Fine Art Print : 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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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
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the profound impact of historical art with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, titled "Castration 17th Century," is a haunting masterpiece from the Mary Evans Picture Library, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intense emotion and intrigue as a fearful patient is restrained on a low couch, while the brutal act of castration unfolds before him. This print offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing you to bring the rich history and stories of the 17th century into your home or office. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Elevate your space with this thought-provoking and evocative work of art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 46.7cm x 40.6cm (18.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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