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A Doctor Bleeding a Patient
A Doctor Bleeding a Patient. Unknown 19th century
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Bleeding Doctor Panel Patient Unknown
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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A Doctor Bleeding a Patient (Unknown, 19th century) This evocative oil painting on panel, depicting a doctor performing venesection on a patient, offers a glimpse into the medical practices of the 19th century. The doctor, dressed in the formal attire of the time, is shown intently focusing on his task, while the patient, with a pallid face and clenched fists, appears to endure the procedure with gritted determination. The use of light and shadow in the painting adds to the sense of drama and intensity, with the doctor's face illuminated by the light streaming in from the window and the patient's body bathed in shadow. Venesection, or bloodletting, was a common medical treatment during the 19th century, used to treat a wide range of ailments, from fever and gout to melancholy and hysteria. The belief was that excess blood caused illness, and that by removing blood, the body could be restored to health. The practice of bloodletting dates back to ancient times, and continued to be used well into the 20th century, despite growing evidence of its ineffectiveness. This painting provides a poignant reminder of the faith that patients placed in their doctors and the medical practices of the time. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and courage of patients, who endured often painful and invasive treatments in the hope of finding relief from their suffering. The painting's unknown origin and artist only add to its mystery and intrigue, making it a fascinating and thought-provoking work of art.
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