Print of Bloodletting Sites, Adonis and Venus, 1859
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Framed Print of Bloodletting Sites, Adonis and Venus, 1859
Statues of Venus and Adonis, their bodies covered with circles, pointing out proper puncture points for bloodletting. Bloodletting was based on an ancient system of medicine in which blood and other bodily fluid were considered to be "humors" the proper balance of which maintained health, but it often weakened sick patients. It was the most common medical practice performed by doctors from antiquity up to the late 19th century, a time span of almost 2, 000 years. There has been much scholarship over the centuries concerning the multiple roles of Adonis, if any, and his meaning and purpose in Greek religious beliefs. Modern scholarship sometimes describes him as an annually renewed, ever-youthful vegetation god, a life-death-rebirth deity whose nature is tied to the calendar. Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Her Greek counterpart is Aphrodite. © National Library of Medicine / Science Source
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a touch of history and whimsy. Our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection bring to life fascinating moments from the past, like this intriguing piece 'Bloodletting Sites, Adonis and Venus, 1859' by National Library of Medicine/ScienceSource. A blend of art and medicine, this print is sure to spark interesting conversations and inspire curiosity.
Timeless figures, timeless wisdom. These engravings from 1859 beautifully illustrate the intersection of ancient mythology and outdated medical practices. Adonis and Venus, deities of love and fertility, are depicted with precise markings indicating bloodletting sites - a practice once believed to balance the body's humors but now recognized as quackery.
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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 14.6cm x 24.4cm (5.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
