Greetings Card : William Harvey / Scriven
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William Harvey / Scriven
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician and anatomist Date: 1578-1657
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1578 1657 Anatomist Harvey Physician Scriven
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a tribute to the groundbreaking English physician and anatomist, William Harvey (1578-1657). This elegant card design features an exquisite image of Harvey, captured in a portrait by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for recognizing milestones in medical achievements or celebrating the life of a history buff, this card is a thoughtful and unique way to express your admiration and appreciation. Let the legacy of this remarkable figure inspire your message of congratulations, well wishes, or gratitude. Order yours today and bring a touch of history into your correspondence.
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
1. Title: "William Harvey: The Pioneering English Physician and Anatomist". This portrait depicts the renowned English physician and anatomist, William Harvey (1578-1657). Harvey is best known for his groundbreaking discovery of the circulation of blood, a finding that revolutionized the understanding of the human body and laid the foundation for modern physiology. Born on April 1, 1578, in Folkestone, England, Harvey studied at the University of Padua in Italy, where he was exposed to the latest anatomical techniques and ideas. Upon his return to England, he began his medical career in London, eventually becoming a respected physician at the court of King James I. Harvey's most significant work, "Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus," published in 1628, presented his theory of the circulatory system. He proposed that the heart functions as a pump, pushing blood through the body in a continuous loop, rather than the previously accepted belief that blood was produced in the liver and consumed by the body's tissues. This discovery challenged the prevailing medical wisdom of the time and paved the way for further advancements in the fields of physiology and medicine. Harvey's contributions to the scientific community were recognized during his lifetime, and he was appointed to various prestigious positions, including the position of Royal Physician to King Charles I. His pioneering work laid the foundation for the development of the science of physiology and revolutionized the way we understand the human body. This evocative portrait, likely taken towards the end of Harvey's life, captures the intelligence and determination of a man who changed the course of medical history.
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