Man die op zijn torso lijdt aan pityriasis versicolor c. 1860 - 1868

"Man die op zijn torso lijdt aan pityriasis versicolor" is a medical illustration by A. de Montméja, created between 1860 and 1868. The image depicts the torso of a man with pityriasis versicolor, a common fungal infection that causes discolored patches on the skin. This photo, measuring 116 mm by 86 mm, likely served as a visual aid for medical professionals studying the condition. The photograph is part of a larger body of work documenting various skin diseases, underscoring the importance of visual documentation in medical practice during the 19th century.