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Everardus Vorstius, Dutch physician
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Everardus Vorstius, Dutch physician
Aelius Everardus Vorstius (1565-1624), Dutch physician. Vorstius was born at Roermond and was educated at Dordt and Leiden, where he encountered Vulcanius and Lispius. In 1586 he went to Heidelberg, then later Cologne and Padua to study medicine. He stayed in Italy for nine years before returning to Leiden and the chair of philosophy. He joined the medical faculty in 1599 and in 1617 took over the teaching of botany and the maintaining of the Leiden Botanical Garden. He was known as a man of great learning; beside being profficient in Greek and Latin he was fluent in Spanish, Italian, French and German, he studied history and archaeology and proposed how some of the lakes of Holland might be drained for use as farmland. This engraving comes from van Meurs Illustris Academia Lugd-Batava, printed at Leiden in 1613
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This print showcases Everardus Vorstius, a prominent Dutch physician and scholar of the 16th and 17th centuries. Born in Roermond, he received his education at Dordt and Leiden, where he was influenced by renowned figures such as Vulcanius and Lispius. Seeking further knowledge, Vorstius embarked on a journey to Heidelberg, Cologne, and Padua to study medicine. His time in Italy spanned nine years before returning to Leiden. Vorstius's intellectual prowess was widely recognized; proficient in Greek and Latin, he also spoke Spanish, Italian, French, and German fluently. In addition to his medical expertise, he delved into history and archaeology while proposing innovative ideas for land reclamation in Holland's lakes for agricultural purposes. The engraving featured here is sourced from van Meurs Illustris Academia Lugd-Batava published in Leiden during 1613. It portrays Vorstius as a distinguished figure with an air of wisdom befitting his scholarly achievements. The vertical composition adds depth to the image while emphasizing the subject's stature. Notably associated with the teaching of botany at Leiden University since 1617 along with maintaining its botanical garden, Vorstius left an indelible mark on both academia and medicine during this era of enlightenment. This monochrome print serves as a testament to his contributions as a physician par excellence who seamlessly blended classical knowledge with scientific inquiry.
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