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Urns

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  • An ornate garden obelisk decorated with urns and cherubs. Etching by J. Schynvoet after S. Schynvoet, early 18th century.
  • Jesus blesses Joseph as he dies. Engraving by C. Fantetti after C. Maratta.
  • A well head carved with fish motifs, a metal ladle with a snake-handle, a funerary urn, and a terracotta relief of the caduceus and other objects. Etching by L. Roccheggiani, ca. 1811.
  • Myrrha, being transformed into the myrrh tree, gives birth to Adonis. Engraving by M. Faulte, 1619.
  • An urn. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, ca. 1770.
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    Monkeys representing human beings in a tooth-drawer's surgery. Lithograph by L. Haghe after E. Bristow, 1828.

    Bristow, Edmund, 1787-1876. | Date: 1 February 1828 | Reference: 16677i
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    A surgeon treating the foot of a male patient. Coloured pencil drawing by C. Boyle-Walsingham, 1762, after A. Brouwer.

    Brouwer, Adriaen, 1605 or 1606-1638. | Date: 1762 | Reference: 22618i
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    A surgeon applying the method of cupping to a man's back: they are surrounded by anxious family and friends. Etching by A. Fantuzzi, ca. 1542, after G. Romano.

    Romano, Giulio, 1499-1546. | Date: [1542?] | Reference: 23028i
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    An ornate design for a pharmacy label. Engraving.

    | Reference: 16245i
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    A love-sick gentleman being advised by another to drink wine: a drinking song. Engraving and etching, 17--.

    Vincent, Richard, approximately 1701?-1783. | Reference: 26268i
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