[Use of leeches to reduce weight]

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):: Boaistuau, Pierre, d. 1566., Author
Publication:: 1598
Language(s):: French
Format:: Still image
Subject(s):: Bloodletting
Abstract:: An obese man (Denis Heracleot) has placed many leeches on his arms and legs in an effort to reduce his weight.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):: Is part of: Histoires prodigiéuses et memorables, extraictes de plusieurs fameux autheurs, Grecs, & Latins,..., p. 234.; See related catalog record: 2223008R
Extent:: 1 print
Technique:: woodcut
NLM Unique ID:: 101434586 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A029360
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101434586

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