Title Page and Dedication for the "Compendiosa totius Anatomiae delineatio" 1545

This intricate woodcut by Thomas Geminus, created in 1545, is the title page and dedication for Geminus’ anatomical treatise "Compendiosa totius Anatomiae delineatio." Geminus was an English physician and surgeon, and this woodcut is an example of the detailed and decorative style of anatomical illustration during the Renaissance. The woodcut features a variety of allegorical figures, including Justice and other symbolic figures, and is framed by an elaborate architectural design. It's now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This woodcut is a significant example of early anatomical illustration and provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the 16th century.