ON THE FABRIC OF THE HUMAN BODY, BOOK I. 163

AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY JOINED TOGETHER, SEEN FROM THE FRONT.

A full page anatomical woodcut depicts a human skeleton from a front perspective. The skeleton is artistically posed. It leans its right elbow on the handle of a spade which is partially stuck into the ground. Its left arm hangs down and is held slightly away from the body. The skeleton stands in a detailed landscape. This scene features rolling hills, sparse plants, and a mountain range in the far distance.

The image is heavily marked with small letters and numbers for anatomical reference. The ribs are numbered 1 through 12. The skull is marked with letters such as B, C, and D. The vertebrae, pelvis, and long bones of the arms and legs are marked with various Latin and Greek characters such as S, T, V, u, n, and Δ the Greek letter Delta. The bones of the hands and feet are particularly dense with these small identifying characters. This plate is one of the most iconic images in medical history. It combines rigorous anatomical detail with the artistic style of the Renaissance.