XVIIIv The Wound Man, from the Feldtbuch der Wundartzney by Hans von Gersdorff, 1517

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"XVIIIv The Wound Man" is a striking woodcut illustration from the "Feldtbuch der Wundartzney" (Field Book of Surgery), a seminal medical text published in 1517. The work is attributed to Hans or Johannes Ulrich Wechtlin, an artist and illustrator active in the early 16th century, known for his detailed and expressive woodcuts. The illustration is part of a larger compendium authored by Hans von Gersdorff, a German surgeon whose contributions to the field of surgery were significant during the Renaissance period.

The Wound Man is a didactic image that serves as a visual guide to the various injuries a person might sustain, particularly in battle, and the corresponding treatments. It depicts a full-length, front-facing male figure who is beset with a multitude of injuries and ailments. These include cuts, puncture wounds, and fractures, as well as diseases and conditions recognizable to the medical practitioners of the time. Each wound or disease is meticulously labeled, allowing the image to function as an educational tool for surgeons and barber-surgeons to identify and treat these injuries.

The woodcut is notable for its graphic representation of the human body under assault from external forces, symbolizing the fragility of life and the omnipresence of violence in the early 16th century. It also reflects the medical knowledge of the period, bridging medieval practices with emerging Renaissance techniques and understandings. The Wound Man has since become an iconic image in the history of medicine, representing the intersection of art, science, and the human condition.

Hans von Gersdorff's "Feldtbuch der Wundartzney" is considered a landmark in surgical literature, and the inclusion of Wechtlin's woodcut illustrations, such as "XVIIIv The Wound Man," greatly enhanced the text's utility and impact. The book was widely disseminated and used as a reference work for many years, influencing the practice of surgery across Europe. The Wound Man continues to be of interest not only to historians of medicine but also to scholars of art and cultural history, as it provides insight into the visual culture and medical practices of the Renaissance.

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