Govard Bidloo Author (91 results)

345 (illustrator). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

345 (illustrator). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). "Antique print, titled: ''T.97.'' - Tab.97: This plate presents the skeletal structure of the hand and fingers, dividing them into the carpus (wrist), metacarpus (palm), and phalanges (fingers). The carpus (I. Figure) is composed of eight bones, each uniquely shaped and tightly connected via cartilage, ligaments, and capsular membranes. The first three bones (1, 2, 3) articulate with the bones of the forearm (radius and ulna). The fourth (4) is the smallest and most laterally positioned. The remaining four (58) form a row aligned with the metacarpal bones. These carpal bones are externally convex and internally concave to accommodate tendon passage and articulation. The metacarpals (AD) are long, slender bones with slight concavity along the shaft and round protrusions for joint articulation at their heads. The phalanges (F, G, H), fifteen in total, include three per finger, except the thumb, which has only two. Each phalanx is rounded externally and slightly hollow internally, with proximal heads having depressions for joint formation and distal heads featuring two articular prominences. These joints are capped with cartilage. The outer view of the complete hand skeleton is shown in the II. Figure, corresponding to the above markings. At the joints, especially near the thumb and fingers, small bones known as sesamoid bones (911) are embedded in tendons. These are typically round, cartilage-covered, and variable in number, with about twelve per hand, though often too small to be observed. The bones of the carpus are separately displayed in the III. Figure (1219), clearly illustrating their form and position. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.97.-HAND-FINGER-BONES-CARPUS-METACARPUS-PHALANGES | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration.".

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.12.'' - Tab.12: Anatomical study of the external ear and associated facial musculature, presenting multiple figures including dissections of the auricle, parotid gland, salivary ducts, and facial muscles in both superficial and deeper layers. The main illustrations depict the ear's cartilaginous frameworksuch as the helix, antihelix, and conchaalong with five main auricular muscles. Other images detail the parotid salivary gland and its extensive network of ducts and branches, with tubes and dissections showing connections between oral and facial gland systems. The plate also demonstrates muscles responsible for jaw movement, facial expression, and lip manipulation, with commentary on the interaction of soft tissues, bones, and tendons, particularly around the cheek, chin, and mandibular hinge. Also included are detailed insertions of the temporalis muscle and masseter, as well as early insights into the functional anatomy of the nasal muscles and their cartilaginous foundation. This composition is a comprehensive overview of craniofacial anatomy, with a focus on salivary and auditory systems. Orginal legend sheet included (Dutch text).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.12.-EXTERNAL-EAR-FACIAL-MUSCLES-PAROTID-GLAND-ANATOM Y | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.21.'' - Tab. 21: Anatomical dissection of a female torso, revealing the thoracic and upper abdominal cavities.The ribcage is partially removed to expose:A: The sternum and costal cartilages, lifted with a clamp.B: The diaphragm, partially cut and retracted to show underlying organs.D: The pericardium, the membranous sac enveloping the heart, opened and held up with a pin.E: The heart, clearly visible in situ, sitting within the opened pericardial sac.F: Both lungs, displaced around the heart.G: The thymus gland, situated above the heart.The body is laid at rest with a cloth draped modestly across the lower half. This plate emphasizes the anatomical placement and membranous coverings of the heart, as well as the spatial relation of the diaphragm and pleural cavity.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.21.-ANATOMY-THORAX-DISSECTION-HEART-LUNGS-DIAPHRAGM | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). "2 Antique prints, titled: ''T.10.'' - Tab.10: An exceptionally detailed anatomical engravings showing the entire human central nervous system, from the cerebrum down to the cauda equina of the spinal cord. The image presents a dorsal view of the brain and spinal cord, with the brain partially dissected to expose both grey matter (bast) and white matter (merg). The spinal cord is flanked by pairs of spinal nerves, radiating symmetrically from the cord through intervertebral foramina. Additional insets include microscopic views of nerve fiber bundles, vascular plexuses, glandular structures, and transverse sections of the spinal cord. Anatomical highlights include the pineal gland, optic chiasm, cerebellar arbor vitae, ventricular cavities, and the filum terminale at the base of the spine. Several figures illustrate the vascular and membranous composition of the meninges and perivascular nerves in detail, emphasizing the structural complexity of the neurovascular system. This plate synthesizes both macro- and micro-anatomical insights, likely intended for advanced anatomical instruction. Original legend sheet included (Dutch text).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).BIDLOO, ANATOMY, MEDICAL, COPPER ENGRAVING, ANTIQUE PRINT | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration.".

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.104.'' - Tab. 104: Anatomical study of the tibia (shinbone) and fibula (calf bone), the two primary bones of the lower leg.The tibia, shown in Figures 1 and 2, is robust and triangular in cross-section, with a broad upper end (B) that articulates with the femur, forming the knee joint. The anterior border is sharp and prominent, known as the shin ridge, and the medial malleolus (C) forms the inner ankle.The fibula, seen in Figures 3 and 4, is slender and lies laterally to the tibia. It does not participate in the knee joint but helps form the lateral malleolus (F) at the ankle.Both bones are shown with detailed surface textures, muscle attachment points, and interosseous borders that accommodate connective tissue between the bones.This illustration emphasizes structural differences and articulation points, important for understanding leg mechanics and movement. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.104.-ANATOMY-TIBIA-FIBULA-LOWER-LEG-BONES-OSTEOLOGY | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.103.'' - Tab. 103: Anatomical depiction of the femur (thigh bone) and patella (kneecap) from multiple angles, focusing on the structure and articulation of the upper leg bones.Two femora are displayed prominently in a crossed arrangement, illustrating the anterior and posterior surfaces. The head of the femur (A) is rounded, fitting into the acetabulum of the pelvis, while the greater trochanter (B) and lesser trochanter (C) serve as muscle attachment sites.The lower ends (D, E) show the medial and lateral condyles, which articulate with the tibia to form the knee joint.The patella, or kneecap, is separately illustrated from different views in recessed mounts, emphasizing its curved anterior surface and smooth, cartilage-covered posterior that articulates with the femur.This image highlights both the functional articulations and the complex surfaces of the major bones in the upper leg and knee joint. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.103.-ANATOMY-FEMUR-PATELLA | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.98.'' - Tab. 98: Anatomical plate depicting the sacrum and coccyx (sacral and tail bones) from both external and internal views.Figure 1: External surface of the sacrum, a roughly triangular bone composed of fused vertebrae, situated at the base of the spine. Visible are the transverse ridges (A), remnants of the intervertebral discs, and the anterior sacral foramina (B), which allow for the passage of sacral nerves. The superior articular processes (D) and various roughened ridges and protrusions also illustrate points of muscle and ligament attachment.Figure 2: Internal view of the sacrum showing its smooth anterior surface (A) and the sacral canal (center opening), through which the spinal cord descends. The remains of vertebral fusion (C) and multiple foramina (B) are visible.Figure 3: The coccyx or tailbone, made up of four or five small vertebrae. It is seen from the dorsal side, with rudimentary articular processes (A & B) at the top and small perforations and surface irregularities along its length.Figure 4: The internal view of the coccyx, complementing the previous image.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.98.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-SACRUM-COCCYX | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.96.'' - Tab. 96: Anatomical plate showing the bones of the upper arm and forearm, including detailed views of the humerus (upper arm bone), the ulna (inner forearm bone), and the radius (outer forearm bone).Figures 1 & 2: The humerus is shown from both front and back views. Its prominent features include the rounded head (B) that articulates with the scapula, the greater and lesser tubercles (C & D) for muscle attachment, and the olecranon fossa (F) at the distal end for elbow articulation. The medial and lateral epicondyles (H & I) are also visible.Figures 3 & 4: The ulna is depicted, with its olecranon (A) forming the bony prominence of the elbow, the trochlear notch (C) for articulating with the humerus, and the styloid process (D) at the wrist end.Figures 5 & 6: The radius is illustrated with its head (A) articulating with the humerus and radial notch of the ulna, and the distal end (C & D) which forms part of the wrist joint. The shaft of the radius tapers in the middle and expands at the end for articulation with the carpal bones.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.96.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-UPPER-ARM | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.95.'' - Tab. 95: Anatomical depiction of the shoulder girdle bones of the human skeleton, including the scapula (shoulder blade), clavicle (collarbone), and sternum (breastbone), shown in multiple views.Figures 1 & 2: The scapula is presented in both dorsal (outer surface, Fig. 1) and costal (inner surface, Fig. 2) views. The plate highlights important landmarks such as the spine of the scapula (C), acromion (D), coracoid process (E), and the glenoid cavity (G) where the humerus articulates.Figure 3: The clavicle, shown in its sinuous S-shaped form, articulates medially with the sternum (A) and laterally with the acromion (B). Its upper and lower surfaces exhibit markings for muscle and ligament attachments.Figure 4: Interior structure of the clavicle, showing its spongy and marrow-filled texture.Figure 5: The sternum, displayed in full, consisting of the manubrium (A), body (D), and xiphoid process (F). Clearly visible are the clavicular notches (B) and costal notches (E) where the ribs and clavicles articulate. The sternum is described as typically forming from three parts, which may later fuse into a single bone with age.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.95.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-SHOULDER-SCAPULA | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.105.'' - Tab. 105: Anatomical depiction of the bones of the human foot, presented in detailed perspective and isolation.Figure 1 shows the dorsal view of a complete foot skeleton with clearly defined bones:A: The talus (ankle bone), articulating with the tibia.B: The calcaneus (heel bone), robust and irregular, forming the foundation of the heel.C: The navicular bone (scaphoid of the foot), positioned medially.D: The cuboid bone, laterally placed and articulating with the calcaneus.E, F, G: The three cuneiform bones (wedge-shaped), which articulate with the first three metatarsals.HN: The five metatarsals leading into the phalanges.The toes (phalanges) are visible in 14 segments, with the great toe having two bones and the others three each.Figure 2 shows the plantar view, highlighting the underside of the bones and their articulations.Figure 3 illustrates the structure of a human toenail, with layers and attachmentsdemonstrating both keratin surface and soft tissue below.This print gives a comprehensive overview of the osteology of the foot, useful in anatomical teaching and surgical study. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.105.-ANATOMY-FOOT-BONES | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.83.'' - Tab. 83: Anatomical representation of the outer lower leg and foot of a dissected cadaver. The view emphasizes the musculature and tendon structure with particular clarity: the lateral aspect of the knee (A) transitions smoothly into the tibial shaft (B), with detailed depiction of the Achilles tendon inserting into the heel bone (C). The patellar ligament and adjacent musculature (D) are tautly rendered, while the gastrocnemius muscle (E) is shown with its characteristic bifurcation. The soleus and deeper flexor tendons (F) fan out across the underside of the foot. The tendons of the perforated and perforating toe flexors (G, H) and the long flexor of the big toe (I) are all shown with their distinct courses toward their respective insertions, particularly around the plantar region and phalanges. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.83.-ANATOMY-LEG-FOOT-TOES-HALLUX | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.75.'' - Tab. 75: A detailed anatomical engraving of the anterior thigh musculature, focusing on the muscles responsible for movement of the tibia (shin). Central to the image is A. the sartorius muscle, which crosses diagonally from the anterior superior iliac spine to the medial tibial surface below the knee. Above it, remnants of the fascia lata are shown (B), reflecting its broad, sheath-like form. Deep to the sartorius lies D. the gracilis, originating near the pubic bone (E) and inserting with a slender tendon (F) also at the tibia. Prominently featured is G. the rectus femoris, part of the quadriceps group, which stretches from the pelvis to the tibial tuberosity, enveloping the patella along with its companions: H. the vastus medialis and I. the vastus lateralis, anchoring to the medial and lateral parts of the femur, respectively. The plate reveals the layered interaction of these extensors of the knee and flexors of the hip, pivotal to upright posture and locomotion. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.75.-ANTERIOR-THIGH-MUSCLES | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.77.'' - Tab. 77: An anatomical illustration of the posterior thigh, focusing on the hamstring group and adjacent musculature. Dominating the composition is A. the biceps femoris, notable for its dual heads attaching at the ischial tuberosity and femur, and inserting on the fibula. This muscle's large, distinct fascicles are depicted with striking clarity. To its medial side lies D. the semimembranosus, characterized by its broad, flattened tendon that gives it a membranous appearance. Just superficial to it is E. the semitendinosus, narrower and more cord-like, extending along the inner thigh to insert on the tibia. The C. fibular head and B. posterior femoral surface provide skeletal landmarks for muscular attachment. This image powerfully conveys the organization and density of the hamstring complex, essential in leg flexion and hip extension. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.77.-HAMSTRINGS-BICEPS-POSTERIOR-THIGH | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.94.'' - Tab. 94: Anatomical study of the human ribs, shown in various orientations to illustrate structural differences between true ribs and false ribs.Figures 1 and 2 depict the first rib, broader and more flattened than the others, with a tubercle (C) for articulation with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebra, and a groove (E) for the subclavian vessels, especially visible in Fig. 3.Figures 36 display mid-thoracic ribs (true ribs), curved and elongated, showing the vertebral end (B) and the sternal end (A), with typical shaft curvature and surface markings.Figures 7 and 8 illustrate floating (false) ribs, notably shorter, lacking anterior connection to the sternum, and typically terminating in musculature (e.g. the diaphragm or abdominal wall). These are more irregular in form, with less defined curvature and smaller dimensions.All ribs demonstrate the classical features: a head, neck, tubercle, and shaft, with a costal groove along the inferior border for intercostal nerves and vessels. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.94.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-RIBS-COSTAL-GROOVE-OSTEOLOGY | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occas.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.99.'' - Tab. 99: Anatomical rendering of the hip bone (os coxae), also referred to historically as the "nameless bone" due to its composite structure.Figure 1: Shows the ilium (A) the large, flared upper portion of the hip bone, featuring a prominent iliac spine (B) and the internal concave surface (C). The auricular surface (D) is visible, where the ilium articulates with the sacrum via strong ligaments.The pubis (E) is the anterior segment, joined at the pubic symphysis, and features the obturator foramen (F) a large, oval opening that allows for the passage of nerves and vessels.The ischium (H) forms the lower, posterior part of the hip bone.Figure 2: Highlights the acetabulum (A) the deep socket into which the head of the femur fits to form the hip joint. Also noted is the acetabular notch and ligament attachment (B). Further details include iliac fossa (C), bony ridges and projections (D), and multiple surface irregularities (E) indicative of muscle and ligament attachments.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.99.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-HIP-BONE | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.79.'' - Tab. 79: Dissection of the anterior thigh, prominently exposing the femur (A) stripped of most muscular attachments, save for the B. femoral (or shaft) muscle, shown still partially connected. The C. patella is clearly presented in situ at the knee joint, along with D. associated connective tissues and fascia. This illustration serves to emphasize the structural relationship between the bare femoral shaft and its remaining musculature, offering a transitional view between complete musculature and skeletal anatomy. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.79.-FEMUR-ANTERIOR-THIGH-DISSECTION-PATELLA-STRUCTURE | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.85.'' - Tab.85: This anatomical illustration focuses on the posterior muscles of the lower leg and foot, showing the deep flexors and their tendinous insertions. A. The knee joint, with B. the tibia (shin bone) and C. the fibula labeled. D. The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is shown with its two heads converging into E. a central tendon. F. The plantar muscle (plantaris) is visible, its long, slender tendon running beside the Achilles. G. The posterior tibialis muscle, located deep between tibia and fibula, is fan-shaped and inserts medially behind the medial malleolus, attaching near the navicular bone. H. The flexor digitorum longus (the "perforating muscle"), originates on the tibia (and partially fibula), splits into four tendons that pass through the tendons of I. the flexor digitorum brevis (the "perforated muscle"), and insert on the distal phalanges of the lateral four toes. It mimics its counterpart in the hand. Finally, K. the flexor hallucis longus (flexor of the big toe) arises from the posterior fibula and inserts on the distal phalanx of the big toe, sometimes extending to the second toe. This plate emphasizes the deep posterior leg compartment, especially key for understanding toe flexion, push-off in gait, and tarsal tunnel anatomy. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.85.-POSTERIOR-LEG-FLEXORS-TIBIA-FIBULA-FOOT-ANATOMY | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.76.'' - Tab. 76: Anatomical engraving of the anterior and medial thigh, displaying a more superficial view of the major muscular structures involved in hip flexion and knee extension. Dominating the plate is C. the rectus femoris, flanked by its powerful counterparts G. the vastus medialis and H. the vastus lateralis, components of the quadriceps femoris group. Medially, we see I. the adductor longus, part of the inner thigh muscle group. A. and B. likely represent fascial layers being retracted, while K. the iliopsoas, the primary hip flexor, is visible inserting near the upper thigh. D. the sartorius and E. the gracilis can also be discerned, tracing their distinctive oblique courses toward the knee. This plate clearly showcases the interconnected peesachtige uitspanzelen (tendinous expansions) uniting into a common tendon enveloping the patella, pivotal for coordinated leg movement. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.76.-THIGH-MUSCULATURE-QUADRICEPS-ANTERIOR-VIEW | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.90.'' - Tab.90: A highly detailed anatomical representation of various cranial bones, with emphasis on the parietal, occipital, and temporal bones.In Figures 1 & 2, the parietal bones (A) are seen both externally and internally, revealing the coronal suture (B), sagittal suture (C), and lambdoid suture (D). Internally, one observes numerous vascular grooves (B) and nutrient foramina (C, D), with spongy diploë (E) tissue visible between the cortical plates.Figure 3 illustrates the occipital bone (A) with the prominent foramen magnum (B) allowing for passage of the medulla oblongata and blood vessels. The occipital condyles (C) articulate with the atlas, while the external occipital protuberance and nuchal lines (D) serve as muscle attachment points.Figure 4 displays the inner surface of the occipital bone, highlighting impressions from the venous sinuses (BF) and small foramina (G) for vessels.Figure 5 presents the temporal bone, showing the external acoustic meatus (A), mandibular fossa (B), mastoid process (D), and components of the zygomatic arch (E).Figure 6 details the petrous part of the temporal bone (A) containing the tympanic cavity, labyrinth (cochlea and vestibule), and semicircular canals vital for hearing and balance.Figures 7 & 8 provide internal diagrams of the bony labyrinth (A), with its intricate network of canals (B), and the cochlea (D), coiled in a spiral with multiple turns.Figure 9 shows the auditory ossicles: the malleus (A), incus (B), stapes (C), and the lenticular process (D).Figure 10 elaborates on the malleus, including its head (A), manubrium (C), and ligamentous connections (DF) to the tympanic membrane and adjacent bones.Figures 11 & 12 present the incus and stapes, with detailed anatomy of their articulating processes, joints, and the oval window to which the stapes is connected.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.90.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-SKULL | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.82.'' - Tab.82: TThis anatomical plate illustrates the muscles and tendons of the anterior lower leg and dorsal foot, focusing on the extensors and their insertions. A. The anterior tibial muscle originates partly from the upper tibia and fibula and is connected to the outer surface of the shin. It runs under the retinaculum (cut here) and inserts primarily on the medial cuneiform and first metatarsal, though sometimes also on the navicular. Near the foot, the tendon becomes cartilaginous and overlays a small sesamoid bone. B. The fibularis (peroneus) muscles have three portions: one inserts on the fifth metatarsal (supporting the pinky toe), another joins at the lateral ankle and inserts near the cuboid and lateral cuneiform, and the final joins the others but varies in height. D. The long extensor of the toes attaches at the upper tibia and fibula, then splits into four or more tendons passing under the retinaculum to the phalanges of the toes E. F. The short extensor of the toes, lying atop the foot, arises near the ankle and sends tendons (including a distinct one for the big toe) to the first and second joints of the toes. G. The extensor of the big toe, originating from the tibia, runs along the toe and inserts dorsally. The skeletal structures of the shin (I), calf (K), and foot (L) are shown exposed. This is a clear study of the extensor mechanism of the foot, important for understanding gait, dorsiflexion, and anatomical layering. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.82.-EXTENSOR-MUSCLES-FOOT-TOES-TIBIA-FIBULA-ANKLE | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.84.'' - Tab. 84: : Anatomical dissection of the lower leg and calf musculature, with emphasis on the posterior compartment. The illustration presents the powerful gastrocnemius muscle (E), dissected to show its large fleshy bellies attaching superiorly to the femoral condyles and merging into the robust Achilles tendon, inserting onto the calcaneus. Beneath this, the soleus (F), a broad and flat muscle, is shown arising from the posterior tibia and fibula, forming much of the muscular mass of the calf. Medially, the plantaris muscle (G) is displayed, a slender structure with a long tendon that runs between the gastrocnemius and soleus to attach near the heel, contributing to the plantar flexion mechanism. Also visible are the flexor hallucis longus (H), flexor digitorum longus (K), and the tibialis posterior (I), each traced through their course down the leg, emphasizing their function in toe flexion and foot support. The knee joint anatomy (A, B, C) and the full tibial shaft (D) frame the composition. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.84.-ANATOMY-CALF-LEG | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.78.'' - Tab. 78: Detailed posterior view of the upper leg, specifically illustrating the gluteal and hamstring muscles in partial dissection. The A. gluteus maximus is shown partially lifted from its insertion, revealing the underlying B. biceps femoris, C. semimembranosus, and D. semitendinosuscollectively comprising the hamstrings. The E. femur is partially visible beneath, offering orientation, while F. portions of the calf musculature begin to appear near the lower part of the composition. The illustration emphasizes the connective interplay between pelvic and thigh musculature, showcasing their form, anchoring points, and layered arrangement. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.78.-HAMSTRING-MUSCLES-POSTERIOR-THIGH-DISSECTION | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.91.'' - Tab. 91: Anatomical study of the cranial sutures and internal skullcap anatomy.Figure 1 displays the external view of the calvarium, or skullcap, sawn horizontally across the base. Clearly visible are the coronal suture (E) joining the frontal bone (B) to the parietal bones (C), the sagittal suture (F) running along the midline between the parietals, and the lambdoid suture (G) connecting them to the occipital bone (D). Notably, a small Wormian bone (an irregular, extra bone) is visible within the suture. The image emphasizes the irregularity and variability of cranial suture formation.Figure 2 presents the interior of the skullcap (A), exposing the endocranial surface with distinct vascular grooves (F) from the meningeal arteries, along with the smoothed impressions of brain gyri. The junctions between the frontal (C), parietal (D), and occipital bones (E) are represented more as seam-like lines than as sawtooth interlocks, illustrating how inner cranial sutures differ morphologically from their external counterparts.The diploethe spongy bone layer between the outer and inner tables of the skullis referenced, as are various vascular foramina and venous sinuses impressions, reflecting the relationship between the skull and the protective coverings and blood supply of the brain.Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.91.-ANATOMY-HUMAN-SKULL | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.43.'' - Tab.43: Anatomical representation of the internal structure and dissection of the kidneys, showcasing both the external bumpy cortex and the internal medullary pyramids and calyces. The upper figures present two kidneys in longitudinal section, revealing the renal pelvis (bekken), major and minor calyces (pyel calyx), and papillary projections (tepels), from which urine collecting ducts converge. Also shown are the renal arteries and veins branching into intricate vascular and tubular bundles. The lower illustrations include further dissections of the ureters, renal papillae, and a magnified view of vascular-duct systems, highlighting the tubulo-vascular complexity of nephron clusters and their collecting structures. An essential study of renal physiology and drainage architecture. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.43.-KIDNEY-RENAL-CALYCES-URETER-PELVIS-PAPILLAE | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

No binding. Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Title page of Govert Bidloo's "Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams" (Dissection of the Human Body). This grand allegorical engraving forms the frontispiece to one of the most ambitious anatomical atlases of the 17th century. At center, a seated female figurelikely symbolizing Anatomia or Truthgestures toward a skeletal scene of dissection in the architectural background, where figures examine a cadaver. Behind her, Fame (or Science) trumpets the importance of knowledge. In front, a muscular winged Father Time steps forward, bearing a scythe and an hourglass, symbols of mortality and the transience of life. He also clutches a book, perhaps alluding to the anatomical text itself. To the right, three putti interact with anatomical models and illustrations: one lifts a skull, another unrolls a drawing, and the third consults a large folio volume. They emphasize both study and innocence in the pursuit of scientific understanding. Below the central statue pedestal is the title inscription: 'ONTLEDING DES MENSCHELYKEN LICHAAMS. Gedaan door Govard Bidloo, Anatomie Chirurgyn, Professor', engraved within a wreath of laurel. The scene is framed by heavy drapery on the left and architectural columns on the right, creating a theatrical mise-en-scène of Baroque anatomical grandeur. This engraving sets the tone for the remarkable anatomical plates that follow, combining scientific inquiry with allegorical and moral themes.Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).BIDLOO, ANATOMY, MEDICAL, COPPER ENGRAVING, ANTIQUE PRINT | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and paper edges a bid frayed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.40.'' - Tab.40: A richly detailed anatomical plate depicting the abdominal viscera with a focus on the mesentery (darmscheil) and the associated chylous vessels (melkaderen/gylvaten). The primary composition (Fig. I) presents the greater omentum retracted upward, exposing the coiled loops of the small intestine (kronkeldarm) and large intestine, as well as the mesenteric root and an intricate network of nerves, glands, and lymphatic vessels. Notably, the mesenteric lymph nodes and fatty connective tissues are emphasized, with vascular distribution clearly rendered. In Figures IIVI, the lacteal (chyle) vessels are tracked in their journey from the intestines to the cisterna chyli and up through the thoracic duct, with attention to valves and branchings. These illustrations are not only scientific but also serve as a visual meditation on the body's hidden architecture of nutrient transport. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.40.-MESENTERY-INTESTINES-CHYLE-VESSELS-CISTERNA-CHYLI | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.81.'' - Tab. 81: An anatomical illustration of the lower leg and foot, viewed from the front, focusing on the exposed extensor muscles and tendons of the foot. The knee (A) and shin (C) are drawn with vertical muscle striations descending toward the ankle. The heel (D) and front tibialis muscle (E) are labeled, alongside F and G, which show the extensors of the toes, including H, the extensor of the big toe (hallucis longus). The calf muscle (I) and separated dermal layers of the sole (K), including the thickened heel skin, are revealed. A pin lifts the tendons for clearer visualization. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.81.-LOWER-LEG-FOOT-EXTENSORS-SKIN-DISSECTION | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Govard Bidloo (author) (illustrator). Antique print, titled: ''T.48.'' - Tab. 48: Detailed anatomical studies of the penis in various states of dissection and cross-section. The central figure shows the penile shaft, opened and dissected, with both corpora cavernosa clearly revealed, wrapped in strong outer tunics and internally composed of fine fibrous partitions and vascular networks. The urethra (watergang) is situated ventrally between these bodies and supported by connective tissue. A vertical median septum divides the erectile bodies longitudinally, becoming thinner and vanishing near the glans (hoofdeken), which itself is shown in detail: richly vascularized, with muscular and membranous structures providing texture and sensitivity. Smaller figures illustrate the internal microstructure of the glans penis, the corpora cavernosa, and cross-sections showing the separation between erectile tissues and urethra. The openings of the seminal vesicles and the prostate at the base of the urethra are also marked. Several images highlight the muscular and vascular systems supporting erection and ejaculation, showing how the penis functions as a vascular and muscular organ designed for sexual reproduction and urination. Original legend sheet available on request (if available due to legends of 2 plates being on 1 sheet).Made by Gerard de Lairesse after Govard Bidloo (author).Medium: Copperplate engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 34.5 x 51 cm (13.58 x 20.08 inch). Image size: 26 x 42 cm. (10.24 x 16.54 inch).T.48.-ANATOMY-PENIS-GLANS-URETHRA-CROSSSECTION | BOEK-BIDLOOBACKGROUND INFORMATIONOntleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', Utrecht, 1728, published by Jacob van Poolsum. A later Dutch version of Govard Bidloo's most famous work, his monumental Anatomia humani corporis published in Amsterdam in 1685, containing 107 copperplate engravings. Like so many large and expensive anatomical atlases of the time, the work was not a financial success, and in 1690 he published a Dutch translation entitled, Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams, using the same plates. When this edition did not sell well either, Bidloo's publisher sold 300 of the extra printed plates to William Cowper, a noted English anatomist. Cowper published the plates with his own, English language text in Oxford in 1698 under the title, Anatomy of the humane bodies, without mentioning Bidloo or the artists of the original plates. Cowper went so far as to use Bidloo's engraved allegorical title page, amended with an irregular piece of paper lettered: "The anatomy of the humane bodies .," which fits over the Dutch title (see a comparison here). A number of vitriolic exchanges took place between Bidloo and Cowper, including several pamphlets published in each anatomist's defense. Cowper claimed, without much evidence presented, that the plates were not Bidloo's at all, but that they were commissioned by Jan Swammerdam (16371680) and that after his death Swammerdam's widow had sold them to Bidloo. The illustrations in Bidloos' work were drawn by Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) and engraved by Abraham Blooteling (16401690) and Peter van Gunst (1659?1724?).Reference: Choulant, L. History and bibliography of anatomic illustration. Trans. and annotated by Mortimer Frank. (New York: Hafner, 1962). Pp. 250-253; Russell, K. F. British anatomy, 15251800: a bibliography of works published in Britain, America and on the Continent. 2nd ed. (Winchester, Hampshire: St. Paul's Bibliographies, 1987). Introduction and nos. 211-214; National Library of Medicine (US) Unique ID: 2312021R.Text page included (if available, due to 2 text pages printed on ene shheet, otherwise a copy).Biography engraver: Gerard de Lairesse (16401711) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and art theorist, known for his classical and allegorical themes.Biography artist: Govard Bidloo (16491713) was a Dutch physician, anatomist, and poet, renowned for his anatomical atlas and contribution to medical illustration. Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling, mostly affecting the margin. Some tears in paper edges, not effecting the image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.