[The sensation of heat]

[The sensation of heat]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Descartes, René, 1596-1650 author
Publication:
Amstelodami: Danielem Elsevirium, 1677
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Human figure kneeling on right knee; the left foot and hand are close to a fire; there are two parallel lines drawn on the body from the left foot to a point on the brain for the transmission of the sensation(s) of heat and/or pain.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Tractatus de homine, et de formatione foetus ..., p. 58.; (DNLM)2331065R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101436027 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A016383
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436027