The Doctrine of the Four Humours or Uroscopy Tile

Name/Title

"The Doctrine of the Four Humours" or "Uroscopy" Tile

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2023.2.225

Description

Blue and white ceramic tile depicting a man seated at a table with open books holding up a beaker filled with liquid while a woman holding a basket looks on. Part of a set of Dutch Delft tiles depicting 17th century apothecary scenes produced by Burroughs Wellcome Co. between 1985 and 1995 to raise funds for their pharmacy education program.

Collection

The Burroughs Wellcome Co. Collection

Category

decorative art/objects

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Burroughs Wellcome Co.

Date made

1987

Time Period

Late 20th century

Place

Country

The Netherlands

Continent

Europe

Notes

Delft, Holland

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Tile

Width

6 in

Length

6 in