Vesalius Collection

Portrait of Andreas Vesalius Source: Andreae Vesalii Bruxellensis, scholae medicorum Patauinae professoris, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem - De humani corporis fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas

De humani corporis fabrica (Of the Structure of the Human Body), 1555

Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, published in 1543 at Basel
VESALIUS: SKELETAL SYSTEM. Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, published in 1543 at Basel

Vesalius Demonstrates
Vesalius demonstrating

Plate of the head and neck including at IX and X the bones of the ear. From Bartolommeo Eustachi Tabulae Anatomicae
527505 Plate of the head and neck including at IX and X the bones of the ear. From Bartolommeo Eustachi Tabulae Anatomicae, second edition, Amsterdam, 1722

Andreas Vesalius, c. 1861. Creator: Hamman, Edouard Jean Conrad (1819-1888)
Andreas Vesalius, c. 1861. Private Collection

VESALIUS/TRADE CARD
ANDREAS VESALIUS Belgian anatomist, active in Italy Date: 1514 - 1564

Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels
985801 Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels, 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius
1573815 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info)

Title Page to the Second Edition of the "De Humani Corporis Fabrica", Plate 3
1573813 Title Page to the Second Edition of the " De Humani Corporis Fabrica", Plate 3, 1555 by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info)

Still Life with a Skull (oil on panel)
NMG146016 Still Life with a Skull (oil on panel) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); 46.6x36 cm; Muzeum Narodowe, Gdansk, Poland; (add.info.: Gerrit Dou (7 April 1613 - 9 February 1675)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573827 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Epitome of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573932 The Plates from the Epitome of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Epitome of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573820 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573882 The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Sixth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573873 The Plates from the Sixth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Sixth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Third Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573855 The Plates from the Third Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Third Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573817 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

Andres Vesalius, 16th Century Flemish anatomist and physician (chromolitho)
668988 Andres Vesalius, 16th Century Flemish anatomist and physician (chromolitho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andres Vesalius)

The Plates from the Second Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573835 The Plates from the Second Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Second Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573864 The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Fifth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Fourth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573858 The Plates from the Fourth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Fourth Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573816 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius
1573814 The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, (1514-1564) by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info)

The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573887 The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica
1573885 The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); (add.info.: The Plates from the Seventh Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas)

The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut)
985793 The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.1x29 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Title Page and Dedication for the "Compendiosa totius Anatomiae delineatio"
Title Page and Dedication for the " Compendiosa totius Anatomiae delineatio", 1545

Title page from De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, ca 1543. Private Collection

Illustration from De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, ca 1543. Private Collection

Ecorche with Portrait of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), 1545
E corche with Portrait of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), 1545. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Portrait of the physician Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564], c1535-1545. Artist: Steven van Calcar)
Portrait of the physician Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564], c1535-1545. Calcar, Jan Stephan, van (1499-1546/50). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Andreas Vesalius, 16th century Flemish anatomist, c1789-c1798. Vesalius (1514-1564) great work on anatomy De Humani Corporis Fabrica (On the Structure of the Human Body) (1543) was a landmark

Abdominal cavity and its contents, 1543. From De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius. (Basle, 1543)

Title page of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, showing Vesalius dissecting body, 1543
Title page of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, showing Vesalius dissecting a body, 1543

The second plate of the muscles, from Book II of De humani corporis fabrica, 1543. Artist: Andreas Vesalius
The second plate of the muscles, from Book II of Andreas Vesalius De humani corporis fabrica, Basel, 1543. Engraving

Andrea Vesalio. De humani corporis fabrica
Vesalius, Andreas (1514-1564). Brabantian anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica. Oil

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Andreas Vesalius, a Flemish anatomist and physician, left an indelible mark on the world of medicine with his groundbreaking work. His portrait captures the essence of a man driven by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. In his seminal book, "De humani corporis fabrica, " published in 1555, Vesalius meticulously documented the structure of the human body through detailed woodcuts. These illustrations were revolutionary at the time and remain iconic to this day. One such woodcut from his first book showcases Vesalius demonstrating his findings to eager students. This image perfectly encapsulates his dedication to education and sharing knowledge, and is no wonder that he became renowned as one of history's greatest medical teachers. Vesalius' influence extended beyond academia; he even had a trade card bearing his name, emphasizing his reputation as a respected figure in both medicine and anatomy. His work was not limited to books either; he painted "Still Life with a Skull, " which serves as a reminder of mortality amidst scientific exploration. The second edition's title page further highlights Vesalius' commitment to advancing medical understanding. The intricate details depicted on this plate demonstrate both artistic skill and scientific precision.