Framed Print : Castration 17th Century
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Castration 17th Century
A fearful patient is restrained on a low couch and castrated
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Media ID 609956
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10117151
Agony Couch Fearful Knife Pain Patient Restrained Surgery Castrated Castration
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating and thought-provoking addition to your home decor, the "Castration 17th Century" Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing piece showcases an evocative image from the past, offering a glimpse into historical medical practices. The print depicts a fearful patient being restrained on a low couch as the procedure is carried out. This striking artwork serves as a conversation starter and an intriguing piece of historical art, adding depth and character to any room. Embrace the allure of the past with this unique framed print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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