Hand met schurftige ecthyma c. 1860 - 1868

"Hand met schurftige ecthyma" (Hand with Scabrous Ecthyma) is a medical photograph taken by A. de Montméja, a photographer who was born in 1841. The photograph, which dates back to the period between 1860 and 1868, presents a close-up view of a hand affected by a skin disease. This type of image was common in the 19th century, as photography became a tool for medical documentation and research. The photograph's stark realism and focus on a specific medical condition highlight the era's interest in scientific observation and the use of photography as a means of recording and studying the human body. This work, along with other medical photographs of the period, contributes to our understanding of medical practices and the visual culture of the 19th century.