Avicenna Collection

Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625185 Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of a commentary on Ibn S?n?'s [Avicenna's] famous poem written by 'Al)

Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript)
2625266 Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on diseases of the eye, possibly attributable to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

The Canon of Medicine
2625211 The Canon of Medicine; (add.info.: The central text consists of the anatomical sections of the Canon of Medicine by Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna
2625213 The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna; (add.info.: The central text consists of the anatomical sections of the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna)

Poem on the management of seasonal health, 18th century (manuscript)
2625267 Poem on the management of seasonal health, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on regimen)

A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century
2625268 A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century; (add.info.: The opening of the popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna)

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625117 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Avicenna)

Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript)
2625246 Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on pulse and urine, attributed to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Canon Medicinae (Canon of Medicine): Kitab Al Qanun fi Al-Tibb, more simply known in the West as Qanun or Canon
VEN5028197 Canon Medicinae (Canon of Medicine): Kitab Al Qanun fi Al-Tibb, more simply known in the West as Qanun or Canon, book of the medical laws of the philosopher

Avicenna (Ibn Sina, 980-1037), detail from a page in "Canon of Medicine" (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5363869 Avicenna (Ibn Sina, 980-1037), detail from a page in "Canon of Medicine" (illuminated manuscript); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic wirtten by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625118 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic wirtten by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Ibn S?n)

Colophon of Ibn Rushd's Averroes, 12th century (manuscript)
2625184 Colophon of Ibn Rushd's Averroes, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The colophon from a copy of Ibn Rushd's (Averroes)

Representation of the doctor, Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
ELD4859390 Representation of the doctor, Persian philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037) at the court of the Kakouyid emir Ala ad-Dawla Muhammed in Isfahan (Isfahan) after his escape from prison

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625243 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625215 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
2625216 Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna by Iranian School (15th Century); (add.info.: Probably Iran, beginning of 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
LRI4672438 Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), 14th century (vellum)-Tibb (Al Tibb) by Avicenna by Islamic School

Petrus de Montagnana, illustration from Fasciculus Medicinae by Jean de Ketham
CHT245026 Petrus de Montagnana, illustration from Fasciculus Medicinae by Jean de Ketham, published in Venice 1495 (coloured woodcut) by Italian School

Ms Hunter 9 f. 39r Lecture in hall, from De Medina Fen I
GUL174579 Ms Hunter 9 f.39r Lecture in hall, from De Medina Fen I. II, by Avicenna (980-1037) (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); 41.3x29.8 cm; Glasgow University Library

Ms Hunter 9 f. 6r Knights and Noblemen, from De Medina Fen I
GUL174572 Ms Hunter 9 f.6r Knights and Noblemen, from De Medina Fen I. II, by Avicenna (980-1037) (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); 41.3x29.8 cm; Glasgow University Library

Gilbert Fusch of Limburg, Dutch physician, 1504-1567
6039944 Gilbert Fusch of Limburg, Dutch physician, 1504-1567. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilbert Fusch or Fuchs of Limburg)

Avicena being received by the Governor of Ispahan
LLM459602 Avicena being received by the Governor of Ispahan by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avicena being received by the Governor of Ispahan)

Ms Hunter 9 f. 34r Dissection, from De Medina Fen I
GUL174577 Ms Hunter 9 f.34r Dissection, from De Medina Fen I. II, by Avicenna (980-1037) (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); 41.3x29.8 cm; Glasgow University Library

Avicenna or Ibn Sina: Persian polymath, from True Portraits
5669028 Avicenna or Ibn Sina: Persian polymath, from True Portraits by AndreThevet published in 1584 by Thevet, Andre (1504-92); (add.info.: Avicenna or Ibn Sina (c.980-1037)

Canon of Medicine, page of Book I of the Latin edition 1490, work by Avicenna

Avicenna, 19th century. Found in the Collection of Russian Academy of Sciences

Illustration from Liber canonis de medicinis cordialibus by Avicenna, 1556. Artist: Anonymous
Illustration from Liber canonis de medicinis cordialibus by Avicenna, 1556. Private Collection

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), Arab physician and philosopher, 1493. An interpreter of Aristotle to Islam, Avicenna compiled an encyclopaedia of medical knowledge

Canon of Medicine. Illuminated page from Canon of medicine of Avicenna with a Pharmacy scene. Anonymous illustration

Physician, satirical artwork
Physician. Historical satirical artwork of a physician. French text labels are on remedies emerging from the physicians mouth, and treatments on the table at lower left

IBN SINA Known in the West as Avicenna Islamic scientist and philosopher; received by the Governor of Isfahan

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) 980-1037, Arab physician and philosopher. An interpreter of Aristotle to Islam: compiled encyclopaedia of medical knowledge

Abja Alja al-jausayn ibn Abd Alljah ibn Sjanja, known as Abja Alja Sjanja known in English by his Latinized name Avicenna (c)

Page from The Canon of Medicine C015 / 1549
Page from The Canon of Medicine (1025) by the Persian physician Avicenna (980-1037). The illustration at top is an allegorical representation of a war between two cities

Page from The Canon of Medicine C015 / 1552
Page from The Canon of Medicine (1025) by the Persian physician Avicenna (980-1037). These illustrations show the three stages of a patient visit. At top left the doctor examinesteh patient

AVICENNA (980-1037). Arab physician and philosopher

AVICENNA (980-1037)

Plate showing Avicennas cure for spinal fracture
Plate from The Canon of medicine by the Persian physician & philosopher Abu-Ali Al-Hussein Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina, known also as Avicenna

Portrait of Avicenna, Persian physician, born near Bukhara (now in USSR) in 980, died in Hamadan (now northwest Iran), June 1037

Arabic science timeline. The Golden Age of Arabic Science occurred in the period from the 8th century to the 12th century

Ancient Arabic Distillation apparatus
Illustration of a steam distillation plant for distilling rosewater after a 13th century drawing.Steam distillation reduces the boiling point of compounds allowing evaporation at a lower temperature

Ancient Arabic apparatus
Illustration of ancient Arabic apparatus for distilling rosewater showing 1, a series of glass flasks heated by steam. 2, glazed flasks heated directly, 3, an illustration of tin apparatus and 4

Zodiacal man, 15th century
Zodiacal man. 15th-century manuscript page showing a human figure labelled with the signs of the zodiac corresponding to parts of the body

Thomas Aquinas, Italian priest
Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), Italian Dominican priest, theologian, philosopher and saint. Aquinass work on Scholasticism, the attempt to reconcile Christianity with Aristotelian philosophy

Avicenna / Ibn Sina / Thevet
IBN SINA known in the West as Avicenna Islamic scientist and philosopher

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Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, was a Persian polymath whose contributions to medicine and philosophy have left an indelible mark on history. His magnum opus, the Canon of Medicine, revolutionized medical practices and became a cornerstone of Western medical education for centuries. In the world of medicine, Avicenna's influence is evident in Petrus de Montagnana's illustration from Fasciculus Medicinae. This colored woodcut depicts the dissemination of Avicenna's knowledge through his renowned work. It serves as a visual testament to the enduring impact he had on medical education during his time. The engraving of Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abd Allah ibn Sina captures the essence of this remarkable scholar. With wisdom etched into his face, it portrays him as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment amidst an era marked by intellectual curiosity. Ms Hunter 9 f. 39r showcases Avicenna lecturing in a grand hall from De Medina Fen I. The scene exudes an aura of scholarly pursuit and intellectual exchange that defined Avicenna's teachings. Similarly, Ms Hunter 9 f. 6r presents us with Knights and Noblemen engrossed in discussion from De Medina Fen I - highlighting how even those outside academia recognized the importance of Avicenna's ideas. Gilbert Fusch's portrait reveals another dimension to Avicenna’s legacy – its transcultural reach across borders and generations. As a Dutch physician living more than half a century after Avicenna’s passing, Fusch pays homage to this influential figure who shaped medical practice far beyond his own time. Ms Hunter 9 f. 47v transports us into nature itself - four winds blowing at corners on a sea-girt landscape - reminding us that even amidst natural beauty lies inspiration drawn from works like those penned by Avicenna himself.