De Humani Corporis Fabrica — Muscle Figure

The image is a black-and-white woodcut illustration showing a rear view of an anatomical figure whose skin has been removed to reveal the muscular structure. The figure hangs from a sturdy wooden post, its arms hanging loosely at its sides and its legs slightly bent in a contrapposto-like stance. Near the head, a separate detail drawing shows a cross-section of the head and neck muscles, detached as if floating. The background includes a simple, stylized landscape with rolling hills, grounding the scientific subject in a naturalistic setting. The overall style is precise and clinical, typical of Renaissance anatomical woodcuts.

This image is a foundational document in the history of medicine, originating from Andreas Vesalius's 'De Humani Corporis Fabrica', which revolutionized human anatomy by prioritizing direct dissection over classical dogma.