Apothecary of the Soul painting
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Identifier: Country Doctor Museum
This allegorical, oil on canvas painting is believed to be of German origin, probably from the 17th century. The painting depicts Christ in an apothecary room weighing a man's soul on a scale, as a doctor would weigh medicine or herbs for his patients. This painting is one of only a handful of paintings from this genre that are still in existence around the world.more...
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This allegorical, oil on canvas painting is believed to be of German origin, probably from the 17th century. The painting depicts Christ in an apothecary room weighing a man's soul on a scale, as a doctor would weigh medicine or herbs for his patients. This painting is one of only a handful of paintings from this genre that are still in existence around the world.
Date
1700 - 1750
Call Number
Country Doctor Museum
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Collection(s)
North Carolina History and Fiction Collection
- Artifacts
Country Doctor Museum
Health and Medicine

Subject(s)
Medicine--North Carolina--History--19th century
Painting--Germany
Christian art and symbolism--Germany
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Type
moving image
Medium
paintings (visual works)
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Rights
Credit for reproduction of images please reference The Country Doctor Museum
Persistent URL
http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/13871

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