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De humani corporis fabrica libri septem


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    [1555]


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    • Portret van A. Vesalius, ontleedkundige prenten en versierde beginletters, houtsneden van en door Jan Stephan van Calcar. Titelplaat copie door een Duitschen Houtsnijder naar de houtsnede van J. St. v. Calcar in de uitgave van 1543
    • Editio princeps 1543
    • This book not only represents one of the summits of Renaissance bookmaking but more importantly laid the foundations for modern medicine. Within its pages knowledge and art harmoniously intertwine the results of one man's passionate and rebellious attempt to enlighten mankind.

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