Plague Doctor Collection

Plague doctor, 17th century artwork
Plague doctor. 17th century artwork titled Doktor Schnabel von Rom (Beak Doctor from Rome). The text is in Latin. The costumes bronze mask contained aromatic herbs and reduced exposure to bad air

Plague doctor, 18th century
Plague doctor. 18th-century artwork of the costume worn by a plague doctor, or any doctor dealing with quarantined patients

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Physician who treated victims of bubonic plague, wearing an ankle-length overcoat and a bird-like beak mask

AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Physician who treated victims of bubonic plague, wearing an ankle-length overcoat and a bird-like beak mask

Dottore Balanzone (chromolitho)
734577 Dottore Balanzone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dottore Balanzone)

Plague Doctor II
Mika Suutari

Plague Doctor Clothes Uniform Dress 17th Century
A plague doctor in the 1650's. The beak was usually filled with herbs or other substances thought to protect the wearer from contracting disease. Based on the engraving by Paul Furst

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Step back in time to the 17th and 18th centuries as we delve into the intriguing world of the Plague Doctor. Known for his distinctive attire in European artwork, this enigmatic figure was a crucial part of the fight against the bubonic plague. With a long, beaked mask to filter out noxious air, a wide-brimmed hat to shield from the sun, and a long cloak to protect against the elements, the Plague Doctor bravely tended to the sick, often risking his own life to bring relief and comfort. One of the most famous depictions of this figure can be found in the chromolithograph "Dottore Balanzone, " while another version, titled "Plague Doctor II, " showcases his ominous yet necessary presence. The Plague Doctor's uniform, complete with a leather apron and long, wooden cane, is a chilling reminder of the fear and uncertainty that gripped Europe during this time. Let us honor the bravery and selflessness of these historical figures as we continue to face our own health crises today.