Maladie Collection
"Maladie: A Journey Through the Ages of Suffering and Hope" Step into the world of maladie
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"Maladie: A Journey Through the Ages of Suffering and Hope" Step into the world of maladie, where art and history intertwine to depict humanity's battle against various diseases. From Géricault's haunting masterpiece "The Raft of the Medusa, " capturing the tragic aftermath of a shipwrecked crew battling disease, to an engraving depicting "The Plague in Milan 1630-1631, " showcasing the devastating impact of epidemics on communities. Travel through time with a representation of France's geographic map at the end of the 19th century, highlighting areas plagued by scrofula, phtisia, malaria, goiter and cretinism, pellagra, and moth. Witness how diseases shaped societies during significant events like the Spanish Flu outbreak at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D. C. , or cholera gripping Paris in 1832 as depicted by a chilling scene featuring a corpse shrouded in linen surrounded by doctors and crowds. Explore deeper into medical conditions such as syphilis through engravings like "The Two Faces of Love. " Marvel at Jules Elie Delaunay's allegorical painting "The Plague in Rome, " symbolizing hope emerging amidst devastation. Discover ancient medical practices illustrated within Gui (Guy) of Pavia's manuscript from 1345 showing a doctor examining joints for osteopathy. Witness society's response to pandemics like the Spanish Flu with an Italian press illustration portraying a woman cleaning her house to prevent contagion. Experience empathy through Madame Hippo murmuring "Ah. My heart hurts. " alongside an illustration from children's book "Les animaux en train de plaisir. " Finally, find solace in Jean Solvain's painting depicting gratitude towards The Black Virgin for saving Puy city from plague during their procession on April 22nd, 1630.