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Hermann Weyer Collection

Hermann Weyer was a pioneering psychiatrist and physician who made significant contributions to the field of mental health in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Adam and Eve Under a Tree (recto); Two Men in Dispute (verso), 1610/20 (recto); 1616/21 (verso)

Adam and Eve Under a Tree (recto); Two Men in Dispute (verso), 1610/20 (recto); 1616/21 (verso). Creator: Hermann Weyer
Adam and Eve Under a Tree (recto); Two Men in Dispute (verso), 1610/20 (recto); 1616/21 (verso)

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Venus in Vulcan's Forge (recto); Geometry (verso), c. 1607. Creators: Hermann Weyer

Venus in Vulcan's Forge (recto); Geometry (verso), c. 1607. Creators: Hermann Weyer, Bartholomeus Spranger
Venus in Vulcan's Forge (recto); Geometry (verso), c. 1607

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Abraham and Isaac. Creator: Hermann Weyer

Abraham and Isaac. Creator: Hermann Weyer
Abraham and Isaac

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Saint Christopher (recto), 1615/1620. Creator: Hermann Weyer

Saint Christopher (recto), 1615/1620. Creator: Hermann Weyer
Saint Christopher (recto), 1615/1620

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Desert Landscape with a Hermit (verso), 1615/1620. Creator: Hermann Weyer

Desert Landscape with a Hermit (verso), 1615/1620. Creator: Hermann Weyer
Desert Landscape with a Hermit (verso), 1615/1620

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Tobias and the Angel [verso], c. 1616/1617. Creator: Hermann Weyer

Tobias and the Angel [verso], c. 1616/1617. Creator: Hermann Weyer
Tobias and the Angel [verso], c. 1616/1617

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: The Holy Family with Saints [recto], c. 1616/1617. Creator: Hermann Weyer

The Holy Family with Saints [recto], c. 1616/1617. Creator: Hermann Weyer
The Holy Family with Saints [recto], c. 1616/1617

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Eurydice in Hell, early 17th century. Artist: Hermann Weyer

Eurydice in Hell, early 17th century. Artist: Hermann Weyer
Eurydice in Hell, early 17th century. According to Greek Mythology, Eurydice was an oak nymph and the wife of Orpheus. She died after stepping on a venomous snake while fleeing a satyr

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Christ on the Cross, 17th century. Artist: Hermann Weyer

Christ on the Cross, 17th century. Artist: Hermann Weyer
Christ on the Cross, 17th century. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest, Hungary

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Judgment Midas Hermann Weyer German 1596 1621

Judgment Midas Hermann Weyer German 1596 1621
The Judgment of Midas; Hermann Weyer (German, 1596 - after 1621); 1616; Pen and black ink, black, ochre, reddish and gray washes, with white gouache heightening; 22.1 x 27 cm (8 11, 16 x 10 5, 8 in.)

Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Recto Diana Resting Hounds Verso Flora Seated

Recto Diana Resting Hounds Verso Flora Seated
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Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: Lot Daughters recto Rocky Landscape Castle Bridge

Lot Daughters recto Rocky Landscape Castle Bridge
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Background imageHermann Weyer Collection: The Judgment of Midas

The Judgment of Midas; Hermann Weyer, German, 1596 - after 1621; 1616; Pen and black ink, black, ochre, reddish and gray washes, with white gouache heightening; 22.1 x 27 cm (8 11/16 x 10 5/8 in.)


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Hermann Weyer was a pioneering psychiatrist and physician who made significant contributions to the field of mental health in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Germany in 1866, Weyer studied medicine at the University of Berlin before going on to specialize in psychiatry. Throughout his career, Weyer focused on understanding and treating mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and depression. He believed strongly in the importance of humane treatment for those suffering from these conditions, advocating for compassionate care and therapy rather than harsh or punitive measures. Weyer's work helped to shape modern psychiatric practices, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. His research into the causes and treatments of mental illness paved the way for advancements in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology that continue to benefit patients today. In addition to his clinical work, Weyer was also a prolific writer and lecturer, sharing his knowledge with colleagues around the world. His publications on topics ranging from neurology to psychology are still studied by students and professionals alike. Hermann Weyer's legacy lives on through his groundbreaking research, compassionate approach to patient care, and lasting impact on the field of psychiatry. He remains a respected figure in medical history whose work continues to inspire new generations of mental health professionals.