#mesmer

[huecycles]

another one to the "fan oc -> oc" pipeline: Gospiel! time for redesign

(the character pictured in the painting belongs to @just-ornstein and her design is not final!)

[perioddramamen]

ALAN RICKMAN as Franz Anton Mesmer MESMER (1994) dir. Roger Spottiswoode

[cryptotheism]

In 1837, the Frenchman Charles Poyen travelled to the good old USA, which had even less scrutiny in regards to medical practices compared to europe. Animal Magnetism was even more popular in the states. Many words have been written as to why, but I venture there are more material reasons for the popularity of Mesmerism. Medicine in 1837 sucked, and Americans love a con artist. 

When homeopathy was invented in 1796, the vast majority of doctors in Europe were still following medieval doctrines of medicine. For all the innovations made by our dear friend Paracelsus, doctors often caused more harm than good. Homeopathy has no effect whatsoever, and was therefore often preferable to bloodletting and induced vomiting. Mesmerism benefited from a similar relationship. It was often more popular than institutional medicine, simply because it was not making the problem worse. That said, Mesmer wouldn’t give you cocaine. 

Mesmer and Animal Magnetism, today on Patreon

[kasimova-dariia]

— Am I being mesmerizing?

[alanrickmangifs]

ALAN RICKMAN as Franz Anton Mesmer MESMER (1994) dir. Roger Spottiswoode

[mattfroeseart]

“However ruined this world has become, however mired in torment and despair, life endures. Births continue. There is beauty in that, is there not?”

Elden Ring print I finished, I will have this at local conventions as well as my inprnt page if you are interested :)

[sm-baby]

My cutiest patooties, i need to draw them again