Handicape Collection

CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Manual of the (1750-1792). " Ciego con la guitarra y el perro" (Blindman with guitar and dog)
CUL4869861 CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Manual of the (1750-1792). " Ciego con la guitarra y el perro" (Blindman with guitar and dog)

Merchants itinerant on the boulevards, a salesman of herbal tea with his barrel on his back, a blind man with his dog
FLO4718498 Merchants itinerant on the boulevards, a salesman of herbal tea with his barrel on his back, a blind man with his dog

Blind Massager - Blind Shampoo - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979911 Blind Massager - Blind Shampoo - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Blind Massager - Blind Shampoo - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Interior of the Wedgwood and Byerley shop on St. James Square, London, 1809
FLO4688934 Interior of the Wedgwood and Byerley shop on St. James Square, London, 1809. Chromolithograph (after an illustration in the Repository of Arts) from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

The blind and the paralytic, 19th century (illustration)
8822189 The blind and the paralytic, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance
BEN5475048 A group of infirm people and a lord doing a work of mercy by giving them assistance. Miniature taken from The Works of Merciord (ms. II, VI, 16, f.40 r) made for Philippe de France, 1278

The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead
FLO4675815 The beggar. Only the beggar was not visited by the figure of Death. Instead, this miserable sits sadly on his crackles out of town or people enter with only a glance in his direction

The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician
FLO4718380 The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician, followed by a legionnaire and a young woman - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver

Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens
FLO4718244 Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by

The blind. Death grabs the stick of the Blind and drains it with it. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel
FLO4675806 The blind. Death grabs the stick of the Blind and drains it with it. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel)

Louis XII (1462-1515) and Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), king and queen of France, making the alumone
YOU4418778 Louis XII (1462-1515) and Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), king and queen of France, making the alumone. Plate in faience painted by Adrien Thibault (1844-1918)

"When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration)
7304529 "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

A doctor examining a jar of urine in front of patients. Miniature taken from Barthelemy
JLJ4587759 A doctor examining a jar of urine in front of patients. Miniature taken from Barthelemy the English, 15th century

The cripples A crowd of poor and infirm in a city (in Flanders?) (Court of Miracles)
JLJ4643770 The cripples A crowd of poor and infirm in a city (in Flanders?) (Court of Miracles). Painting by Martin van Cleve (1527-1581) 16th century Troyes, Musee des Beaux Arts by Cleve

Death And The Unfortunate (La mort et le malheureux) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214190 Death And The Unfortunate (La mort et le malheureux) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession during the pilgrimage in Lourdes, allegory by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
GIA4800039 Procession during the pilgrimage in Lourdes, allegory by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859 - 1923) illustrating " Lourdes" by Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Kinder und hausmarchen (Conte de l enfance et du foyer) (1812)
GIA4761981 Kinder und hausmarchen (Conte de l enfance et du foyer) (1812) : les fables des freres Grimm. Couverture de Hermann Vogel 1894 representant Blanche neige et les sept nains

The skeleton of Death looks out from behind deaths door, to see the crowd of obese, lame, crippled
FLO4690312 The skeleton of Death looks out from behind deaths door, to see the crowd of obese, lame, crippled, old and insane people waiting for release from lifes torments

Ensign Johnny Newcome buying overpriced supplies from Senor Cavigoles ride-off store in Lisbon, Portugal
FLO4999357 Ensign Johnny Newcome buying overpriced supplies from Senor Cavigoles ride-off store in Lisbon, Portugal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

The beggars Groups of disabled dead and miserable. Painting by Pieter Bruegel
JLJ4565765 The beggars Groups of disabled dead and miserable. Painting by Pieter Bruegel (or Breugel or Brueghel or Breughel) the former (1525-1569). 1568. Dim. 0, 18x0, 21 m

Blind Oedipus Meets His Daughters Painting by Giuseppe Bossi (1777-1815)
GIA4805797 Blind Oedipus Meets His Daughters Painting by Giuseppe Bossi (1777-1815), Villa Comunale di Trezzo Sull Adda, Italy by Bossi, Giuseppe (1777-1815); Villa Communale, Trezzo sull Adda

the analphate is like a blind man. Misfortunes and defeats await him on all sides
GIA4771632 the analphate is like a blind man. Misfortunes and defeats await him on all sides, poster of A. Radakov, 1920 in St. Petersburg

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"Embracing the Challenges: A Glimpse into the World of Handicap" In a time long ago, amidst the reign of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany, an extraordinary creation took place. The alumone, crafted by Adrien Thibault, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. Captured through the lens of KIM Youngtae at Chateau de Blois in Blois, this plate in faience transports us back to an era where art flourished despite adversity. Pierre Daumesnil's words echo through history - "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back. " This poignant illustration from 1896 reminds us that physical limitations do not define one's worth or potential, and is a reminder that true strength lies within. A doctor examining a jar of urine before patients may seem peculiar today but serves as a reminder of medical advancements over time. This miniature taken from Barthelemy showcases how even in moments of vulnerability, individuals sought solace and healing. The Court of Miracles reveals another facet of society - a crowd filled with cripples and those less fortunate. In this scene set possibly in Flanders, we witness unity among those who face life's hardships together. La Fontaine's fables bring forth Death And The Unfortunate (La mort et le malheureux), reminding us that mortality touches everyone regardless of their circumstances. Through allegory and symbolism, we are confronted with our shared humanity. Lourdes pilgrimage holds deep significance for many seeking spiritual solace and hope amid afflictions. Theophile Alexandre Steinlen captures this profound journey through his allegorical depiction; it speaks to the power found within faith during times when all seems lost. Kinder und hausmarchen (Conte de l'enfance et du foyer) takes us on yet another exploration into tales passed down through generations. Within these stories lie valuable lessons, reminding us that disabilities do not diminish the magic of childhood.