Fasciculus Medicinae Collection

Medieval urine wheel. Labelled in Latin, this 15th century diagram shows some of the possible colours of urine (outer edge of circle) to help doctors diagnose urine-related diseases

The Zodiac Man, the oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting
BLOODLETTING CHART, 1493. The Zodiac Man, the oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

Fasciculus medicinae
2626472 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626481 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626479 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626473 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626475 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626474 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626478 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626477 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Ketham: Fasciculus Medicinae, Venice, 1493, The Treatment Of The Plauge, c1493
Ketham: Fasciculus Medicinae, Venice, 1493, The Treatment Of The Plauge, c1943. Fasciculus Medicinae consists of six independent medieval medical treatises

The Zodiac Man - The oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting
BLOODLETTING CHART, 1493. The Zodiac Man - The oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Greek text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

Visit to the plague patient. The physician holds a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose
PLAGUE, 1500. Visit to the plague patient. The physician holds a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose, while two attendants fumigate with torches

Petrus de Montagnana in the Lecture Chair at Padua. Woodcut attributed to Gentile Bellini from Johannes de Kethams
MEDICAL LECTURE, 1522. Petrus de Montagnana in the Lecture Chair at Padua. Woodcut attributed to Gentile Bellini from Johannes de Kethams Fasciculus Medicinae, 1522

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

Medieval urine wheel and the four humours. Labelled in Latin, this 15th century diagram is designed to be coloured to show possible colours of urine (flasks on outer edge of circle)

Map of diseases, 15th century diagram
Map of diseases. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating which diseases commonly afflict specific parts of the body

Common diseases, 15th century diagram
Common diseases. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating which diseases commonly afflict the body. The diagram, known as a disease man

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"Fasciculus Medicinae: Exploring Medieval Medical Practices through Woodcuts" Step back in time with the "Fasciculus Medicinae, " a captivating collection of woodcut illustrations from the 15th century. This medieval medical compendium offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of healthcare during that era. One intriguing image is the "Medieval Urine Wheel, " which reveals how physicians used urine color and consistency to diagnose various ailments. Another woodcut, known as "The Zodiac Man, " showcases the ancient belief in astrological influences on health, depicting bloodletting sites corresponding to different zodiac signs. "The Treatment Of The Plague" woodcut depicts a physician visiting a plague patient, holding a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose while attendants fumigate with torches. This highlights the desperate measures taken to combat this devastating disease. In another illustration, we witness a lesson in dissection, attributed to Gentile Bellini. It provides insight into early anatomical studies and their role in advancing medical knowledge during that time. "Petrus de Montagnana in the Lecture Chair at Padua" captures an important moment in medical education history. This woodcut showcases renowned lecturer Petrus de Montagnana imparting wisdom upon eager students at one of Europe's most prestigious universities. Throughout these captivating images, we can see how medicine intertwined with astrology and religion during this period. Manuscript illuminations add further beauty and depth to Johannes de Ketham's work.