[The Physician as an Angel]

[The Physician as an Angel]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617 artist
Publication:
[1587?]
Language(s):
Latin
Greek, Modern (1453- )
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Therapeutics
Patients
Abstract:
Allegorical figure of the physician as an Angel standing among books and tools of the medical professions. Interior scene: two views of patients in bed consulting with physicians; splint being replaced on broken leg; woman with small pot at fireplace.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 18 x 23 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101393009 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021366
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393009