Portret van Jacques-Pierre Maygrier 1822 - 1845

This anonymous print portrays Jacques-Pierre Maygrier and is held in the Rijksmuseum. The print offers insight into the social and intellectual circles of 19th-century France. Maygrier was a prominent obstetrician, and this portrait likely served as a form of public recognition or commemoration. Consider the role of scientific and medical professionals in society at the time. How were they perceived? How did they contribute to the evolving understanding of the human body and healthcare practices? The institutions of medicine shaped not only scientific knowledge but also social norms around health, reproduction, and the body. Delving into archival records, medical journals, and biographical accounts can shed light on Maygrier's specific contributions and the broader context of medical practice in his era. The meaning and value of this image are contingent on understanding the social and institutional contexts in which it was produced and circulated.