Medical Xylography

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Author: Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514)

Book: Das Buch der Croniken und Geschichten (Nuremberg 23 December 1493)

Notes: This woodcut is from a famous book also known as the "Nuremberg Chronicles." This is an image of conjoined twins. The chronicles told the story of world history, from creation to 1493. It featured over 1800 woodcuts.

 

 

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