Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician
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Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician
Pedanius Dioscorides, Ancient Greek physician. Dioscorides worked as a surgeon in the Roman army at the time of the Emperor Nero during the first century AD. He wrote a five-volume herbal, De Materia Medica, in which he described various herbs and medicinal substances and their properties. The book was a precursor to all modern pharmacopeias. It was translated into Arabic and then back into Latin around 1000 AD, and remained in use until 1600. Lithograph from Galerie medicale (1825-1829), a collection of portraits by Pierre Roch Vigneron (1789-1872)
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1820s 1st Century Ancient Greek Antiquity Classical Doctor Galerie Medicale Greek Herbal Herbal Medicine Herbalist Pharmacological Pharmacology Physician Pierre Roch Vigneron Portrait Surgeon Surgery Surgical De Materia Medica Nero Pedanius Dioscorides Pharmacopeia Pharmacopoeia Roman Army
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This lithograph showcases the esteemed Greek physician, Pedanius Dioscorides, who made significant contributions to the field of medicine during ancient times. Serving as a surgeon in the Roman army under Emperor Nero's reign in the first century AD, Dioscorides possessed a wealth of knowledge on herbs and medicinal substances. His groundbreaking work, "De Materia Medica" spanned five volumes and provided detailed descriptions of various plants and their therapeutic properties. This seminal text laid the foundation for all modern pharmacopeias that followed. The artwork itself is a monochrome illustration from Galerie medicale, created by Pierre Roch Vigneron between 1825-1829. It beautifully captures Dioscorides' classical features and historical significance as one of history's most influential physicians. The portrait depicts him with an air of wisdom and authority befitting his expertise. Dioscorides' legacy endured through centuries as his book was translated into Arabic before being retranslated back into Latin around 1000 AD. Its usage persisted until 1600 when it remained an indispensable resource for medical practitioners worldwide. This striking image serves as a testament to both Dioscorides' enduring impact on medicine and the artistic talent that brings history to life through visual representation. It offers viewers a glimpse into ancient Greece while honoring this remarkable figure whose contributions continue to shape our understanding of herbal medicine today.
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