Andreas Vesalius
Dublin Core
Title
Andreas Vesalius
Subject
Portrait of Vesalius from his De humani corporis fabrica.
Description
"In 1543, Vesalius asked Johannes Oporinus to publish the book De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem (On the fabric of the human body in seven books), a groundbreaking work of human anatomy he dedicated to Charles V and which many believe was illustrated by Titian's pupil Jan Stephen van Calcar."
The figure is much more masculine in the print than in the painting. Unclear which came first. See Pierre Poncet. Most likely print first (commissioned by Vesalius). Painting done afterwards not affiliated with Vesalius.
The figure is much more masculine in the print than in the painting. Unclear which came first. See Pierre Poncet. Most likely print first (commissioned by Vesalius). Painting done afterwards not affiliated with Vesalius.
Creator
Attributed to Jan van Calcar (circa 1499 –1546/1550
Date
1543
Collection
Citation
Attributed to Jan van Calcar (circa 1499 –1546/1550, “Andreas Vesalius,” European Mastectomy, accessed May 24, 2026, https://www.european-mastectomy.artinterp.org/items/show/360.