Prints of the Brain and the Heart 1733 - 1738
janladmiral1
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
curved letter used
coloured pencil
ink colored
sketchbook drawing
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
watercolor
This 18th-century anatomical print by Dutch artist Jan l'Admiral depicts a detailed view of the human skull, labeled with anatomical markings. "Prints of the Brain and the Heart" is a rare example of anatomical illustration from the early 18th century. Created using a combination of engraving and etching techniques, the print showcases the intricate structure of the skull, offering a glimpse into the burgeoning field of medical illustration during this period. The print's detailed labeling and precise depiction of the skull's features highlight the growing interest in understanding the human body during the Enlightenment era.
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Around 1735 Jan l’Admiral printed several remarkable anatomical prints in colour, among others on commission for the celebrated physician Frederik Ruysch. For his illustrations of the cerebral membrane (the skull of an unborn child) and a human heart he experimented with ever different colours, and made various versions of them. The objective was to provide medical practitioners with the most precise and realistic images possible.
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