Appendix B : the most prominent saints associated with leprosy. Leprosy worldwide and the state of modern research -- Historiography of Hansen's disease in Europe -- Societal responses to leprosy in Europe -- Development of the leprosy iconography -- Christ healing a leper in Christological cycles : the political significance of imperial and royal commissions, ca. 800-1200 -- Patron saints of leprosy and their images in religious and political contexts, ca. 1200-1800 -- Diversity in leprosy subjects : Biblical themes and increasing secularization, ca. 1450-1750 -- Conclusions : images of leprosy as a European cultural phenomenon -- Appendix A : sources related to leprosy images -- Appendix B : the most prominent saints associated with leprosy.
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