History Of Medicine Collection (page 3)

A woodcut depicting twins in the uterus. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, 16th century
5311252 A woodcut depicting twins in the uterus. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward
5311237 An engraving depicting a dying patient and visitor screened off from the ward. Handle suspended on a rope to help the patient to sit up

An engraving depicting a soldier with a wooden leg, 19th century
5311203 An engraving depicting a soldier with a wooden leg, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An advertisement for Edwards' Harlene to produce and restore hair, 19th century
5311156 An advertisement for Edwards' Harlene to produce and restore hair, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An African American medical assistant
2626904 An African American medical assistant; (add.info.: Illustration of an African American man assisting a medical officer on the battlefield, Harper's Weekly, August 20)

A Cesarean
2626818 A Cesarean; (add.info.: Successful Cesarean section performed by indigenous healers in Kahura, Uganda. As observed by R. W)

Forceps
2626788 Forceps; (add.info.: Forceps. 1878. Japanese ink drawing.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Studies of the effects of decomposition
2626761 Studies of the effects of decomposition; (add.info.: Studies of the effects of decomposition on exhumed bodies, 1831.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medicine almanac
2626741 Medicine almanac; (add.info.: By the end of the 19th century, at least one patent medicine almanac was printed for every two Americans)

Micrographia
2626676 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium
2626593 Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium; (add.info.: Illustration of a satyr or half man half beast monster, from 'medici Tigurini Historiae animalium' Historia animalium 1564; a)

Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium
2626572 Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium; (add.info.: Illustration of a road runner bird, from 'medici Tigurini Historiae animalium' Historia animalium 1564; a veterinary anatomical book)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626557 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Shi si jing fa hui
2626545 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Fasciculus medicinae
2626479 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Fasciculus medicinae' Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626227 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626225 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626473 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Fasciculus medicinae' Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

Anatomical illustration
2626167 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawings by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus 'Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani'. (Londini : Typis H)

Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?
2626428 Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Les oeuures d'Ambroise Pare?' 1585 by Ambroise Pare)

Anatomical illustration
2625626 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion' by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

Anatomical illustration
2625604 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam' by)

Anatomical illustration
2625602 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam' by)

Anatomical illustration
2625601 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam' by)

Anatomical illustration
2625593 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam' by)

Anatomical illustration
2625571 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing from Tibb al-Akbar (Akbar's Medicine) by Muhammad Akbar, known as Muhammad Arzani (d)

Arabic formulary 'Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment', 13th century
2625363 Arabic formulary 'Compound Remedies Arranged According to Ailment', 13th century; (add.info.: by Najib al-Din al-Samarqandi The copy appears to have been made by the copyist preparing)

Fasciculus medicinae
2626475 Fasciculus medicinae; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Fasciculus medicinae' Venice; 1494 the first printed book to contain anatomical illustrations)

A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving)
2626221 A set of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery, 18th (engraving); (add.info)

Anatomical illustration
2626433 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustrations by Sigismond Balicki, 1858-1916 from 'Anatomie normale du corps humain' by Sigismond Laskowski)

Anatomical illustration
2626129 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

Anatomical illustration
2626126 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

Anatomical illustration
2626107 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

Anatomical illustration
2626019 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from 'De corporis humani fabrica libri septem' (Basel: Johannes Oporinus)

The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)
2625841 The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrations by Govard Bidloo)

Anatomical illustration
2625780 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustrationfrom 'Le corps humain et grandeur naturelle', published by Bougle? (Paris 1899).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625776 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustrationfrom 'Le corps humain et grandeur naturelle', published by Bougle? (Paris 1899).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625774 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustrationfrom 'Le corps humain et grandeur naturelle', published by Bougle? (Paris 1899).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625753 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Ame Bourdon, from 'Nouvelles tables anatomiques'; Chambray: 1678.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625747 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Ame Bourdon, from 'Nouvelles tables anatomiques'; Chambray: 1678.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625724 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of a Monkey by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625723 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawings by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625712 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625711 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anatomical illustration
2625699 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625694 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625685 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune," or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

The Anatomy of Human Bodies, 1698 (engraving)
2625657 The Anatomy of Human Bodies, 1698 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration from 'The anatomy of humane bodies' by William Cowper, (Oxford, 1698).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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The history of medicine is a fascinating journey through time, filled with peculiar practices and groundbreaking discoveries. In the medieval era, physicians relied on the bizarre urine wheel to diagnose illnesses, believing that different colors and odors indicated specific diseases. The haunting image of the plague doctor in 17th-century artwork reminds us of the devastating Black Death that ravaged Europe, while trepanation depicted in 14th-century art showcases an ancient surgical technique involving drilling holes into the skull. Satirical artwork from centuries ago humorously portrays barber-surgeons performing surgeries alongside their usual hair-cutting duties. A medical zodiac diagram from the 15th century reveals how astrological signs were once believed to influence health conditions. Moving forward to France in the 18th century, we encounter another depiction of a plague doctor donning a beaked mask as protection against contagious diseases. Even prescriptions did not escape satire; satirical artworks mockingly portrayed doctors prescribing absurd remedies for various ailments. Notable figures like Louis Pasteur revolutionized medicine by discovering germ theory and developing vaccines against deadly diseases like rabies. Artistic representations also shed light on medical research throughout history. "The Research" by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida captures scientists tirelessly studying under dim candlelight, symbolizing their relentless pursuit of knowledge. Amidst these historical moments are depictions of everyday life: an artwork showcasing a rat flea transmitting the Black Death highlights one aspect of this devastating pandemic's impact on society, while satirical illustrations reveal comical attempts at treating foot corns or exploring animal magnetism – an outdated belief in healing powers transferred between humans and animals. As we delve into the captivating history of medicine through art and artifacts, it becomes evident how far humanity has come in understanding and combating illness. From peculiar practices rooted in superstition to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, our journey through medical history continues to shape modern healthcare practices today.