New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of Guaicum as a Cure for Veneral Infection, plate 6 1595 - 1605

This engraving, created by Jan Collaert I in the late 16th century, is part of a series titled "New Inventions of Modern Times." This particular print, "The Discovery of Guaicum as a Cure for Veneral Infection," depicts a scene of a sick man in bed being attended to by a physician, while a woman prepares a medicinal remedy. The image references the use of the wood of the guaiacum tree as a treatment for syphilis, a discovery considered a groundbreaking invention in the period. The scene, detailed and realistic, exemplifies the series' focus on showcasing new scientific discoveries and their practical applications.