Bilder Isaac Taylor (1730–1807) – Set of 2 Engravings – Surgical Instruments for Lithotomy, Trepanning, Amputation, and Cataract Surgery – Engraving (1788)

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This set includes two original engravings from an 18th-century medical encyclopedia, illustrating a comprehensive range of surgical instruments used in early modern procedures. The first plate focuses on tools for lithotomy (stone removal) and trepanning (cranial surgery), showing devices such as forceps, trocars, syringes, levers, and trephines. The second plate features instruments for general surgery, amputation, and early ophthalmic procedures like couching—the dislodging of a cataract-affected lens—along with catheters, bistouries, tourniquets, and bone saws. Each item is meticulously labeled and rendered with scientific clarity, reflecting Enlightenment ideals of empirical knowledge and instructional precision.

Isaac Taylor (1730–1807), the engraver of this plate, was a prominent English illustrator and member of a family of artists. He contributed to numerous reference works and is noted for his precision and clarity in scientific and naturalistic illustration.

Artist or Maker:
Isaac Taylor

Dimensions:
38 cm x 25 cm (each plate)

Medium:
Engraving

Date:
1788

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.