Medical Treatment Collection

First use of anesthesia in surgery, 1846
First public demonstration of surgical anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 1846. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustratioin

Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France, 1796
Philippe Pinel releasing mental patients at La Salpetriere from their bonds, 1796. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

Dentists present the teeth of a horse after they were polished in Bogota August 12, 2011. Besides working with human patients

Engraving depicting a children's ward in a London hospital, 19th century
5309439 Engraving depicting a children's ward in a London hospital, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a children's ward in a London hospital)

Engraving depicting the Selimiye Barracks Hospital, in which Florence Nightingale worked during the Crimean War between
5308539 Engraving depicting the Selimiye Barracks Hospital, in which Florence Nightingale worked during the Crimean War between 1854-1857; (add.info)

Engraving depicting first aid trained ladies treating a young man who has collapsed, 19th century
5309249 Engraving depicting first aid trained ladies treating a young man who has collapsed, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting first aid trained ladies treating a young man who has)

American Field hospital, Auteuil, c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
American Field hospital, Auteuil, c1915. An American field hospital in Auteuil, Paris, France around 1915 during World War I.

Doctor visits a sick old woman in bed, 1771-1816. Creators: Wybrand Hendriks, Hendrik Schwegman
Doctor visits a sick old woman in bed, 1771-1816

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

The Quack Doctor, after 1763. Creator: Pietro Longhi
The Quack Doctor, after 1763

Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Removing the Rocks in the Head, c.1550-c.1600

Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

The Quack, c.1619-c.1625. Creator: Anon
The Quack, c.1619-c.1625

The foot operation, 1630-1647. Creator: Pieter Jansz. Quast
The foot operation, 1630-1647

Voyons... ouvrons le bouche!... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Voyons... ouvrons le bouche!... 19th century. Life's Difficult Times - let's see..open your mouth!

Dr. Floyd W. Willis; A peep-in at an X-ray examination in the offices of Dr. Floyd W... 1925. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Floyd W. Willis; A peep-in at an X-ray examination in the offices of Dr. Floyd W. Willis, electro-therapist and X-ray expert, 1925

The Physician Considered as God, plate one from Allegories of the Medical Profession. 1587. Creator: Unknown
The Physician Considered as God, plate one from Allegories of the Medical Profession. 1587

A monkey trainer touches the head of a sick monkey as it receives treatment in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, February 4, 2016. REUTERS/Darley Shen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table XXIV(a). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Pouches with platelets are seen as a volunteer donates blood during the international blood donation day in Nice, France, June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

A patient is pushed down a corridor in Frimley Park Hospital near Camberley, Britain, January 4, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

A boy lies on a weighing scale at a malnutrition treatment center in Sanaa, Yemen November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah TEMPLATE OUT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A Syrian woman holds a baby as she walks into a checking room just after they crossed the armistice line to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to get medical treatment in Israel, July 11, 2018

The Seven Works of Mercy (oil on panel)
704033 The Seven Works of Mercy (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Church of St. Andrew, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders, photo Hugo Maertens

Don t Come In (coloured engraving)
CHT236087 Don t Come In (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Cupping, from Ophthalmodouleia by Georg Bartisch (1535-1636
CHT235391 Cupping, from Ophthalmodouleia by Georg Bartisch (1535-1636) published in Dresden in 1583 (colour woodblock print) by German School

A Throat Examination, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates
CHT235110 A Throat Examination, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates, 1932 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Blood Letting, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates
CHT235103 Blood Letting, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates, 1932 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Bleeding the Beauty (coloured engraving)
CHT179387 Bleeding the Beauty (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

A patient with a doctor and a pharmacist, from Le Livre des Proprietes des
CHT235129 A patient with a doctor and a pharmacist, from Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais, 1485 (colour woodcut) by French School

The Dentist, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates
CHT236784 The Dentist, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates, 1932 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Removing an arrow, illustration from Feldtbuch der Wundartzney
CHT166632 Removing an arrow, illustration from Feldtbuch der Wundartzney by Hans von Gersdorff, 1540 (engraving) by German School

Cupping, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates
CHT235104 Cupping, illustration from The Complete Works of Hippocrates, 1932 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Ms Fr 396 fol. 80v A doctor treating fractures, from La Grande Chirurgie
CHT235140 Ms Fr 396 fol.80v A doctor treating fractures, from La Grande Chirurgie by Guy de Chauliac (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Roman Soldiers Treating the Wounded, a cast taken from Trajans Column, AD 113 (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI157077 Roman Soldiers Treating the Wounded, a cast taken from Trajans Column, AD 113 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Dr Syntax in danger
3781208 Dr Syntax in danger by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Dr Syntax in danger, illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Doctor Syntaxs Tour in Search of a Wife by William Combe)

MRI scan of brain
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The Ladder of Good Progress, First World War, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Ladder of Good Progress, First World War, c1914, (c1920). There never was a war in which the wounded were handled so perfectly

Child inoculated with smallpox vaccine, 1870
Physician vaccinating a baby against smallpox, circa 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Strait jacket used on a mentally ill patient
Insane asylum use of the strait jacket to restrain patients, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

physician human four forms series title middle
The physician as a human being The four forms of the physician (series title), In the middle a physician holding a pair of tweezers and a miniature heart. The instruments of medicine surround him

physician angel four forms series title center
The physician as an angel The four forms of the physician (series title), In the center an angel holding a cup of medicine in his hand. The instruments of medicine surround him

PSCI2A-00079
Louis Pasteur supervising an inoculation for hydrophobia (rabies), 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

Smallpox inoculation using live vaccine from a calf
Vaccination using live virus in a physicians office during a smallpox panic, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Blackwells Island Lunatic Asylum, New York City, 1860s
Patients in the yard of Blackwells Island Lunatic Asylum, New York harbor, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pharmacy at Fort Howard, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Pharmacy at Fort Howard, US Army outpost on the Wisconsin frontier in the early 1800s, Heritage Hill, Green Bay. Photograph

NATI2A-00040
Native American shaman using pictures on a buffalo robe to cure a young mans illness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Revolutionizing Medicine: From Anesthesia to Compassionate Care" In 1846, a monumental breakthrough forever changed the landscape of surgery - anesthesia was introduced for the first time. The discovery allowed patients to undergo procedures without experiencing excruciating pain, marking a turning point in medical treatment. Back in 1796, another significant event took place as Pinel released mental patients from their shackles in France. This compassionate act challenged societal norms and paved the way for humane treatment of those suffering from mental illnesses. Dentists showcased their expertise by presenting polished teeth of a horse in Bogota. Their dedication to oral health extended beyond humans, demonstrating that even animals deserve proper care and attention. At an international blood donation event, pouches filled with platelets were observed as volunteers selflessly donated blood. These acts of generosity play a vital role in saving lives and advancing medical treatments worldwide. Within the corridors of Frimley Park Hospital near Camberley, a patient is gently pushed on a stretcher. The image captures the essence of modern healthcare - providing comfort and support during times of vulnerability. In Sanaa's malnutrition treatment center, a young boy lies on a weighing scale while receiving essential care. Dedicated professionals work tirelessly to combat malnutrition and restore hope for children battling this devastating condition. A monkey trainer tenderly touches the head of an ill primate undergoing treatment in Wuhan. This display showcases not only our commitment to human welfare but also our responsibility towards animal well-being. Amidst conflict-ridden regions like Syria, compassion prevails as we witness a woman holding her baby walking into a checking room after crossing borders seeking refuge. In such challenging circumstances, medical aid becomes an anchor amidst chaos and uncertainty. Throughout history, art has depicted various aspects of medical treatment; "The Seven Works of Mercy" portrays religious figures tending to those in need while St. Andrew Hospital's painting showcases devoted men providing care in Cuzco.