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Goiters in the Renaissance.

F G Vescia, L Basso

    Vesalius : Acta Internationales Historiae Medicinae
    |June 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Thyroid gland enlargements, or goiters, are depicted across diverse historical art forms, particularly in Renaissance paintings. This study identifies eleven new Renaissance artworks featuring goiters and explores their representation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Art History
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Goiters, or thyroid gland enlargements, have been historically documented across various cultures and artistic mediums.
    • Previous scholarly works, including Merke's "History and Iconography of Endemic Goitre and Cretinism," have cataloged these representations.
    • Renaissance art notably features a high number of goiter portrayals.

    Observation:

    • This essay presents eleven previously undocumented Renaissance artworks depicting goiters.
    • The study reviews the potential reasons behind the prevalence of goiter representations during the Renaissance.
    • A specific examination of the unusual case of goiter depiction by artist Piero della Francesca is included.

    Findings:

    • The consistent artistic representation of goiters across millennia suggests their significant impact or visibility in society.

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  • The Renaissance period shows a particular artistic focus on goiters, warranting further investigation into the contributing factors.
  • Piero della Francesca's work offers a unique insight into the artistic and potentially medical understanding of goiters during his time.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the historical iconography of goiters provides insights into past public health and societal perceptions of thyroid conditions.
    • The study contributes to the interdisciplinary field of medical humanities by linking art history with endocrinology.
    • Further research into Renaissance artworks can illuminate the prevalence and social context of endemic goiter in that era.