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Jigsaw Puzzle : RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
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RADIOLOGIST, c1930. A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
RADIOLOGIST, c1930.
A radiologist using x-rays to repel Death, personified as a skeleton wearing a shroud, as it approaches a young woman on an operating table. Etching by Ivo Saliger, c1930
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Media ID 6216775
1930 Allegory Breast Death Device Etching Grim Reaper Machine Medicine Nude Patient Personification Physician Radiation Room Shroud Skeleton Table X Ray Young Operating Radiologist
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Step into the captivating world of medical history with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the mesmerizing artwork "Radiologist, c1930" by Ivo Saliger. In this intriguing image from The Granger Collection, witness a bold radiologist wielding the power of x-rays to challenge the personified embodiment of Death as it looms over a young woman on an operating table. This captivating etching, originally created in 1930, offers a unique glimpse into the past, where science and superstition intertwined. Engage in a brain-teasing puzzle experience like no other as you piece together the intricate details of this intriguing work of art.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this etching by Ivo Saliger from the 1930s, we are transported to a room where a radiologist is using x-rays to repel Death himself. The scene unfolds as Death, personified as a skeleton draped in a shroud, approaches a young woman lying on an operating table. The radiologist stands tall and determined, his device emitting powerful radiation that acts as a shield against the Grim Reaper's presence. This artwork serves as an allegory for the power of medicine and the advancements made in radiology during that era. It symbolizes the ability of doctors to combat death and prolong life through their knowledge and innovative technologies. The composition is filled with tension and anticipation, with the young woman representing vulnerability while facing her mortality. The intricate details of Saliger's etching bring out the intensity of this moment, capturing both fear and hope within its lines. As viewers, we are reminded of how far medical science has come since then but also reflect on our own mortality. This thought-provoking piece invites us to ponder not only our physical well-being but also our relationship with death itself. Saliger's "Radiologist" remains timeless in its message about human resilience in the face of adversity—a testament to art's ability to provoke deep contemplation across generations.
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