[Proud flesh on the conjunctiva]

[Proud flesh on the conjunctiva]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Bartisch, George, 1535-approximately 1607 author
Publication:
[Dreszden: Matthes Stöckel], 1583
Language(s):
German
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Ophthalmology
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Close-up of the head of a man with globular growths of flesh attached to the conjunctiva; they have been pierced with a needle, and thread (a seton) has been passed through the openings.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Ophthalmodouleia, das ist, Augendienst, l. 216 recto.; (DNLM)2221062R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101436447 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A016274
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436447