Leaf from De humani corporis fabrica (skull), plate 100 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century c. 1543 - 1937

This woodcut, created by Jan Stephan van Calcar around 1543, is a detailed anatomical illustration of a human skull. It is plate 100 from "De humani corporis fabrica", a groundbreaking work on human anatomy by Andreas Vesalius. The artwork features a detailed depiction of the skull's structure, including the sutures, foramen, and other anatomical features. This woodcut was instrumental in advancing the understanding of human anatomy during the Renaissance and has become an iconic image in the history of medical illustration. It is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.