Medical Xylography

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Author: Johann Wolhopter. Book:"Essay on Phebilabium". Date: 1512. Notes: This illustration is from a book on astrology and astronomy. There were certain times of the month and year to perform bloodletting. This image shows a woman having her arm bled. She is holding a bleeding bowl in her left arm.  Same book as No. 14.