Toxicology Collection

Poppy, 19th century artwork
Poppy (Papaver somniferum), 19th century artwork. These botanical drawings are from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Dr Auguste Ambroise Tardieu, French doctor and scientist
Dr Auguste Ambroise Tardieu (1818-1879), French medical doctor and scientist, specialising in forensic medicine and toxicology. Date: circa 1850s

Municipal Chemistry Laboratory, Paris Police Prefecture, 1887. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paracelsus, (1493-1541), 1830. Paracelsus (1493-1541) Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer of the German Renaissance, credited as the father of toxicology

Thomas Stevenson, British forensic scientist, 1899. Artist: Wag
Thomas Stevenson, British forensic scientist, 1899. Stevenson (1838-1908) was a scientific analyst and toxicologist who acted as an expert witness, particularly in poisoning cases

International biohazard symbol warning of a potential biological hazard. This symbol is used worldwide in laboratories and on containers where biologically active agents are present

Biohazard symbol and virus. Computer artwork of the symbol for a biohazard (red) superimposed on a virus (blue). A biohazard is an organism or biological substance that is harmful to human health

Sir Robert Christison
SIR ROBERT CHRISTISON Scottish medical, specialising in jurisprudence - he was an expert witness in the Burke & Hare and other trials - and in toxicology. A keen climber. Date: 1797 - 1882

Toxicology laboratory, 1893
Toxicology laboratory, 19th-century artwork. Toxicology is the science of analysing and testing poisons and determining their effects on humans

Blackspotted pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus). The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known

Masked pufferfish (Arothron diadematus). The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Starry pufferfish (Arothron stellatus) on the seabed. The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known

Map pufferfish (Arothron mappa). The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Cardiogram in surrogate alcohol poisoning. Hospital doctor performing a cardiogram on a male patient with surrogate alcohol poisoning

Mathieu Orfila, Spanish toxicologist

Blood spectra, 19th century artwork. These spectra, showing the results of analysis of blood samples, are from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Deadly nightshade, 19th century artwork
Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), 19th century artwork. This botanical drawing is from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Foxglove, 19th century artwork
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), 19th century artwork. These botanical drawings are from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Hemlock, 19th century artwork
Hemlock (Conium maculatum), 19th century artwork. These botanical drawings are from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Chloroform analysis, 19th century artwork. Apparatus for the detection of chloroform in forensic investigations. This artwork is from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Arsenic detection, 19th century artwork. Apparatus for the detection of arsenic in forensic investigations. This artwork is from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

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"Toxicology: Unveiling the Dark Secrets of Poisonous Substances" Step into the world of toxicology, where science meets art and history intertwines with mystery. In the 19th century, a captivating poppy bloomed in vibrant colors on canvas, capturing the essence of toxic substances that fascinated scholars and scientists alike. Dr Auguste Ambroise Tardieu, a renowned French doctor and scientist, delved deep into this realm to unravel its enigmatic nature. Within the walls of Municipal Chemistry Laboratory at Paris Police Prefecture in 1887, groundbreaking discoveries were made. Like Paracelsus before them - an elusive figure from centuries past - these dedicated researchers sought to understand how poisons affected our bodies. Thomas Stevenson, a brilliant British forensic scientist in 1899, meticulously examined evidence through his artistic lens. His sketches brought life to crime scenes tainted by deadly toxins as he unraveled their secrets for justice to prevail. Sir Robert Christison's name echoed through time as he fearlessly challenged conventional wisdom about poisonous substances. His pioneering work laid the foundation for modern toxicology practices that we rely upon today. The international biohazard symbol emerged as a universal warning sign against hazardous materials; it serves as a constant reminder of humanity's quest for knowledge amidst potential dangers lurking within our environment. Journey back to 1893 when laboratories buzzed with activity; here chemists tirelessly analyzed samples using cutting-edge techniques to identify lethal compounds hidden within unsuspecting objects or victims' bodies. The Lafarge murder trial became an infamous chapter etched in history's annals. Historical artwork captures this gripping courtroom drama where toxicological evidence played a pivotal role in determining guilt or innocence. Amidst these tales lies an intriguing duo – blackspotted pufferfish and map pufferfish – creatures both beautiful and deadly. Their venomous presence reminds us that even nature itself holds secrets waiting to be unlocked by the meticulous hands of toxicologists.