Venereal Collection

The dangers of lust and illicit love. 16th century (after symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner)
533550 The dangers of lust and illicit love. 16th century (after symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner); (add.info.: Alcohol is aiding seduction in center)

Tubercular syphilis symptoms on the body
Syphilitic tubercules on the torso and arms 1, and suppurating tubercular syphilide on the face.Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J. Bumsteads Atlas of Venereal Diseases, Henry C

Syphilis symptoms on the body
Diffused papular syphillde before treatment 1, same after treatment with mercury 2, papular syphilide with scales on back 3, and syphilitic lichen on sides and arms 4. Chromolithograph by T

Close up of a man affected by syphilis. His face is highly disfigured by tubercles and pimples.. Date of Photograph:1867-1868

A man affected by syphilis shows his back covered by inflammed spots and tubercles.. Date of Photograph:1867-1868

Syphilitic chancres on the face. Indurated chancres to the forehead, eyelids, tongue and lips, and ecthymatous chancre to the chin. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J

Secondary period syphilis symptoms on the body. Maculated erythema on the torso after mercury treatment 1, and papular erythema before treatment 2. Chromolithograph by T. Sinclaire from Freeman J

Venereal Disease, 1920s projection slide

Pink-flowered mezereon, Daphne mezereum
5856758 Pink-flowered mezereon, Daphne mezereum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink-flowered mezereon, Daphne mezereum)

Cuckoo-pint, Arum maculatum
Cuckoo-pint or wild arum, flower and fruit, Arum maculatum, Linn. Grand pied de veau non macule. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Syphilic cluster pustules, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837
CHT236067 Syphilic cluster pustules, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1838 (coloured engraving) by Tresca, Salvadore (1750-1815); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

WW2 Poster -- Your Release can be delayed with VD
Your Release can be delayed with VD! Colour lithograph, British Army anti-venereal disease medical information poster, after 2nd Lieutenant Stacey Hopper

Man suffering from tertiary Syphilis. From Jules Rengade Le Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890

Girolamo Frascatoro (Hieronymus Fracastorius) c1478-1553. Italian physician, poet and astronomer. Germ theory of disease. Best remembered for work in rhyme describing Syphilis Syphilis sive morbus

Daniel Turner (1667-1741) English physician and surgeon. A pioneer in the field of dermatology. Engraving by George Vertue for the frontispiece of Turners Syphilis (London, 1737)

St Dionysius (Denis) praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Early woodcut from flysheet published Regensberg

The dangers of lust and illicit love. Alcohol is aiding seduction in centre, while death and corruption brandish an hourglass on the left. After symbolic woodcut by Peter Flotner. 16th century

London Lock Hospital, Hyde Park
A view of the London Lock Hospital, Hyde Park. The hospital was opened in 1747 to treat patients with venereal diseases. Date: 1831

Conceptual image of sexually transmitted disease

Illustration of candidiasis (thrush) of the cervix

Sexually transmitted infection, artwork
Sexually transmitted infection, conceptual computer artwork

Gonorrhoeae bacteria in a petri dish
MODEL RELEASED. Colonies of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria growing in a petri dish on VCAT agar. This bacteria causes the sexually transmitted disease (STI) of gonorrhoea

Syphilis bacterium, TEM
Syphilis bacterium. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing the spirochaete bacterium Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis

Gonorrhoea bacteria, SEM
Gonorrhoea bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of gonorrhoea bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae, round) on a human epithelial cell

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"Unveiling the Hidden Enemy: The Venereal Menace of Syphilis" In the microscopic world, a sinister bacterium known as the Syphilis bacterium (Treponema pallidum) lurks, causing havoc in human bodies. Through the lens of a TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope), its treacherous form is revealed, reminding us of the unseen dangers that lie within. Traveling back to the 1920s, we encounter a chilling projection slide warning about Venereal Disease. In an era when knowledge about sexually transmitted infections was limited, these educational tools aimed to shed light on this silent epidemic. Tubercular syphilis symptoms leave their mark on afflicted individuals' bodies. Painful sores and lesions serve as haunting reminders of this insidious disease's devastating effects. Similarly, syphilis manifests itself through various symptoms across different stages - from disfiguring chancres on faces to pustules scattered throughout one's body. During World War II, even national security campaigns highlighted how venereal diseases could jeopardize soldiers' release dates. A powerful poster reminds us that VD can delay freedom and serves as a stark reminder of society's struggle against these infections during wartime. Amidst all darkness, nature offers glimpses of hope and beauty. Pink-flowered mezereon (Daphne mezereum) blooms with resilience despite its association with syphilitic treatments in history. Cuckoo-pint (Arum maculatum), though visually captivating with its unique appearance, has been linked to early medicinal attempts against venereal diseases. Delving into medical literature by Baron Jean Louis Alibert reveals illustrations depicting clusters of pustules caused by secondary period syphilis - a testament to humanity's ongoing battle against this ancient scourge. As we explore these historical hints surrounding "venereal, " let us remember that education and awareness are our strongest weapons against the persistence of sexually transmitted infections.