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Naissance de St. Jean: D'Apres le Tableau de Jacques Tintoret, qui est dans le Cabinet de Mr. Crozat

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Tintoretto, Jacopo (Robusti), 1518-1594, artist
Contributor(s):
Horthemels, Frederic, artist
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Midwifery
Obstetrics
Abstract:
Interior view of a bedroom; a woman has just given birth and is now resting in bed; in the foreground a group of women (midwives?) are gathered around as a wet nurse attempts to feed the infant; a cat stalks a chicken, and a man stands to the left.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 30 x 38 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101392802 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021190
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101392802