Pietas Pietas

Collection: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM) Contributor(s): Zwerdling, Michael, former owner Publication: Bâle : K. Essig, [1916?] Language(s): French Format: Still image Subject(s): Military Nursing World War I Switzerland Genre(s): Postcard Abstract: Colored painting of the goddess Pietas standing in front of an archway, opening her arms toward a group of wounded soldiers and nurses. One of the soldiers on a strecher is trying to sit up with his arm raised toward the godess. Snow covered mountains can be seen behind them in the distance. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 1 postcard : 9 x 14 cm Provenance: Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22. Technique: color NLM Unique ID: 101674763 (See catalog record) NLM Image ID: D04808 OCLC no.: 944306677 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101674763