History Of Medicine Collection (page 5)

A Medicine Man
2626823 A Medicine Man; (add.info.: Medicine man outside his tepee. Dated 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Medicine Man administrating medicine
2626821 A Medicine Man administrating medicine; (add.info.: Medicine man administering to a patient engraving by Captain Samuel Eastman, U.S. Army, for an 1857 book.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dr Alfred Swaine Taylor performing the Marsh test
2626787 Dr Alfred Swaine Taylor performing the Marsh test; (add.info.: Dr. Alfred Swaine Taylor (left) and a colleague, performing the Marsh test on samples taken from the body of John Parsons Cook

A Marsh Test Apparatusm, 1867 (engraving)
2626775 A Marsh Test Apparatusm, 1867 (engraving); (add.info.: Marsh Test Apparatus, Steel engraving, 1867.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Studies of the effects of decomposition
2626763 Studies of the effects of decomposition; (add.info.: Studies of the effects of decomposition on exhumed bodies, 1831.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medicine almanac
2626737 Medicine almanac; (add.info.: By the end of the 19th century, at least one patent medicine almanac was printed for every two Americans)

Medicine almanac
2626736 Medicine almanac; (add.info.: By the end of the 19th century, at least one patent medicine almanac was printed for every two Americans)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626543 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626224 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626223 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626220 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

Anatomical illustration
2626190 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawings by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus 'Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani'. (Londini : Typis H)

Anatomical illustration
2626166 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawings by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus 'Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani'. (Londini : Typis H)

Anatomical illustration
2626108 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

Anatomical illustration
2626106 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

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

Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?
2626406 Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?' 1585 by Ambroise Pare)

Anatomical illustration
2625748 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Ame Bourdon, from 'Nouvelles tables anatomiques'; Chambray: 1678.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625745 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Ame Bourdon, from 'Nouvelles tables anatomiques'; Chambray: 1678.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A compleat treatise of the muscles, as they appear in the humane body, and arise in dissection'
2626853 A compleat treatise of the muscles, as they appear in the humane body, and arise in dissection'; (add.info.: Illustration from 'A compleat treatise of the muscles)

Medicine almanac
2626742 Medicine almanac; (add.info.: By the end of the 19th century, at least one patent medicine almanac was printed for every two Americans)

Medicine almanac
2626734 Medicine almanac; (add.info.: By the end of the 19th century, at least one patent medicine almanac was printed for every two Americans)

Micrographia
2626674 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626558 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626256 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626540 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626219 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

Anatomical illustration
2626103 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

Anatomical illustration
2626102 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)
2625813 The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrations by Govard Bidloo)

Anatomical illustration
2625784 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustrationfrom 'Le corps humain et grandeur naturelle', published by Bougle? (Paris 1899).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625752 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Ame Bourdon, from 'Nouvelles tables anatomiques'; Chambray: 1678.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?
2626404 Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?' 1585 by Ambroise Pare)

Poem on the management of seasonal health, 18th century (manuscript)
2625267 Poem on the management of seasonal health, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on regimen)

Anatomical illustration
2625716 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625714 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625124 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: The illuminated opening of a copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z)

Anatomical illustration
2625705 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625703 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625700 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625693 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625689 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625686 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625599 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam' by)

Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius
3586027 Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius; (add.info.: Medal depicting Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) a Flemish/Netherlandish anatomist, physician, and author of books on human anatomy

James Syme
3586118 James Syme; (add.info.: Portrait of James Syme (1799-1870) a pioneering Scottish surgeon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sebastien Vaillant
3586044 Sebastien Vaillant; (add.info.: Portrait of Sebastien Vaillant (1669-1722) French botanist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
3586032 Louis Nicolas Vauquelin; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Nicolas Vauquelin (1763-1829) a French pharmacist and chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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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.