Historical Anatomy Engravings

Old anatomical illustrations of human skeletons and lymphatic systems, highlighting historical medical artistry.

Lymphatics: five figures showing the lymphatic vessels of dissected legs and a torso. Line engraving by A. Bell after W. Hewson, 1788/1797.

Bones of the pelvis and scapula: four figures. Pencil and chalk drawing by A. Mongrédien, ca. 1880.

CRANEO DE HOMBRE DE PEKIN - HOMO ERECTUS - MEDIO PLEISTOCENO - 300.000 AÑOS. Location: FACULTAD DE BIOLOGICAS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Sketches of anatomy

Bones of the hand and foot. Pencil drawing by J.C. Zeller, ca. 1833

Giraffa camelopardalis (giraffe) skeleton. Skeleton of a giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), with scale on left and right sides of the sheet (in pencil) and under frame and inscription (etched).

Illustrations by Govard Bidloo, from the anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des menschelyken Lichaams'. (Amsterdam 1690).Govard Bidloo was born in Amsterdam in 1649 and became professor of anatomy at The Hague from 1688 to 1701

Skeleton of tamandua, giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a mammal from the order of the toothed arms, Skeleton of tamandua, large anteater, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown

Human skull: three figures showing sections and an entire skull. Ink and watercolour, 1830/1835, after W. Cheselden, ca. 1733.

Muscles of the hand.

Skeleton of Hipparion, from the miocene of France, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Skull base of a bear, bottom view, c. 1860 - in or before 1869 photomechanical print Franceparisprinter: ParisPublisher: ParisParis paper photolithography palaeontology. animals (+ skeleton of an animal) France

$A fractured pelvis bone. Line block print after R.W. Smith, 1862.$

Early Renaissance, Studies of human skull, 1489. by Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519

Comparative Osteology London Taylor Walton 1847 bones, A detailed anatomical illustration of a human skeleton, showcasing the complete structure of the skeletal system. The image prominently features the skull at the top, followed by the ribcage and the spine, extending down to the pelvic region. Each bone is precisely outlined, highlighting the intricate connections and alignments. The ribs are displayed in a symmetrical arrangement, emphasizing the protective enclosure of the thoracic cavity. Below the ribcage, the vertebrae of the spine are depicted in a sequential manner, illustrating their natural curvature. The pelvis is shown at the base, completing the skeletal framework. This illustration serves as a valuable resource for studying human anatomy and understanding the framework that supports the body.

Clepsydra: in which the escapement was operated by the weight of water in different tanks. Dated 1664

Skull, pelvic bones and bones of the arm. Drawing, ca. 1800.

A skeleton, side view, walking with left arm extended. Line engraving by J. Wandelaar, 1740.

CRANEO DE JEBEL IRHOUD. Location: FACULTAD DE BIOLOGICAS. MADRID. SPANIEN.

Sketches of anatomy

anatomical study by Bernardino Genga 'Anatomia per uso et intelligenza del disegno ricercata non solo su gl'ossi, e muscoli del corpo humano'. (Rome, 1691). Bernardino Genga (1620ñ1690) was a scholar of Classical medical texts, editing several works of Hippocrates

Bird skeleton (moa), 1/9 life size. Sent by Gerhard Miller, 1864, 1880s, maker unknown.

A skeleton in the pose of the Venus de' Medici. Pen and ink drawing.

illustration from 'Traitè de phrénologie humaine et comparée (Paris, 1832-1835); by Joseph Vimont 1795 - 1857. phrenology was founded in the early 19th century by Franz Josef Gall (1758-1828). It holds that different intelligences and personality traits have specific loci in the brain.

Leaning Skeleton, Medical - Anatomy

Osteographie ou Description iconographique comparee du squelette et du système dentaire des Mammifères recents et fossiles, Paris, J.B. Baillière et fils, 1839-1864, Henri Marie Ducrotay, The illustration features a comparative study of various animal skulls, showcasing their side profiles and frontal views. The top section displays the skulls of different marine mammals, emphasizing the anatomical differences among species. The middle segment includes more detailed depictions of skull structures, highlighting features such as the nasal openings and jawlines. The lower part focuses on additional skulls, providing insights into evolutionary adaptations across these creatures. Labels accompany each skull, indicating their species for educational reference. This artwork serves as a valuable resource for understanding the morphology and classification of these animals.

Dislocations (Lurations), Praktischer Hausschatz der Heilkunde, II. vol., 1930, Heinrich Killinger, Nordhausen

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) Plate 17 - In these three figures the bone joined to the right side of the sacrum is delineated.

Fracture of the fibula bone: anterior and posterior views. Line block print after R.W. Smith, 1862.

Skeleton of a flying lizard, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Philosophical Transactions, Royal Society of London

Human Skeleton, Anterior View, in Crouching Posture.

Front and side view of pelvis of, top to bottom, Man, Gorilla, and Gibbon. From Mans Place in Nature, London, 1894, by Thomas Henry Huxley.

The skeletal remains of a porpoise. Etching by White.

Human skull, with details showing the bones of the upper jaw. Etching by or after J. Gamelin, 1778/1779.

Two views of a human skull, front view and and profil; 1. Tête Humaine (vue de face). 2. La Même (vue de profil) 1/2 Nature. .

Anatomical illustrations taken from Tabulae Anatomicae (Anatomical Plates), by Bartholomeo Eustachi (1500-1574), Italian anatomist, edition published in 1722 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Clorion' was a pseudonym used by the creator of this anatomical sketch in Indiana USA, in 1830.

Base of the skull, with details showing the lower jaw. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1854.

Bones of the arm, leg, hand, foot and knee: thirteen figures. Watercolour by A. Mongrédien, ca. 1880.

Skulls of an ancient Cimbrian, an Estonian Finn, and a Lapp. Lithograph by J. Bull from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London, 1855.

Plesiosaurus as imbedded

Osteographie ou Description iconographique comparee du squelette et du système dentaire des Mammifères recents et fossiles, Paris, J.B. Baillière et fils, 1839-1864, Henri Marie Ducrotay, A detailed illustration showcasing various bones of the human body, specifically focusing on the skeletal structure of the limbs. The arrangement includes individual bones from distinct angles, highlighting the anatomy of the arm, forearm, hand, leg, and foot. Each bone is meticulously labeled, providing clear identification of elements such as the humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, and the intricate arrangement of the bones in the hands and feet. This educational depiction emphasizes the complexity and uniqueness of the human skeletal system, serving as a valuable resource for anatomical study and understanding of human physiology.

W. Cheselden, Ostoegraphia, or the anatomy of bones.

Skeleton of a desman (Myogale Moschata): an amphibious, insectivorous mammal allied to the mole family. Lithograph by E. Wilson, 1880/1900

Fossil skulls and skeletons: man from Furfoos cave, auroch Bos primigenius, cave bear Ursus spelaeus, giant sloth Megatherium cuvieri and woolly rhinoceros, Coelodonta antiquitatis (Rhinoceros tichorhinus). Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolle's "Geology and Paleontology" section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert's "Naturgeschichte," Schreiber, Munich, 1886.

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) Plate 15 - In the second figure of the twenty-fourth chapter both bones of the left forearm, that is, the radius and ulna are represented from the external (posterior) surface.

Skull of a human classified as 'Mongol': three figures. Chromolithograph, 1877.

Thoracic duct of the lymphatic system. Line engraving by J. Wandelaar, 1747.

The thirty-seven nats No. 1. Thagyá nat. No. 2. Mahágirí nat.. Illustrations. 1906. General Research Division. Religion , Burma, Daggers & swords , Burma, Atlantes , Burma, Shells (Animal), Elephants , Burma, Fans (Accessories) , Burma

The bone structure of the human leg from front and back, illustration from 1880 / Der Knochenbau des menschlichen Bein von vorn und hinten, Illustration aus 1880, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Paris, Lacan, E., Impérial Print, Ville de Paris Atelier des Travaux historiques, France, 1. HUMAN FACE TOP, 2. IDEM OCCIPUT VOIR PL. 33. 1, 2 nature, Two views of a human skull, front view and rear view, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, Pl. 34, Ville de Paris. Atelier des Travaux historiques E. Lacan, dir. Special photo-lithographic process., recto, bottom - printed, LEL, height 237 mm, width 188 mm, photographer, 1860 - 1869, paper, papier, photolithography, fotolithografie, clichémaker, printer, drukker, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher, uitgever, supervisie

Human Skeleton, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper (human) skeleton

Medical - Victorian Anatomical Illustrations - isolated on a white background for cut out.

Cat cranium, lateral view, drawing.

Skeleton of the left hand and foot of a four year old lioness, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Anatomy Studies: Skull Section with Sagittal Section and Opened Jaw Cavity/Teeth Studies Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 Italian) Royal Library, Windsor Castle, England

Skull of Human Idiot

Dinornis (Moa) skeleton, 1866-1873, Dunedin, by McGregor and Co. Gift of Miss M Mueller, 1953.

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801. From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830. Engraving

Plesiosaur, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Skeleton of the mouflon, European mouflon (Ovis gmelini musimon), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an original from the 18th century

Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthis) skeleton, approximately 3m (9ft) high 5.5m (16ft) long, discovered in the ice in Siberia in 1799. Extinct genus of elephant from Pleistocene Epoch (2,500,000 to 10,000 years ago) found in fossil deposits and in northern Europe

aeon / prehistory, people, prehistoric men, skull of a Australoid man compared to a skull of a Neanderthal man, illustration, wood engraving, circa 1870,

Copper engraving by Meister WA from 1465-1490 depicting two human skulls, showing anatomical details and bone structure.

William Cheselden, Osteographia..., 1733

Human skull: three-quarter view. Watercolour, ink and pencil drawing by J.C. Whishaw, ca. 1854.

Comparison of Germanic and African skulls, early 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Skeleton of Mammoth discovered in 1817 by Dr Mitchell of New York at Goschen, Orange County and later assembled in the Philadelphia Museum. From Simeon Shaw Nature Displayed, London, 1823. Lithograph

Exhibet posteriori facie nervorum distributionem in muscolus totius corporis. From Bartolemmeo Eustachi Tabulae Anatomicae, Amsterdam 1722.

Print at the top right labeled: fol: 108.

Skeleton of a human and a gorilla, displayed side by side. Photograph by Roger Fenton, ca. 1860.

George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British, Human Skeleton, Lateral View, 1795 to 1806. Graphite and red chalk; verso: graphite on cream, thin, smooth, wove paper.

Evolution of the horse: Diagram of 7 stages in development of hind and forelimbs from 1,1A Eohippus; 2,2A Orohippus; 3,3A Mesohippus,; 4,4A Hypohippus; 5,5A Merychippus; 6,6A Hipparion; 7,7A modern horse. Toes shorten and disappear. After Marsh and Lull.

Vlyssis Aldrovandi philosophi ac medici Bononiensis historiam naturalem in gymnasio Bononiensi profitentis Ornithologiae hoc est De avibus historiae libri XII Bononiae Apud Franciscum de Franciscis Senensem MDXCIX-MDCXXXVII 1599-1637, An anatomical illustration of a bird, showcasing its skeletal structure in detail. The diagram labels various bones and parts of the bird, including the skull, wings, and ribcage, providing insight into its physiology. The design emphasizes the intricate connections between bones, illustrating the overall shape and framework of the avian body. Surrounding text may include descriptions and classifications related to ornithology, study of bird anatomy, and the specific subject being depicted.

Side view, Historic, Digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Medicine, Anatomy, A skeleton looking at a skull

Anatomical illustration by Amé Bourdon, from 'Nouvelles tables anatomiques'; Chambray: 1678.

Dissection of the side of the face, with the muscles and blood vessels indicated. Lithograph by G.H. Ford, 1864.

Bones and muscles of the head, leg and pelvis: eight figures. Pencil drawing by J. Mongrédien, ca. 1880.

'Studies of the Muscles of the Face and Arm', c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci.

Skeleton of the eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens), mouse, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown

Human foetuses in Frederik Ruysch's museum. Engraving by C. Huyberts, ca. 1709.

Anatomical fugitive sheets

anatomical illustrations by Sigismond Balicki, 1858-1916 from 'Anatomie normale du corps humain' by Sigismond Laskowski, 1906

An engraving depicting the skeleton of a Megatherium (giant ground sloth) mainly South American mammals about the size of an elephant - Upper Pliocene and Pleistocene Periods. Dated 19th century

Eucalyptocrinus decorus. Wenlock limestone, Dudley; William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Humerus bone: two figures. Drawing 1830/1835, after W. Cheselden, ca. 1733.

Rana pueyoi fossil, Amphibians, Miocene Epoch.

Surgical instruments for midwifery. Engraving by Andrew Bell.

Radius and ulna bones: two figures. Ink and watercolour, 1830/1835, after W. Cheselden, ca. 1733.

Right half, bear skulls, weeping monkey and cougar, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Sections through bones affected by Möller-Barlow disease (hypertrophic osteodystrophy). Chromolithograph by W. Gummelt, ca. 1897.

Arch-beaked Whale (Mesoplodon carlhubbsi) skull

Drawings, photos and notes regarding anatomy, Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries (1874-1953), 1884 - 1952 drawing. photograph Collection of 42 drawings, photos and notes with regard to anatomy in an envelope with inscription 'Anatomy'. paper. tracing paper. ink. chalk. pencil pen anatomy (non-medical)

Skeleton of a Pterodactylus, an extinct carnivorous flying reptile from the Jurassic era. Copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" 1816-1830. The volumes on fish and reptiles were edited by Hippolyte Cloquet, natural historian and doctor of medicine. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History.

Skeleton of a Pterodactylus, an extinct carnivorous flying reptile from the Jurassic era. Copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" 1816-1830. The volumes on fish and reptiles were edited by Hippolyte Cloquet, natural historian and doctor of medicine. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later bec

Comparative table of the skeleton of the foot of a Japanese, a European and an Australian, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Equine anatomical Illustration from 'Anatomia del cavallo, infermità, et suoi rimedii'. Anatomy of a horse); (1618). by Carlo Ruini, (1530-1598)

Educational board depicting the structure of a chicken and its reproductive system, reproduction of a historical school painting, wall painting or teaching board, authentic, exact date unknown

Indian, Tertiary, and, Tertiary, Vertebrata, Calcutta, Geological, Survey, Office, 1874-1902, India, paleontology, vertebrates, fossil, This illustration presents a collection of vertebrae and jawbone structures, showcasing various anatomical features. Each element is meticulously labeled with letters and numbers to indicate specific details or points of interest. The arrangement highlights the distinct shapes and sizes of the vertebrae, alongside the jawbone, emphasizing their importance in understanding skeletal anatomy. The intricate lines and shading provide depth, highlighting the complexity of these bone structures and their significance in the study of vertebrate anatomy.

Gall's phrenological system - the skull seen from side and front Date: early 19th century

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