{"product_id":"plate-6","title":"Heart Anatomy, Intestinal Parasites- La Médecine Pittoresque","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary plate from La Médecine Pittoresque reveals the ambitious scope of mid-19th century French medical publishing. Under the direction of Antoine Laurent Bayle, this collection sought to present human anatomy, surgical instruments, and natural history specimens in a single comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Here, a masterfully rendered dissection of the neck and thorax exposes the right cardiac nerves (nerfs cardiaques droits) in exquisite detail, with crimson arteries, ivory nerve fibers, and the pale pink heart creating a striking anatomical tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe margins feature an array of curious companions: parasitic worms including trichoceophales and oxyures vermiculaires, a brilliant green cantharide (blister beetle, used medicinally for centuries), and a sophisticated lithotriteur, the surgical instrument used to crush bladder stones. This encyclopedic approach reflects the era's belief that all natural and medical knowledge could be systematically catalogued and illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable example of French scientific illustration at its peak, this steel engraving with original hand-coloring demonstrates both anatomical precision and artistic refinement. An exceptional piece for collectors of medical antiques, anatomical art, or natural history curiosities.\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":44704991936627,"sku":"AP7241","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/PL._206.jpg?v=1775585529","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/plate-6","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}