Bowels Collection

Fish anatomy, historical model
Fish anatomy. 1950s anatomical model showing the internal organs of a typical fish

The Reward of Cruelty, from The Four Stages of Cruelty, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451184 The Reward of Cruelty, from The Four Stages of Cruelty, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Cross-section of a coal mine, engraved by Jules Ferat (b. 1819) 1889 (colour litho)
CHT383158 Cross-section of a coal mine, engraved by Jules Ferat (b.1819) 1889 (colour litho) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Model of a disembowelled woman (wax)
BEN360182 Model of a disembowelled woman (wax) by Susini, Clemente (1754-1814); Museo della Specola, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

The War in the East, Shakespeare and the Russians, a Sketch at Ibraila (engraving)
1059648 The War in the East, Shakespeare and the Russians, a Sketch at Ibraila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Haruspice consulting the entrails of a bull (marble) (see 261376 amd 261378)
ALI261377 Haruspice consulting the entrails of a bull (marble) (see 261376 amd 261378) by Roman, (4th century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Haruspice, also known as Aruspice, Haruspex)

Evisceration of a Roebuck with a Portrait of a Married Couple, c. 1625 (oil on cradled wood panel)
996229 Evisceration of a Roebuck with a Portrait of a Married Couple, c.1625 (oil on cradled wood panel) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 124.5x177.8 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The suicide of the philosopher Cato, who lies on his bed pulling out his innards watched by horrified disciples. 1648

The History of Nastagio degli honesty (Table II) by Sandro Botticelli

Pancreatic acinar cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enzyme-secreting acinar cell in the human pancreas, showing part of the nucleus (round, far left)

Gastric antral vascular ectasia C016 / 8328
Gastric antral vascular ectasia. Endoscopic view of the antrum (final portion of stomach), affected by gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE)

Colon cancer, endoscopic view C016 / 8308
Colon cancer. Endoscopic view of a malignant (cancerous) adenocarcinoma (upper right) in a patients ascending colon (large intestine)

Diagram of the human intestines

Intestinal gland cell, TEM C014 / 1441
Intestinal gland cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an undifferentiated cell from the intestinal tract, showing extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Intestinal gland cell, TEM C014 / 1440
Intestinal gland cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an undifferentiated cell from the intestinal tract, showing extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Stomach lining, SEM C016 / 9068
Stomach lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the stomach, known as the mucosa. The stomach is a muscular sac involved in storage and digestion of food

Body cleansing, conceptual artwork C016 / 7503
Body cleansing, conceptual computer artwork

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C016 / 9066
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the lining of the small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli (hair-like, top)

Intestinal microvilli, SEM C016 / 9067
Intestinal microvilli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the lining of the small intestine, showing the densely packed microvilli (hair-like, top)

Colon cancer, barium contrast CT scan
Colon cancer. Coloured barium contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, and 3D CT colonoscopy image (inset), of an axial section through the sigmoid colon (large intestine) of a 54-year-old patient

Colon cancer, 3D colonoscopy image
Colon cancer. 3D colonoscopy image showing the location of a cancerous growth (centre right) in the colon of a 59-year-old patient. Here, the growth has caused a narrowing (stenosis) of the colon

Pancreatic exocrine cells, TEM
Pancreatic exocrine cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through exocrine cells in the pancreas, showing numerous zymogen granules (circles), rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Gastric gland, TEM
Gastric gland. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the deep region of a gastric (fundus) gland, showing several enzyme-secreting chief cells with many secretory granules

Colon polyp, 3D colonoscopy image
Colon polyp. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) colonoscopy image of a pedunculated (stalked) polyp in the sigmoid colon (large intestine) of a 50-year-old patient

Pancreatic acinar cell, TEM
Pancreatic acinar cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enzyme-secreting acinar cell in the human pancreas, showing the nucleus (dark purple, centre)

Myenteric nerve plexus, TEM
Myenteric nerve plexus. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a bundle of unmyelinated nerve fibres in the myenteric nerve plexus of the intestinal tract

Goblet cell, TEM
Goblet cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a goblet cell in the lining (epithelium, top) of the small intestine

Smooth muscle of gut wall, TEM
Smooth muscle of gut wall. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the outermost wall of the intestine

Threadworms in the gut, SEM
Threadworms in the gut. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing threadworms (Enterobius sp. orange) on the interior surface of a human intestine

Enterocyte, TEM
Enterocyte. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the cytoplasm and part of the nucleus of an enterocyte cell located in a crypt of Lieberkuhn of the small intestine

Colon cancer, CT scans
Colon cancer. 2D computed tomography (CT) rendering (left) and 3D colonoscopy image (right) showing the location of a cancerous growth in the colon of a 59-year-old patient

Enteroendocrine cell, TEM
Enteroendocrine cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an enteroendocrine cell within a gland of the stomach

Colon, light micrograph C016 / 0516
Colon. Light micrograph of a section through the mucosa (inner epithelial lining) of the colon (large bowel), showing the typical arrangement of invaginations of columnar epithelial cells forming

Intestinal gland cell, TEM C014 / 1442
Intestinal gland cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an undifferentiated cell from the intestinal tract, showing extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

Human intestines, historical model
Human intestines. 1940s anatomical model of the human gut, showing the small intestine at centre (pink), with the large intestine (grey) around it

Bowel disease in the colon C016 / 8338
Bowel disease in the colon. Endoscopic view of diverticular disease (diverticulosis) affecting the sigmoid colon. Diverticulosis causes sacs (diverticula)

Secondary bowel cancer, endoscopic view C016 / 8337
Secondary bowel cancer. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients descending duodenum (first part of the small intestine), showing cancer that has spread (metastasised) from the pancreas

Intestinal lymphoid hyperplasia C016 / 8334
Intestinal lymphoid hyperplasia. Endoscopic view of lymphoid hyperplasia in the terminal ileum - the last part of the small intestine

Hiatal hernia, endoscopic view C016 / 8330
Hiatal hernia. Endoscopic view of a hiatal hernia (gastro-oesophageal prolapse), seen from below, with the endoscope(black) seen in an inverted position inside the stomach

Hiatal hernia, endoscopic view C016 / 8329
Hiatal hernia. Endoscopic view of a hiatal hernia (gastro-oesophageal prolapse), seen from above. A hernia is the protrusion of an organ, or the fascia of an organ

Hyperplastic polyps in the stomach C016 / 8327
Hyperplastic polyps in the stomach. Endoscopic view of small hyperplastic polyps (growths) in the gastric fundus of the stomach

Major duodenal papilla, endoscopic view C016 / 8324
Major duodenal papilla. Endoscopic view of the interior of a persons small intestine, showing the major duodenal papilla. This structure is where the common bile duct

Small intestine, endoscopic view C016 / 8323
Small intestine. Endoscopic view of the healthy interior of a persons duodenum - the first part of the small intestine, showing the muscular wall

Lining of the duodenum, endoscopic view C016 / 8321
Lining of the duodenum. Endoscopic view of the lining of the duodenum - the first section of the small intestine - showing lipid (fat, white) filled villi

Intestinal polyp removal, endoscopic view C016 / 8325
Intestinal polyp removal. Endoscopic view of a polyp (centre-right) being removed from the sigmoid colon (large intestine). Polyps are benign (non-cancerous) growths that arise from mucous membranes

Diverticulum of the duodenum C016 / 8320
Diverticulum of the duodenum. Endoscope view of a diverticulum in the wall of the descending part of the duodenum - the first section of the small intestine

Angiodysplasia, endoscopic view C016 / 8318
Angiodysplasia. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients caecum (beginning of the large intestine), showing a small angiodysplasia

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"Bowels: Unveiling the Intricate Depths of Anatomy and History" Delving into the depths of fish anatomy, we uncover a world hidden beneath shimmering scales. From gills to fins, their bowels hold secrets that unravel the mysteries of aquatic life. Intriguingly, history unveils a different kind of model - one stained with cruelty. The Horrible Cruelty of the Huguenots in France engraving depicts a dark chapter where human nature took an abhorrent turn. The Reward of Cruelty series by William Hogarth transports us to 18th-century England, showcasing etchings and engravings that expose mankind's capacity for brutality. Hand-colored or black-and-white photos capture these chilling scenes forever etched in our collective memory. Venturing further underground, we encounter a cross-section of a coal mine captured by Jules Ferat's skillful hand in vibrant litho colors. This visual representation reminds us not only of industry but also the sacrifices made within those treacherous tunnels. Yet amidst this darkness, there are glimpses of artistry intertwined with morbidity. A wax model depicting a disemboweled woman stands as both macabre curiosity and testament to anatomical study's intricate beauty. Shifting gears from physicality to conflict, an engraving titled "The War in the East" takes us back centuries ago when Shakespearean drama collided with Russian reality on Ibraila's stage. A sketch frozen in time captures this intriguing fusion between literature and geopolitics. Ancient rituals come alive through marble sculptures portraying haruspices consulting bull entrails - divination practices steeped in mysticism and belief systems long past their prime yet fascinating nonetheless. Artistic expressions take unexpected forms as well; oil on cradled wood panel presents "Evisceration of a Roebuck with a Portrait of Married Couple.