Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
De humana physiognomonia libri IIII.
Publication Details
Vico Equense: I. Cacchium, 1586 CE.
Della Porta preceded Lavater in attempting to estimate human character by the features. This is one of the first works on the ancient “science” of physiognomy to be extensively illustrated.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #150 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/2735 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | de-humana-physiognomonia-libri-iiii |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Vico Equense