Historical Human Anatomy Illustrations

Detailed depictions of the human anatomy, showcasing muscles, veins, and nerves in various styles from 1543 to the 19th century, highlighting the evolution of anatomical studies.

Plate XV. The surgical dissection of the elbow and forearm.

The human venous system. Photolithograph, 1940, after a woodcut, 1543.

Pedro González de Sepúlveda / 'Anatomy study'. 1773. Red chalk, Ink on yellow paper. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

An écorché figure seen from the front, with details of the facial and neck muscles: five figures. Line engraving by A. Bell, 1788/1797.

Prima musculorum tabula. Shows human muscles. Geminus, Thomas, d. 1562. Prints, Illustrations, Scientific illustrations. 1545. Rare Book Division. Human anatomy, Anatomy

Leg and foot: dissection, with blood vessels and nerves indicated in red and blue. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, 1822/1826.

Plate XV. The surgical dissection of the elbow and forearm.

Tertia musculorum tabula. Showing the figure with open hands. Geminus, Thomas, d. 1562. Prints, Illustrations, Scientific illustrations. 1545. Rare Book Division. Human anatomy, Anatomy

The trunks of the vena cava, with their branches, engraving by Benard, late 18th century, after an engraving by M. Vandergucht after W. Cowper, 1702, after a preparation by G. Leoni, c. 1645.

Lymphatic system in the arm. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with That of a Tiger and a Common Fowl: Human Figure, Anterior View (Largely in outline). Date/Period: 1795 to 1806. Drawing. Graphite and red chalk; verso: graphite on cream, thin, smooth, wove paper. Height: 533 mm (20.98 in); Width: 403 mm (15.86 in). Author: George Stubbs.

Muscles and tendons of the thigh and knee-joint. Red chalk and pencil drawing by or associated with A. Durelli, ca. 1837.

Medical illustration, The peripheral nervous system, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1900, exact date unknown, historical

Secv. fig: Integra et ab omnibus partibus ... Male figure showing the arteries and veins. Geminus, Thomas, d. 1562. Prints, Illustrations, Scientific illustrations. 1545. Rare Book Division. Human anatomy, Anatomy

Arteries of the leg: three figures, one detailing the blood-vesssels of the foot. Lithograph by N.H Jacob, 1831/1854.

Arterial, venous and absorbent systems: three figures showing the arteries and veins of the human body, with a dissected torso detailing the absorbents. Line engraving by Heath(), after Walker(), 1806.

Nervous system to the back. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

An écorché figure, back view, with left arm extended, and three figures showing details of the muscles. Engraving by T. Jefferys, ca. 1763.

Sympathetic nervous system in the thoracic, lumbar and sacral plexus. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

The circulatory system: diagrams showing the heart, kidneys and pelvic bones, with the arteries and veins indicated in red and blue. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

Muscles of the back and torso. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Illustration depicting a front and rear view of the top layer of muscles of a male body. Dated 18th century

An écorché figure, with left arm extended, seen from the back. Lithograph by Battistelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1836.

Ecorche figure. Abregé d'anatomie, accommodé aux arts

An écorché figure seen from the front. Line engraving by J. Tinney, after A. Vesalius, 1743.

Lymph nodes and vessels deep in the back of the leg. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

MEDICINE BOOK - MUSCLE SHEET - ENGRAVING. Author: VESALII ANDREAE. Location: UNIVERSIDAD BIBLIOTECA. SALAMANCA. SPAIN.

Mansur ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad, Tashrih-i badan-i insan ('The Anatomy of the Human Body'). Persian manuscript, copy undated; appearance of paper, handwriting, ink, illustrations, etc. suggest ca. late 15th or very early 16th century.

An écorché with left arm extended forwards, seen from the left side. Line engraving by Campbell, 1816/1821.

The desiccated corpse of a boy, about twelve years old, found in a vault under Saint Botolph's Aldgate old Church in 1742. Coloured etching by H. Rogers, ca. 178-.

Dissected foetus seen from the front, with arteries indicated. Line engraving, by G. Wooding after F. Birnie, 1790.

A standing écorché figure, seen from the front, showing the second layer of the muscles. Colour mezzotint by A. E. Gautier d'Agoty after himself, 1773.

Muscles and tendons of the feet: two figures. Lithograph by Martelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1840.

Diseased skin on the legs of a man suffering from psoriasis. Watercolour by C. D'Alton, 1873.

A man standing, anterior view with brain and contents of thorax and abdomen exposed. Engraving by Giulio de' Musi, by 1552, first published in 1714.

Male pelvis, genitals and thigh: dissection, with blood vessels and nerves indicated in red and blue. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, 1822/1826.

Circulatory system to the leg and foot. Handcolored steel engraving by Choubard of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Anatomical table of superficial anterior muscle, illustration from De humani corporis fabrica (On the fabric of the human body), 1542-1543, by Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564).

An écorché figure with left arm raised, seen from the front: two figures (one, an outline drawing). Line engraving, ca. 1850.

Margarita Philosophica. Anatomy, Reisch, Gregor (1467-1525)

Myotomia reformata, by William Cowper

Male écorché figure, side view, with one arm raised above its head. Pen and ink drawing by C. Kerr, 1874.

Anatomical Drawing of the Human Body (Persian) Late 15th C. Artist Unknown Manuscript Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

'Man Drawn as an Anatomical Figure to Show the Heart, Lungs and Main Arteries', c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci.

Illustration of a horse's abdomen.

George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British, Human Figure, Anterior View (Finished Study of Final Stage of Dissection), 1795 to 1806. Graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper.

Two skeletons and three écorché figures. Engraving by Gray & Son, after Albinus, 1830/1850 ().

medicine anatomy backside of a man copper engraving ""Theatrum Anatomicum"" by Johann Jakobus Mangetus Geneva 1717 private collection,

A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl: Human Figure, Anterior View, Skin and Underlying Fascial Layers Removed (Finished Study for Table XI). Date/Period: 1795 to 1806. Drawing. Graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper lined with Japanese paper. Height: 533 mm (20.98 in); Width: 400 mm (15.74 in). Author: George Stubbs.

The organs of the body and the planets influences on them by Robert Fludd (1574-1637) an English Paracelsian physician with both scientific and occult interests. Dated 17th Century

Dissections of the lower leg and the foot, front view: three figures, with the arteries and blood vessels indicated in red. Coloured lithograph by J. Roux, 1822.

A standing male écorché figure: side view, with right arm extended and outline diagrams showing the individual muscles. Engraving by T. Milton, 1804.

Anatomy of the nervous system in the heart, neck and arm. Lithograph by C. Schach from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839.

Muscleman, in a landscape, seen from behind. Photolithograph, 1940, after a woodcut, 1543.

A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with That of a Tiger and a Common Fowl: Study of the Human Figure, Anterior View (Outline Drawing for Table VI). Date/Period: 1795 to 1806. Drawing. Graphite and red chalk; verso: graphite on cream, thin, smooth, wove paper. Height: 518 mm (20.39 in); Width: 343 mm (13.50 in). Author: George Stubbs.

ARAB MANUSCRIPT 2296-ANATOMICAL DIAGRAM F 14-13th CENTURY-DIGESTIVE APPARATUS. Author: MANSUR IBN ILYAS (SIGLO XIV-SIGLO XV). Location: BRITISH MUSEUM LIBRARY. LONDON. ENGLAND.

Dissection of a Male Torso, Caspari Bauhini Basileensis Theatrvm anatomicum: novis figuris oeneis illustratum et in lucem emissum opera and sumptibus Theodori de Brÿ p. m. relicta viduæ and filiorum Ioannis Theodori and Ioannis Israelis de Brÿ, Bauhin, Caspar, 1560-1624, Bry, Johann Israel de, d. 1611, Bry, Johann Theodor de, 1561-1623, Engraving, 1605

Plate 11, Tabulæ anatomicæ, Petrioli, Gaetano, Pietro, da Cortona, 1596-1669, Engraving, 1741

Anatomical fugitive sheets

Muscles of the arm and hand: three figures of écorché arms. Lithograph by Wieller and Martelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1839.

Vesalius, Andreas (1514-1564). Brabantian anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica. 'De Humanis Corporis Fabrica' (On the Structure of the Human Body). First edition of the work executed in Basel in 1543. Anatomy of the human muscles. Etching. FRANCE. LE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library.

Muscles of the male torso. Handcolored steel engraving by Annedouche of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

A standing écorché figure, seen from behind, showing the first layer of the muscles. Colour mezzotint by A. E. Gautier d'Agoty after himself, 1773.

Bones of the feet: two figures. Lithograph by Battistelli after C. Squanquerillo, 1840.

Arteries of the leg. Coloured lithograph by William Fairland, 1837, after J. Walsh.

Dissection of the left groin of a standing man. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1851.

Diagram showing the bones of the human torso, with the heart indicated in red. Pencil and watercolour drawing by J.C. Whishaw, 1852/1854.

Anatomy collection according to nature and according to the masters by Chabrillac (page 39) Charles Raymond Chabrillac (born in 1804). Collection of anatomy according to nature and according to the masters. Color pencil, ink of China.

Anatomical figure dipicting several layers of the skin

Anatomical fugitive sheets

Circulatory system to the arm and hand. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Anatomical illustrationfrom 'Le corps humain et grandeur naturelle', published by Bougle (Paris 1899)

Illustration from 'Tashrih-i badan-I insan Anatomy of the Human Body' a Persian medical text (ca. 1390); by Mansur ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Yusuf ibn Ilyas. this illustrated treatise, often called Mansur's Anatomy (Tashrih-i Mansur-I), was dedicated to the sultan Ziya' al-Din Pir Muhammad Bahadur, grandson of Timur, known to Europeans as Tamerlane

Male figure, skin removed to expose muscle.

Anatomical fugitive sheets

The circulatory system: dissection of the neck and thorax of a man, with aorta, arteries and veins indicated in red and blue. Coloured lithograph by J. Maclise, 1841/1844.

Copper engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet from around 1560 showing the human body, highlighting anatomical structures and proportions in detail.

Muscles and tendons of the forearm and hand. Handcolored steel engraving by Davesne of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Horse's fore-legs, including one raised and bent. c 1517-18. Author: LEONARDO DA VINCI.

Illustration from 'Tabulae anatomicae'. (Rome: 1783) by Bartolomeo Eustachi (1500 or 1514 ñ 27 August 1574), (Eustachius), one of the founders of the science of human anatomy.

Human bone measurements, front view, C17/18 Chinese book art

Saphenous and medial plantar nerves. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.

Cette planche représente la premiere couche de muscles, Pl. 3 Human muscles and ligaments. Prints, Scientific illustrations. 1773. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Human anatomy

Medical illustration, structure of the human nervous system, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1900, exact date unknown, historical

Copper engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet from around 1560 depicting the human body, showing anatomical details and proportions for study.

Anatomia del Cavallo. Infirmita del Cavallo 1602 Written by Carlo Ruini Italian. Anatomia del Cavallo. Infirmita del Cavallo 356544

Anatomía. Cuerpo humano. Circulación de la sangre, corazón, esquema de la circulación, glóbulos sanguíneos y laringe con pulmón y corazón.

ARAB MANUSCRIPT 2296-ANATOMICAL DIAGRAM F 12-13th CENTURY-BLOOD FLOW. Author: MANSUR IBN ILYAS (SIGLO XIV-SIGLO XV). Location: BRITISH MUSEUM LIBRARY. LONDON. ENGLAND.

Illustration from 'Tabulae anatomicae'. (Rome: 1783) by Bartolomeo Eustachi (1500 or 1514 ñ 27 August 1574), (Eustachius), one of the founders of the science of human anatomy.

A Renaissance-era copper engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet around 1560 depicting detailed anatomical views of the human body.

Medical illustration, human blood circulation with organs, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1900, exact date unknown, historical

Tasrîh-i Mansûrî, fol. 21v. 1675. Mansur ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad, active 14th century. text. Manuscripts, Illuminations, illuminated manuscripts. Spencer Collection. Manuscripts, Persian, Anatomy , Early works to 1800

Anatomia del Cavallo. Infirmita del Cavallo. Author: Written by Carlo Ruini. Dimensions: Overall: 13 1/16 x 9 1/16 x 2 1/2 in. (33.1 x 23 x 6.4 cm). Printer: Printed by A. Bindoni il Giovane , Venice. Date: 1602. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Plate XXI. The cranial, nasal, oral, and pharyngeal cavities.

F.G.J. Henle, 1809-1885.

A torso, dissected to reveal the liver, stomach and intestines. Photolithograph, 1940, after a woodcut, 1543, after A. Vesalius.

Copper engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet illustrating human anatomy, showing muscles, skeletal structure, and detailed anatomical study typical of 16th-century medical illustration.

anatomical illustrations by Sigismond Balicki, 1858-1916 from 'Anatomie normale du corps humain' by Sigismond Laskowski, 1905

The muscles of the human body, first layer, seen from the back. Colour mezzotint by A. E. Gautier d'Agoty after himself, 1773.

Pl. 14, Surgical anatomy, Maclise, Joseph, Lithography, 1851, Colored lithograph. Maclise is the author and illustrator.

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