Bleed Collection

Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a)
527531 Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a 12th or 13th century poem based on the Salernian Rule of Health)

Detail showing Raphael (centre facing) from the Mass at Bolsena. 1514. Fresco by Raphael (1483-1520):Raffaello Sanzio
5305494 Detail showing Raphael (centre facing) from the Mass at Bolsena. 1514. Fresco by Raphael (1483-1520):Raffaello Sanzio.; (add.info)

Breeders cut off deer antlers, famous for their strong healing effect
A deer is seen as the breeders cut off his antlers, famous for their strong healing effect, at " Alatau Maraly" farm in Kasymbek gorge, Almaty region, KazakhstanJune 1

Children campaigning against education cuts, Bristol
Children campaigning against education cuts, April 1977. The walkout and march from a Bristol comprehensive school was organised by the NUSS (National Union of School Students). Date: 1977

Christ Carrying the Cross, c. 1490 (oil on panel)
5858893 Christ Carrying the Cross, c.1490 (oil on panel) by Master of the Freising Visitation (fl.1451-90); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Crime Story
Piotr Werner

Stent inside of an artery, illustration

Red Drop

Cupping set, 19th century C017 / 3573
Cupping set in a wooden case with a red lining. The set comprises of six glass cups, two scarificators, a spirit burner, a syringe and a tincture bottle

Brain aneurysm, 3D scan
Brain aneurysm. 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram coupled with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain of a 38-year-old, showing a large aneurysm (bright)

A Nyangatom boy catches blood from the artery of a cow in a gourd. The cow is bled by firing an arrow with a very short head into the artery of the cow

Peasant family and the slaughter of a pig, Adriaen van Ostade, 1650-1654

Devils Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum peckii) young fruiting body, bleeding bright red juice, growing through fallen pine needles, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P

Lancet case with 2 lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3588
Silver lancet case with two steel lancets with mother of pearl handles. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end

French shaving bowl, 19th century C017 / 3586
French china shaving bowl, in white china with blue details, dating from around the year 1840. In the 19th century, barbers commonly carried out bloodletting procedures in addition to cutting hair

Antique veterinary fleam and bloodstick C017 / 3555
Nineteenth century brass veterinary fleam with four steel blades and a wooden bloodstick. In nineteenth century veterinary practice

Etui with three lancets, 18th century C017 / 3565
Silver etui engraved with a lion design and three lancets. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting

Lancet case with lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3587
Silver lancet case containing tortoiseshell and steel lancets. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting

Cupping set, 19th century C017 / 3569
Cupping set dating from 1880, France. This set comprises of four cups, a syringe, and a scarificator. This set would have been used in a procedure called wet cupping

Barbers bowls, 19th century
German and French barbers bowls, dating from around the year 1830. In the 19th century, barbers commonly carried out bloodletting procedures in addition to cutting hair, beards and shaving

Six blade scarificator, 20th century C017 / 3571
Six blade scarificator, made in France around the year 1900. This instrument is made from steel and was designed to create wounds on the surface of the skin, principally for wet cupping procedures

Weisss Scarificator, circa 1820
Weisss New Invented Scarificator made from brass and steel. Scarificators such as this one were used to create wounds on the surface of the skin, principally for wet cupping procedures

Silver etui with 3 lancets, 18th century C017 / 3591
Silver etui engraved with a lion design and three lancets. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting

Stroke, CT scans
Stroke. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of sections through the brain of a patient taken 24 hours, 10 days, 25 days, and 90 days after a haemorrhagic stroke

Scarificator, circa 1800 C017 / 3585
Single bladed steel and brass spring scarificator, made in Germany around the year 1800. Scarificators such as these were used to create wounds on the surface of the skin

Single blade scarificator, 18th century C017 / 3574
Single-bladed spring scarificator, made from steel. This instrument was designed to create wounds on the surface of the skin, principally for wet cupping procedures

Ectopic pregnancy, artwork C016 / 8737
Ectopic pregnancy, artwork. This is a pregnancy where the embryo (upper left) implants outside the uterus, usually as here in the Fallopian tube that should channel the fertilised egg to the uterus

Uterine bleeding treatment, DSA scan
Uterine bleeding treatment. Coloured digital subtraction angiogram (DSA) of the pelvic region of a 45-year-old woman with menometrorrhagia, showing embolisation of the uterine arteries

Raphael (1483-1520). The Mass of Bolsena. 1515. VATICAN CITY. Vatican Palaces. Stanza di Eliodoro. Representation of the miracle that took place in 1283 in Bolsena

Bullfighting, bull impaled with banderillas in bullring, Tercio de banderillas stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Bullfighting, bull dying after being impaled with sword in bullring, Tercio de muerte stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) adult, close-up of head, injured with bleeding wound probably caused by another Leopard Seal, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, december

Bloodletting sites, 15th century diagram
Bloodletting sites. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating the veins where blood was extracted using cuts or leeches

Bloodletting, 12th century artwork
Bloodletting, coloured historical artwork. This woodcut is from the medical poem Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum (the Salernitan Rule of Health)

Subarachnoid haemorrhage, MRI scan
Subarachnoid haemorrhage. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of an axial section through the brain of a patient with a subarachnoid haematoma (light grey, centre left)

Bleeding canker on tree bark
Bleeding canker on a horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). Where this pathogen has been active, bark, cambial tissue and the phloem (sugar conducting tissue) are destroyed

Bleeding canker. Liquid exuding from the trunk of a horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). This pathogen destroys bark, cambial tissue and the phloem (sugar conducting tissue)

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"Let It Bleed: Unveiling the Hidden Wounds of Society" In Bristol, a passionate group of children takes to the streets, campaigning against education cuts that threaten their future. Their voices echo through the city, demanding a fair chance at knowledge and opportunities. The bleeding hearts of these young activists remind us that our children are not mere statistics but the very essence of hope. Meanwhile, in another corner of nature's realm, breeders carefully cut off deer antlers renowned for their strong healing effect. This ancient practice reminds us that sometimes we must endure pain to find true restoration. As we witness this delicate process unfold, it serves as a poignant metaphor for life's trials and tribulations. Delving into history's archives reveals Francisco Goya's haunting etching "There is plenty to suck. " Created in 1799 during a time rife with political turmoil and social unrest, this artwork depicts society draining its citizens' resources mercilessly. Goya's powerful message resonates even today as we confront similar challenges within our own communities. Moving forward through artistry and faith, we encounter "Christ Carrying the Cross, " an oil painting from around 1490. In this profound depiction of suffering and sacrifice, blood drips from Christ's wounds as he bears his burden with unwavering determination. His resilience inspires us to face adversity head-on while finding solace in our beliefs. Stepping into the realm of crime stories unveils tales filled with suspenseful twists and turns – narratives where secrets bleed onto every page or screen. These gripping accounts captivate audiences by exploring humanity’s darkest corners while reminding us that justice can prevail even amidst chaos. Shifting gears towards medical marvels brings forth an illustration showcasing a stent inside an artery – a modern triumph over cardiovascular diseases threatening lives worldwide. This intricate image symbolizes how science continues to push boundaries by mending broken vessels within our bodies; proof that innovation can heal even the deepest wounds.