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  • An iron-founder's forge. Mezzotint by R. Earlom, 1773, after J. Wright, 1772.
  • Public follies and deceptions in England in 1774. Etching by G. Terry, 1774.
  • Public follies and deceptions in England in 1774. Etching by G. Terry, 1774.
  • Ticket of the London Hospital: Christ with his disciples, gesturing towards the sick. Steel engraving after W. Hogarth.
  • Anatomy lessons at St Dunstan's. Oil painting by J.H. Lobley, 1919.
  • Anatomy lessons at St Dunstan's. Oil painting by J.H. Lobley, 1919.
  • Anatomy lessons at St Dunstan's. Oil painting by J.H. Lobley, 1919.
  • The workings and signing of a marriage contract. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.
  • Chinese Materia medica, C17: Plant drugs, First page
  • Graphical visualisation of tweets containing #breastcancer.
  • A philosopher giving a lecture on the orrery. Mezzotint by W. Pether, 1768, after Joseph Wright of Derby.
  • A philosopher giving a lecture on the orrery. Mezzotint by W. Pether, 1768, after Joseph Wright of Derby.
  • Valentine Greatrakes. Oil painting after W. Faithorne.
  • Valentine Greatrakes. Oil painting after W. Faithorne.
  • The death mask of William Palmer, the poisoner. Lithograph after M. Krantz, c. 1860.
  • The death mask of William Palmer, the poisoner. Lithograph after M. Krantz, c. 1860.
  • The death mask of William Palmer, the poisoner. Lithograph after M. Krantz, c. 1860.
  • Country dance, performed by villagers. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.
  • A wealthy and well-dressed doctor; suggesting he has a large number of patients. Wood engraving by J. Orrin Smith after J.K. Meadows, 1840.
  • A nurse carrying a bowl and candle-stick. Wood engraving by J. Orrin Smith after J. Kenny Meadows, 1840.
  • A nurse carrying a bowl and candle-stick. Wood engraving by J. Orrin Smith after J. Kenny Meadows, 1840.
  • A wealthy and well-dressed doctor; suggesting he has a large number of patients. Wood engraving by J. Orrin Smith after J.K. Meadows, 1840.
  • A foppish medical student smoking a cigarette; denoting a cavalier attitude. Wood engraving by J. Orrin Smith after J. Kenny Meadows.
  • A machi, or medicine woman, Araucania, Chile.
  • An alchemist in his study, discovering phosphorus; a young man and a boy in the background. Mezzotint by W. Pether, 1775, after J. Wright of Derby, 1771.
  • The Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London: the facade. Engraving by Cook, c.1800, after J. C. Barrow.
  • Return of the prodigal son. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.
  • Procession of courtiers to the chapel of Fontainebleau, to be knighted. Engraving by Abraham Bosse, 1633.
  • A great cedar tree representing the Catholic church, contrasted with two smaller trees representing later denominations. Engraving after W. Cave, ca. 1675.
  • A great cedar tree representing the Catholic church, contrasted with two smaller trees representing later denominations. Engraving after W. Cave, ca. 1675.