The Four Humors Print: A 16th-century engraving of the four bodily fluids
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Framed Print of The Four Humors of Hippocratic Medicine
The Four Humors. Humorism was an ancient theory of medicine that held that an excess or deficiency of any of four distinct bodily fluids, or humors, directly influences a person's temperament and health. From Hippocrates onward, the humoral theory was adopted by Greek, Roman and Persian physicians, and became the most commonly held view of the human body among European physicians until the advent of modern medical research in the nineteenth century. The four humors are black bile, yellow bile, phlegm, and blood. Each corresponds to one of the traditional four temperaments or personality types: sanguine (pleasure-seeking and sociable), choleric (ambitious and leader-like), melancholic (analytical and literal), and phlegmatic (relaxed and thoughtful). Engraving by Virgilius Solis, the Elder, 16th century. This image has been color-enhanced. © National Library of Medicine / Science Source
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A vibrant representation of balance and harmony, this 16th-century engraving by Virgilius Solis showcases the four humors that once guided medical understanding. The colors dance across the page, highlighting black bile's somber tone, yellow bile's fiery hue, phlegm's soothing blue-green palette, and blood's warm red glow. Each humor is tied to a distinct temperament: sanguine radiates joy and sociability; choleric exudes ambition and leadership; melancholic embodies analytical depth; while phlegmatic conveys calm thoughtfulness.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 9.4cm (9.6" x 3.7")
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