Anatomische les 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous engraving, titled "Anatomische les", depicts a public anatomical dissection. The scene is set in a large hall, with a group of people gathered around a table on which a body is laid out. The central figure, likely a surgeon or physician, is dissecting the body, while others observe with intense curiosity. This work provides a glimpse into the practice of anatomy in the 17th century, a time when dissection was a key tool for understanding the human body. The detailed depiction of the setting and the figures, as well as the use of shadow and light, highlight the meticulous craftsmanship of the anonymous artist.