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Andrea Vesalio
The Human Skeleton - De Humani Corporis Fabrica - Andrea Vesalio - 1642

1642

About the Item

The Human Skeleton is an original etching realized as plate no. 21 of Andrea Vesalio's "De Humani Corporis Fabrica". The "De Humani Corporis Fabrica is commonly considered a major advance in the history of medicine and anatomy in particular, as well as an artistic masterpiece for the quality of its engraved illustrations. This etching is part of the 1642 dutch edition by Nicolaus Fontanus (Fontayn). Good conditions.
  • Creator:
    Andrea Vesalio
  • Creation Year:
    1642
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1640-1649
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J-702481stDibs: LU65037708282

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