Skin Disease Collection

Portrait of woman with very elastic skin United States New York. Date of Photograph:1887 ca

Portrait of two brothers; that to the left has obvious skin anomalies United States New York. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Japan, Nikko, Toshogu Shrine, Front Gate Guardian Statue

Suffering Man, detail from the reverse of the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1510-15 (oil on panel)
XJL62329 Suffering Man, detail from the reverse of the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1510-15 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France

Job Covered With Boils c. 1525 (woodcut)
1066736 Job Covered With Boils c.1525 (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); 14.3x15.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Ringworm, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1838 (coloured engraving)
CHT236757 Ringworm, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1838 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

The Quack Doctors Surgery (oil on canvas)
RAF228121 The Quack Doctors Surgery (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Adriaen (c.1640-67); 48.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Leprosy, front cover of Spedalskhed, published Denmark, 1895 (litho)
KW280483 Leprosy, front cover of Spedalskhed, published Denmark, 1895 (litho) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

Lymphocytes in hair follicle, SEM
Lymphocytes in hair follicle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Large numbers of lymphocytes (yellow) are seen in inflamed and necrotic tissue at the base of hair shafts (red)

A Leper House, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix
KW342838 A Leper House, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

Artwork of eczema in section of skin epidermis

16th century barber shop
Medical treatment in a barber shop. This early 16th century woodcut depicts the treatment of a skin disease (right) and blood letting (left) by barber surgeons

Artwork of section through skin with psoriasis
Psoriasis. Illustration of a section through the epidermis of human skin affected by the disease psoriasis. Psoriasis is caused by a ten-fold increase in the rate at which new skin cells are

Artwork of psoriasis on womans back
Psoriasis. Illustration of inflamed red lesions on a womans back and arms due to the skin disease psoriasis. This is a chronic skin disorder that affects about 1% of the UK population

Artwork of psoriasis of skin epidermis in section
Psoriasis. Illustration of a microscopic view of a slice through the surface of human skin with the disease psoriasis. Psoriasis is caused by a ten- fold increase in the rate at which new skin cells

Lymphocytes in skin disorder, SEM
Lymphocytes in skin disorder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Lymphocytes (light green) are seen in inflamed and necrotic tissue

Mange mites, SEM
Mange mites. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two mites of different sizes belonging to the family Sarcoptidae

Mange mite, SEM
Mange mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite belonging to the family Sarcoptidae. It is crawling through dog hair

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"Exploring the Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Skin Disease: From Japan's Nikko to European Artworks" Intriguingly, skin diseases have left their mark throughout history, transcending borders and cultures. Journey with us as we delve into the fascinating world of dermatological conditions, from ancient Japan to renowned artworks. Our exploration begins in Nikko, Japan, where the majestic Toshogu Shrine stands adorned with intricate carvings. Among them is a Front Gate Guardian Statue that symbolizes protection against evil spirits – a stark contrast to the suffering endured by those afflicted with skin disease. Moving westward in time and space, we encounter Charlotte Corday's portrait from 1890. Created by Goupil and Co. , this artwork captures her beauty while reminding us that even famous figures were not immune to skin ailments. The Isenheim Altarpiece reveals another poignant depiction of human suffering through its detail known as "Suffering Man. " Painted between 1510-15, this oil on panel evokes empathy for individuals grappling with agonizing skin conditions during the Middle Ages. Woodcut artistry takes center stage next as we witness "Job Covered With Boils" from c. 1525. This powerful image showcases Job's affliction with boils – an artistic representation of his physical torment amidst biblical trials. Diving deeper into historical records, we discover an oil painting titled "Child with Vitiligo" dating back to 1786. This captivating canvas challenges societal norms by highlighting diversity within dermatological variations. Baron Jean Louis Alibert's colored engraving depicting ringworm further expands our understanding of these conditions' visual impact on society during the early 19th century. The Quack Doctors Surgery painting adds a cautionary tale about unscrupulous treatments prevalent at that time. Leprosy emerges prominently on Denmark's front cover publication Spedalskhed in 1895, shedding light on the social stigma surrounding this devastating disease.