Patiënt lijdend aan de huidziekte 'eczema squamosum' before 1881

This anonymous medical illustration, titled "Patiënt lijdend aan de huidziekte 'eczema squamosum'" (Patient suffering from the skin disease 'eczema squamosum') was created before 1881. The image shows a close-up of a person’s forearm, highlighting the inflamed, scaly patches characteristic of the skin condition eczema. The detailed depiction of the affected skin underscores the importance of medical illustration in the 19th century, providing a visual aid for diagnosis and treatment.