Purging Collection

Purging cassia or golden shower tree, Cassia fistula. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000934 Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Senna
5311736 Senna; (add.info.: Senna: a decoction of dried leaves used as a cathartic and an emetic: decoction of pods also used for purging; applied externally for sores and ulcers)

Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica
5855995 Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica; (add.info.: Purging buckthorn tree, Rhamnus cathartica. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica
5855099 Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica; (add.info.: Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Christ driving the Money-changers from the Temple (oil on panel)
471181 Christ driving the Money-changers from the Temple (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 50x39 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Purging buckthorn tree, Rhamnus cathartica, Rhamnus catharticus, Nerprun purgatif. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Purging croton, jamalgota or jepal, Croton tiglium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Purging croton, Croton tiglium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Common buckthorn or purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 424
Lepidoptera: *Psodos equestrata (Gold Four-spot Moth. Specimen ?from Mr. Plastead?s cabinet? - not British? Cf. the montane mainland-European P)

A Jewish Family purging out the Old Leaven, Picart (engraving)
5202078 A Jewish Family purging out the Old Leaven, Picart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jewish Family purging out the Old Leaven, Picart)

In the purging house, cutting and crushing the sugar (engraving)
3638921 In the purging house, cutting and crushing the sugar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the purging house, cutting and crushing the sugar)

Breathing a Vein, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving)
NCO260481 Breathing a Vein, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Gentle Emetic, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving)
NCO260482 Gentle Emetic, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Bloodletting In The 18th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

The Pharmacists Workshop (oil on canvas)
XJL158853 The Pharmacists Workshop (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Rolin, Autun, France; French, out of copyright

Exorcism of Carlos II of Spain (1665-1700) c. 1698 (engraving)
KW115062 Exorcism of Carlos II of Spain (1665-1700) c.1698 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

Picture No. 10886797
Buckthorn or Purging Buckthorn - in flower (Rhamnus cathartica) Date:

Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) egg, on Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) leaf, Dorset, England, May

Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) two eggs, on Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) leaf, Dorset, England, May

French Country Vet
The village doctor in this French country district turns his hand to veterinary work, purging a cow as he might do its owner Date: 1837

Medical purging, satirical artwork
Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head

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"Purging: A Historical Journey of Cleansing and Transformation" Embarking on a captivating journey through time, the concept of "purging" reveals itself in various forms, each with its unique significance. From nature's embrace to historical events and cultural practices, the notion holds an intriguing allure. In the realm of flora, we encounter the majestic Purging Cassia or Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula), whose vibrant yellow blossoms cascade like liquid sunshine. This tree symbolizes renewal as it sheds its leaves during certain seasons, purifying itself before embracing new growth. Delving into history's canvas, we witness Christ driving the Money-changers from the Temple in an evocative oil painting on panel. This iconic act represents a spiritual purge - cleansing sacred spaces from impurities and restoring their sanctity. The chilling scene depicting A Boyars Execution during Tsar Ivan IV's Dreadful Reign sends shivers down our spines. In this gouache masterpiece on paper, we confront a dark chapter where power was abused for ruthless purges that struck fear into society's heart. Nature intertwines once more with Purging Buckthorn Tree (Rhamnus cathartica) standing tall amidst verdant landscapes. Its berries possess potent laxative properties, offering both physical relief and metaphorical release as they cleanse our bodies and souls. Journeying further into botanical realms unveils Purging Croton (Croton tiglium), also known as Jamalgota or Jepal. With its seeds holding medicinal powers yet bearing cautionary tales due to their toxicity when misused, this plant reminds us that purification requires wisdom and balance. Common Buckthorn or Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) emerges as another emblematic force within nature's tapestry. Its bark serves as a natural remedy for constipation while symbolizing liberation from internal burdens - urging us to shed what no longer serves us.