Thomas Bartholin 1779 - 1781

This 1779-1781 engraving by J.F. Clemens depicts a monument to Thomas Bartholin, a prominent Danish physician and anatomist. The detailed illustration showcases a towering stone structure adorned with a prominent serpent entwined around a staff, a symbol of healing and medicine. The inscription on the monument identifies the deceased as "Thomas Caspersen Bartholin" and "Thomas Thomsen Bartholin, Ilan & Son," indicating a father and son duo who were both renowned figures in the medical field. This engraving offers a glimpse into the art of memorialization and the lasting legacy of the Bartholin family in Danish medicine.