Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
• Featuring Dr. Jeremy Greene and Mr. Arthur Page, moderated by Dr. Ralph Hruban
• Presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Hopkins at Home
Join Hopkins at Home for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of the iconic Four Doctors painting by John Singer Sargent, a treasured piece of Johns Hopkins Medicine history commissioned by Mary Elizabeth Garrett and housed in the Welch Library. This special webinar will explore the artistry, science, and care involved in preserving this significant work for future generations and the legacies of William H. Welch, William Osler, William Stewart Halsted and Howard Atwood Kelly. Hear from the professional conservation team responsible for the restoration as they share insights into their techniques, challenges, and discoveries along the way. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or proud member of the School of Medicine or Hopkins community, this is a rare opportunity to witness heritage preservation in action.
If you're interested in making a gift to support the Department of History of Medicine or another area at the School of Medicine, please visit https://secure.jhu.edu/form/som or use the "Make a Gift" section in the event registration form below.
#johnshopkins #hopkinsathome @JohnsHopkinsMedicine
#artrestoration #artpreservation #medicalhistory #WilliamWelch #WilliamOsler #WilliamStewartHalsted #HowardAtwoodKelly #JohnSingerSargent
00:00 - Video | 'A Brush With Greatness: "The Four Doctors" Painting Restored'
04:33 - Moderated Discussion
44:50 - Q&A
• Featuring Dr. Jeremy Greene and Mr. Arthur Page, moderated by Dr. Ralph Hruban
• Presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Hopkins at Home
Join Hopkins at Home for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of the iconic Four Doctors painting by John Singer Sargent, a treasured piece of Johns Hopkins Medicine history commissioned by Mary Elizabeth Garrett and housed in the Welch Library. This special webinar will explore the artistry, science, and care involved in preserving this significant work for future generations and the legacies of William H. Welch, William Osler, William Stewart Halsted and Howard Atwood Kelly. Hear from the professional conservation team responsible for the restoration as they share insights into their techniques, challenges, and discoveries along the way. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or proud member of the School of Medicine or Hopkins community, this is a rare opportunity to witness heritage preservation in action.
If you're interested in making a gift to support the Department of History of Medicine or another area at the School of Medicine, please visit https://secure.jhu.edu/form/som or use the "Make a Gift" section in the event registration form below.
#johnshopkins #hopkinsathome @JohnsHopkinsMedicine
#artrestoration #artpreservation #medicalhistory #WilliamWelch #WilliamOsler #WilliamStewartHalsted #HowardAtwoodKelly #JohnSingerSargent
00:00 - Video | 'A Brush With Greatness: "The Four Doctors" Painting Restored'
04:33 - Moderated Discussion
44:50 - Q&A
