Hopital Collection

Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec, French physician
Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec, French physician, inventor of the stethoscope in 1816 at the Hopital Necker in Paris, where he was working at the time. Seen here using a stethoscope on a patient

The entrance door of the Hospice Saint Ferdinand (1721-1726) in Madrid - RIBERA, Pedro de (1683-1742). Ancient Hospice
CUL4874808 The entrance door of the Hospice Saint Ferdinand (1721-1726) in Madrid - RIBERA, Pedro de (1683-1742). Ancient Hospice. 1721-1726. SPAIN. Madrid. Saint Ferdinand's Hospice. Doorway

Graffitti, " Trois-Mats, Masseron", wall of the men's room, inner courtyard of Hospice Saint-Roch
JEB4907710 Graffitti, " Trois-Mats, Masseron", wall of the men's room, inner courtyard of Hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun. Late 18th and 19th centuries. Dim: 32x44cm. Limestone

Emery Hill, founder of Alms Houses and Free School in Rochester Row, Tothill Fields, Westminster, died 1677
FLO4636790 Emery Hill, founder of Alms Houses and Free School in Rochester Row, Tothill Fields, Westminster, died 1677. Copperplate engraving by T

Reverend James Palmer, founder of the Alms Houses (Maison Dieu) in Tothill Fields, Westminster. Died 1659
FLO4636765 Reverend James Palmer, founder of the Alms Houses (Maison Dieu) in Tothill Fields, Westminster. Died 1659. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating

The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618149 The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

the ceiling of the living room, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618119 the ceiling of the living room, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The ceiling of the billiard room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618128 The ceiling of the billiard room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The lounge, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618120 The lounge, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618104 Pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Ceramics, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618150 Ceramics, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Ceiling of the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618147 Ceiling of the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Bathroom cabinet, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618144 Bathroom cabinet, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

One bedroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618141 One bedroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The chandelier in the billiard room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618129 The chandelier in the billiard room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The lounge, hall 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618107 The lounge, hall 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618154 The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The stairs, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618131 The stairs, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The billiard room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618127 The billiard room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Ceramics from the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618124 Ceramics from the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The refectory, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618122 The refectory, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Staircase decoration, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618146 Staircase decoration, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

First floor corridor, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618140 First floor corridor, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618178 The refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Tiles, living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618152 Tiles, living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

First floor corridor, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618142 First floor corridor, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Bathroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618139 Bathroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

One bedroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618137 One bedroom, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Stained glass windows in the living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618130 Stained glass windows in the living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618125 Pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Chandelier in the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618123 Chandelier in the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

The lounge, hall 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618106 The lounge, hall 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving)
2757521 First surgical operation with sulfuric ether anesthesia at Boston Hospital by William Morton, 19th century (engraving) by French School

Emperor Napoleon III visits the French, Piemontese and Austrian wounds of the battle of Montebello to the ambulances of
JLJ4588347 Emperor Napoleon III visits the French, Piemontese and Austrian wounds of the battle of Montebello to the ambulances of Voghere in May 1859 Detail

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hopital; Hospital; Spital (engraving)
7196354 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hopital; Hospital; Spital (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hopital; Hospital; Spital)

Vue exterieure de l Hotel Dieu (Hotel-Dieu) a Nantes, inaugure en 1863
XEE4164553 Vue exterieure de l Hotel Dieu (Hotel-Dieu) a Nantes, inaugure en 1863. Cet hopital sera presque entierement detruit lors d un bombardement en 1943. Loire Atlantique (44)

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from
REV287077 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from
REV287070 Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from
REV287066 Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from
REV287065 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hopital Bretonneau, Montmartre, Paris, France
Hopital Bretonneau, Montmartre, 18th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: circa 1900s

Hopital Bichat, Boulevard Ney, Montmartre, Paris, France
Hopital Bichat, Boulevard Ney, Montmartre, 18th arrondissement, Paris, France. Date: circa 1900s

Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from
REV287072 Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from
REV287069 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere
REV287042 Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P. Regnard, Paris, 1876 (albumen print) by Regnard

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from
REV239595 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from
REV239594 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

The Bicetre Asylum in Paris (gouache on paper)
CHT234670 The Bicetre Asylum in Paris (gouache on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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"Hopital: A Journey Through the Evolution of Medical Care" Step into the world of hospitals, where healing and innovation intertwine. Explore the fascinating history that shaped modern medicine, from renowned French physician Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec's invention of the stethoscope to William Morton's groundbreaking use of sulfuric ether anesthesia during a surgical operation at Boston Hospital in the 19th century. Witness moments of compassion and bravery as Emperor Napoleon III visits wounded soldiers from the battle of Montebello in May 1859. The ambulances of Voghere become a lifeline for these brave warriors, immortalized in Jules Rigo's poignant painting displayed at Paris' Museum of Val de Grace. Take a glimpse into daily life within hospital walls with a lithograph capturing an intimate view of a ward at Hopital Saint-Jean in Angers, France. Marvel at how medical terminology transcends language barriers through an engraving titled "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hopital; Hospital; Spital. " Travel further back in time to witness the inauguration of Hotel Dieu in Nantes, France, which opened its doors to patients seeking solace and care starting from 1863. Discover rare medical conditions such as hysterical epilepsy depicted vividly on plates XXVI, XXVIII, and XXXVI from historical texts. Immerse yourself in Parisian healthcare landmarks like Hopital Bretonneau and Hopital Bichat located amidst bustling Montmartre. These institutions have been pillars for medical advancements while providing comfort to those suffering from various ailments. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we explore humanity's pursuit for better health within these hallowed halls known as hospitals.