[The egg of all living things]

[The egg of all living things]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Harvey, William, 1578-1657, author
Publication:
Londini: Octaviani Pulleyn, 1651
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Abstract:
Jupiter sits on a throne on a pedestal with the eagle Ganymede at his side; he holds an egg which he has separated into halves and from which a myriad of living creatures pours forth.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Exercitationes de generatione animalium; frontispiece.; See related catalog record: 2361097R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101435227 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012110
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435227