History Of Medicine Collection (page 12)

Illustration from the book "Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae"by H
Illustration from the book " Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae" by H. Khunrath, 1595. Private Collection

Illustration from "Fasciculo di medicina"by Johannes de Ketham, 1493
Illustration from " Fasciculo di medicina" by Johannes de Ketham, 1493. Private Collection

Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la
2626848 Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la SalptriAre by Regnard, Paul (1850-1927); (add.info)

Rene Laennec (1781-1826) listening to the chest of a man with consumption
2626841 Rene LaA'nnec (1781-1826) listening to the chest of a man with consumption, at the Necker Hospital, 1816 by Chartran

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius
1573815 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info)

Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles
5309389 Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles)

Cartoon depicting Doctor Meilanion Jones, finding himself outstripped in the race for
5309310 Cartoon depicting Doctor Meilanion Jones, finding himself outstripped in the race for patients by the fair Doctress Atlanta Robinson by Du Maurier

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573827 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Epitome of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573932 The Plates from the Epitome of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Epitome of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573820 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

An engraving depicting a doctor visiting his young patient at home
5310739 An engraving depicting a doctor visiting his young patient at home. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist and prolific illustrator of childrens books

The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573882 The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Sixth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573873 The Plates from the Sixth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Sixth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Third Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573855 The Plates from the Third Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Third Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573817 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Second Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573835 The Plates from the Second Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Second Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573864 The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Fourth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573858 The Plates from the Fourth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Fourth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573816 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius
1573814 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info)

The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573887 The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573885 The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

Municipal Chemistry Laboratory, Paris Police Prefecture, 1887. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Louse and death are pals-and-buddy, 1919. Creator: Gruen, Oskar Petrovich (1874-1935)
Louse and death are pals-and-buddy, 1919. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Joseph Balsamo, comte de Cagliostro, before the Inquisition in Rome on April 14, 1791, 1791. Private Collection

The Surgeons, 1926. Creator: Oppi, Ubaldo (1889-1942)
The Surgeons, 1926. Found in the collection of Musei Civici, Vicenza

Saint Januarius Interceding to the Virgin Mary, Christ and God the Father for Victims of the Plague, c. 1656. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Operation, ca 1637-1640. Creator: Spreeuwen, Jacob van (1611-after 1650)
Operation, ca 1637-1640. Found in the Collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

Ars magna lucis et umbrae, 1646. Creator: Kircher, Athanasius (1602-1680)
Ars magna lucis et umbrae, 1646. Private Collection

Saint Charles Borromeo among Plague Victims, Second Half of the 17th cen Creator: Bonatti
Saint Charles Borromeo among Plague Victims, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

At the Apothecary, 1656. Creator: Lundens, Gerrit (1622-1686)
At the Apothecary, 1656. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy), c. 1620. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger
To Visit the Sick (Seven Works of Mercy), c. 1620. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim (Paracelsus), ca 1538. Creator: Anonymous
Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim (Paracelsus), ca 1538. Private Collection

Pilgrimage of the Compagnia del Crocifisso to Loreto, First Half of 16th cen Creator
Pilgrimage of the Compagnia del Crocifisso to Loreto on the occasion of the plague of 1523, First Half of 16th cen.. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

Great Plague in London, 1665. Artist: Anonymous
Great Plague in London, 1665. Private Collection

The Extraction of the Heart of Saint Ignatius (predella panel of the St Barnabas Altarpiece), ca 1487-1488. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Anatomy Lesson. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

A Visit to Aesculapius, 1875. Private Collection

A Magnetic Experiment. Creator: Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816)
A Magnetic Experiment. Private Collection

A mesmeric tub. Creator: Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816)
A mesmeric tub. Private Collection

Title page from De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, ca 1543. Private Collection

Illustration from De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, ca 1543. Private Collection

Two men dissecting a body with plague marks, 1666. Private Collection

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The history of medicine is a fascinating journey through time, filled with peculiar practices and groundbreaking discoveries. In the medieval era, physicians relied on the bizarre urine wheel to diagnose illnesses, believing that different colors and odors indicated specific diseases. The haunting image of the plague doctor in 17th-century artwork reminds us of the devastating Black Death that ravaged Europe, while trepanation depicted in 14th-century art showcases an ancient surgical technique involving drilling holes into the skull. Satirical artwork from centuries ago humorously portrays barber-surgeons performing surgeries alongside their usual hair-cutting duties. A medical zodiac diagram from the 15th century reveals how astrological signs were once believed to influence health conditions. Moving forward to France in the 18th century, we encounter another depiction of a plague doctor donning a beaked mask as protection against contagious diseases. Even prescriptions did not escape satire; satirical artworks mockingly portrayed doctors prescribing absurd remedies for various ailments. Notable figures like Louis Pasteur revolutionized medicine by discovering germ theory and developing vaccines against deadly diseases like rabies. Artistic representations also shed light on medical research throughout history. "The Research" by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida captures scientists tirelessly studying under dim candlelight, symbolizing their relentless pursuit of knowledge. Amidst these historical moments are depictions of everyday life: an artwork showcasing a rat flea transmitting the Black Death highlights one aspect of this devastating pandemic's impact on society, while satirical illustrations reveal comical attempts at treating foot corns or exploring animal magnetism – an outdated belief in healing powers transferred between humans and animals. As we delve into the captivating history of medicine through art and artifacts, it becomes evident how far humanity has come in understanding and combating illness. From peculiar practices rooted in superstition to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, our journey through medical history continues to shape modern healthcare practices today.