Charles II touching a patient for the king's evil (scrofula) surrounded by courtiers, clergy and general public. Engraving by R. White.

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18469i
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King's evil is an old and popular name for scrofula, a form of tuberculosis which affected the lymph nodes in the neck. The origin of the term lies in the belief that a royal personage was endowed with healing power directed particularly to this ailment. The tradition lasted in England from Edward the Confessor until the reign of Queen Anne in 1714. It also existed in France

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1 print : line engraving with etching

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R. White sculp.

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Wellcome Collection 18469i

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    18469i.1

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    18469i.2

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