Antique Framed Print : Birth by caesarian section

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Birth by caesarian section

Illustration of birth by caesarian section from Scipione Mercurio " La Commare o Raccoglitrice..." Verona, 1642. Mercurio recommended caesarian section in cases of contracted pelvis. This important Italian work on obstetrics was first published in 1596

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Media ID 9714077

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1642 17th Century Assistance Baby Beginnings Care Childbirth Doctor Five People Healthcare And Medicine Italian Culture Looking Away Lying On Back Mother New Life Pregnant Surgery Verona

14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 17th century in Italy, where childbirth was a delicate and often perilous affair. The image depicts a significant moment in medical history - the birth by caesarian section. Illustrated from Scipione Mercurio's renowned book "La Commare o Raccoglitrice" published in Verona in 1642, this work revolutionized obstetrics. In this scene, we witness a doctor standing attentively beside a pregnant woman lying on her back. Surrounded by four men offering their assistance, they form an intimate circle of care around the expectant mother. With focused determination, the surgeon holds his tools ready for surgery while looking away momentarily as if contemplating the gravity of this life-changing event. The atmosphere within these walls is filled with anticipation and hope as everyone awaits the arrival of new life. This illustration not only captures an extraordinary surgical procedure but also reflects Italian culture and its deep-rooted reverence for art and craft during that era. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, it serves as a poignant reminder of how far healthcare and medicine have advanced since then. It reminds us to appreciate our modern-day advancements while acknowledging those who paved the way for safer childbirth practices. Through this single image frozen in time, we are transported into an era where beginnings were both fragile and miraculous – reminding us of the enduring strength exhibited by women throughout history when bringing forth new life into the world.

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