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P Portwich

    Berichte Zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte
    |October 20, 2001
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    The 1496 broadsheet by Theodoricus Ulsenius describes an early syphilis case, viewed then as divine wrath or cosmic consequence. This incunabulum is significant for art history, medicine, and early printing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Art History
    • History of Printing

    Background:

    • The 1496 broadsheet by Nuremberg physician Theodoricus Ulsenius is examined.
    • It features a woodcut, possibly by Durer, known as the 'Picture of the Plague-Stricken Man'.

    Discussion:

    • The text describes an unknown disease, identified by medical historians as an early depiction of syphilis.
    • Contemporary interpretations attributed the disease to divine punishment or cosmological influences, reflecting Renaissance thought.

    Key Insights:

    • The broadsheet offers insights into 16th-century medical understanding and societal views on disease.
    • It highlights the intersection of art, medicine, and intellectual history in Renaissance Nuremberg.

    Outlook:

    • Further research can explore the broader context of epidemic descriptions in early modern Europe.
    • The significance of Ulsenius's broadsheet as an incunabulum for the history of printing warrants continued attention.