Huiduitslag veroorzaakt door syfilis c. 1860 - 1868

"Huiduitslag veroorzaakt door syfilis" (Skin Rash Caused by Syphilis) is a medical illustration created by A. de Montméja, a French photographer born in 1841. This photograph, created between 1860 and 1868, depicts the back of a patient suffering from syphilis, showcasing the characteristic skin rash associated with the disease. This type of medical illustration was used during the 19th century to educate medical professionals and the general public about various diseases and their symptoms. The photograph's small size, measuring 120 mm in height and 90 mm in width, suggests it was likely part of a larger medical textbook or atlas.