Opgespannen stuk kronkeldarm met vergrote holtes en verwijde bloedvaten before 1879

E.J. Ward's "Opgespannen stuk kronkeldarm met vergrote holtes en verwijde bloedvaten" is a photographic representation of a medical specimen. The image, created before 1879, showcases a close-up of a section of the human ileum, a part of the small intestine. The specimen is presented in a stark black-and-white photograph, highlighting the intricate details of the tissue's surface. The image's scientific context provides a glimpse into the field of medical illustration and anatomical study of the 19th century, while also offering a visual representation of human physiology.