Vrouw met pigmentaire huiduitslag veroorzaakt door syfilis c. 1860 - 1868

"Vrouw met pigmentaire huiduitslag veroorzaakt door syfilis" is a photograph created by A. de Montméja between 1860 and 1868. The image, measuring 120mm by 90mm, depicts a woman's torso with a focus on the skin. The photograph was likely taken as a medical illustration, highlighting the physical effects of syphilis. This work offers a glimpse into the history of medicine and the use of photography in documenting diseases. It is an example of a medical photograph, a genre that emerged in the 19th century.