Mannelijk patiënt met pokken 1928

"Mannelijk patiënt met pokken" is a black and white photograph taken in 1928 by the Hospitaal Batak Instituut in Kaban Djahe, Sumatra, Indonesia. It depicts a young man suffering from smallpox, sitting on a bed, his body covered in pustules. The image is a medical record and provides a stark reminder of the devastating effects of this once common disease. The photograph, along with the accompanying text, gives insight into the severity of the smallpox outbreak and the medical care provided at the time.