Goitre Collection

Goitre, 15th century artwork C018 / 1849
Goitre. 15th century artwork of a man with an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre). The thyroid is an endocrine gland found in the neck

Engraving depicting a woman affected with Goitre
5309304 Engraving depicting a woman affected with Goitre; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a woman affected with Goitre. Goitre is the swelling of the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland)

Woman with goitre, and enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by lack of iodine
527396 Woman with goitre, and enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by lack of iodine. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Music Lesson (oil on canvas)
PWI94905 The Music Lesson (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 102x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Monaco); ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright

Woman with Goitres, Traveller in Swiss Alps
Woman with Goitres (swollen neck) and Traveller, both in the Swiss Alps. 1834

Goitre or Goiter (engraving)
3653626 Goitre or Goiter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goitre or Goiter. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Manifestations externes du goitre exophthalmique (colour litho)
5210380 Manifestations externes du goitre exophthalmique (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manifestations externes du goitre exophthalmique)

Thyroid disease, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837
CHT235328 Thyroid disease, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1817 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

22-year old mentally-deficient girl (daughter of subject of 10192037) with a light goitre suffering from thyroid deficiency and reduced development. Date: circa 1900

Man with mental disability and goitre
Man with an undetermined mental disability, also suffering with goitre : the two are generally associated, involving thyroid deficiency and impared development. See 10192038 for his daughter

MAN WITH GOITRE AND SON
A man afflicted with a goitre, with his cretin son Date: circa 1880

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Thyroiditis (Hashimotos disease). Light micrograph of a section through a thyroid gland with the autoimmune disorder Hashimotos disease

Goitre, conceptual image. Patient holding her neck due to goitre. This is an enlargement of the thyroid gland (coloured) in the neck, usually due to a deficiency of the essential mineral iodine

Goitre. Artwork comparing a healthy (left) and enlarged (goitre, right) thyroid gland (lower centre, blue). An enlarged thyroid may result from hormonal imbalances

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"Exploring the Historical Journey of Goitre: From 15th Century Artwork to Medical Engravings" In this captivating caption, we delve into the intriguing history and artistic representations of goitre. Starting with a 15th-century artwork C018/1849 depicting goitre, we witness how artists have captured this condition throughout time. Moving forward, "The Music Lesson, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, takes us into a world where even renowned painters acknowledged the presence of goitres. The hand-colored engraving titled "Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast" from 1787 further highlights society's fascination with these abnormal growths. As our journey continues, we encounter a traveler in the Swiss Alps who encounters a woman with goitres. This encounter serves as evidence that goitre was not only present in art but also observed by explorers during their expeditions. Engravings specifically dedicated to documenting and understanding goitre emerge next. One such engraving aptly named "Goitre or Goiter" provides valuable insights into medical knowledge surrounding this condition. Additionally, a color lithograph titled "Manifestations externes du goitre exophthalmique" sheds light on different external manifestations associated with exophthalmic (Graves') disease. Baron Jean Louis Alibert's book showcases thyroid diseases extensively; within its pages lies an illustration featuring a mentally-deficient girl suffering from goitre at just 22 years old. This depiction emphasizes that no one is exempt from experiencing the effects of this condition. Furthermore, another image portrays a man with mental disability alongside his visible goitre – highlighting potential correlations between cognitive impairments and thyroid disorders. Lastly, we explore historical events such as The Great Exhibition through satirical illustrations like "Wot is to Be. " These comical depictions humorously speculate about possible outcomes resulting from industrial progress while subtly referencing societal concerns around health issues like goitre.