Gangrene Collection

Potato blight
5307412 Potato blight.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting potato blight (Phytophora Infestans). Potato plant is suffering from 'gangrene' an effect of potato blight

A woodcut engraving depicting a victim of St Anthony's Fire (gangrenous ergotism) appealing to the saint for help
5310993 A woodcut engraving depicting a victim of St Anthony's Fire (gangrenous ergotism) appealing to the saint for help, 16th century; (add.info.: Date: 1593); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gersdorff, Hans von (1455 - 1529). German surgeon. Amputation of a leg. Woodcut by Hans Wechtlin for the book
CUL4850299 Gersdorff, Hans von (1455 - 1529). German surgeon. Amputation of a leg. Woodcut by Hans Wechtlin for the book "Feldtbuch der Wundartzney" (Field book of surgery), 1517

Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age

Gangrene de la bouche chez un jeune enfant (colour litho)
5210401 Gangrene de la bouche chez un jeune enfant (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gangrene de la bouche chez un jeune enfant)

Gangrene seche de la jambe et du pied (colour litho)
5210349 Gangrene seche de la jambe et du pied (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gangrene seche de la jambe et du pied)

Gangrene from embolism (colour litho)
6026357 Gangrene from embolism (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gangrene from embolism)

Diseases of the Skin: Gangrene and Vaccinide (colour litho)
6015809 Diseases of the Skin: Gangrene and Vaccinide (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gangrene and Vaccinide)

A German Surgeon (engraving)
1094672 A German Surgeon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German Surgeon. Illustration for Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix)

Ulcerating hospital gangrene (colour litho)
6026380 Ulcerating hospital gangrene (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulcerating hospital gangrene)

Potato Disease, and Plague of Aphides (engraving)
1095983 Potato Disease, and Plague of Aphides (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potato Disease, and Plague of Aphides)

Skin disorders, c. 1890 (colour chromolithograph)
1065620 Skin disorders, c.1890 (colour chromolithograph) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant (engraving)
1095951 Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Re-Appearance of the Aphis Vastator on the Potato Plant)

Harringtons case of carbolic gangrene (colour litho)
6026381 Harringtons case of carbolic gangrene (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harringtons case of carbolic gangrene)

Gangrene from arterial thrombosis following embolism (colour litho)
6026371 Gangrene from arterial thrombosis following embolism (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gangrene from arterial thrombosis following embolism)

Diseases of the Skin: Gangrene of Foot from Cold (colour litho)
6015824 Diseases of the Skin: Gangrene of Foot from Cold (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gangrene of Foot from Cold)

The Last Days Of Sir Philip Sydney (oil on canvas, re-lined)
3822331 The Last Days Of Sir Philip Sydney (oil on canvas, re-lined) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 50.4x76 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1586, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, 1586, (1890). Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Elizabethan poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier was shot in the thigh at the Battle of Zutphen

Finger of patient with peripheral vasoconstriction
Peripheral vasoconstriction. Finger showing necrosis or gangrene (tissue death) due to peripheral vasoconstriction. The constriction of the fingers blood vessels means that not enough blood is

Lymphocytes in hair follicle, SEM
Lymphocytes in hair follicle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Large numbers of lymphocytes (yellow) are seen in inflamed and necrotic tissue at the base of hair shafts (red)

Clostridium perfringens bacterium with spore
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Clostridium perfringens bacterium with endospore. This species of Gram-positive

The Treatment of a Gangrenous Leg (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF143279 The Treatment of a Gangrenous Leg (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Herba angules, illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Herba angules. Herb used to treat wounds and gangrene. Manuscript 1591, folio 25, verso. Herbal with dedication to Saint Mark

Jean Fournier, French dermatologist
Jean Alfred Fournier (1832-1914), French dermatologist. Fournier studied medicine in Paris and worked at the Hopital du Midi, the Hotel-Dieu and the Hopital Saint Louis

Lymphocytes in skin disorder, SEM
Lymphocytes in skin disorder, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Lymphocytes (light green) are seen in inflamed and necrotic tissue

Clostridium perfringens bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Clostridium perfringens (alternative name Clostridium welchii or Welchs bacillus), an individual Gram-positive, anaerobic

Clostridium perfringens bacteria
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of chains of the Gram-positive, anaerobic, spore- forming bacteria Clostridium perfringens (also known as Clostridium welchii or Welchs bacillus)

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"Gangrene: A Haunting Specter of Disease and Decay" In the annals of medical history, gangrene stands as a chilling reminder of the fragility of human life. From its earliest depictions in art to its documented cases throughout centuries, this affliction has left an indelible mark on society. Dating back to the 16th century, Sir P. Sidney's observations shed light on the horrors faced by those afflicted with gangrene. His writings serve as a testament to the suffering endured by countless individuals who fell victim to this relentless disease. The Garden of Earthly Delights, painted between 1490 and 1500, captures both the beauty and grotesqueness associated with gangrene. Within Hieronymus Bosch's masterpiece lies a visual narrative that portrays humanity's descent into darkness, where diseases like gangrene lurk amidst earthly pleasures. Lithographs from various eras further illustrate the diverse manifestations of this malady. "Gangrène de la bouche chez un jeune enfant" showcases how even young children were not spared from its clutches. "Gangrène sèche de la jambe et du pied" highlights the devastating effects on limbs while "Gangrène from embolism" reveals how blood clotting can lead to dire consequences. "Diseases of the Skin: Gangrene and Vaccinide, " a vivid lithograph, emphasizes both medical knowledge and artistic skill in capturing this ailment's gruesome reality. Meanwhile, an engraving depicting "A German Surgeon" reminds us of those valiant souls who fought tirelessly against such afflictions. Amongst these haunting images is one that offers hope amidst despair - "The Miracle of Deacon Justinian. " This artwork depicts divine intervention in healing wounds inflicted by gangrenous decay; it serves as a beacon for faith during times when all seemed lost. Not limited solely to humans, nature too has felt the sting of gangrene.