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[Galen performs a surgical procedure on a live pig during demonstration]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Galen, author
Publication:
Venetiis: Juntas, 1586
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Teaching
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Galen performs a surgical procedure on a pig tied to a table; several men (some identified by name) observe; on the right, a man carries another pig toward the operating area.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Opera ex sexta Juntarum editione ...; See related catalog record: 2242030R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101436372 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013460
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436372