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Flea infestation, satirical artwork
Flea infestation. 17th century artwork depicting a group of women suffering from an infestation of fleas (small black dots). The artwork dates from circa 1650, and the caption is in both German (left) and Latin (right). The titles are: Der Weiber Floh Scharmitzel (German) and Velitatio Mulierum Pulicosa (Latin). This version of the image was obtained from Trieste, from the collection of the Austrian physician Josef Brettauer (1835-1905). It was then reproduced in Die Karikatur und Satire in der Medizin (Caricature and Satire in Medicine, 1921) by the German art historian and physician Eugen Hollander (1867-1932)
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This 17th-century artwork titled "Flea Infestation" is a satirical depiction of a group of women suffering from an infestation of fleas. The detailed illustration, dating back to circa 1650, showcases small black dots representing the pesky insects. The caption on the print is written in both German and Latin, with the titles reading "Der Weiber Floh Scharmitzel" (German) and "Velitatio Mulierum Pulicosa" (Latin). This particular version of the image was obtained from Trieste and belonged to Josef Brettauer, an Austrian physician who lived from 1835 to 1905. The artwork gained further recognition when it was reproduced in Eugen Hollander's book "Die Karikatur und Satire in der Medizin" (Caricature and Satire in Medicine) published in 1921. Hollander, a German art historian and physician born in 1867, included this piece as part of his exploration into medical caricatures and satire. In this scene set within a kitchen or living room environment, we see women engaged in eradicating the flea infestation. They are depicted using various methods such as burning fires or grooming pets to rid themselves of these bothersome pests. The artwork provides insight into historical practices surrounding hygiene and pest control during that era. With its monochrome style capturing intricate details, this satirical artwork offers a glimpse into daily life during the seventeenth century while also highlighting societal concerns related to cleanliness and health.
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