Bladzijde met de plaatsen op het menselijk lichaam om te aderlaten, 1712 1712

This anonymous woodcut from 1712 depicts a woman with various animals and symbols surrounding her, including a scorpion, a lamb, a tree, and a scale. The image is part of a larger book that likely provided medical advice, with the text describing the practice of bloodletting. It is small in size, measuring only 105mm high and 73mm wide, but it offers a glimpse into the medical beliefs of the time. The illustration's style is simple but effective, highlighting the importance of bloodletting in historical medical practices. The use of woodcut printing is typical for this period, demonstrating the artistic and technological limitations of the time.