A surgeon removing an arrow from a wounded soldier. Woodcut from an edition of Hans von Gersdoffs Feldtbuch der Wundartzney (Guide to Surgery), Strassburg, Germany, 1540

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A surgeon removing an arrow from a wounded soldier. Woodcut from an edition of Hans von Gersdoffs Feldtbuch der Wundartzney (Guide to Surgery), Strassburg, Germany, 1540

BATTLEFIELD SURGEON, 1540.
A surgeon removing an arrow from a wounded soldier. Woodcut from an edition of Hans von Gersdoffs Feldtbuch der Wundartzney (Guide to Surgery), Strassburg, Germany, 1540

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print from 1540 depicts a scene of great intensity and skill as a surgeon delicately removes an arrow from the body of a wounded soldier. The image is taken from Hans von Gersdoffs Feldtbuch der Wundartzney, a renowned Guide to Surgery during the Renaissance period in Strassburg, Germany. The composition showcases the expertise and bravery of battlefield surgeons who risked their lives to save others amidst the chaos of warfare. With precision and determination, the surgeon carefully extracts the embedded arrow while his patient endures immense pain. The woodcut technique adds depth and texture to this historical moment, emphasizing both the physicality of surgery and its significance within medicine at that time. This print serves as a powerful reminder of the harsh realities faced by soldiers on medieval battlefields. It also highlights how medical knowledge was advancing during this era, with guides like Gersdoff's providing crucial information for surgeons tasked with treating injuries sustained in combat. Through this artwork, we gain insight into not only surgical techniques but also into broader themes such as war, injury, and human resilience. It stands as a testament to the courage displayed by both those who fought on these battlefields and those who sought to heal them – bridging together two essential aspects of history: military conflict and medical progress.

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