Prints of the Brain and the Heart by Jan l' Admiral

Prints of the Brain and the Heart 1700 - 1750

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drawing, coloured-pencil, print, ink, pen

portrait

drawing

coloured-pencil

baroque

print

ink

coloured pencil

pen

history-painting

academic-art

realism

"Prints of the Brain and the Heart" is a watercolor anatomical illustration by Dutch artist Jan l'Admiral, dated between 1700 and 1750. The artwork depicts a detailed anatomical rendering of a human heart with intricate veins and arteries, highlighting the circulatory system. The heart rests on a white cloth, creating a dramatic contrast and highlighting the anatomical detail. This piece showcases the scientific and artistic advancements of the 18th century, demonstrating the importance of visual representations in medical understanding.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Around 1735 Jan l’Admiral printed several remarkable anatomical prints in colour, among others on commission for the celebrated physician Frederik Ruysch. For his illustrations of the cerebral membrane (the skull of an unborn child) and a human heart he experimented with ever different colours, and made various versions of them. The objective was to provide medical practitioners with the most precise and realistic images possible.