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Crutch Collection (#5)

"Crutch: A Symbol of Resilience and Support" Throughout history, the crutch has served as a powerful symbol of resilience and support in various contexts

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet

Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar with Two Crutches, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet

Beggar with Two Crutches, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar with Two Crutches, 1632

Background imageCrutch Collection: Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: One-Eyed Woman, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

One-Eyed Woman, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
One-Eyed Woman, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: Old Beggar with One Crutch, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

Old Beggar with One Crutch, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Old Beggar with One Crutch, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: The building crew

The building crew
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageCrutch Collection: Tin soldier III

Tin soldier III
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar with Crutches. Creator: Alphonse Legros

Beggar with Crutches. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Beggar with Crutches

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar with Wooden Leg, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

Beggar with Wooden Leg, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Wooden Leg, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: Beggar Woman with Crutches, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot

Beggar Woman with Crutches, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar Woman with Crutches, c. 1622

Background imageCrutch Collection: Little Beggar (Le petit mendiant). Creator: Alphonse Legros

Little Beggar (Le petit mendiant). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Little Beggar (Le petit mendiant)

Background imageCrutch Collection: Charity (La charite). Creator: Alphonse Legros

Charity (La charite). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Charity (La charite)

Background imageCrutch Collection: The Tough Story - Scene in a Country Tavern, 1837. Creator: William Sidney Mount

The Tough Story - Scene in a Country Tavern, 1837. Creator: William Sidney Mount
The Tough Story - Scene in a Country Tavern, 1837

Background imageCrutch Collection: Workmen before an Inn, 1645. Creator: Isaac van Ostade

Workmen before an Inn, 1645. Creator: Isaac van Ostade
Workmen before an Inn, 1645

Background imageCrutch Collection: The Crippled and Sick Cured at the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, 1425. Creator: Gentile da Fabriano

The Crippled and Sick Cured at the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, 1425. Creator: Gentile da Fabriano
The Crippled and Sick Cured at the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, 1425

Background imageCrutch Collection: Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400 / 1405

Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400 / 1405
Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple, c. 1400/1405

Background imageCrutch Collection: The Cheyenne Brothers Starting on Their Fall Hunt, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin

The Cheyenne Brothers Starting on Their Fall Hunt, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
The Cheyenne Brothers Starting on Their Fall Hunt, 1861/1869

Background imageCrutch Collection: Saturn from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planets, 1525. Creator: Master I. B

Saturn from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planets, 1525. Creator: Master I. B
Saturn from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planets, 1525

Background imageCrutch Collection: The Pool of Bethesda (St. John, Chapter 5), February 24, 1772

The Pool of Bethesda (St. John, Chapter 5), February 24, 1772

Background imageCrutch Collection: L Estropieau Capuchon (The Beggar Wearing a Hood), from Varie Figure Gobbi

L Estropieau Capuchon (The Beggar Wearing a Hood), from Varie Figure Gobbi
L Estropie au Capuchon (The Beggar Wearing a Hood), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees, Les Nains Grotesques (Various Hunchbacked Figures, The Hunchbacks)

Background imageCrutch Collection: L Estropiea la Bequille et a La Jambe de Bois

L Estropiea la Bequille et a La Jambe de Bois
L Estropie a la Bequille et a La Jambe de Bois (The Cripple with a Crutch and a Wooden Leg), from Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelee aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmees

Background imageCrutch Collection: Healing the Paralytic (Jesus-Christ prouve en guerissant un paralytique

Healing the Paralytic (Jesus-Christ prouve en guerissant un paralytique, qu il a le pouvoir de pardonner les peches)

Background imageCrutch Collection: Healing the Infirm (Jesus-Christ guerit plusieurs malades en Galilee)

Healing the Infirm (Jesus-Christ guerit plusieurs malades en Galilee)

Background imageCrutch Collection: A Man on Crutches, 1878. Creator: Edouard Manet

A Man on Crutches, 1878. Creator: Edouard Manet
A Man on Crutches, 1878

Background imageCrutch Collection: Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564. 1564. Creator: Nicolo Nelli

Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564. 1564. Creator: Nicolo Nelli
Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564

Background imageCrutch Collection: Elderly Gentlemen Date: 1880

Elderly Gentlemen Date: 1880

Background imageCrutch Collection: Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Creator: Unknown

Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Creator: Unknown
Gettysburg. John Burns House, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageCrutch Collection: Thatched House, People in Foreground, Telegraph Lines in Background, 1860s-70s

Thatched House, People in Foreground, Telegraph Lines in Background, 1860s-70s

Background imageCrutch Collection: The Visitation with two Saints by Piero di Cosimo

The Visitation with two Saints by Piero di Cosimo (1462-c.1521) - painting on wood for the Chapel of Gino Capponi in Santo Spirito, Florence Date: late 15th century

Background imageCrutch Collection: Greece - Warrior Farewell

Greece - Warrior Farewell
A young Greek warrior takes leave of his family Date: circa 5 BC

Background imageCrutch Collection: Hogarth - Marriage a la Mode

Hogarth - Marriage a la Mode
1. The Contract Date: 1745

Background imageCrutch Collection: Asile imperial de Vincennes, salle de jeu, 1858-59. Creator: Charles Negre

Asile imperial de Vincennes, salle de jeu, 1858-59. Creator: Charles Negre
Asile imperial de Vincennes, salle de jeu, 1858-59

Background imageCrutch Collection: Naval Triumph, or Favors Conferred, November 13, 1780. November 13, 1780

Naval Triumph, or Favors Conferred, November 13, 1780. November 13, 1780
Naval Triumph, or Favors Conferred, November 13, 1780

Background imageCrutch Collection: Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784. March 30, 1784

Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784. March 30, 1784
Sir Cecils Budget For Paying The National Debt, March 30, 1784

Background imageCrutch Collection: Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799

Background imageCrutch Collection: Comforts of Bath, Plate 5, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Comforts of Bath, Plate 5, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 5, January 6, 1798

Background imageCrutch Collection: Watch Your Rear ! ! ! !, 1822. 1822. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Watch Your Rear ! ! ! !, 1822. 1822. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Watch Your Rear ! ! ! !, 1822

Background imageCrutch Collection: Le Grand Opera, 1821. 1821. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Le Grand Opera, 1821. 1821. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Le Grand Opera, 1821

Background imageCrutch Collection: Bath Races, November 20, 1810. November 20, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Bath Races, November 20, 1810. November 20, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Bath Races, November 20, 1810

Background imageCrutch Collection: Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 8, January 6, 1798

Background imageCrutch Collection: Comforts of Bath, Plate 12, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Comforts of Bath, Plate 12, January 6, 1798. January 6, 1798. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Comforts of Bath, Plate 12, January 6, 1798

Background imageCrutch Collection: Waifs and Strays, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Waifs and Strays, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Waifs and Strays, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Background imageCrutch Collection: Humpty-Dumpty, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Humpty-Dumpty, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Humpty-Dumpty, 1928. Nursery-rhyme character with crutch, eye-patch and hot water bottle. Illustration originally published in a childrens annual, [SW Partridge & Co]

Background imageCrutch Collection: Frontispiece from Treasure Island pub. 1915. Creator: Louis Rhead (1857 - 1926)

Frontispiece from Treasure Island pub. 1915. Creator: Louis Rhead (1857 - 1926)
Frontispiece from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub. 1915 (colour lithoraph), 1915

Background imageCrutch Collection: Victorian satire, the old pilgrim left behind

Victorian satire, the old pilgrim left behind
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, the old pilgrim left behind. What ho! Good people, wait for me; Shew deference to the CHurch, The World moves now so fast, alack - it leaves me in the lurch

Background imageCrutch Collection: Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson

Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Two figures, one seated and the other standing



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"Crutch: A Symbol of Resilience and Support" Throughout history, the crutch has served as a powerful symbol of resilience and support in various contexts. From literary works to historical events, this simple yet essential aid has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In Long John Silver's adventures, his parrot perched upon his shoulder while he relied on a crutch to navigate the treacherous seas. This iconic image epitomizes strength in the face of adversity. Even renowned author Ernest Hemingway found himself leaning on a crutch during his time at the American Red Cross Hospital in Milan. It serves as a reminder that even great minds require assistance at times. During World War I, German poster campaigns highlighted injured soldiers relying on crutches as they fought to rebuild their lives. These images showcased not only physical but also emotional rehabilitation. Charles Dickens immortalized the spirit of Christmas with "A Christmas Carol, " where Tiny Tim's character exemplifies hope despite using a crutch. His determination inspires us all to overcome obstacles with grace and optimism. John L. Burns, wounded at Gettysburg during the American Civil War, stands tall with his battle-worn body supported by a crutch. At 70 years old, he embodies courage and resilience that transcends age or circumstance. The associates of the Witches of Belvoir are depicted wielding magical staffs resembling enchanted crutches—a testament to their mystical powers and ability to traverse between worlds effortlessly. In Spanish bullfighting series artwork, matadors gracefully wield capes while standing firm on their symbolic red-crutched platforms—showcasing bravery amidst danger within this traditional spectacle. Ancient Greece honored warriors bidding farewell before battle; some leaned upon sturdy wooden supports akin to crutches—an embodiment of camaraderie and unity among those facing uncertain fates together. Artistic depictions reveal Death embracing Pope Pius II as he crowns an Emperor, while a crutch lies nearby.