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William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)
William Harvey (1578–1657)

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Having been strongly recommended by the King, James I, by Dr. Atkins, the President, and several senior fellows of the College, Harvey was elected Physician to St Bartholomew's hospital.

Royal College of Physicians, London

London

Title

William Harvey (1578–1657)

Date

1739

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 71.1 x W 50 x D 26 cm (E)

Accession number

X83

Acquisition method

gift

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

on left side: P. Scheemakers F.

Inscription description

back: GUL. HARVEIUS M.D; on base: HANC MAGNI ILLIUS / GULIELMI HARVEII / SENIS OCTOGENARII IMAGINEM / QUI SANGUINIS CIRCVITUM / PRIMUS MONSTRAVIT / MEDICINAMQUE RATIONALEM INSTITUIT /AD PICTURAM ARCHETYPAM / QUAM IN SUO SERVAT MUSEO EFFICTAM / HONORIS CAVSA / HIC PONENDAM CURAVIT / RICHARDUS MEAD MED. REG. / A.D. MDCCXXXIX

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