Abraham Blooteling (aka Abraham Bloteling; Abraham Blotelingh;
Abraham Blootelingh) (1640–1690) and Pieter Stevens van Gunst (aka
Pieter van Gunst) (1658/59–c1731)
“Plate 70: Dissected Hand and Forearm Showing
the Tendons”, 1685, after a drawing in the Ecole de Médicine,
Paris, by Gerard de Lairesse (1640/41–1711), engraved illustration
to Govard Bidloo’s (1649–1713) famous anatomical atlas, “Anatomia
humani corporis/ Ontleding des menschelyken lichaams", first published by
the widow of Johan van Someren (1622–1676) (de Weduwe van
Joannes van Someren [fl. after 1679]) in 1685 in Amsterdam.
Note that this impression has the 3 cm chainlines of the first edition
of 1685, whereas the later edition of 1734, published by Jacob van
Poolsum (1701–1762) in Utrecht has 2.5 cm chainlines.
Archive.org offer a view of this print in its context in the
publication: https://archive.org/details/gri_33125008642049/page/n239/mode/2up.
The accompanying Latin text on the facing page to this print offers the
following explanation of the lettered index: (transl. and my apologies for any
errors) “Seventieth Table: Besides those already recited A. of the index
finger, B. of the ear, C. of the thumb, and of the fingers, there are those
produced from the extremity of the apophysis of the humerus D. of four or three
of the fingers, E. both second and third, by means of the tendinous ligaments
of the envelope, F. are attached to the internode. With these tendons, as well
as Perforates and Perforants, the capsules or sheaths of the Membranaceous-Cartilage
are attached to the External Radius. These same muscles, separated from each
other, are shown […]”
For a marvellous description of the history behind the Bidloo’s anatomical
atlas relating to another plate from the publication, see: https://trowbridgegallery.com.au/product/william-cowper-t81/.
Engraving on laid paper (3 cm chainlines) with full margins as
published.
Size: (sheet) 50.6 x 35.4 cm; (plate) 47.5 x 33.1 cm.
Lettered in plate: (upper-right corner) “T. 70.”; (index lettered) “A” to “F”.
Condition: strong and well-printed impression in an excellent
condition for its age with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, losses, significant
stains or handling marks.
I am selling this large and famous masterpiece of anatomical engraving
that is not only superbly executed, but also displays exceptional ingenuity in
displaying an anterior view of the forearm muscles and tendons attached to the
wrist, for AU$485 (currently US$333.61/EUR313.29/GBP275.87 at the time of
posting this listing) including postage and handling to anywhere in the world
(but not, of course, any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries).
If you are interested in purchasing this extraordinary and technically
magnificent print, please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I
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