Title

Illustration of a French medieval leper

Caption

Illustration of a French medieval leper. On either side of him are hand crutches which would be used to propel the leper forward. He is also sat with his head down and covered by a hat, a begging sign around his neck and rosary beads in his hand. Dated 1800

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A27_343

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 14,1in x 16,5in / 4225 x 4963 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration French medieval leper Leprosy Disease Hygiene hand crutch Crutch Crutches Hat begging beggar sign rosary bead Prayer 17th Century 19th Century