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

Beskrivning

This anatomical engraving is a detailed scientific illustration central to the study of obstetrics. It depicts a fetus positioned within the uterus and seated in the female pelvis. The illustration is highly detailed, showing the relationship between the fetal presentation and the bony structure of the pelvis, often used to study fetal positions and presentations during labor.

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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