Uroscopy Collection

Physician examining a specimen of patient's urine (16th-17th century) 19th century (chromolithograph)
539673 Physician examining a specimen of patient's urine (16th-17th century) 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis)
527493 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis (The Salernian Rule of Health)

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. From Le livre de la propriete des choses
527492 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)

Physician in a hospital ward examining a specimen of urine. 17th century (engraving by Bouttata)
527497 Physician in a hospital ward examining a specimen of urine. 17th century (engraving by Bouttata); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gentile da Foligno, 14th century Italian physician, examining a sample of urine, 1493
Gentile da Foligno, 14th century Italian physician, examining a sample of urine, [1493]. Gentile (d1348) wrote a great many commentaries on earlier medical authorities, as well as original works

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), Arab physician and philosopher, 1493. An interpreter of Aristotle to Islam, Avicenna compiled an encyclopaedia of medical knowledge

MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

Gentile da Foligno (d. 1348) examining a sample of urine. Gentile wrote a great many
Gentile da Foligno (d.1348) examining a sample of urine. Gentile wrote a great many commentaries on earlier medical authorities, as well as original works

Physician examining a specimen of patients urine (16th-17th century) 19th century chromolithograph

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) 980-1037, Arab physician and philosopher. An interpreter of Aristotle to Islam: compiled encyclopaedia of medical knowledge

La Pharmacie Rustique, c1775 (The Country Pharmacy). The composition shows a visit to a country chemist. Illustrated with the interior of Michael Schuppachs pharmacy in Basel, Switzerland

Atonius de Monte Ulmi (active 1384-90) Italian physician, necromancer, magician and astrologer, shown examining a sample of urine. Physician to Francesco the Younger (1393-1406) despot of Carrara

The Physicians Visit and a Consultation with the Apothecary: woodcut from a Spanish translation of Bartholomaeus
PHYSICAN & PATIENT, 1494. The Physicians Visit and a Consultation with the Apothecary: woodcut from a Spanish translation of Bartholomaeus Anglicus De proprietatibus rerum, published at Toulouse, 1494

Woman visiting a physician. Woodcut from the Mer des Hystoires, Paris, France, 1488-89
DOCTOR & PATIENT, 1488-89. Woman visiting a physician. Woodcut from the Mer des Hystoires, Paris, France, 1488-89

Allegory of the Physician as God. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)
PHYSICIAN AS GOD. Allegory of the Physician as God. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)

A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a
MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

A physician diagnosing illness by observing a patients urine: woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman
PHYSICIAN, 1568. A physician diagnosing illness by observing a patients urine: woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Diagnosis from urine, 16th century
16th century medicine. A guide to uroscopy, diagnosing a variety of medical conditions from the colour and clarity of the urine

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"Exploring the Ancient Art of Uroscopy: A Journey through Centuries of Medical Diagnosis" Step back in time to the 14th century as Gentile da Foligno, an Italian physician, meticulously examines a sample of urine. In 1493, alongside Arab physician and philosopher Avicenna (Ibn Sina), they delve into the fascinating world of uroscopy. Fast forward to 1497 when a doctor carefully inspects the urine sample of a female patient, seeking clues about medieval syphilis. The importance placed on uroscopy is evident as Gentile da Foligno himself dedicated much of his work to this practice. As we move into the 16th-17th centuries, witness physicians examining specimens of patients' urine with great precision. This era showcases how uroscopy continued to evolve and be embraced by medical professionals. Avicenna's influence cannot be overlooked; he was not only an interpreter of Aristotle but also made significant contributions to Islamic medicine. His expertise in uroscopy further solidified its place in medical history. Traveling forward in time yet again, we encounter "La Pharmacie Rustique, " a composition from c1775 that depicts various aspects of pharmacy life including uroscopic examinations. It serves as a reminder that even during this period, uroscopy remained relevant and essential for diagnosing ailments. Woodcuts from different eras provide glimpses into moments where physicians diagnose illnesses solely by observing patients' urine samples. These visual representations capture both the intricacies and significance attached to this ancient diagnostic technique. From Gentile da Foligno's pioneering efforts in the 14th century to Avicenna's profound impact on Islamic medicine, it has stood the test of time as an invaluable tool for understanding human health. Its legacy continues today as modern medicine builds upon these historical foundations while embracing new advancements.