Medical Services Collection (#8)

Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour)
7261336 Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour) by Tomalin, M. J. (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chillington House Maidstone)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving)
7262238 ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)
LRI4690123 Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c.1237-1255) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco)
7240205 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco) by Italian School

Ambroise Pare (engraving)
1728900 Ambroise Pare (engraving) by Delaune, Etienne (1518-83); (add.info.: Ambroise Pare (c. 1510 - 20 December 1590) was a French barber surgeon who served in that role for kings Henry II

Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour)
7261510 Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 16.5x12 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving)
XIR384201 Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving)
XIR187781 Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving)
XIR241599 Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236781 Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph)
7237173 Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving)
7237237 John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Arbuthnot FRS)

Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236994 Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity)

Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394
FLO4570310 Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after manuscript 5070 in the Bibliotheque Nationale

Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236846 Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving)
7237232 Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving) by Jamesone, George (1589/90-1644); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Johnston)

Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1195776 Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Villevalde, Alexander (1857-after 1906); 116x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villevalde)

Robert Remak (engraving)
1722071 Robert Remak (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Robert Remak (1815-1865) german embryologist, physiologist and neurologist, engraving)

Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas)
7259970 Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz (1620-1683); 105 x 95.3 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686)
XIR28341 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National
KDC400210 Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho) by Partridge

A Country Vaccination (engraving)
7157365 A Country Vaccination (engraving) by Hornemann, Friedrich Adolph (1813-1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Vaccination)

Les animaux malades de la plague - The Animals Sick of the Plague (Collection 2, Book 7)
XEE4161974 Les animaux malades de la plague - The Animals Sick of the Plague (Collection 2, Book 7, fable 2) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Group of Nurses aboard the SS Red Cross at the start of World War I, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
4072614 Group of Nurses aboard the SS Red Cross at the start of World War I, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Queen Marie Amelie Visiting a Hospital, June 1832 (engraving)
1721669 French Queen Marie Amelie Visiting a Hospital, June 1832 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Fables of La Fontaine: The bird wounded by an arrow (litho)
6002182 Fables of La Fontaine: The bird wounded by an arrow (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bird wounded by an arrow)

An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b / w photo)
1720219 An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On Iwo Jima island, february 23)

Doctor examining the contents of a chamber pot (colour litho)
3656801 Doctor examining the contents of a chamber pot (colour litho) by Frison, Gustave (b.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor examining the contents of a chamber pot)

Prince and Princess of Wales laying the foundation stone of the London hospital, 1864 (chromolitho)
7173205 Prince and Princess of Wales laying the foundation stone of the London hospital, 1864 (chromolitho) by Johnson, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving)
7234820 A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Daniel Rutherford, botanist. 1804 (engraving)
7235095 Portrait of Daniel Rutherford, botanist.1804 (engraving) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Rutherford, MD, FLS, physician and botanist)

African-American Military Nurses Arriving at the Port of Greenock, 15th August 1944 (b / w photo)
1720220 African-American Military Nurses Arriving at the Port of Greenock, 15th August 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1864: Serie Actualites Paris influenza
JEB4850225 Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1864: Serie Actualites Paris influenza. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - PALACE LONGCHAMP, MARSEILLE by Daumier

House by House, 1915 (litho)
STC407188 House by House, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Colossus (also called Coloso or the Giant) (oil on canvas, 1808-1812)
LRI4606089 The Colossus (also called Coloso or the Giant) (oil on canvas, 1808-1812) by Julia, Asensio (el Pescadoret) (1760-1832); Prado, Madrid

The Conquest of Lorette, man by man in a small fort, 1915 (litho)
STC407190 The Conquest of Lorette, man by man in a small fort, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Argylls at the Second Battle of Ypres, 9. 30am May 10th 1915 (litho)
STC413371 The Argylls at the Second Battle of Ypres, 9.30am May 10th 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Capturing of a Tank near Kakhovka, 1927 (oil on canvas)
BAL266196 The Capturing of a Tank near Kakhovka, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Surrender of the Finns in 1940 (Russian-Finnish War), 1940 (oil on canvas)
STC266178 The Surrender of the Finns in 1940 (Russian-Finnish War), 1940 (oil on canvas) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); 65x102 cm; State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)
BBC200144 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Palace of Westminster, London

High Tide at Gettysburg, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H. E
STC232172 High Tide at Gettysburg, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Sweeping all before them with the Bayonet: Russian soldiers storming the outskirts of Jaroslav (litho)
STC310981 Sweeping all before them with the Bayonet: Russian soldiers storming the outskirts of Jaroslav (litho) by Vladimirov

The Doctor Of Physic, from The Canterbury Tales (litho)
3643698 The Doctor Of Physic, from The Canterbury Tales (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doctor Of Physic, from The Canterbury Tales)

The Death of Nelson, detail of the lower deck of the Victory, 1863-65 (fresco)
BBC200124 The Death of Nelson, detail of the lower deck of the Victory, 1863-65 (fresco) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

End of the Harvest (oil on board)
823085 End of the Harvest (oil on board) by Brown, Fred C. (fl. 19th century); 20.2x27.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: End of the Harvest. Fred C. Brown (fl. 19th century). Oil on board

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"From Ancient Remedies to Modern Miracles: A Journey through Medical Services" Step into the world and witness the remarkable evolution of healthcare throughout history. In Romorantin, amidst a snowball fight, we uncover the valorous efforts of medical professionals tending to wounded soldiers during battle. The image of a king injured while storming Saint-Pol's house serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment. During World War I, a Red Cross Nurse stands tall amidst chaos and destruction, offering solace and healing to those in need. Her selflessness embodies the spirit of countless healthcare heroes who have dedicated their lives to saving others. Delving deeper into anatomy, an engraving reveals intricate details of the bones on the dorsal surface of our left hand. This glimpse showcases how medical services rely on precise knowledge and expertise for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Harley Street in Marylebone emerges from black-and-white photographs as an iconic symbol of excellence in medical care. It represents a hub where renowned specialists converge, providing cutting-edge treatments that shape modern medicine. A map depicting Cripplegate Ward in London sheds light on historical healthcare practices within communities. It highlights how access to medical services has evolved over time, ensuring equitable care for all. Turning towards artistry, Henri Murger's lithograph captures scenes from bohemian life intertwined with glimpses into medical interventions—a reminder that even unconventional lifestyles require quality healthcare support. Traveling back centuries ago, we encounter an Italian doctor adorned in 14th-century attire—an embodiment of timeless dedication across cultures and eras—showcasing humanity's quest for better health outcomes throughout history. Witnessing Pont-l'Abbe liberated from plague through an ex-voto at Sainte-Anne d'Auray reminds us that epidemics have long plagued societies but also inspired resilience among healers who tirelessly fought against infectious diseases.