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Ambroise Pare / Trade Card
AMBROISE PARE French medical, author of books on medicine and monsters
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Media ID 579795
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1510 1590 Ambroise Contemplation Memento Monsters Mori Pare Skull
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of historical medicine with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this intriguing Trade Card of Ambroise Pare by Mary Evans Picture Library. Ambroise Pare (1510-1590) was a renowned French surgeon, military surgeon, and author, known for his groundbreaking work in surgery and the development of antiseptics. This beautifully detailed print showcases Pare's innovative approach to medicine, blending the art of healing with the intrigue of the supernatural. Bring a touch of history and timeless wisdom into your home or office with this stunning and thought-provoking addition to your decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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