Historical Bibliography Updated: December 1, 2019
Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani.
Publication Details
Leiden: J. & H. Verbeek, 1737 CE–1747 CE.
The splendid series of 40 large copperplates of the bones and muscles in this work were drawn and engraved by Jan Wandelaar (1690-1759). They established a newstandard in anatomical illustration, and remain unsurpassed for their artistic beauty and scientific accuracy. English translation with new engravings of the plates, London, Knapton, 1749. The first extensive biography of Albinus, Punt, Bernard Siegfried Albinus…on “human nature” (Amsterdam, 1983) published the original plans, designs and drawings for Albinus's anatomy.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #399 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/745 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | tabulae-sceleti-et-musculorum-corporis-humani |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Leiden
Mentioned in annotation: Amsterdam; London