Photo Mug : Castration 17th Century
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Castration 17th Century
A fearful patient is restrained on a low couch and castrated
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Agony Couch Fearful Knife Pain Patient Restrained Surgery Castrated Castration
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and captivating way to showcase your favorite artwork in your daily life. This mug features an intriguing image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, titled "Castration 17th Century." This historic print, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a fearful patient being attended to by medical professionals during a castration procedure in the 17th century. This thought-provoking image is sure to spark conversation and add an air of intrigue to your morning coffee routine. The high-quality ceramic mug is microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring it will last for years to come. Add this one-of-a-kind mug to your collection and enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage while pondering the mysteries of history.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting 17th century image from Mary Evans Picture Library depicts a moment of profound agony and fear in the midst of a medical procedure that was once commonplace but shrouded in secrecy. The patient, dressed in ornate clothing of the era, lies restrained on a low couch, his body tensed in terror as a surgeon, clad in the traditional attire of the time, prepares to perform a castration. The knife is poised above him, the blade glinting ominously in the dimly lit room. Castration, a surgical procedure that involved the removal of the testicles, was practiced for various reasons throughout history, including as a form of punishment, a means of achieving eunuch status, or as a medical intervention for certain conditions. The procedure was often carried out in secret, away from the prying eyes of the public, and was surrounded by a veil of mystery and taboo. The patient's expression of fear and pain is palpable in this powerful image, his eyes wide with terror as he clutches at the couch for support. The restraints that bind him serve not only to keep him still during the procedure but also to underline the power dynamic between the surgeon and the patient, a dynamic that was shaped by the social and cultural norms of the time. Despite the advances of modern medicine, the image of a patient undergoing castration remains a stark reminder of the physical and emotional toll that medical procedures could take in the past. It also serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as the patient endures this painful ordeal with courage and determination, even as his body is irrevocably changed.
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