Prints of the Female Reproductive Organs 1672
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This detailed anatomical illustration, created in 1672 by Dutch artist Hendrik Bary, depicts the female reproductive organs. It is a fine example of the scientific illustration prevalent in the 17th century. The print, labeled with letters corresponding to specific parts, showcases the intricacies of the anatomy, demonstrating the artist's meticulous attention to detail. This artwork is part of a larger series of engravings, likely created for medical textbooks or anatomical studies. The inclusion of detailed labels and the precise rendering of the organs highlight the intersection of art and science during the Renaissance period.
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In 1672, physician and anatomist Reinier de Graaf published his De mulierum organis about the female reproductive organs. The book contains detailed prints by Hendrik Bary, among them several of the vagina. De Graaf was the first to conclude that a foetus was the product not just of a man’s seed, but also of a woman’s egg. He discovered what he called blisters, which later became known as Graafian follicles.
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