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Panacea, Allegorical Engraving, 16th C

Panacea, daughter of the Greek god of medicine Asclepius, examining a urine flask while surrounded by medical paraphernalia. Engraving by Philippe Galle (1537-1612). In the background are two scenes which symbolize two subjects complementary to medicine. The first is surgery, represented as an anatomical dissection, and the second is pharmacy, represented by physician presenting a pharmacist with a recipe outside his shop.
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Title:
Panacea, Allegorical Engraving, 16th C
Caption:
Panacea, daughter of the Greek god of medicine Asclepius, examining a urine flask while surrounded by medical paraphernalia. Engraving by Philippe Galle (1537-1612). In the background are two scenes which symbolize two subjects complementary to medicine. The first is surgery, represented as an anatomical dissection, and the second is pharmacy, represented by physician presenting a pharmacist with a recipe outside his shop.
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Album / Science Source / Wellcome Collection
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Image size:
3600 x 2775 px | 28.6 MB
Print size:
30.5 x 23.5 cm | 12.0 x 9.2 in (300 dpi)
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