{"product_id":"plate-18","title":"Arteries of the Head \u0026 Pelvis- La Médecine Pittoresque","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable plate from La Médecine Pittoresque exemplifies the golden age of French medical publishing, when Paris reigned as the world capital of anatomical education. Plate 18 presents a fascinating assembly of subjects: detailed arterial maps of the human head and neck, a surgical demonstration of inguinal hernia repair, and specimens from the natural world, including vibrant red coral and a North American beaver. This eclectic combination reflects the 19th century understanding that medicine encompassed both human anatomy and materia medica, the natural substances used in healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced under the editorial direction of Antoine Laurent Bayle and printed by the prestigious Imprimerie de Plon, this hand-colored steel engraving demonstrates the technical mastery of French scientific illustration. The arterial systems rendered in brilliant vermillion trace the complex vascular architecture of the head with remarkable precision, while the natural history specimens below remind us that coral and beaver castoreum were once valued medicinal ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished addition for collectors of medical antiques, natural history prints, or French 19th century illustration, this plate bridges the worlds of science and art with characteristic Gallic elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0\" x 7.75\"\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":44704995999859,"sku":"AP7249","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/PL._2018.jpg?v=1775585704","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/plate-18","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}