Medical Xylography Description Block 78

Author: Jehan Cousin

Book: Livre de pourtraiture (Paris: Jean Leclerc, 1608)

Notes: Cousin wrote and illustrated one of the most famous early books on artistic anatomical drawing.  The first printing was by David Leclerc in 1595, with the engravings done by Jean Leclerc. The book was reprinted many times through the 17th century.

 

 

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