Visitors will get to know the stories of patients’ illnesses, see the medical diagnostic instruments of the time, scientific works of medical doctors who worked in clinics, the most famous 19th-century Portraits of Vilnius doctors, anatomical drawings and kaltūna, which was considered an incurable disease at the time.
The exhibition will be accompanied by readings, public lectures and educational sessions by Andrias Sniadeckis. The exhibition “So what kind of clinic is here?” will be open until 2025. March 16
“The National Art Museum of Lithuania is a unique mosaic of history and art, where a collection of high-value works of art and buildings related to personalities, events and cultural stages significant to the history of Lithuania shine.
I am glad that the Vilnius Picture Gallery is returning to Vilnius the intriguing 19th century. The history of the Chodkevičiai-Puslovskii Palace. I hope that very soon the urban and memory fabric of the city will be enriched with artistic stories by the buildings of the Art Museum of the Radvil Palace”, says LNDM General Director dr. Arūnas Gelūnas.
“We are trying to get visitors to know not only the old art, but also the building that became its home. The history of the former Chodkevičiai-Puslovskii palace, especially its later section – the 19th century, still awaits the attention of researchers. Therefore, we are glad that professor Andrias Sniadeckis’ readings and exhibition will take place here – after all, the Vilnius Academy of Medicine and Surgery was founded in 1834 for just this institution. the building of the palace was handed over, and professors and students were soon accommodated, lectures were held”, says Dr. Aistė Bimbirytė.
Lithuanian Health Sciences Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy/Kaltūnas. Human hair
220th anniversary of Vilnius University Therapy Clinic
19th century at the beginning of Vilnius University became one of the largest and most important institutions of higher education in Eastern Europe: four faculties were operating, theoretical and practical disciplines were taught by top-level specialists invited from Western Europe, the Medical Institute was functioning, where gifted medical students studied for free, Maternity and Vaccination Institutes, successfully operating and the existing Vilnius Medical Society. At this stage of prosperity, Prof. On the initiative of Andrias Sniadeckis in 1805 Vilnius University Therapy Clinic was founded. It became an important event not only for the university, but also for the entire city of Vilnius.
The exhibition “What kind of clinic is here?” presented at the LNDM Vilnius Picture Gallery will invite visitors to celebrate the 220th anniversary of the Vilnius University Therapy Clinic and the charismatic scientist prof. Andrii Sniadeckis, 19th century. gathering the brightest minds in the first half.
Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Museum of Medical History/Obstetric Forceps. Metal. 19th century help – 20th century Ave.
In his memory, the Vrublevskiu Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and the Lithuanian Society of Historians and Philosophers of Science have been organizing readings by Andrias Sniadeckis for more than a decade. This year, the event will be held at LNDM Vilnius Picture Gallery on November 29, Friday, at 4 p.m.
As the 19th century were patients treated in Vilnius at the beginning?
The exhibition “What kind of clinic is here?” will allow visitors to see what happened more than two hundred years ago in the spaces of the LNDM Vilnius Picture Gallery, how sick Vilnius residents were treated with the most advanced methods of that time.
“In VU clinics, the first neurosurgical and surgical operations of other systems were performed, the clinical-anatomical method was applied, autopsies of dead patients were performed, clinical diagnosis was confirmed based on postmortems findings.
Vilnius University Library/Andrius Sniadeckis (1768–1838). Opinion on the establishment of a clinic at the Faculty of Medicine of the Main Lithuanian School. Poznań. 1930
Although various diseases in the 19th century Ave. In the clinics of Vilnius University, in most cases, they were evaluated primarily as biological and pathological phenomena, distancing themselves from metaphysical interpretations and folk superstitions, some nervous diseases were described using mythological and demonological interpretations, and the culprit was perceived as an endemic disease characteristic of Lithuania and Poland, affecting not only the skin and its appendages, but also the nervous system, internal and other organs,” says one of the curators of the exhibition, Dr. Eglė Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė.
According to the curators of the exhibition, the practices adopted in other clinics of Western European cities were also applied in Vilnius clinics: repeated bloodletting, profuse diarrhea and vomiting, opening of artificial ulcers in the skin using corrosive substances and heat, promotion of the formation of blisters in the patient’s skin by applying ointments with cantharides powder, heavy metals use of salts to treat seriously ill patients, etc.
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And hospitals, patients were treated using methods that were considered advanced for their time. The exhibition “What kind of clinic is here?” aims to bring to life the medical practices and conditions in Vilnius at the beginning of the 19th century. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about surgical techniques, the application of the clinical-anatomical method, and the significance of autopsies in understanding diseases and improving treatment outcomes.
Dr. Aistė Bimbirytė emphasizes that the rich history of medical education and practice in Vilnius is crucial for understanding Lithuania’s cultural and scientific evolution. The establishment of the Vilnius University Therapy Clinic was a pivotal moment that not only contributed to the education of future medical professionals but also improved public health through innovative treatment methods.
As part of the commemorative events for the 220th anniversary of the Vilnius University Therapy Clinic, the exhibition will include artifacts and historical documents, highlighting the achievements of the medical community during that era. It will also celebrate the contributions of notable figures such as Professor Andrias Sniadeckis, whose efforts were instrumental in shaping medical education in Lithuania.
In addition to the exhibition, lectures and discussions will be organized to provide deeper insights into the historical context of medical practices in Lithuania. These activities aim to engage the public and foster a greater appreciation of the country’s medical heritage.
“What kind of clinic is here?” not only serves as a window into the past but also underscores the continuous evolution of medicine and its vital role in society. Visitors can look forward to an enriching experience that connects historical narratives with contemporary medical practices, ensuring the legacy of Lithuania’s medical history is recognized and celebrated.
