This illustrartion dates to 1906 and the caption reads: Hippocrates refusing the presents of Artaxerxes. Hippocrates of Cos was an ancient Greek physician who was born around 460 The Hippocratic Oath honors his name. The scene pictured here is based on the legend that Hippocrates said no to a formal invitation from artaxerxes, king of Persia, to visit his court.

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