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Lack of hygiene
A confinement showing complete lack of hygiene with people eating and drinking, a child playing, and a dog gnawing a bone, all in the same room in which a baby has just been delivered. From Pliny " Naturalem Historiam", Frankfurt - am - Main, 1582. Woodcut
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Media ID 9714145
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16th Century Animal Bone Assistance Baby Boys Drinking Eating Frankfurt Am Main Girls Healthcare And Medicine Hygiene Illustration Technique Large Group Of People Looking Away New Life Playing Pregnant Woodcut 1582 Labor Childbirth Midwife Pliny
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing woodcut print from 1582, titled "Lack of Hygiene" offers a glimpse into the past and highlights the stark contrast in hygiene practices during the 16th century. The scene depicts a confinement room where people are engaged in various activities, oblivious to their surroundings. In this chaotic setting, men and women can be seen eating and drinking, while a child plays nearby. Astonishingly, a dog is gnawing on a bone right next to them all. What makes this image even more astonishing is that it takes place in the same room where a baby has just been delivered. The artist's intention seems to be shedding light on the lack of awareness regarding cleanliness and sanitation during this period. This woodcut serves as an important historical document showcasing how personal hygiene was not given much importance at that time. Through its illustration technique and attention to detail, this artwork transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand how different healthcare practices were centuries ago. It reminds us of how fortunate we are today with our advanced understanding of hygiene and medicine. As we observe this large group of people engrossed in their own activities without any concern for cleanliness or potential health risks, we cannot help but appreciate the progress made over centuries towards better healthcare standards.
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