John Freind
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John Freind
JOHN FREIND Medical practitioner, physician to Caroline of Anspach, wife of George II. Date: 1675 - 1728
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1675 1728 Anspach Caroline Physician Practitioner
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John Freind (1675-1728): A Distinguished Medical Practitioner and Physician to Caroline of Anspach, Wife of George II This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of John Freind, a prominent medical practitioner and physician to Caroline of Anspach, the beloved wife of King George II of Great Britain. The image, dated between 1675 and 1728, offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century medicine and the intricate web of power and influence that shaped the lives of those who served the monarchy. Born in London, Freind studied medicine at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. His exceptional skills and dedication to his craft soon earned him a reputation as a skilled healer. In 1711, he was appointed as the personal physician to Caroline of Anspach, the new queen consort of George I. After George I's death in 1727 and the accession of his grandson, George II, Freind continued to serve the royal family in his new role as physician to the queen consort. Caroline of Anspach was known for her beauty, intelligence, and strong will. She was a patron of the arts and a devoted mother to her children. Freind's close relationship with the queen consort granted him access to the highest echelons of power and influence. His expertise in medicine, particularly in the treatment of smallpox, was invaluable during the frequent epidemics that plagued the royal court. This portrait, with its somber background and penetrating gaze, conveys a sense of quiet intensity and deep concentration. The meticulously rendered details of Freind's attire and the intricate folds of his collar speak to the artist's mastery of the medium. The portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that medical practitioners played in the lives of the powerful and the powerless alike, and the enduring influence of the monarchy on the practice of medicine during this period.
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