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U.S. DOCTORS & NURSES IN JAPAN, 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I. The group traveled via the Pacific and Japan. U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

U.S. DOCTORS & NURSES IN JAPAN, 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I. The group traveled via the Pacific and Japan. U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

QUEEN MARY VISITS AMBULANCE CORPS, 6 JUL 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Queen Mary visits ambulance corps, 6 Jul 1917. Queen Mary of Teck inspecting VADs in St. John Ambulance Hospital at Etaples, France on July 6th 1917 during World War I. Queen Mary visits ambulance corps, 6 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

BRITISH NURSES ON HOSPITAL BARGE, 19 JUN 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

British nurses on hospital barge, 19 Jun 1917. A Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR) staff nurse, Territorial Force Nursing Service (TFNS) sisters, and a sergeant of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) on board a hospital barge, Peronne, France, June 22, 1917 during World War I. British nurses on hospital barge, 19 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

BRITISH VOLUNTARY AID DETACHMENT DRESSING STATION, 27 JUN 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

British Voluntary Aid detachment dressing station, 27 Jun 1917. A British Red Cross Society Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) Dressing Station, Abbeville, France on June 27, 1917 during World War I. British Voluntary Aid detachment dressing station, 27 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

BRITISH VOLUNTARY AID AMBULANCE DRIVERS AT FRONT, 27 JUN 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

British Voluntary Aid ambulance drivers at front, 27 Jun 1917. Group of British Red Cross Society Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) and First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Women's Transport Service (F.A.N.Y.) female motor ambulance drivers at Etaples, France on June 27, 1917 during World War I. British Voluntary Aid ambulance drivers at front, 27 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

OFFICERS OF THE U.S.S. RECRUIT, 1917 CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Capt. C.F. Pierce, Lt. W.P. Vickerman, Ass't Surg. J.J. Kaveny, Com. C. Adams, Lt. Com. T.N. Taylor, Lt. C. McKinney, Ass't P.M. Wells Hawkes, Ass't Surg R.H. Jenkins [Officers of the U.S.S. Recruit], 1917. Officers of the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square, New York City by the Navy to recruit seamen and sell Liberty Bonds during World War I. Officers of the U.S.S. Recruit, 1917 Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

MAJOR CONNELL INOCULATING WOMAN MOTORIST, 29 MAY 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Major Connell inoculating woman motorist, 29 May 1917. Major Connell, surgeon of the 71st Regiment, inoculating one of the three hundred women in the Women's Motor Corps of the National League for Women's Service with the army serum for typhoid at the 71st Regiment Armory, New York City, May 29, 1917 during World War I. Major Connell inoculating woman motorist, 29 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ACTORS FUND FAIR, 1917 OR 1918. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Actors Fund Fair, 1917 or 1918. Red Cross nurses standing behind guns at an Army and Navy Tea Room during a fundraiser for the Actor's Fund. Actors Fund Fair, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

INTERIOR MILITARY HOSPITAL CAR, C.P.R.'Y, 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Interior Military Hospital car, C.P.R.'Y, 1917. The interior of a military hospital car with nurses on the Canadian Pacific Railway during World War I. Interior Military Hospital car, C.P.R.'Y, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

WOUNDED FRENCH LEAVING HOSPITAL, 1917. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Wounded French leaving hospital, 1917. Wounded French soldiers leaving a hospital during World War I. Wounded French leaving hospital, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

WOUNDED ARRIVING IN ALLENSTEIN, PRUSSIA, 1 DEC 1914. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Wounded arriving in Allenstein, Prussia, 1 Dec 1914 (date created or published later). Wounded German soldiers being assisted by nurses as they get off a train in Allenstein (now Olsztyn, Poland) in Prussia, during World War I. Wounded arriving in Allenstein, Prussia, 1 Dec 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

GERMAN NURSES LEARNING RUSSIAN, BETWEEN C1915 AND C1918. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

German Nurses learning Russian, between c1915 and c1918. German nurses in a class room studying the Russian language during World War I. German Nurses learning Russian, between c1915 and c1918. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

RUSSIAN NURSES GOING TO FUNERAL, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Russian nurses going to funeral, between 1914 and c1915. Russian nurses walking across a plaza on their way to a funeral during World War I. Russian nurses going to funeral, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

VACCINATING GERMANS FOR CHOLERA, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Vaccinating Germans for Cholera, between 1914 and c1915. Vaccinating Germans for Cholera, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

AMERICAN NURSE, AMERICAN AMBULANCE, PARIS, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

American Nurse, American ambulance, Paris, between 1914 and c1915. An American nurse with a patient in Paris, France during World War I. American Nurse, American ambulance, Paris, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

MAJ. RICHARDSON & BRITISH RED CROSS DOGS, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Maj. Richardson & British Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915. Lieutenant Colonel Edwin H. Richardson with Red Cross war dogs during World War I. Maj. Richardson & British Red Cross dogs, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

BANDAGES FROM KIT OF BRITISH DOG, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Bandages from kit of British Dog, between 1914 and c1915. Man getting bandages from a dog, during World War I. Bandages from kit of British Dog, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

KAISERIN'S HOSPITAL TRAIN, KITCHEN, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. The kitchen on the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I. Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

STAFF OF KAISERIN'S HOSPITAL TRAIN, DR. ISRAELS, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Staff of the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I. Staff of Kaiserin's Hospital train, Dr. Israels, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

HOSPITAL OF BARONESS D'EPHRESEE, PARIS, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Hospital of Baroness D'Ephresee, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. The hospital probably of Baroness Be´atrice Ephrussi de Rothschild in Paris during world War I. Hospital of Baroness D'Ephresee, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

KAISERIN'S FAREWELL TO RED CROSS SISTERS, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Kaiserin's farewell to Red Cross Sisters, between 1914 and c1915. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921), wife of Wilhelm II of Germany, at a train station with nuns during World War I. Kaiserin's farewell to Red Cross Sisters, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

A SPREAD IN NOVA SCOTIA WARD, LE TOUQUET, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

A spread in Nova Scotia ward, Le Touquet, between 1914 and c1915. Soldiers seated at a table in the Canadian base hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France during World War I. A banner in the background is from the Royal Canadian Artillery. A spread in Nova Scotia ward, Le Touquet, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

CORPORAL J. MANT IN CANADIAN HOSPITAL, LE TOUQUET, BETWEEN C1910 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Corporal J. Mant in Canadian Hospital, Le Touquet, between c1910 and c1915. Nurse bandaging head of a soldier at the Canadian base hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France during World War I. Corporal J. Mant in Canadian Hospital, Le Touquet, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ARCHDUCHESS AUGUSTE, BETWEEN C1910 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Archduchess Auguste, between c1910 and c1915. Princess Auguste of Bavaria (1875-1964), the wife of Archduke Joseph August of Austria, who served as a nurse in Budapest, Hungary during World War I. Archduchess Auguste, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

COUNTESS FORGACH, 5 FEB 1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Countess Forgach, 5 Feb 1915 (date created or published later). Ilona von Rosty (born Countess Forgach) who served as a representative of the Hungarian Red Cross during World War I. Countess Forgach, 5 Feb 1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

BERLIN, CHRISTMAS IN SOLDIER'S HOSPITAL, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Berlin, Christmas in soldier's hospital, between 1914 and c1915. A woman playing the piano for soldiers in a hospital in Berlin, Germany at Christmas, during World War I. Berlin, Christmas in soldier's hospital, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

KAISERIN VISITING A TRAIN OF THE WOUNDED AT BRESLAU, BETWEEN 1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Kaiserin visiting a train of the wounded at Breslau, between 1914 and c1915. Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921), the last German Empress and Queen of Prussia (wife of Wilhelm II), visiting wounded soldiers on a train at Breslau, Prussia (now Wroclaw, Poland), during World War I. Kaiserin visiting a train of the wounded at Breslau, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

DR. MARY CRAWFORD, 11 OCT 1914. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Dr. Mary Crawford, 11 Oct 1914. Dr. Mary Crawford of Brooklyn, New York who was part of a group of doctors who went to help at the American Ambulance Hospital in Paris during World War I. Dr. Mary Crawford, 11 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

DOCTORS & FAMILIES GOING TO WAR ZONE, 10/17/14, DR. MARY CRAWFORD, 17 OCT 1914. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Doctors & families going to war zone, 10/17/14, Dr. Mary Crawford, 17 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A group of American doctors including Dr. Mary Crawford of Brooklyn, who went to help at the American Ambulance Hospital in Paris, France during World War I. Doctors & families going to war zone, 10/17/14, Dr. Mary Crawford, 17 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

FRENCH AUTO LABORATORY OF RADIOLOGY, 31 OCT 1914. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

French Auto Laboratory of Radiology, 31 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A mobile radiology automobile during World War I, probably in France. French Auto Laboratory of Radiology, 31 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

NEUFMENTIER [I.E., CHAUCONIN-NEUFMONTIERS], GERMAN WOUNDED PRISONERS, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Neufmentier [i.e., Chauconin-Neufmontiers], German wounded prisoners, between c1914 and c1915. German prisoners at Chauconin-Neufmontiers, France during World War I. Neufmentier [i.e., Chauconin-Neufmontiers], German wounded prisoners, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

WOUNDED MOROCCAN ON STRETCHER, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

Wounded Moroccan on stretcher, between c1914 and c1915. A wounded soldier from Morocco on a stretcher during World War I. Wounded Moroccan on stretcher, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ENGLISH NURSES ENTRAINING AT LONDON, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

English Nurses entraining at London, between c1914 and c1915. English nurses getting on a train at London, during World War I. English Nurses entraining at London, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ON "RED CROSS", 1914 SEPT. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

On "Red Cross", 1914 Sept. Medical personnel aboard the "Red Cross" bound for Europe at the beginning of World War I in mid-September 1914. On "Red Cross", 1914 Sept. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ON "RED CROSS", SEPT 1914. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

On "Red Cross", Sept 1914. A group of nurses aboard the "Red Cross" bound for Europe in mid September 1914 at the beginning of World War I. On "Red Cross", Sept 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

FRENCH RED CROSS NURSES, BETWEEN C1914 AND C1915. CREATOR: BAIN NEWS SERVICE.

French Red Cross nurses, between c1914 and c1915. French Red Cross nurses during World War I. French Red Cross nurses, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

A GROUP OF MEDICAL STUDENTS WITH THE TEACHING STAFF OF THE IRKUTSK PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, 1926. CREATOR: M I KOPYLOV.

A group of medical students with the teaching staff of the Irkutsk provincial hospital, 1926. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The photographs show views of both the city of Irkutsk and countryside of Irkutsk Province; methods of transportation; and the citizenry--including their way of life, social activities, and forms of entertainment. Irkutsk Municipal History Museum A group of medical students with the teaching staff of the Irkutsk provincial hospital, 1926. Creator: M I Kopylov. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

A NURSE FROM KRASNY KERST, IRKUTSK RESIDENT ZHILKINA N., WHO DIED AT THE FRONT, 1917. CREATOR: ZOLOTOE RUNO.

A nurse from Krasny Kerst, Irkutsk resident Zhilkina N., who died at the front, 1917. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The photographs show views of both the city of Irkutsk and countryside of Irkutsk Province; methods of transportation; and the citizenry, including their way of life, social activities, and forms of entertainment. Irkutsk Municipal History Museum A nurse from Krasny Kerst, Irkutsk resident Zhilkina N., who died at the front, 1917. Creator: Zolotoe Runo. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

LA VACCINAZIONE NELLE CAMPAGNE (IMPFUNG AUF DEM LANDE) , 1894. CREATOR: COSOLA, DEMETRIO (1851-1895).

La vaccinazione nelle campagne (Impfung auf dem Lande), 1894. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Torino. La vaccinazione nelle campagne (Impfung auf dem Lande), 1894. Creator: Cosola, Demetrio (1851-1895). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 50. THE DRAGON KILLED THE WOMAN AND SHE KILLED HIM, AND BOTH ARE COVERED IN BLOOD, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 50. The dragon killed the woman and she killed him, and both are covered in blood. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Mich, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 50. The dragon killed the woman and she killed him, and both are covered in blood, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 49. THE PHILOSOPHICAL CHILD RECOGNIZES THREE FATHERS, LIKE ORION, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 49. The philosophical child recognizes three fathers, like Orion. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 49. The philosophical child recognizes three fathers, like Orion, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 48. THE KING GETS AN ILLNESS FROM DRINKING WATER, BUT WHEN HEALED BY DOCTORS HE..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 48. The king gets an illness from drinking water, but when healed by doctors he regains health. From "Atalanta f, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 48. The king gets an illness from drinking water, but when healed by doctors he..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 47. THE WOLF COMING FROM THE STAIRCASE AND THE DOG COMING FROM THE STAIRCASE HAVE..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 47. The wolf coming from the staircase and the dog coming from the staircase have bitten each other. From "Atalanta fugiens" v, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 47. The wolf coming from the staircase and the dog coming from the staircase have..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 46. TWO EAGLES, ONE FROM THE EAST, THE OTHER FROM THE WEST, COME TOGETHER, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 46. Two eagles, one from the east, the other from the west, come together. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 46. Two eagles, one from the east, the other from the west, come together, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 45. THE SUN AND ITS SHADOW ACCOMPLISH THE WORK, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 45. The sun and its shadow accomplish the work. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 45. The sun and its shadow accomplish the work, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 44. THROUGH DECEIT TYPHON KILLS OSIRIS AND SCATTERS HIS MEMBERS, WHICH IN TURN BRINGS...,1816 CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 44. Through deceit Typhon kills Osiris and scatters his members, which in turn brings together Isis, as far as is known, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 44. Through deceit Typhon kills Osiris and scatters his members, which in turn brings...,1816 Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 43. LISTEN TO THE TALKING VULTURE, WHO IN NO WAY DECEIVES YOU, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 43. Listen to the talking vulture, who in no way deceives you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 43. Listen to the talking vulture, who in no way deceives you, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 42. TO HIM WHO IS IN CHYMICIS BE NATURE, REASON, EXPERIENCE AND READING..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 42. To him who is in Chymicis be nature, reason, experience and reading as a guide, staff, glasses and, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 42. To him who is in Chymicis be nature, reason, experience and reading..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 41. ADONIS IS SLAIN BY A BOAR, AND AS VENUS COMES RUNNING SHE COLOURS THE ROSES..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 41. Adonis is killed by a wild boar. As Venus wanted to help him, she colored the roses red with blood. Ow, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 41. Adonis is slain by a boar, and as Venus comes running she colours the Roses..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 39. OEDIPUS, AFTER DEFEATING THE SPHYNX AND KILLING HIS FATHER, TAKES HIS MOTHER..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 39. Oedipus, after defeating the Sphynx and killing his father, takes his mother as his wife. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Mich, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 39. Oedipus, after defeating the Sphynx and killing his father, takes his mother..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 40. MAKE TWO WATERS INTO ONE, AND IT WILL BE THE WATER OF HEALTH, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 40. Make two waters into one, and it will be the water of health. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 40. Make two waters into one, and it will be the water of health, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 37. THREE THINGS ARE SUFFICIENT FOR MASTERY, THE WHITE SMOKE, WHICH IS WATER..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 37. Three things are sufficient for mastery, the white smoke, which is water, the green lion, the ore Hermes, and the embroidery, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 37. Three things are sufficient for mastery, the white smoke, which is water..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 38. THE REBIS LIKE A HERMAPHRODITE IS BORN FROM TWO MOUNTAINS, MERCURIUS AND VENUS, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 38. The Rebis like a hermaphrodite is born from two mountains, Mercurius and Venus. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 38. The Rebis like a hermaphrodite is born from two mountains, Mercurius and Venus, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 36. THIS STONE IS CAST ON THE EARTH AND LIFTED UP ON THE MOUNTAINS, DWELLS IN THE AIR... 1816 CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 36. This stone is cast on the earth and lifted up on the mountains, dwells in the air and is fed in rivers, that is, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 36. This stone is cast on the earth and lifted up on the mountains, dwells in the air... 1816 Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 35. LIKE CERES TRIPTOLEMUM, THETIS BROUGHT ACHILLEM TO GET USED TO THE FIRE, SO THE ..., 1816 CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 35. Like Ceres Triptolemum, Thetis brought Achillem to get used to the fire, so the artist should use the stone, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 35. Like Ceres Triptolemum, Thetis brought Achillem to get used to the fire, so the ..., 1816 Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 33. THE HERMAPHRODITE, LYING LIKE A DEAD PERSON IN DARKNESS, NEEDS FIRE, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 33. The hermaphrodite, lying like a dead person in darkness, needs fire. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 33. The hermaphrodite, lying like a dead person in darkness, needs fire, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 34. HE IS CONCEIVED IN A WATER BATH AND BORN IN THE AIR, BUT WHEN HE TURNS..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 34. He is conceived in a water bath and born in the air, but when he turns red he leaves the water. From "Atala, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 34. He is conceived in a water bath and born in the air, but when he turns..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 32. THE CORAL AS IT GROWS UNDER THE WATER AND IS HARDENED BY AIR, SO DOES THE STONE, 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 32. The coral as it grows under the water and is hardened by air, so does the stone. From "Atalanta fugiens" v, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 32. The coral as it grows under the water and is hardened by air, so does the stone, 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 30. THE SUN NEEDS THE MOON, LIKE THE ROOSTER NEEDS THE HENS, 1618. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 30. The sun needs the moon, like the rooster needs the hens. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection Emblem 30. The sun needs the moon, like the rooster needs the hens, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 31. THE KING, SWIMMING IN THE SEA, CRIES OUT WITH A LOUD VOICE: WHOEVER SAVES ME..., 1816. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 31. The king, swimming in the sea, cries out with a loud voice: Whoever saves me will receive a great gift. From "At, 1816. Private Collection Emblem 31. The king, swimming in the sea, cries out with a loud voice: Whoever saves me..., 1816. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 28. THE KING BATHES IN THE AIRY BATH AND IS RID OF THE BLACK BILE BY PHARUT, 1618. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 28. The king bathes in the airy bath and is rid of the black bile by Pharut. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection Emblem 28. The king bathes in the airy bath and is rid of the black bile by Pharut, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 27. WHOEVER WANTS TO GO IN THE PHILOSOPHER'S ROSE GARDEN WITHOUT THE KEY IS LIKE A..., 1618. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 27. Whoever wants to go in the philosopher's rose garden without the key is like a man who wants to go without feet, 1618. Private Collection Emblem 27. Whoever wants to go in the philosopher's rose garden without the key is like a..., 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)

EMBLEM 26. THE FRUIT OF HUMAN WISDOM IS THE WOOD OF LIFE, 1618. CREATOR: MERIAN, MATTHAEUS, THE ELDER (1593-1650).

Emblem 26. The fruit of human wisdom is the wood of life. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection Emblem 26. The fruit of human wisdom is the wood of life, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthaeus, the Elder (1593-1650). (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/FINE ART IMAGES)