Statue of St Anthony the Hermit, Dutch, 16th century.
Image number: 10284953
The Catholic Church dominated medieval Europe, and Christian teaching often implied that illness was the result of sin. Prayer therefore became an important part of healing.
- Image number:
- 10284953
- Credit:
- Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
- Date taken:
- 21 September 2006 12:29
- Image rights:
- Science Museum
