Title

Ambroise Paré

Caption

Ambroise Paré (1509–1590), a renowned 16th-century French anatomist and surgeon; the father of the modern surgery.

He revolutionised the medical practices of his time on the battlefield and served as chief surgeon to four kings of France (Henry II, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III)

Engraving by Etienne Ficquet (1719–1794) and published by Michel Odieuvre

Circa 1765

Date

16th century

Credit line

Photo12/Hachede

Reference

HAC00096_P1600072B

License type

Rights managed

Available size

174.8Mb (24.2Mb) / 23.2in x 29.2in / 6969 x 8768 (300dpi)

Keywords

16th century XVIth century 18th century XVIIIth century Engraving Print Painting France French Renaissance Portrait Man Male Figure Celebrity Personnality Science Scientist Doctor Medicine Surgeon Surgery Barber-surgeon Anatomy Biology Career Job Profession Pioneer Avant-garde Modern Innovative Inventor Father Battlefield King Royal Medical practice Ligature Artery Ointment Innovation Treatment War wounds Care Treating Ruff Beard Bearded