Röntgenfoto van een menselijke schedel before 1898

This early X-ray image, taken by Gebbert & Schall Reiniger before 1898, shows a human skull in profile. Part of the spine is visible, revealing the anatomy of the neck. The image, printed in a book titled "Les Progrès de la Radiographie", represents a significant moment in medical imaging history, demonstrating the groundbreaking potential of X-rays for the study of human anatomy. The ghostly, ethereal quality of the image evokes a sense of wonder and scientific discovery.