Microscoopopname van de hersenen van een made before 1886

This anonymous image from before 1886, titled "Microscoopopname van de hersenen van een made", is a photomicrograph of a cross-section of a maggot's brain. It was likely taken from a scientific book on microscopic anatomy and the image demonstrates the use of photomicrography, a technique that emerged in the 19th century to document microscopic details. The stark black and white image highlights the intricate detail of the maggot's brain, revealing the complex structure of this small organism.