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Lepers Banquet at Nuremberg. A German popular woodcut, 1493, reflecting the conditions of lepers, who were allowed to enter the city only on certain holidays, when they attended Mass, said Confession, took Communion, and feasted before returning to everyday isolation
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Lepers Banquet at Nuremberg. A German popular woodcut, 1493, reflecting the conditions of lepers, who were allowed to enter the city only on certain holidays, when they attended Mass, said Confession, took Communion, and feasted before returning to everyday isolation
LEPERS, 1493.
Lepers Banquet at Nuremberg. A German popular woodcut, 1493, reflecting the conditions of lepers, who were allowed to enter the city only on certain holidays, when they attended Mass, said Confession, took Communion, and feasted before returning to everyday isolation
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1493 Bavarian Cart Catholic Feast Holiday Illness Leper Medicine Nuremberg Quarantine Religion Vacation
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This print titled "Lepers Banquet at Nuremberg" takes us back to the year 1493, offering a glimpse into the harsh reality faced by lepers during medieval times. The German popular woodcut vividly portrays the conditions of these individuals who were confined to isolation on a daily basis. However, there were certain holidays when they were granted permission to enter the city. On these special occasions, lepers would attend Mass, confess their sins, take Communion, and partake in a grand feast before returning to their everyday lives of seclusion. This woodcut serves as a poignant reminder of both the physical and social barriers that lepers had to endure. The image showcases a cart filled with lepers making their way towards Nuremberg. It captures not only their journey but also highlights the significance of religion in their lives as they seek solace through faith and communal gatherings. Created in Bavaria during an era where medicine was limited in its ability to combat diseases like leprosy, this woodcut offers valuable insight into historical practices surrounding quarantine and religious observances. As we reflect upon this artwork from Granger Art on Demand's collection by The Granger Collection based in New York City, it is important to acknowledge how far we have come in terms of medical advancements and our understanding of infectious diseases.
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