Hospice Collection

Switzerland St Bernard
The hospice of the Great Saint Bernard, where the monks keep dogs to rescue travelers lost between Switzerland and Italy

The Lighthouse of the Hospice (Honfleur), 1864 (oil on canvas)
XIR897764 The Lighthouse of the Hospice (Honfleur), 1864 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 54x81 cm; Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; (add.info.: Le Phare de l hospice (Honfleur)

A scene outside of St Bernard's Hospice
5616500 A scene outside of St Bernard's Hospice; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene outside of St. Bernard's Hospice, where travelers are asking for refuge. Dated 19th Century)

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving)
535470 Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow)

The Ascent of the Great St. Bernard - loading wood for the Hospice near St. Pierre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Ascent of the Great St. Bernard - loading wood for the Hospice near St. Pierre - from a drawing by G. Barnard, 1858. Mr

Death in the Sickroom, 1896. Creator: Edvard Munch
Death in the Sickroom, 1896

Great view from the top of the Grimsel pass over the Grimselsee dam. Switzerland, Bernese Alps, Europe

Princess Diana visits Roxburghe House Hospice in Aberdeen before returning to London. Many local well-wishers turn out to see the Princess. Picture taken 25th March 1985

Hospital de Sant Pau i de la Santa Creu, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Reflection of the new hospice and Monte Leone in a small pond at the top of the Simplon pass. Simplonpass, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Glazed tiled roof and windows of the Hotel Dieu, Hospices, Beaune, Burgundy, France

Saint Bernard Hospice, Switzerland Date: late 19th century

St. Bernard's Hospice, Switzerland, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard, Switzerland, early 1900s

St. Gotthard Hospice, Switzerland, Victorian period

Great St. Bernard Hospice, Switzerland, Victorian period

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hospice; Alms-house; Armenhaus (engraving)
7196359 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hospice; Alms-house; Armenhaus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hospice; Alms-house; Armenhaus)

Fish Market, Antwerp and Hospice des Vieillards, Cand, from Picturesque Architecture in Paris, Ghent, Antwerp, Touen, etc. 1839

Hospice of the Knights Hospitaller, Square of the Hebrew Martyrs, Rhodes Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rhodes, Dodecanese Island Group, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The Ascent of the Great St Bernard (engraving)
1619542 The Ascent of the Great St Bernard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of the Great St Bernard)

Collegiate students of the Garibaldi Hospice in Palermo rebel against the masters (colour litho)
2798847 Collegiate students of the Garibaldi Hospice in Palermo rebel against the masters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great St Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland
Great St Bernard Hospice for travellers in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland, 1800s. Ospizio del Gran S. Bernardo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Switzerland
View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Habsburg, Switzerland, 1800s. Veduta del Castello Habsbourg. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Plaque to Captain J J Crowe VC, Nieuwkerke Hospice
The final German attempt to break through to the Channel ports, known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, had initial success

The House of Refuge, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
CHT235364 The House of Refuge, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Trimolet, Alphonse Louis Pierre (fl.c.1840); Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The reception of a novice and welcoming a patient, from
CHT236790 The reception of a novice and welcoming a patient, from Le Livre de Vie Active de l Hotel Dieu de Paris by Jean Henry, c.1482 (vellum) (detail of 236791) by French School

Embarkation of the Sisters of Charity of the Hotel Dieu de Paris
CHT236789 Embarkation of the Sisters of Charity of the Hotel Dieu de Paris, from Le Livre de Vie Active de l Hotel Dieu by Jean Henry, c.1482 (vellum) by French School

The revolving table at the foundling home (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT224665 The revolving table at the foundling home (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A frightful accident in a hospice (colour litho)
2819157 A frightful accident in a hospice (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A frightful accident in a hospice)

An Alpine Puzzle for the Motorist, the Fortified Road over the St Gothard (b / w photo)
1600962 An Alpine Puzzle for the Motorist, the Fortified Road over the St Gothard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God (chromolitho)
1094338 Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God)

Grand St Bernard Hospice, Switzerland, winter scene with dogs and puppies. Date: circa 1920s

An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, VI (engraving)
1053160 An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, VI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, VI)

The hospice of the catechumens (gravure)
3620936 The hospice of the catechumens (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospice of the catechumens. L hospice des catechumenes)

The Hospital of La Salpetriere, detail from the Plan of Paris
741391 The Hospital of La SalptriAre, detail from the Plan of Paris, known as the Plan de Turgot, engraved by Claude Lucas, 1734-39 (engraving) (detail of 233535) by Bretez

Plan of the Maternite Port-Royal, engraved by Jacques Etienne Thierry (1750-1832) after H
XIR287079 Plan of the Maternite Port-Royal, engraved by Jacques Etienne Thierry (1750-1832) after H. Bessat, 1811 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Lunchtime at the Hospice at Beaune (oil on canvas(
2644206 Lunchtime at the Hospice at Beaune (oil on canvas( by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sisters of Charity of the Hospices of Beaune in worked in the Hospital for)

Entrance facade showing the doorway designed by Pedro Domingo de Ribera (1681-1742) c
XIR91202 Entrance facade showing the doorway designed by Pedro Domingo de Ribera (1681-1742) c.1722 (photo) by Spanish School, (18th century); Museo Municipal, Madrid

The Old Convalescents, c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR237906 The Old Convalescents, c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 142x111 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Visit of H E Sir H Brougham Loch, KCB (Governor of Victoria, Australia), to the Buffalo Ranges (engraving)
1040964 The Visit of H E Sir H Brougham Loch, KCB (Governor of Victoria, Australia), to the Buffalo Ranges (engraving) by English School

The St Bernard Dog Show (engraving)
1107297 The St Bernard Dog Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Bernard Dog Show)

In the North of Abyssinia (engraving)
1604226 In the North of Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the North of Abyssinia)

British Poets, Samuel Rogers (engraving)
2792628 British Poets, Samuel Rogers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Poets, Samuel Rogers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883)

The Christmas of Those left behind, 1903 (oil on canvas)
ALI79347 The Christmas of Those left behind, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Morbelli, Angelo (1853-1919); 62x110.5 cm; Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice

View of the Ironmongers Company Almshouses, Kingsland Road, Hackney, c
GHL266307 View of the Ironmongers Company Almshouses, Kingsland Road, Hackney, c.1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Bird s-eye View of Guys Hospital, Southwark, with Figures in the Courtyard
GHL189159 Bird s-eye View of Guys Hospital, Southwark, with Figures in the Courtyard, engraved by William Henry Toms, c.1756 (engraving) by West

The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas)
5895285 The large Courtyard of the Lepers Home, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Chalon, Louis (1687-1741); 41x52 cm; Historical Museum, Amsterdam

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In the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, hospices have played a significant role throughout history. One such notable establishment is the Saint Bernard Hospice, nestled in the breathtaking region of Great St. Bernard. Dating back to the Victorian period and even earlier, these hospices provided sanctuary and care for weary travelers crossing treacherous mountain passes. Among them, the St. Gotthard Hospice stood as a beacon of hope during this era, offering solace to those venturing through its doors amidst challenging conditions. Meanwhile, at Great St Bernard Hospice, both priests and loyal Saint Bernard rescue dogs worked tirelessly together to aid those in need. Beyond Switzerland's borders lies Jerusalem's Damascus Gate and St Pauls Hospice - an oasis for pilgrims seeking respite on their spiritual journeys. Throughout time and across continents, hospices have served as havens of compassion and support for individuals facing adversity or embarking on perilous expeditions. These historical landmarks remind us of humanity's enduring spirit in extending kindness to fellow travelers along life's unpredictable paths. And so it continues today - with modern-day hospices providing comfort not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually to patients nearing the end of their lives. In these sanctuaries filled with warmth and understanding, dedicated caregivers offer solace while cherishing every precious moment shared with their patients. Switzerland's rich legacy intertwines with that of hospices worldwide - from the majestic Swiss Alps where courageous Saint Bernards once roamed alongside devoted priests at Great St Bernard Hospice to Jerusalem's ancient streets where weary souls found respite at Damascus Gate and St Pauls Hospice. May we forever honor these remarkable institutions that embody compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication towards easing suffering wherever it may be found.