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Greetings Card : Visit to the plague patient. The physician holds a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose, while two attendants fumigate with torches. Woodcut, 1500, attributed to Gentile Bellini from Johannes de Kethams Fasciculus Medicinae, Venice, 1500
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Visit to the plague patient. The physician holds a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose, while two attendants fumigate with torches. Woodcut, 1500, attributed to Gentile Bellini from Johannes de Kethams Fasciculus Medicinae, Venice, 1500
PLAGUE, 1500.
Visit to the plague patient. The physician holds a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose, while two attendants fumigate with torches. Woodcut, 1500, attributed to Gentile Bellini from Johannes de Kethams Fasciculus Medicinae, Venice, 1500
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Media ID 8866093
1500 Assistant Bellini Doctor Epidemic Gentile Illness Infection Italy Johan Ketham Medicinal Medicine Patient Plague Sponge Torch Victim Fasciculus Medicinae Vinegar
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards. This design, "Visit to the Plague Patient," transports you to the 1500s with a hauntingly beautiful woodcut image from Johannes de Ketham's Fasciculus Medicinae, attributed to Gentile Bellini. Witness the courage and determination of a physician as he attends to a plague patient, using a sponge soaked in vinegar and spices to help alleviate symptoms. Two attendants fiercely fumigate the room with torches, a common practice during the plague era to ward off the disease. This striking and historically significant card design is sure to leave a lasting impression on your loved ones. Perfect for those who appreciate history, art, or a unique greeting card experience. Order yours today!
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print, titled "Visit to the Plague Patient" takes us back to the year 1500 in Venice, Italy. The image portrays a scene of desperation and hope amidst the devastating plague that ravaged Europe during this time. In the center of the composition stands a physician, holding a sponge soaked with vinegar and spices to his nose. This act was believed to protect him from inhaling miasma, which was thought to be responsible for spreading the disease. Two attendants flank him, fumigating with torches in an attempt to purify the air around them. The patient lies on a bed, weakened by illness and surrounded by symbols of medieval medicine such as herbs and potions. The atmosphere is tense yet determined as these individuals confront one of history's deadliest epidemics together. Attributed to Gentile Bellini from Johannes de Ketham's Fasciculus Medicinae, this woodcut captures both the fear and resilience that characterized this era. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring struggle against infectious diseases throughout history. As we gaze upon this print today, it prompts us to reflect on our own battles against modern-day pandemics while appreciating how far medical science has advanced since those dark times.
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