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The image is a 19th-century depiction of "Christ Healing the Sick," a famous work by the American painter Benjamin West (1738-1820). It is a dramatic and detailed representation of a multitude of sick, lame, blind, and possessed people crowding around Jesus to receive healing.â–º In the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 4, verse 24), the scene is explicitly located in Galilee and Syria (in present-day Israel and Syria).â–ºThe compassion of Christ: The Gospels emphasize Jesus' pity for the crowds (for example, Matthew 14:14: "When he saw the large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick"). Here, the healing is not selective; it touches everyone, from the paralyzed to the possessed, symbolizing the inclusion of the marginalized and excluded from society. â–ºOverall, this work by West, influenced by Romanticism, highlights the humanity of Jesus amidst human suffering, while also exalting his divinity. It has been seen as an ode to medical charity, hence its connection to a hospital. â–º Vintage etching circa mid 19th century. Digital restoration by pictore. Authentic illustration free of AI