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Ambroise Pare / Trade Card

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Ambroise Pare / Trade Card

AMBROISE PARE French medical, author of books on medicine and monsters

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1510 1590 Ambroise Contemplation Memento Monsters Mori Pare Skull


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This evocative print depicts Ambroise Pare, a renowned French surgeon, author, and pioneer in the field of medicine during the 16th century. Born in 1510, Pare began his medical career as an apprentice apothecary before eventually studying under renowned surgeons of his time. He is best known for his innovations in surgical techniques, including the use of tourniquets and the development of a paste made from egg yolks, wine, and oil to promote healing and reduce pain during amputations. The image captures Pare in deep contemplation, holding a skull, a common symbol of memento mori or the reminder of one's mortality. The presence of the skull, along with the books and monstrous creatures surrounding him, underscores the somber reality that medicine, like life itself, is inextricably linked to the fragility of human existence. The print, created around 1590, is a testament to Pare's enduring legacy as a medical pioneer and intellectual. His extensive body of work, which included over 150 publications on various medical topics, significantly influenced the practice of medicine during the Renaissance period and beyond. The intricately detailed illustrations on the books and the grotesque monsters in the background serve to highlight the interconnectedness of the natural world and the medical knowledge of the time. This print invites viewers to delve deeper into the rich history of medicine and the profound reflections of one of its most influential figures, Ambroise Pare.

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