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Plague doctor. 17th century artwork titled Doktor Schnabel von Rom (Beak Doctor from Rome). The text is in Latin. The costumes bronze mask contained aromatic herbs and reduced exposure to bad air, as did gloves and an oiled undergarment and cloak. Bubonic plague (the Black Death) affected Europe from the 1340s to the 1700s, killing millions. This German artwork, by Paul Furst (1608-1666), is based on an earlier work by J. Columbina, and dates from 1656. This version is from 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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1600s 1656 17th Century 1921 Art History Bacterial Bubonic Plague Cane Costume Death Die Karikatur Und Satire In Der Medizin Disease Control Doctor Epidemic Epidemiology Eugen Hollander Fatal German History Of Medicine Infection Italian Italy Latin Text Mask Masked Pandemic Physician Printed Protection Protective Robes Rome Mono Chrome Oiled Patrolling Plague Doctor
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This print showcases a 17th-century artwork titled "Doktor Schnabel von Rom" (Beak Doctor from Rome), depicting a plague doctor. The Latin text accompanying the image provides insight into the costume's purpose and design. During the devastating Bubonic plague, which ravaged Europe for centuries, this German artwork by Paul Furst served as an essential tool in understanding the historical context of disease control. The bronze mask worn by the beak doctor contained aromatic herbs, offering protection against harmful air. Additionally, gloves and an oiled undergarment and cloak further reduced exposure to infection. This illustration is based on an earlier work by J. Columbina and dates back to 1656. Printed in black and white monochrome style, this thought-provoking image captures a masked figure patrolling amidst an epidemic-ridden cityscape with his cane in hand. It symbolizes both the fatal consequences of infectious diseases like bubonic plague and humanity's ongoing battle against them. Originally featured in Eugen Hollander's renowned book "Die Karikatur und Satire in der Medizin" (Caricature and Satire in Medicine) published in 1921, this photograph offers a glimpse into history through artistry. It serves as a testament to how medicine has evolved over time while reminding us of the importance of epidemiology, disease control measures, and protective equipment that we still rely on today.
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