Phlegm Collection

Water (Phlegmaticus), from The Four Temperaments, 1596-97 Creator: Zacharias Dolendo
Water (Phlegmaticus), from The Four Temperaments, 1596-97

Are we uprooted? No! by G. L Stampa
Are we uprooted? No! Despite the fact that a three storey house has had a huge explosion near by and shrapnel has pierced through their home

Phlegmatic, from Exercices d Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes
CHT237296 Phlegmatic, from Exercices d Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes Humaines, engraved by R. Brichet, published in Augsbourg, 1783-84 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goez

The Four Humours, from Quinta Essentia by Leonhart Thurneisser zun Thurn
CHT237294 The Four Humours, from Quinta Essentia by Leonhart Thurneisser zun Thurn (1531-95/6) published in Leipzig, 1574 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Allegory of Philosophy, 1502 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223919 Allegory of Philosophy, 1502 (engraving) (b/w photo) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

STAGE GESTURE / PHLEGM
PHLEGM Date: 1807

The four humours, diagram
The four humours. Diagram showing the relationship between the four humours, basic qualities of the body and its diseases, and nature and the seasons

Bottles containing the four humours in ancient medicine. Greek philosophers came up with the idea that the human body consisted of the four humours, which had to be kept in balance

Testing sputum for lung diseases. Image 3 of 3. Researcher applying sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs) from a patient to a glass slide

Medieval urine wheel and the four humours. Labelled in Latin, this 15th century diagram is designed to be coloured to show possible colours of urine (flasks on outer edge of circle)

Bacterial pneumonia infection. Light micrograph of pneumonia bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae, rod- shaped, pink) among cells in a sample of pus from a pneumonia patient. K

Artwork of sputum in lungs with chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis. Illustration of sputum collecting in the airways of a human lung affected by chronic bronchitis. The lobed structures are bunches of alveoli

Snotty tissue

Hayfever
MODEL RELEASED. Hayfever. Boy blowing his nose. He is six years old

Fludds system of health. 17th century engraving depicting the healthy man (centre) surrounded by archangels within the fortress of the body

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"Exploring the Depths of Phlegm: From Ancient Beliefs to Modern Medicine" Delving into the origins of phlegm, we find Zacharias Dolendo's depiction in "Water (Phlegmaticus)" from The Four Temperaments, a fascinating insight into ancient beliefs. G. L Stampa's artwork "Are we uprooted? No. " hints at the connection between our emotions and phlegmatic temperament, highlighting its significance in understanding human behavior. Exercices d'Imagination de Differens Characteres et Formes presents us with an intriguing portrayal of a phlegmatic individual, shedding light on their unique traits and characteristics. Leonhart Thurneisser zun Thurn's masterpiece "The Four Humours" provides a comprehensive visual representation alongside other bodily fluids, showcasing its importance in medieval medicine. In the allegorical engraving "Allegory of Philosophy, " we witness how philosophers contemplated the role as one of the four humours influencing human intellect and reasoning during the Renaissance period. STAGE GESTURE / PHLEGM captures an artistic interpretation that explores how performers use body language to convey different emotional states associated with phlegmatic temperament on stage. The diagram depicting "The Four Humours" offers a simplified yet informative illustration explaining how these bodily fluids were believed to affect personality traits and overall health according to ancient medical theories. Bottles containing the four humours found in ancient medicine remind us that practitioners once used various substances to diagnose and treat imbalances within these bodily fluids, including those related to excessive or deficient phlegm production. Alchemical symbols from the 18th century provide insights into how alchemists sought ways to transmute elements within our bodies, aiming for balance among all four humours, including regulating excess or stagnant phlegm accumulation.