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Priest visiting a leper in the Middle Ages, illustration from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) (colour engraving)
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Priest visiting a leper in the Middle Ages, illustration from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) (colour engraving)
CHT164376 Priest visiting a leper in the Middle Ages, illustration from Histoire de France by Jules Michelet (1798-1874) (colour engraving) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cure visitant un lepreux et lui remettant une cliquette; handing over a cliq, instrument used by lepers for attracting attention; ); © Archives Charmet
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Banished Charitable Contagion Disease Epidemia Epidemic Excluded Illness Kind Leprosy Outbreak Outcast Pandemy Sick Sickness
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This print showcases a poignant scene from the Middle Ages, depicting a priest visiting a leper. The illustration is taken from Jules Michelet's renowned work, Histoire de France. Created by Louis Charles Bombled, this color engraving beautifully captures the compassion and humanity of the era. In this image, we witness an act of kindness as the priest reaches out to comfort and support the leper. Leprosy was a dreaded disease during medieval times, causing those afflicted to be banished and outlawed from society. However, despite their exclusion and suffering, this compassionate priest defies societal norms to provide solace. The leper holds a cliquette in his hand - an instrument used by lepers for attracting attention due to their diminished senses caused by the disease. This small detail adds depth to the narrative of isolation and desperation faced by those affected by leprosy. Through this evocative engraving, we are reminded of both the devastating impact of epidemics on communities throughout history and also of human resilience in times of crisis. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in challenging circumstances like these, acts of charity can bring hope amidst despair. This historical artwork not only sheds light on medieval medicine but also highlights how empathy transcends time periods. It invites us to reflect on our own response towards marginalized individuals today while appreciating timeless values such as compassion and solidarity with those who suffer from illness or exclusion.
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