A physician examining a urine-flask. Oil painting by a follower of Gerard Thomas.

  • Thomas, Gérard, 1663-1720.
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584860i
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Left, the physician holds up the urine brought by a woman who stands in the centre with her arms crossed. On table, book inscribed "Libe[r] Hipocr" (i.e. book of Hippocrates). Left and right, apprentices carrying out chemical operations. In the background, a surgical scene

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1 painting : oil on canvas ; canvas 62 x 65.5 cm, lined on to canvas 64 x 67 cm

Reference

Wellcome Collection 584860i

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