Dissect Collection

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Medical College for Women, New York
7301631 Medical College for Women, New York.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A student dissecting a leg at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street and Second Avenue, New York, USA)

Dissection of the Knee Joint from the Front, Patella thrown down (colour litho)
8667620 Dissection of the Knee Joint from the Front, Patella thrown down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dissection of the Knee Joint from the Front)

An open female cuttlefish, plate from "Histoire naturelle: les mollusques" by Georges Louis Leclerc
AIS5369968 An open female cuttlefish, plate from "Histoire naturelle: les mollusques" by Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon (1707-1788) (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Medical College for Women, New York
7301630 Medical College for Women, New York.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women students attend a lecture in the Anatomical Lecture Room at the Medical College for Women on East Twelfth Street)

Dissection of the Hip Joint from the Front (colour litho)
8667621 Dissection of the Hip Joint from the Front (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dissection of the Hip Joint from the Front)

Taxidermy (litho)
7183331 Taxidermy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taxidermy. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway)

The Viking Ship (b / w photo)
7182655 The Viking Ship (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viking Ship. Illustration for Inventors at Work by George Iles (Doubleday, Page & Co)

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (litho)
7180479 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves)

South America: Section of an ant-hill (engraving)
7186667 South America: Section of an ant-hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of an ant-hill)

Operation, c. 1753-1754 (oil on canvas)
LSE4315809 Operation, c.1753-1754 (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Italian, out of copyright

A Witchs Kitchen, c. 1600 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
AMO110731 A Witchs Kitchen, c.1600 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); 28x40.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Tree trunk cross section, X-ray

Assorted nuts, X-ray

Drawing on anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) The Musc
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Italian polymanth. Genius. Renaissance. Drawing on anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) The Muscles of the legs

Back Of The Male Human Body Showing Muscles Sinews And Bones From The Vessels Of The Human Body Edited By Jones Quain And William Wilson Published London By Taylor And Watson 1837

Head And Shoulders Of The Male Human Body Showing Muscles Sinews And Bones From The Vessels Of The Human Body Edited By Jones Quain And William Wilson Published London By Taylor And Watson 1837

Drawing from a study of anatomy. Human muscles of the arms
History of medicine. Drawing from a study of anatomy. Human muscles of the arms. 18th century

Diagram showing removal of affected head of a femur bone

Herpetologist taking liver from frog for genetic study purposes, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp. ) two adults, cutting segments out of leaf, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp.) two adults, cutting segments out of leaf, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Cranial nerves, historical anatomical artwork. This neck and upper torso have been dissected to show the paths of the twelve cranial nerves (white)

Students Dissecting 1880
Young female students at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris dissect a body as part of their practical work

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"Dissecting the Past: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Anatomy and Exploration" Step into a journey through time as we delve into the captivating practice of dissecting. From South American cannibals in the 16th century to Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous drawings on human anatomy, this ancient art has shaped our understanding of ourselves. Leonardo da Vinci, renowned for his multifaceted genius, left behind detailed sketches that revealed the intricacies of muscles in the arms. His study became a cornerstone for future anatomists seeking to comprehend our physical structure. In 1754, an etching captured a significant moment in history - the dissection of a deceased member of Parliament. This macabre depiction sheds light on how dissections were not only scientific endeavors but also political statements during this era. "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, " painted by Rembrandt in 1632, immortalizes a pivotal moment when medical knowledge was shared among colleagues. The canvas portrays physicians gathered around a cadaver, unraveling mysteries hidden beneath flesh and bone. Taxidermy emerged as another form of "dissection, " preserving animals' bodies with astonishing precision. A lithograph showcases this artistry that allows us to marvel at nature's beauty long after its life has ended. The Viking Ship stands tall as an archaeological wonder discovered through meticulous excavation and analysis. Through careful examination and dissection-like scrutiny, historians unearthed secrets about seafaring civilizations from centuries ago. Exploring further down our own bodies' depths brings us face-to-face with spinal cords and nerves intricately intertwined within us all. Lithographs capture these delicate structures that enable communication between mind and body. Venturing beyond human anatomy, we encounter an engraving showcasing South America's intricate ant-hill architecture—a testament to nature's own architectural prowess dissected before our eyes. Intriguingly capturing operations performed during c.