Medical Xylography Description Block 66

Author: Gregor Reisch (d. 1525)

Book: Margarita philosophica (1503)

Notes: The title translates to "The Philosophical Pearl." Printed originally in 1503 and then in 11 editions in the 16th century, it was the first book that explained the many disciplines to be taught at a university. Below is a version of this print from the book:

 

 

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