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The book review discusses "Pathology and Visual Culture: The Scientific Artworks of Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot and the Salpêtrière School" by Natasha Ruiz-Gómez, focusing on the intersection of scientific knowledge and artistic expression in pathologic drawings and photographs created at the Salpêtrière in Paris. The book delves into the Musée Charcot, retouching photographs, wax sculptures, and sculptures of clinical subjects by artists associated with the Salpêtrière School. While providing fresh insights, the book leaves room for further exploration of Charcot's artistic legacy and the artistic contributions of the Salpêtrière School. The review highlights the book's detailed analysis of specific aspects of the scientific artworks while pointing out missed opportunities for a more comprehensive catalog of the artworks and a clinical perspective on the neurological significance of the images. [Extracted from the article]