Anatomical depiction of an ectopic pregnancy 1672
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Hendrik Bary's 1672 "Anatomical depiction of an ectopic pregnancy" is a detailed anatomical illustration depicting the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries. This etching, which is part of a larger series on human anatomy, is a testament to the scientific curiosity of the 17th century. The meticulous detail in the illustration makes it a valuable tool for understanding the complexity of the human reproductive system. This historically significant piece is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.
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In 1672 physician and anatomist Reinier de Graaf published De mulierum organis, a book about the organs of the female body, with prints by Hendrik Bary. De Graaf was the first to conclude that a foetus grows from the mother’s egg cell after it is fertilised by the father’s seed. He also discusses anomalies such as ectopic pregnancies (when the fertilised egg implants outside the womb).
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