Art History Collection (page 3)

F - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
F - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Y - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
Y - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Z - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
Z - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

X - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
X - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

V - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
V - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

I - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
I - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

G - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
G - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Landscape Drawing, c1630-16160, (1908). Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Landscape Drawing, c1630-16160, (1908). From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908". [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1908]

C - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
C - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

R - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
R - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Drawing after the Deposition from the Cross, c1460-1480, (1908). Creator: Hugo van der Goes
Drawing after the Deposition from the Cross, c1460-1480, (1908). Descent from the Cross after crucifixion with John the Evangelist, Mary and Mary Magdalene

H - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
H - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

T - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
T - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

D - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
D - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Portrait Bust of Aretino in Collection of Mr PAB Widener, Philadelphia, 1908. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Bust of Aretino in the Collection of Mr P. A. B. Widener, Philadelphia, 1908. Venetian Renaissance bronze bust of Italian playwright Aretino with notes on sale indicating provenance to time

A - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
A - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

S - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
S - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer.From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Q - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
Q - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

P - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
P - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

E - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
E - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer.. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

B - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
B - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

The Works of William Hogarth, Vol II, 1827. Creator: Unknown
The Works of William Hogarth, 1827. Title page of " The Works of William Hogarth; Containing One Hundred and Fifty-eight Engravings, by Mr. Cooke and Mr

William Crookes and vacuum tube, 1903
William Crookes with his vacuum tube, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1903. The caption was: Ubi Crookes ibi lux (Where Crookes is, there is light)

The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork
The Dance of Death (1493). This artwork, by the German painter Michael Wolgemut (1434-1519), was published in the Liber chronicarum (Book of Chronicles, Nuremburg)

Caricature of Roentgen and X-rays. The German experimental physicist Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen (1845-1923) had discovered X-rays in 1895. This artwork shows his skeleton revealed by the use of X-rays

Quack, satirical artwork
Quack. Satirical artwork depicting a quack from Germany. Quack is a derogatory term referring to medical practitioners who defraud patients by claiming to have skills or qualifications that they do

Goddess of Mercy Temple (International Buddhist Temple), Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Flower offering at the Goddess of Mercy Temple (International Buddhist Temple); Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Alchemy and astrology, 19th century
Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

Geber, Islamic Spanish alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan. Geber is sometimes known as the Father of Chemistry

William Hyde Wollaston, British chemist
William Hyde Wollaston (1766-1828), British chemist and physicist. Wollaston gave up his medical practice in 1800 and earned a living from the sale of platinum

Alchemy satire, 18th-century artwork
Alchemy satire, 18th-century satirical artwork depicting an alchemist as a monkey operating bellows to supply air to a furnace on which potions and distillations are being prepared

Dantes Inferno, the gloomy wood
Dantes Inferno. Canto I, lines 1-2: In the midway of this our mortal life, I [Dante] found me in a gloomy wood, astray. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Physician, satirical artwork
Physician. Historical satirical artwork of a physician. French text labels are on remedies emerging from the physicians mouth, and treatments on the table at lower left

Sheep shearing, satirical artwork. The title for this work refers to rich and poor and the shearing of sheep, saying that the sheep will be sheared according to its wool

Flea infestation, satirical artwork
Flea infestation. 17th century artwork depicting a group of women suffering from an infestation of fleas (small black dots)

Steam bath, satirical artwork
Steam bath. Satirical artwork showing a woman tending to a man who is enclosed in a steam bath container at a health resort

French doctor, satirical artwork
French doctor. Satirical artwork titled: A French Physician with his Retinue going to Visit His Patients. The doctor is being transported in a carriage at centre

Cholera prevention, satirical artwork
Cholera prevention. Satirical artwork portraying a womans efforts to protect herself during an outbreak of cholera. Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that was often fatal before

Cramp of the foot, satirical artwork
Cramp of the foot. Satirical artwork showing a man suffering an attack of cramp in his right foot, the toes of which have contracted in a painful spasm

Women in medicine, satirical artwork
Women in medicine. Satirical artwork of a woman representing a doctor standing next to a statue named Esculape. This is a French name for Asclepius, the Roman and Greek god of medicine

Cholera doctor, satirical artwork
Cholera doctor. Satirical artwork of a London doctor gaining wealth (money at lower left) during an 1835 cholera epidemic

Battle of the Schools - Idealism and Realism, illustration from the series
XJF397978 Battle of the Schools - Idealism and Realism, illustration from the series Fantaisies, published in Charivari, 24 April 1855 (litho) by Daumier

Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576)
Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576, died 1619). From This War Without An Enemy by Richard Ollard, page 32

Dentist pulling a tooth, 18th century
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Dentist pulling a tooth, 19th century
Dentist pulling a tooth. 19th-century artwork showing a dentist and his patient within a stone archway. The dentist is holding up the bloody tooth he has just pulled from the young male patient who

Medical alchemist, 18th century
Medical alchemist. 18th-century artwork of an alchemist examining a flask containing the urine of the woman next to him. Titled Studying the Womans Results

Joseph Lister, British surgeon
Joseph Lister (1827-1912), British surgeon. Lister qualified as a surgeon in London in 1852. At that time surgery was usually followed by infection and high mortality rates

Alchemical gold, 19th century
Alchemical gold. 19th-century artwork of an alchemist (centre) holding out a sample of molten gold. Either side, a man and woman look on in amazement

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"Journey through Art History: From Roman Mosaics to Satirical Artworks and Beyond" Step into the captivating world of art history, where each brushstroke and mosaic piece tells a story that transcends time. Let's embark on an enlightening adventure, starting with the mesmerizing Roman seafood mosaic. Delicate red mullets and ducks come to life in vibrant colors, showcasing the Romans' appreciation for culinary delights. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter intriguing characters like the enigmatic Count of St Germain, a French alchemist whose mysterious existence continues to bewilder us even today. Moving forward, a magnificent statue of Asclepius stands tall before us – a symbol of healing and medicine in ancient Rome. But it is not all beauty and serenity; art also reflects darker aspects of human existence. A haunting Roman memento mori mosaic reminds us of our mortality while urging us to seize every precious moment. Similarly, Dante's Inferno takes us on a harrowing journey through suicides and their torment by the Harpies – an artistic portrayal that provokes contemplation. Shifting gears towards satire, we encounter satirical artworks depicting plague doctors from the 17th century. These whimsical yet thought-provoking pieces shed light on society's response during times of crisis. Barber-surgeons also find themselves at the center stage in satirical artwork as they navigate between haircuts and medical procedures with comical flair. Art has always been intertwined with social commentary throughout history. A satirical depiction of a medical prescription serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, people had their fair share of skepticism towards healthcare practices. Finally, let's turn our attention to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire – an influential figure who left her mark not only through fashion but also political activism during the Georgian era. Her portrait captures both elegance and strength - embodying how art can immortalize powerful individuals who shape the course of history.