Cientifico Collection

Histological Diagram of a Mammalian Retina
RAMON Y CAJAL, Santiago (1852-1934). Spanish doctor and histologist, Nobel Prize in 1906. Histological diagram of a mammalian retina. Original drawing by Ramon y Cajal

Finance Minister Jose Yves Limantour arrives in New York, March 1911 (b / w photo)
STC375650 Finance Minister Jose Yves Limantour arrives in New York, March 1911 (b/w photo) by Thompson, Paul (fl.c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Don Jose Yves Limantour, 1908 (b / w photo)
STC375601 Don Jose Yves Limantour, 1908 (b/w photo) by Clarke, F. L. (fl.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Vice President Ramon Corral, December 14th, 1904 (b / w photo)
STC375603 Vice President Ramon Corral, December 14th, 1904 (b/w photo) by Waite, Charles Burlingame (fl.1890-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

FRANK, Johann Peter (1745 - 1821). German physician and hygienist, pioneer of the public health. Oil

Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier
Lavoisier, Antoine-Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist. Established the composition of the water and the basis of bioenergetics. Portrait at his laboratory. Oil

Andrea Vesalio. De humani corporis fabrica
Vesalius, Andreas (1514-1564). Brabantian anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica. Oil

Egyptians surgical instruments made of bronze. Egyptian art. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. History of Medicine Museum

WEGENER, Alfred (1880-1930). German polar researcher, geophysicist and meteorologist. Oil

Persian astrolabe from 17th century. FRANCE. ΌE-DE-FRANCE
Persian astrolabe from 17th century. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of Arts and Crafts (CNAM)

Enfermedades de los ojos (Eye diseases). Engraving illustrating major eye diseases: stye, conjunctivitis, squint, pterygium, keratitis. Engraving

Rabanus Maurus. De Rerum Naturis, 11th c
RABANUS, Maurus (c. 780 - 856). De universo or De rerum naturis. 842 - 847. Codex 132. Heaven and zodiac signs. Edition of the 11th century from the original Carolingian manuscript. Romanesque art

Maya calendar with glyphs. Maya art. MEXICO. CHIAPAS. Palenque. INAH Palenque Museum

Masonic tools. Drawing. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 du Grand Orient de France et de la Franc-Ma篮 nerie Europ饮 ne

The Athen?um of Madrid. (Ateneo de Madrid). Spain. Colored
The Athen?um of Madrid. Private cultural institution founded in 1835. Its full name is Scientific, Literary and Artistic Athen?um of Madrid (Ateneo Cient?=?fico, Literario y Art?=?stico de Madrid)

Planetarium with the Copernican system. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of Arts and Crafts (CNAM)

Mendel, Gregor Johann (1822-1884). Austrian biologist. Mendelian inheritance. Oil

HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Oil

MORSE, Samuel (1791-1872). North American painter and physicist, telegraphs inventor. Morse telegraph receiving station using punched tape Movilleron, early 20th c

SCHALL VON BELL, Adam (1591-1661). German Jesuit and astronomer. He spent most of his life as a missionary in China and became an adviser to the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. Engraving

CARREL, Alexis (1873 - 1944). French surgeon and biologist. Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1912. Oil

FLAMMARION, Camille (1842 - 1925). French astronomer. Oil

ADLER, Alfred (1870-1937). Austrian psychiatrist: member of group around Freud. Oil

SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor. He discovered that puerperal fever is caused by infectious agents. Oil

Nobel, Alfred Berhard (1833-1896). Swedish chemist. Inventor of dynamite

FERMI, Enrico (1901-1954). Italian physicist, Nobel laureate in 1938. Oil

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Human Anatomy. Digestive system. Engraving

ALBARRAN Y DOM͎GEZ, Joaqu�(1860 - 1912). Cuban
ALBARRAN Y DOM͎ GEZ, Joaqu� (1860 - 1912). Cuban urologist. Engraving

Poeticon Astronomicum. The constellation of Bo�;. Work attributed to Hyginus. Incunable, 15th c. Renaissance art. Engraving

SCHEINER, Christoph (1575-1650). Physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt. Projecting the image of the Sun through a refracting telescope on to a screen in order to study sunpots. Engraving

Experiments with the phonograph in the Royal Institution, 1878. Professors John Tyndall and W.H. Preece Speaking into Phonograph. Engraving

EVEREST, George (1790-1866). Welsh surveyor and geographer

AZARA, F鬩x de (1746-1821). Spanish explorer, naturalist
AZARA, F鬩 x de (1746-1821). Spanish explorer, naturalist, engineer and cartographer. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

EHRLICH, Paul (1854-1915). German physician and scientist who worked in the fields of hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. Nobel Prize in 1908. Engraving

HERSCHEL, William. German astronomer
HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Engraving

GALEN. Engraving
Galen of Pergamum (129-c. 216). Greek physician, anatomist and therapist. Oil

Ambroise Pare
PARE, Ambroise (1509-1590). French surgeon. Oil

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"Cientifico: A Journey Through the History of Science and Medicine" Step into the fascinating world of science and medicine as we explore the diverse range of scientific achievements throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern-day discoveries, this captivating journey will take you through various disciplines that have shaped our understanding of the world. Starting with a histological diagram of a mammalian retina, we delve into the works of Johann Peter FRANK, a German physician whose contributions revolutionized medical education. Moving forward in time, we encounter Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier, known as the father of modern chemistry, who laid the foundation for our understanding of chemical reactions. The influence of great minds continues with Andrea Vesalio's groundbreaking anatomical work "De humani corporis fabrica, " which forever changed our knowledge about human anatomy. We also discover Egyptian surgical instruments made from bronze, showcasing their advanced medical practices even centuries ago. Alfred WEGENER's pioneering research on continental drift takes us to new frontiers in geology and polar exploration. The Persian astrolabe from 17th century France reminds us how ancient civilizations mastered astronomy long before modern technology. Exploring eye diseases through an engraving titled "Enfermedades de los ojos" highlights humanity's continuous efforts to understand and combat ocular ailments. Rabanus Maurus' masterpiece "De Rerum Naturis" showcases medieval scientific thought and its integration with religious beliefs. The intricate Maya calendar reveals their advanced mathematical skills and astronomical knowledge. Masonic tools symbolize secret societies' contribution to science and enlightenment during historical periods. Lastly, a black-and-white photograph captures Finance Minister Jose Yves Limantour arriving in New York in March 1911—a testament to how science intersects with politics and economics even then. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time as we uncover remarkable scientific milestones that have shaped our present-day understanding—where curiosity meets innovation.