Pietas

Pietas

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Publication:
Bâle : K. Essig, [1916?]
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Military Nursing
World War I
Switzerland
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
Colored painting of the goddess Pietas standing in front of an archway, opening her arms toward a group of wounded soldiers and nurses. One of the soldiers on a strecher is trying to sit up with his arm raised toward the godess. Snow covered mountains can be seen behind them in the distance.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 postcard : 9 x 14 cm
Provenance:
Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101674763 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
D04808
OCLC no.:
944306677
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101674763