Illustration in an edition of Vesalius' De Humani Corporis fabrica Epitome,with annotations by Fontani (1642)

Illustration in an edition of Vesalius' De Humani Corporis fabrica Epitome, with annotations by Fontani (1642)

This illustration depicts a naked young man on the left holding an apple in his left hand, and a naked young woman on the right covering her lower abdomen with her right hand. On the ground between the two people, what appears to be a skull and a snake crawling out of it.

This illustration is reminiscent of the story and punishment of Adam and Eve, for the presence of the young naked couple, the apple in the man's hand and the snake.

Vesalius, Andreas (1514-1564)
Fontani, Nicolai/ Nicolaas Fontanus (annotator)

Illustration in an edition of Andreas Vesalius' De humani corporis fabrica epitome with annotations by Nicolai Fontani (1642)
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System number: b12975394

1642

Illustration.
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