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Hippocrates (c. 460-c. 377 BC) explaining the importance of contagion in the plague
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Hippocrates (c. 460-c. 377 BC) explaining the importance of contagion in the plague
CHT163702 Hippocrates (c.460-c.377 BC) explaining the importance of contagion in the plague epidemic, title page from Hippocratis Opera Quae Extant, pub. in Venezia, 1588 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de l Academie de Medecine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hippocrate presentant l importance de la contagion dans les epidemies de peste, fait bruler les affaires des pestiferes; making victims burn their belongings; ); eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23160930
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Black Death Contagious Curing Flame Greek Physician Illness Patient Patients Pestilence Risk Risks Sticks Father Of Medicine Flames
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This print showcases a significant moment in history as Hippocrates, the renowned Greek physician, explains the importance of contagion during the plague epidemic. The image captures a scene from the title page of "Hippocratis Opera Quae Extant" published in Venezia in 1588. In this engraving by an anonymous Italian artist from the 16th century, we see Hippocrates surrounded by patients affected by the devastating Black Death. With his long white beard and wise demeanor, he stands as a father figure to medicine. In an effort to halt the spread of disease, he instructs victims to burn their belongings. The flames dance around him as wood and sticks are consumed by fire. This symbolic act represents both risk and hope - risking one's possessions but hoping to eliminate any traces of pestilence that may be clinging onto them. Through this powerful visual narrative, we witness Hippocrates' dedication to curing illness and understanding its contagious nature. His teachings on contagion were groundbreaking for his time and laid the foundation for modern epidemiology. This remarkable photograph print not only pays homage to one of history's greatest medical minds but also serves as a reminder of humanity's ongoing battle against infectious diseases throughout centuries.
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