The posterior part of the brain tied with a striped ribbon (above); the back of the skull and the foramen magnum after the removal of the brain other than the cerebellum (below). Line engraving by A. Bell after G. Bidloo, 1798.
- Bidloo, Govard, 1649-1713.
- Date:
- [1798]
- Reference:
- 680382i
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About this work
Description
The ribbon keeps in place two bevelled pieces of wood which prevent the brain from falling out
Publication/Creation
[Edinburgh] : [A. Bell], [1798]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 36.2 x 26 cm
Lettering
Tab. IX. Part 3 Pl. 50. A. Bell S.A.S.S. prin. Scot. & Wal. sculptor fecit.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 680382i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores