Paracelsus at Basle
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Paracelsus at Basle
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as PARACELSUS depicted debating with Canon Lichtenfels at Basel
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1490 1541 Aureolus Basel Bombast Canon Debates Debating Depicted Hohenheim Paracelsus Philippus Theophrastus Lichtenfels
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Paracelsus at Basle: A Historic Encounter between Two Medical Pioneers This image depicts the legendary Swiss physician and alchemist, Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, better known as Paracelsus, engaged in a passionate debate with Canon Johann Rudolf Lichtenfels at the University of Basel in 1541. Paracelsus, born in 1493, was a revolutionary figure in the history of medicine, challenging the established medical practices of his time with his unconventional ideas and holistic approach to healing. In this print, Paracelsus, dressed in a simple robe and holding a scroll, is shown fiercely arguing his case, while Canon Lichtenfels, dressed in ecclesiastical attire and holding a staff, listens intently. The backdrop of the University of Basel's Old Library adds to the scholarly atmosphere of the scene. Paracelsus' innovative ideas, which included the use of minerals and metals in medicine, as well as an emphasis on the importance of the individual patient's constitution, were met with skepticism and resistance from the medical establishment. This debate with Canon Lichtenfels, one of the leading figures of the University of Basel, was just one of many public disputes that Paracelsus engaged in during his travels throughout Europe. Despite the controversies that surrounded him, Paracelsus' influence on the development of modern medicine is undeniable. His works, which include over 300 publications, continue to be studied and debated by scholars and practitioners of medicine and alchemy to this day. This historic print offers a glimpse into the rich history of medical thought and the enduring legacy of one of its most enigmatic figures.
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