Art History Collection (page 5)

Dantes Inferno, Charon on the Styx
Dantes Inferno. Canto III, lines 76-78: [over the Styx came Charon] an old man Crying, Woe to you wicked spirits! Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

George Cruikshank, British caricaturist
George Cruikshank (1792-1878), British caricaturist. Cruikshank was born in London and served his apprenticeship with his father, a prominent caricaturist of the late 1790s

Watt experimenting as a child, 1740s
Watt experimenting as a child. At right, a young James Watt (1736-1819) with his parents (James Watt and Agnes Muirhead) plays with a spoon upon the spout of a kettle

Agnews surgical clinic, 1889
Agnews surgical clinic. At left, holding a scalpel, is US surgeon David Hayes Agnew (1818-1892), supervising a partial breast removal operation (mastectomy)

Watt and his steam engine, 1760s
Watt and his steam engine (right). Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt (1736-1819) made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Discovery of radium by the Curies, 1898
Discovery of radium by the Curies, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1904

Nicholas Kratzer, German astronomer
Nicholas Kratzer (c.1487-1550), German astronomer, mathematician and horologist, surrounded by scientific instruments. Kratzer arrived in England in 1516

Jesse Ramsden, English instrument maker
Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800), English instrument maker. Ramsden, who began working for a mathematical instrument maker in London in 1758, became renowned as the best instrument maker of his time

Joseph Priestley, British chemist
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), British chemist and clergyman. Best known as the discoverer of oxygen, Priestley carried out a range of research into the composition and nature of air

William Jenner, British physician
William Jenner (1815" 1898), British physician, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1873. Jenner studied medicine in London, where he worked as a doctor

John Lawes, British agriculturalist
John Bennet Lawes (1814-1900), British agriculturalist and chemist, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1882

Lord Rayleigh discovering argon, 1894
Lord Rayleigh working with argon, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1899

The Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History), Vienna, Austria

Temple of Luxor. Colonnade with two rows of seven smooth shaft campaniform columns. New Empire. Egypt

Head shape variation, 19th century
Head shape variation. Array of head shape drawings for named French soldiers, lawyers, and politicians, collected as part of an anthropological study. Others studied (not shown) included criminals

Gout complications, satirical artwork
Gout complications. Satirical artwork titled: The Burden of Wealth. The overweight man being wheeled around in a chair is intended to illustrate the health problems associated with wealth

Perkins Tractors, satirical artwork
Perkins Tractors. Satirical artwork showing the use of Perkins Patent Tractors, two short metal rods drawing out an electrical fluid said to cause disorders

The Eaters of the Dead, satirical artwork
The Eaters of the Dead. Satirical medieval artwork from a play titled Die Totenfresser (The Eaters of the Dead). This scene from the play depicts a bishop, monk, nuns, and others

Medical purging, satirical artwork
Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head

Multiple births, satirical artwork
Multiple births. 16th century artwork showing multiple births of dogs (centre) and humans (right). Seven births are depicted, common for dogs but very rare for humans

Fever and ague, satirical artwork
Fever and ague. Satirical artwork of representations of fever (central monster) and ague (creature wrapped around patient at left)

London doctors, satirical artwork
The Company of Undertakers (1736), also known as Consultation of Quacks. This satirical artwork was designed and engraved by the English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Nose doctor, satirical artwork
Nose doctor. Satirical artwork showing a man in a doctors robes with a nose of exaggerated length. The accompanying verse (not shown) explains that the large hat indicates intelligence

The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork
The Hypochondriac. Satirical artwork showing a female patient (centre) suffering from hypochondria, a mental condition where a patient over-reacts to physical symptoms that may be harmless

Medical consultation, satirical artwork
Medical consultation. Satirical artwork of a group of doctors carrying out a medical consultation. This artwork, by the French painter Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845), dates from circa 1830

Medical vivisection, satirical artwork
Medical vivisection. Satirical artwork that reverses the role of humans and animals in vivisection. An audience of rats, rabbits

Phrenology, satirical artwork
Phrenology. Satirical artwork showing animal-headed researchers measuring human skulls, one of which is labelled. The belief that variations in skull shape can be measured to deduce brain

Influenza epidemic, satirical artwork
Influenza epidemic. Satirical artwork of the influenza epidemic of 1803, showing a group of British physicians presenting an address of thanks to a figure representing the disease

Lavaters physiognomy, 19th century
Lavaters physiognomy. This posthumously published study by the Swiss poet Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) gives 20 labelled features on a womans face, explained using physiognomy

Neurofibromatosis, 17th century artwork
Neurofibromatosis. 17th century artwork of a man with neck deformities (neurofibromas) due to neurofibromatosis. These tumours arise from the fibrous coverings of nerves

Stroke (apoplexy), satirical artwork
Stroke (apoplexy). Satirical artwork of a patient attended by his wife and physicians, following a sudden loss of consciousness, then known by the term apoplexy and most likely a stroke

Hydropathy, satirical artwork
Hydropathy. Satirical artwork showing a patient being doused in ice-cold water as part of a form of water cure. This was known historically as hydropathy, and is now known as hydrotherapy

Gout and the Spider, allegorical artwork
Gout and the Spider. Artwork illustrating the fable of Gout and the Spider, as told by the French poet and author Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

James Gillray, British caricaturist
James Gillray (1756-1815), British caricaturist. Gillray was mainly active in London from the 1780s to 1810, producing a large number of caricatures

Roman mosaic of Venus. Mosaics consist of pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Preparing a love potion, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Panther and wine symbols, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Nile flora and fauna, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Achilles consulting Pythia, Roman carving. Circular stone carved relief of the Greek hero Achilles (left) consulting Pythia, the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi

Wildlife scenes, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Roman statue of Artemis. In Grecian mythology Artemis was the goddess of the moon and hunting, agriculture and chastity, and was known as Diana by the Romans

Giorgio Vasari, Italian artist and author
Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), Italian painter and biographer. Vasari was born at Arezzo in Tuscany. He was trained form an early age as an artist and at sixteen was sent to Florence

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"Journey through Art History: From Roman Mosaics to Satirical Artworks and Beyond" Step into the captivating world of art history, where each brushstroke and mosaic piece tells a story that transcends time. Let's embark on an enlightening adventure, starting with the mesmerizing Roman seafood mosaic. Delicate red mullets and ducks come to life in vibrant colors, showcasing the Romans' appreciation for culinary delights. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter intriguing characters like the enigmatic Count of St Germain, a French alchemist whose mysterious existence continues to bewilder us even today. Moving forward, a magnificent statue of Asclepius stands tall before us – a symbol of healing and medicine in ancient Rome. But it is not all beauty and serenity; art also reflects darker aspects of human existence. A haunting Roman memento mori mosaic reminds us of our mortality while urging us to seize every precious moment. Similarly, Dante's Inferno takes us on a harrowing journey through suicides and their torment by the Harpies – an artistic portrayal that provokes contemplation. Shifting gears towards satire, we encounter satirical artworks depicting plague doctors from the 17th century. These whimsical yet thought-provoking pieces shed light on society's response during times of crisis. Barber-surgeons also find themselves at the center stage in satirical artwork as they navigate between haircuts and medical procedures with comical flair. Art has always been intertwined with social commentary throughout history. A satirical depiction of a medical prescription serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, people had their fair share of skepticism towards healthcare practices. Finally, let's turn our attention to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire – an influential figure who left her mark not only through fashion but also political activism during the Georgian era. Her portrait captures both elegance and strength - embodying how art can immortalize powerful individuals who shape the course of history.