Rabid Collection

Man dying from the bite of a rabid dog. 12th century (english manuscript)
527528 Man dying from the bite of a rabid dog. 12th century (english manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Acute rabies in the wandering stage. Date: 1896

RABIES/BITTEN/LIS/1874
At La Rochette, three country people, bitten by a rabid wolf, die in agony. Date: 1874

Agostino Novella Rescuing a Child who has been Bitten by a Dog, detail from the Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, c
XIR161004 Agostino Novella Rescuing a Child who has been Bitten by a Dog, detail from the Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, c.1328 (tempera on panel) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); St

Pasteur and Rabies, caricature of the experiments of Louis Pasteur (1822-95) from
CHT234621 Pasteur and Rabies, caricature of the experiments of Louis Pasteur (1822-95) from Le Grelot, 8th November 1885 (coloured engraving) by French School

Jean-Baptiste Jupille, French shepherd boy who fought off a rabid dog to prevent it attacking other children
974398 Jean-Baptiste Jupille, French shepherd boy who fought off a rabid dog to prevent it attacking other children (chromolitho) by European School

Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist (chromolitho)
978159 Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), French chemist and microbiologist

Bitten by rabid dog 1870
A hotel guest in Saratoga (California) is bitten by a rabid dog while dressing for dinner, but with great fortitude she cauterises the wound herself with a hot iron. Date: 1870

Rabies / Bitten / Petit J
A rabid and hydrophobic dog causes chaos in a French barbershop

Woodcut of a rabid dog
Woodcut illustration showing a rabid dog. Rabies is a viral disease readily passed between animals. Worldwide, about 97% of human infections come from dog bites

Rabid Dog Caught
At Cahors, France, a 16-year old boy grabs and controls a rabid dog which is terrifying passers-by

Attacking Rabid Dog
Citizens take up arms against a dog afflicted with rabies, or hydrophobia, or canine madness : a street pedlar falls, trying to escape, while women run into hiding

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In the year 1896, a terrifying case of acute rabies in its wandering stage sent shockwaves through the community. The date marked a turning point in our understanding of this deadly disease. Looking back to 1874, we find an intriguing hint about someone named Lis who was bitten by a rabid creature. What happened to them? Did they survive or succumb to the vicious virus? A captivating artwork from c. 1328 depicts Agostino Novella rescuing a child who had fallen victim to a dog bite. This detail from the Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece reminds us that even centuries ago, people were aware of the dangers posed by rabid animals. The experiments conducted by Louis Pasteur (1822-95) on rabies are immortalized in caricature form. Pasteur's groundbreaking work revolutionized our understanding and treatment of this menacing disease. Jean-Baptiste Jupille, a brave French shepherd boy, fought off a ferocious rabid dog to protect other children. His heroic act serves as an inspiration for all those battling against adversity. Louis Pasteur himself is depicted in another chromolitho image, showcasing his immense contribution as both chemist and microbiologist towards combating infectious diseases like rabies. Another incident occurred in 1870 when someone was bitten by a rabid dog. How did they fare? Did they receive timely medical intervention or fall victim to this relentless affliction? A woodcut illustration vividly portrays the menacing appearance of a foaming-mouthed rabid dog - an eerie reminder of how fear-inducing these creatures can be when infected with the deadly virus. Thankfully, there have been instances where courageous individuals managed to capture and subdue rampaging dogs infected with rage-inducing madness - proof that humanity has always stood up against such threats. As we delve into history's pages filled with tales of attacking rabid dogs and their victims, we are reminded of the constant battle against this terrifying disease.