Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Joris van Zelle

  • Van Orley – Physician in Brussels

    Joris van Zelle (1491–1567) was physician of the city of Brussels from 1522–61, practicing at St. John’s Hospital. In this 1519 painting by Flemish artist Bernard van Orley, he is shown in his library at age 28, surrounded by elegantly bound books, wearing a felt hat and a fur-lined coat. He is taking notes, and…