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Rare Anatomy Engraving – Skeleton and Flayed Figure, Blome, 17th Century

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Anatomy Display – Antique Engraving by Michael Vandergucht, 1686 This fascinating late 17th-century engraving depicts an anatomy display, showing a skeleton, an écorché (a flayed figure with muscles exposed), and a nude male model. Around them, scholars and students observe, gesture, and take notes, representing the teaching of anatomy in an academic setting. The composition, combining classical drapery with scientific inquiry, illustrates the Renaissance and Baroque fascination with the human body as both a work of art and a subject of medical study. The plate was published in Richard Blome’s *The Gentleman’s Recreation* (London, 1686), an ambitious encyclopedic work covering diverse subjects from hunting and heraldry to sciences, philosophy, and anatomy. Blome’s volume was one of the first attempts in England to provide a wide-ranging reference for the educated gentleman. The dedication at the bottom of the plate is to Ralph Macro of Hackney, Middlesex, with a heraldic shield prominently displayed. The engraving is the work of Michael Vandergucht (1660–1725), a Flemish-born engraver who spent most of his career in London. He produced numerous book illustrations and scientific engravings, often collaborating with leading publishers and authors of the time. This print, based on a design by G. Freeman, exemplifies the precise and clear style Vandergucht employed in scholarly works. Such prints hold importance not only as examples of scientific illustration but also as reflections of the cultural milieu in which science, medicine, and art intersected. They offered viewers both a technical guide and a moral reflection on the human body and mortality. Condition: Very good impression with rich detail. Some light toning and faint spotting consistent with age. Minor handling traces in the margins, but the engraved image remains clean and strong. Hand-colouring added later. Framing tips: A black or dark wood frame with a cream or light mat will highlight the engraving’s fine lines. A gilt frame enhances its Baroque character, making it suitable for display in both scientific and art-focused collections. Technique: Engraving, later hand-coloured Maker: Michael Vandergucht after G. Freeman, published by Richard Blome, London, 1686
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    1680-1689
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1686
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good impression with rich detail. Some light toning and faint spotting consistent with age. Minor handling traces in the margins, but the engraved image remains clean and strong. Hand-colouring added later.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-61838 1stDibs: LU3054326473882

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