Stories
- In pictures
Putti of science
Chubby little winged boys known as putti frequently adorn scientific illustrations. Sometimes portrayed as reverent and sometimes cheeky, they guide our pursuit of knowledge.
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Plant portraits
The beautiful and mysterious illustrations in medieval herbals convey a wealth of knowledge about the plants they portray.
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Printing the body
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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Do you see what I see?
Is reality actually what you see, or just an elaborate illusion?
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Scientific illustrations by MB
Date: 1884-1889Reference: WTI/RST/G/1-3Part of: Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene- Books
Scientific laws, principles, and theories : a reference guide / Robert E. Krebs ; illustrations by Rae Déjur.
Krebs, Robert E., 1922-2009.Date: 2001- Books
Practical pharmacology / J.H. Burn ; illustrations by E.M. Vaughan Williams.
Burn, J. Harold (Joshua Harold), 1892-1981.Date: 1952- Books
Scientific phrenology : being a practical mental science and guide to human character an illustrated text-book / by Bernard Hollander ; with over one hundred illustrations.
Hollander, Bernard, 1864-1934.Date: 1902- Books
The theory and practice of anæsthesia / M.D. Nosworthy ; with a foreword by I.W. Magill ; with 35 illustrations.
Nosworthy, M. D.Date: 1935