The portrait of Márk Baksa: Jael syndrome in a 16th century Hungarian hussar, a multidisciplinary investigation - 09/04/24
Summary |
Background |
This report discusses the patholo-anatomical features of a typical Jael Syndrome shown in the portrait of a 16th century Hungarian Hussar Captain named Márk Baksa that is currently part of the “Wunderkammer” of Ambras Castle Museum, Innsbruck, Austria. It shows the soldier severely wounded by a lance that perforates the skull entering into his right eye and leaving at the neck.
Methodology |
This study was carried out following the published methodological procedures and recommendations that shall be applied when performing iconodiagnosis.
Results/discussion |
This injury was sustained at the siege of Györ in 1598 CE, from which he was reported to survive following treatment by skilled military surgeons. The true weapon was probably a jarid, an Ottoman throwing spear. Reconstruction of the presumed trajectory through the skull and neck assumed that no vital organ or structure was injured given that Baksa survived the attack.
Conclusion/perspectives |
The portrait of Márk Baksa highlighted the bravery of the Hungarian military during the 16th century Austro-Hungarian-Turkish war in the Balkans and used as an icon of their prowess. This multidisciplinary investigation shows that iconodiagnosis coupled with the analysis of historical documentary sources and modern-day medical imaging can be of help in determining the authenticity of traumatic lesions in individuals from the past.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Iconodiagnosis, Jael syndrome, Márk Baksa, Medical history, Paleopathology, Ottoman-Habsburg wars
Plan
☆ | This paper has been presented at the 9th International Congress of Pathography “Icono-diagnostic / Icono-diagnosis”; (Paris - France, musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, November 15, 2022). |
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