Medical purging, satirical artwork

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Medical purging, satirical artwork

Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head. Fools are purged using a drug to force excretion (left). Originally French, this later German artwork was drawn in Strasbourg circa 1600 by German artist Matthias Greuter (1564-1638). This version names the doctor Wurmbrandt (worm burner), and is part of a collection held in Frankfurt. This copy was reproduced in Die Karikatur und Satire in der Medizin (Caricature and Satire in Medicine, 1921) by the German art historian and physician Eugen Hollander (1867-1932). Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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Framed Prints of Medical purging, satirical artwork

Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring the satirical artwork "Medical Purging" by Science Photo Library. This intriguing piece showcases a physician and his assistant in medieval attire, engaged in an unusual practice of purging their patients through an oven. Follies and fantasies are depicted as clouds being baked in the upper right corner, adding a humorous and thought-provoking twist to this historical medical illustration. Add this unique and captivating piece to your decor and spark conversation with its thought-provoking imagery.

Photo Prints of Medical purging, satirical artwork

Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Satirical Photographic Prints from Science Photo Library. This thought-provoking piece, titled "Medical Purging," offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the historical medical practice of purging. The image depicts a physician in traditional robes and his assistant, engaged in the process of purging patients using an oven-like contraption. Follies and fantasies are symbolically purged in a cloud above, adding a whimsical touch to this satirical artwork. Add a touch of wit and intrigue to your walls with this unique and captivating print from Media Storehouse.

Poster Prints of Medical purging, satirical artwork

Introducing the Media Storehouse range of satirical poster prints, featuring the intriguing and thought-provoking artwork "Medical Purging" by Science Photo Library. This humorous yet insightful piece depicts a physician and his assistant engaging in an ancient medical practice, purging their patients using an oven and releasing follies and fantasies in a cloud above. Add a touch of wit and historical perspective to your walls with this unique and captivating poster print. Order now and bring a smile to your home or office.

Jigsaw Puzzles of Medical purging, satirical artwork

Discover the captivating and thought-provoking world of our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles, featuring this intriguing and satirical medical artwork by Science Photo Library. This intricately detailed puzzle showcases a physician and his assistant in a bygone era, engaged in the process of purging their patients. With folly and fantasy depicted in a whimsical cloud above, this puzzle challenges you to piece together the humorous and intriguing details. Engage your mind, test your problem-solving skills, and add a touch of whimsy to your home with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles.