known as mesmerism

Prophets of the Cevennes
THE PROPHETS OF THE CEVENNES Persecuted after Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes, the French protestants in the Cevennes manifest remarkable prophesying, convulsions etc

Boys with Convulsions
Boys afflicted with Chorea, known as St Vitus dance, or as Danse de Saint-Guy in France

Saint-Medard, Cure
SAINT-MEDARD, Paris Marguerite Francoise du Chene is one of the convulsionnaires who is cured of her ailment, haemorrhage and fever, at the tomb of M. de Paris

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"Captivating Convulsions: A Journey through History and Art" Step into the intriguing world of convulsions, where history and art intertwine to depict the enigmatic nature of this phenomenon. From Frederick the Great to Saint-Medard, various depictions shed light on convulsions' impact on society. In an engraving titled "Frederick the Great and the Spider, " we witness a monarch's encounter with fear-induced convulsions. This artwork captures both vulnerability and strength in one frame, showcasing how even great leaders can succumb to uncontrollable spasms. Contrasting this is a colour lithograph called "Attitude d'un jeune enfant atteint de convulsions éclamptiques. " Here, we see the innocence of childhood overshadowed by epileptic seizures, reminding us that anyone can be affected by these sudden disruptions of normalcy. Moving forward in time, a captivating image emerges from "The Convulsionaries of Saint-Medard taken to the prison of La Bastille. " This historical event showcases how religious fervor led individuals to experience ecstatic fits within their faith. The clash between belief and societal norms is palpable as they are confined for their unconventional practices. A colourful lithographic poster advertising "Veritable Sachets Anti-Convulsif" catches our attention next. It highlights society's constant search for remedies against convulsive disorders throughout different eras. These sachets promised relief but also reflect humanity's desperate pursuit for control over such unpredictable conditions. Delving deeper into satire, an 1803 hand-coloured engraving named "Maniac Ravings or Little Boney in a Strong Fit" portrays Napoleon Bonaparte experiencing violent spasms. This political commentary reflects how even powerful figures were subject to mockery during times when mental health was misunderstood or stigmatized. Shifting gears towards architecture, we encounter a black-and-white photograph capturing "La Colonne de Juillet est prise de convulsions.