16th Century Woodcut Print of a Caesarean Section
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Framed Print of Caesarean Section, 16th Century
Woodcut, 1506. A cesarean section has been performed on a dead woman; to the left stand three men, to the right stand three women; a surgeon stands next to the body holding a razor, and a midwife extracts the baby. The Roman Lex Regia of Numa Pompilius (715-673 BC), required that the child of a mother dead in childbirth be cut from her womb, a religious requirement that mothers not be buried pregnant, that evolved into a way of saving the fetus when it was realized the woman could not survive the delivery. Speculation that Julius Caesar was born by the method is false. A Caesarean section is a surgical procedure in which one or more incisions are made through a mother's abdomen and uterus to deliver one or more babies. A Caesarean section is usually performed when a vaginal delivery would put the baby's or mother's life or health at risk. © National Library of Medicine / Science Source
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Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of medicine with our framed prints. This striking woodcut from 1506, "Caesarean Section", offers a poignant glimpse into the past, highlighting the dedication and skill of medical practitioners who pushed boundaries to save lives. A powerful reminder of human resilience and progress, this piece is sure to inspire reflection and awe.
A poignant 16th-century woodcut captures the solemnity of a long-forgotten medical practice. A still image from "Caesarean Section, 16th Century" shows a surgeon standing beside a lifeless woman, razor in hand, as a midwife carefully extracts the baby.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 13.5cm (8" x 5.3")
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