NLM Digital Collections

[Astrological figures]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Reisch, Gregor, d. 1525, Author
Publication:
[Basilee: Michael Furterius,] , 1517
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Symbolism
Abstract:
The figure of a man with the signs of the zodiac connected to their corresponding body parts. The zodiac was thought to exert influence over the body and was therefore consulted for propitious times to apply such remedies as bloodletting.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Margarita philosophica cum additionibus novis, lib. VII, leaf V verso.; See related catalog record: 2282006R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101435247 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012130
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435247