{"product_id":"plate-75","title":"Spine \u0026 Vertebrae- La Médecine Pittoresque","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the pages of La Médecine Pittoresque, this remarkable steel engraving pairs meticulous anatomical study with the natural beauty of medicinal botany. The left portion presents the complete human vertebral column, from the delicate atlas vertebra to the fused sacrum, accompanied by detailed cross-sections showing the intricate architecture of individual vertebrae. On the right, Gentiana lutea, the Great Yellow Gentian, unfurls its distinctive whorled golden flowers, a plant prized since antiquity for its bitter root's digestive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished under the direction of the distinguished French physician Antoine Laurent Bayle, this mid-nineteenth century medical compendium represented the pinnacle of Parisian scientific illustration. The combination of human anatomy with medicinal plants reflects an era when botanical remedies remained central to medical practice, and physicians needed intimate knowledge of both body and pharmacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sophisticated piece that bridges science and art, this plate appeals equally to collectors of medical antiques, botanical prints, and fine French engravings. The dual subject matter makes it particularly versatile for display in medical offices, studies, or any space celebrating the intersection of natural history and human inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0\" 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":44705010548851,"sku":"AP7263","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/PL._2075.jpg?v=1775585941","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/plate-75","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}