Medical findings and congenital anomalies in Vermeer's paintings.
Am J Med Genet A
; 194(7): e63583, 2024 07.
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ABSTRACT
The 17th century was a time of scientific discovery in Europe. Leading academic centers provided the general population with an opportunity to view anatomic dissections of human bodies. Rather than portray idealized versions of individuals, Dutch painters were committed to accurately representing their models. This was true for Johannes Vermeer. The 2023 exhibition of Vermeer's paintings at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam provided an unprecedented opportunity to observe 28 of his 37 existing paintings simultaneously in person. Here the authors suggest that in at least eight paintings a visibly pregnant woman is present. Vermeer's wife was pregnant or lactating most of the time during their 22-year marriage. Further, evidence of specific medical findings and congenital anomalies such as polydactyly, ectrodactyly, alopecia, kyphosis, and hyperthyroidism were observed in the paintings. These have not been previously reported in the medical or art history literature.
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Assunto principal:
Pinturas
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Anormalidades Congênitas
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article