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Galen, Ancient Greek physician C016 / 8854
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Galen, Ancient Greek physician C016 / 8854
Galen (130-200 AD), Ancient Greek physician. After Galens death, his body of work became a medical authority among Europeans until his views on anatomy were overthrown in the 16th century by Vesalius, and those on physiology in the 17th century by Harvey. In Galens time, human dissection was taboo, and Galens anatomical assumptions, which were based on animals, were not, as it was later seen, always applicable to humans. He was the first to use the pulse as a diagnostic aid and the first to describe the flow of urine through the ureters to the bladder. Artwork from a collection of portraits by French artist Pierre Roch Vigneron (1789-1872)
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This print showcases Galen, the renowned Ancient Greek physician who lived from 130 to 200 AD. Despite his passing, Galen's extensive body of work continued to be regarded as a medical authority among Europeans for centuries. However, in the 16th century, Andreas Vesalius challenged Galen's views on anatomy, and William Harvey did the same with his ideas on physiology in the 17th century. During Galen's time, human dissection was considered taboo. Consequently, his anatomical assumptions were based primarily on animals and were later found to not always apply accurately to humans. Nonetheless, he made significant contributions to medicine by being the first to utilize pulse as a diagnostic aid and describing the flow of urine through ureters into the bladder. The artwork itself is part of a collection created by French artist Pierre Roch Vigneron (1789-1872), featuring portraits of influential figures throughout history. This particular portrait captures Galen in profile view with an air of classical elegance and historical significance. Displayed against a monochrome background, this illustration allows us to appreciate both the artistic talent behind it and its representation of one of history's most notable physicians. It serves as a reminder that even though our understanding may evolve over time, we owe much gratitude to those like Galen who laid the foundation for modern medical knowledge.
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