Human Body and the Library as Sources of Knowledge
Collection:

Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

 

Author(s):

Kulmus, Johann Adam, 1689-1745, author

 

Publication:

Amstelaedami: Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1732

 

Language(s):

Latin

 

Format:

Still image

 

Subject(s):

Dissection, Anatomy,

Surgical Instruments

 

Abstract:

Interior view of a library with allegorical figures; a body rests on a dissections table in center; a skeleton stands in an alcove to the right; surgical instruments are arranged on a pedestal in the foreground; bookshelves fill the background.

 

Extent:

1 print

 

Technique:

engraving

 

NLM Unique ID:

101436207

 

NLM Image ID:

A013211

 

Permanent Link:

resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436207