Medical Condition Collection

Doctor visits a sick old woman in bed, 1771-1816. Creators: Wybrand Hendriks, Hendrik Schwegman
Doctor visits a sick old woman in bed, 1771-1816

Plate 2: The Children of Pedro González (Petrus Gonsalvus), c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 2: The Children of Pedro Gonzalez (Petrus Gonsalvus), c. 1575/1580

Plate 1: Pedro González (Petrus Gonsalvus) and His Wife, Catherine, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 1: Pedro Gonzalez (Petrus Gonsalvus) and His Wife, Catherine, c. 1575/1580

RF - California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with mouth open close to the camera. The milk teeth of this pup show decay, which is quite usual. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table XXIV(a). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Cataleptic melancholy, from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere
CHT236822 Cataleptic melancholy, from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere by Professor Jean Martin Charcot (1825-93) published in Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Londe

Ms 250 Dropsical woman cured by the baths by St. Radegund, from The Life of St
CHT236054 Ms 250 Dropsical woman cured by the baths by St. Radegund, from The Life of St. Radegund (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers

Involuntary contracture, from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere
CHT236824 Involuntary contracture, from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere by Professor Jean Martin Charcot (1825-93) published in Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Londe

The Fat Boy, from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465756 The Fat Boy, from The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young woman having a fit of hysteria, 1878 (b / w photo)
ALI323289 Young woman having a fit of hysteria, 1878 (b/w photo) by Londe, Albert (fl.1878-89); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari

Dr. Atkinsons frost-bitten hand, 1911 (b / w photo)
STC258396 Dr. Atkinsons frost-bitten hand, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward L)

Involuntary blepharospasm, from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere
CHT236823 Involuntary blepharospasm, from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere by Professor Jean Martin Charcot (1825-93) published in Paris, 1889 (b/w photo) by Londe

King George III. George III (George William Frederick, 1738-1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801

King George III of Great Britain, c1850. Portrait of George William Frederick (1738-1820), King of Great Britain, and below, a vignette of an attempt to shoot the king in Hyde Park

King George III of Great Britain, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
King George III of Great Britain, 19th century. Portrait of George William Frederick (1738-1820), King of Great Britain

George the III, King of Great Britain, 1777. Artist: W Walker
George the III, King of Great Britain, 1777. Portrait of George III (1738-1820), king from 1760. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1777

Queen Anne touching young Samuel Johnson for the evil. Samuel Johnson contracted scrofula, also called the Kings Evil because it was believed that if touched by a monarch it would be cured

Mahphoon, a female member of the Sacred Hairy Family of Burma. This familys hypertrichosis stretched over 5 generations. The Hairy Family was exhibited as freaks by PT Barnum for a season in the UK

Man, Greek, torso, naked, hands on his head

Pestilence in Europe, mid-14th century, lithograph, published in 1880
Ancient map of the area of pestilence in Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa in the years 1346 - 1351. Lithograph, published in 1880

Illustration of Jesus healing people

Illustration of Antarctic explorer pulling sledge with man on it

Illustration of a boy in hospital bed, with thermometer in his mouth and his arms around a teddy

Horse eating under a forest of oaks
Horse to the late afternoon eating under a Mediterranean forest of oaks. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Christina Rossetti (b / w photo)
XJF354215 Christina Rossetti (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christina Rossetti (1830-94)

Young woman wiping nose with handkerchief, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Woman wiping nose with handkerchief, (B&W), (Portrait)

Woman with stomach ache in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Woman with headache, posing in studio, (B&W) (Portrait)

Duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer, drawing
Medicine - Anatomy - Pathology - Duodenal ulcer and peptic ulcer. Drawing

Graves disease, light micrograph
Graves disease. Light micrograph of a section through follicle from a thyroid gland affected by Graves disease. This is an autoimmune disease, where the thyroid is overactive

Head with maze
Conceptual artwork of a head with an exposed maze in the place of a brain. This could represent loss of memory, confusion and Alzheimers disease

Tinnitus, conceptual artwork

Asthma treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Asthma treatment. Boy using a nebulizer to treat asthma

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"Exploring the Spectrum of Medical Conditions: From Historical Perspectives to Modern Challenges" In this captivating image, a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with its mouth open wide, invites us to delve into the intriguing world of medical conditions. Just like this curious creature, our journey begins by peering into the past. One such historical account takes us back to Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere, where cataleptic melancholy is depicted. This haunting portrayal from The Life of St. Radegund showcases a dropsical woman cured by the baths - a testament to human resilience and healing power. Moving forward in time, we encounter involuntary contracture captured vividly in another illustration from Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere. Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers introduces "The Fat Boy, " shedding light on societal perceptions surrounding body weight and health during that era. Continuing our exploration, an 1878 black-and-white photograph captures a young woman experiencing a fit of hysteria. Such moments remind us of the complexities within mental health and how far we have come in understanding these conditions today. Shifting gears towards physical ailments, Dr. Atkinson's frost-bitten hand photographed in 1911 serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by medical professionals while caring for others. Our journey concludes with involuntary blepharospasm showcased once again through Nouvelle Iconographie de la Salpetriere's lens. As we reflect on these various depictions throughout history, it becomes evident that medical conditions transcend time and affect individuals across all walks of life – even royalty. King George III's struggles with his own condition demonstrate that no one is immune to health challenges regardless of their status or position in society. These portraits serve as poignant reminders that compassion and understanding are essential when addressing medical conditions both then and now. As we close this chapter on exploring diverse medical conditions through art and history, let us carry forward the lessons learned.