Title
Thomas Sydenham
Caption
Thomas Sydenham (1624-1689) English physician born at Wynford Eagle, Dorset. In his medical practice he separated Scarlatina from Measles, popularised the use of Jesuit's Bark (Cinchona) in the treatment of fevers, and revived the Hippocratic practice of observation.
From "The Gallery of Portraits", Vol V, by Charles Knight (London, 1835). Engraving.
Date
1835
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009380P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,5Mb (2,4Mb) / 9,4in x 11,8in / 2807 x 3543 (300dpi)