Anatomical Teaching Models of Pregnant Women

Posted February 21st, 2008 in art, science

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1. Stephan Zick, 1639-1715
Wood and ivory

2. “Medical Venus”
Clemente Susini, late 18th century, wax
La Specola, University of Florence

via bioepherma. She has a really fascinating article on the art of the anatomical modeling of pregnant women. We had not considered that.

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