[Zodiac or Vein man]

[Zodiac or Vein man]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Ricco, Daniel, fl. 1690, author
Publication:
Venetia, Brescia, Milano: Marc'Antonio Pandolfo Malatesta, [1690?]
Language(s):
Italian
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Bloodletting
Abstract:
Human figure with the spine and ribs exposed, and showing veins and arteries in the extremities of the body; astrological signs are linked to the body parts they were thought to influence. Also shown is a vein with incisions for bloodletting.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Ristretto anotomico; o sia, Aleanza de gl'astri, con l'huomo, e vegetabili; frontispiece.; (DNLM)2403068R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101435873 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013143
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435873