Bilder Hendrik van Deventer (1657–1724) – Anatomical Illustration of the Eye – Engraving (c. 1701)

Beskrivning

This anatomical engraving is a detailed scientific illustration depicting a section of the human eye and optic nerve. The illustration emphasizes the vascular network (veins and arteries) covering the outer surface of the eyeball (sclera/choroid) and shows the optic nerve descending from the base, often used in studies of ophthalmic structure and function. The overall style is characteristic of mid-18th century medical publications.

Hendrik van Deventer was a renowned Dutch physician and obstetrician of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is widely considered one of the founders of modern obstetrics, particularly for his focus on the mechanics of the pelvic structure and its role in childbirth. His seminal work, Operationes Chirurgicae Novum Lumen Exhibentes Obstetricantibus (Surgical Operations Presenting New Light to Obstetricians), first published in 1701, contained numerous anatomical plates, like this one, that profoundly influenced the practice of midwifery across Europe.

Artist or Maker: Hendrik van Deventer

Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm x 14 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: c. 1701

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