Onderdeel van het menselijk lichaam met een afwijking 1836 - 1912

Isaac Weissenbruch created this drawing of a human body part with an anomaly in the 19th century. In his time, medicine was rapidly advancing, and medical illustrations were becoming increasingly important for education and research. This image, while seemingly clinical, evokes a sense of vulnerability and the human condition, capturing the delicate balance between health and disease. Consider the cultural and societal attitudes towards illness and disability at the time. What did it mean to be considered "normal," and how were those who deviated from that norm treated? Rather than providing a traditional representation, Weissenbruch invites viewers to contemplate the physical and emotional impact of medical conditions on individuals. It also prompts us to consider the historical context in which such images were created and consumed.