[The Physician as God]

[The Physician as God]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Panderen, Egbert van, 1581-1637? artist
Contributor(s):
Gelle, Johann, 1580-1625, artist
Laurens, Henr, artist
Language(s):
Greek, Modern (1453- )
Latin
German
Dutch
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Diagnosis
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Pulse
Surgical Instruments
Urine
Patients
Abstract:
Allegorical representation of the physician as God. Interior view with three scenes: patient in bed being treated by surgeon, nurse, and an assistant; woman drying bandages(?) at a fireplace; another bedside scene. Praying is a prominent motif.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 30 x 37 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101393013 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021369
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393013