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L0043755 Model of an anaromical demonstration

L0043755 Model of an anaromical demonstration

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This intricate wood and ivory model is loosely based on the 1632 painting \'The Anatomy Lesson of De Nicolaas Tulp\' by Rembrant van Rijn. Nicolaas Tulp( 1593-1674) was a Dutch anatomist. In the model and painting he is shown lecturing to an audience while dissecting a female corpse.

18th century Published: -

 

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Uploaded on January 21, 2014