Alexander Rodchenko, Girl with Leica, 1934

These are images from a booklet published in 1568.  It’s based on the idea that disease is caused by various “belly insects” that parasitize the internal organs, requiring acupuncture treatment methods. Most of the belly insects are humorous, which is a mixture of insects, reptiles, and fish. Images and most of text text via Kyushu National Museum, Japan.

Eduard Thöny. 1866-1950.

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John James Audubon American porcupine, 1842 Pen and black ink and graphite with watercolor and oil paint

Hija minotauro, Leonora Carrington

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関野準一郎「恋猫 love sick cat」木版画

Linda with Lucky and Midnight, Scotland, 1975

Grace Huang - Haha, 2021

Amy Zerner & Monte Farber: The Enchanted Tarot Deck (1992)

Known as an "emancipated duel," it was a private event for women only. Baroness Lubinska, physician for the famous 1892 duel between Princess Pauline Metternich and Countess Anastasia Kielmannsegg suggested they duel topless to prevent infection. It was feared that if the swords pierced their clothing, fabric fibers could enter the wound and cause infection. By removing their tops, they ensured cleaner cuts and easier medical care.

Anonymous painter (circle of Gerolamo Tessari), Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish (detail), 1518, Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

Yokohama Central Library

ca. early 3rd century BCE.

Still Life with Books (The Artist's Desk), Egon Schiele, 1914.