{"product_id":"plate-24","title":"Skull, Jaw \u0026 Eye Anatomy- La Médecine Pittoresque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking plate from 'La Médecine Pittoresque,' the influential mid-19th century French medical atlas produced under the direction of Antoine Laurent Bayle. This steel engraving with original hand coloring presents a remarkable study of cranial anatomy alongside the Christmas Rose (Hellebore), a plant with significant medicinal history. The systematic arrangement moves from a detailed lateral view of the human skull through the jaw, temporal muscles, pterygoid muscles, and the intricate musculature of the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of botanical subjects alongside anatomical studies reflects the era's comprehensive approach to medical education, when pharmacology and anatomy were taught as interconnected disciplines. Hellebore, depicted here with both flower and root system, was used historically for various medical applications despite its toxicity. The technical excellence of the hand coloring, particularly in the gradated muscle tissue and delicate flower petals, demonstrates the high standards of Parisian medical publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling piece for collectors of medical history, natural history prints, or those drawn to the visual culture of 19th century science. The plate's unusual subject combination creates a meditation on the human body and the natural world that healed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25\" x 7.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44705005928563,"sku":"AP7253","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/PL._2024.jpg?v=1775585782","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/plate-24","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}