[Venus, Podagra and Bacchus]

[Venus, Podagra and Bacchus]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Schlegel, Johann Andreas, fl.1657-1681, Author
Publication:
Weisenfels: Joh. Brühl, 1687
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Alcohol Drinking
Gout
Abstract:
Sitting under grapevines heavy with fruit is Podagra who, though looking like the wise philosopher, personifies the excess represented by Venus and Bacchus who are sitting beside him; below them a tavern scene elucidates the hazards of such abuses.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Scriptum apologetico-politicum de podagra; frontis.; (DNLM)2413051R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101435767 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012919
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435767