Bladzijde uit Reinier de Graaf, Alle de wercken, Amsterdam, 1686 by Reinier de Graaf

Bladzijde uit Reinier de Graaf, Alle de wercken, Amsterdam, 1686 1686

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comic strip sketch

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aged paper

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page thumbnail

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old engraving style

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hand drawn type

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personal sketchbook

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journal

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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word imagery

This is a page from *Alle de wercken* by Dutch physician Reinier de Graaf, published in Amsterdam in 1686. The page depicts a detailed anatomical illustration of the female reproductive system, with labeled diagrams and text in Dutch. The illustration highlights the intricate network of veins and arteries related to the female reproductive system, specifically those associated with the womb, ovaries, and bladder. De Graaf's work, published posthumously after his death in 1673, was a groundbreaking contribution to the field of anatomy and physiology. His meticulous illustrations and descriptions advanced the understanding of the human body, particularly in the context of reproductive health. This specific page, with its detailed labeling and descriptive text, showcases the significance of De Graaf's work in pioneering scientific illustration and medical knowledge.

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