Four anatomical scrolls, or ecorche

by J. A Anatomical Scrolls. Beckers, engraver

$24,000 · Offered by Rootenberg Rare Books

Signed

ca. 1700. 1. Frontal skeleton, signed, 71 x 26 inches2. Frontal skeleton, unsigned, 73 x 28 inches3. Rear view skeleton, signed, 69 x 26 inches4. Rear view skeleton, unsigned, 71 x 28 inches. Item #3420 It is assumed that these scrolls were used to teach anatomy. It was not uncommon to use ecorche from the Italian meaning flayed in the form of drawings or three-dimensional sculptures as teaching tools; they had been created by

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