Zwerende huiduitslag op een arm, veroorzaakt door syfilis c. 1860 - 1868

"Zwerende huiduitslag op een arm, veroorzaakt door syfilis" is a medical photograph created by A. de Montméja between 1860 and 1868. The image captures a close-up of a patient's arm, showcasing a large, ulcerated lesion on the skin. This photograph, a part of a larger series, was likely used for educational purposes, highlighting the visual characteristics of syphilis. The photograph's stark realism emphasizes the severity of the disease, underscoring the importance of medical understanding and treatment in 19th-century Europe.