Prints of the Female Reproductive Organs by Hendrik Bary

Prints of the Female Reproductive Organs 1672

quirky sketch

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personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

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watercolour illustration

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initial sketch

Hendrik Bary's "Prints of the Female Reproductive Organs" is a detailed anatomical illustration from 1672 that showcases the intricate workings of the female reproductive system. The print features various labeled anatomical parts, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, offering a glimpse into the scientific understanding of the human body during the 17th century. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fascinating example of medical illustration and its role in advancing scientific knowledge.

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In 1672, physician and anatomist Reinier de Graaf published his De mulierum organis about the female reproductive organs. The book contains detailed prints by Hendrik Bary, among them several of the vagina. De Graaf was the first to conclude that a foetus was the product not just of a man’s seed, but also of a woman’s egg. He discovered what he called blisters, which later became known as Graafian follicles.