Anatomie van vrouw met ongeboren baby in stuitligging in de baarmoeder 1757

Thomas (I) Burgess's 1757 anatomical illustration, "Anatomie van vrouw met ongeboren baby in stuitligging in de baarmoeder," is a detailed depiction of a pregnant woman's womb and fetus. The artwork, rendered in a realistic style, showcases the intricacies of the human body during pregnancy. This print, likely intended for medical and scientific audiences, provides a glimpse into 18th-century anatomical understanding and the evolving techniques of medical illustration. Its focus on the fetus's breech position highlights the complexities of childbirth and the importance of understanding the anatomical variances that could arise during the birthing process.