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MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient
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MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient
MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497.
A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497
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1497 Application Bedding Bedroom Bench Boil Doctor Europe European House Call Illness Infectious Kneeling Medicine Nude Patient Reclining Robe Syphilis Uroscopy Victim Salve Urine
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Medieval Syphilis, 1497 - A Glimpse into the Dark Ages of Medicine
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. This woodcut print from 1497 takes us back to a time when medical knowledge was limited and diseases like syphilis plagued society. In this scene, we witness a doctor meticulously inspecting the urine sample of a female patient suffering from this infectious illness. His colleague, meanwhile, applies a salve to soothe the painful symptoms experienced by an equally afflicted male patient. The setting is an intimate bedroom where both patients are reclining on a bed covered in simple bedding. The doctor kneels beside the woman, wearing traditional medieval clothing and donning a hat that signifies his profession. With focused determination, he analyzes the urine sample using uroscopy techniques commonly employed during that era. In contrast to today's sanitary standards, it is intriguing to observe how medicine was practiced within domestic spaces during house calls. This woodcut offers us insight into not only medical practices but also social norms prevalent in late medieval Europe. As we gaze upon this historical artwork created by Granger Art on Demand, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding and combating diseases throughout history. It serves as a testament to our progress in healthcare while highlighting the stark differences between past and present approaches to medicine.
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