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Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome
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Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome
Attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing patient in San Spirito Hospital, Rome. Illustration by Fuseli based on Lavaters description. From Lavater Essays on Physiognomy, London, 1792. Engraving
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1792 Attempt Based Description Evil Hospital Medicine Patient Rome Spirits Essays Exorcise Fuseli Lavater Physiognomy Possessing Psychiatry Spirito
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This print takes us back to the year 1792, capturing a remarkable moment in the San Spirito Hospital in Rome. The image portrays an intense scene where medical professionals attempt to exorcise evil spirits possessing a distressed patient. Illustrated by Fuseli based on Lavater's vivid description, this engraving from Lavater's Essays on Physiognomy transports us into the realm of religion, psychiatry, and medicine. The atmosphere is charged with tension as doctors and priests gather around the tormented soul lying on a hospital bed. Their faces reflect determination mixed with concern as they engage in this spiritual battle against unseen forces. Each figure seems to possess their own unique expression of faith and hope. The fusion of artistry and science is evident in every stroke of Fuseli's hand, beautifully capturing both the physicality of the patient's suffering and the intangible presence that plagues them. This image serves as a testament to humanity's enduring quest for understanding beyond what can be seen or explained through conventional means. As we gaze upon this historic engraving, we are reminded of how far our understanding has come since those early days when physiognomy played such a significant role in diagnosing ailments. It also prompts us to ponder how ancient beliefs intertwined with emerging medical practices shaped our present-day approach towards mental health. Intriguingly haunting yet undeniably mesmerizing, this print invites contemplation about spirituality, healing practices, and human resilience throughout centuries past.
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