[Statue of Hygieia]

[Statue of Hygieia]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Davarēs, Dēmētrēs, photographer
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Publication:
Greece : [publisher not identified], [1978]
Language(s):
English
Greek, Modern (1453- )
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Greek World
Medicine in the Arts
Hygieia (Greek deity)
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
Photograph of an ancient statue of Hygieia holding a snake in her right hand and offering it an egg with her left hand. The figure of Eros-Hypnos is by her feet.
Copyright:
Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use.
Extent:
1 postcard : 15 x 11 cm
Provenance:
Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101628429 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
D06674
OCLC no.:
876336786
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101628429