121 Stephanus Blankaart (1650–1704) – Tab. XXXV (Abdominal Cavity Dissection) – Copperplate Engraving – Late 17th Century
This anatomical engraving, labeled TAB. XXXV, depicts a male torso with the abdominal wall surgically opened to reveal the internal organs, including intestines, peritoneal structures, and major vascular pathways. The figure is shown in frontal view with dissected skin and musculature pulled back symmetrically. Reference letters identify key anatomical features for explanatory indexing. The plate is part of Stephanus Blankaart’s De Nieuw-Hervormde Anatomia, a practical anatomical manual designed for Dutch-speaking students and surgeons. Its visual clarity and structural accuracy made it a vital resource for understanding human internal anatomy in the early modern period.
Stephanus Blankaart (1650–1704) was a Dutch physician and anatomist known for his pioneering efforts to produce accessible medical literature in the vernacular. His anatomical works featured detailed copperplate engravings and were widely used in medical training throughout the Dutch Republic. Blankaart contributed significantly to the empirical and educational foundations of anatomy in the 17th century.
Artist or Maker: Stephanus Blankaart
Dimensions: approx. 29 cm x 18 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Late 17th Century
Condition Report:
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