Sömmerring Illustration of Fetal Development
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Title
Sömmerring Illustration of Fetal Development
Subject
Anatomy, Development, Enlightenment
Description
Illustration of fetal development during the 18th century and the understanding of the stages that a fetus goes through prior to birth. Reveals the strong knowledge that was gained during this enlightenment period and was a path to understanding how our mind was developed starting from a young age.
Creator
Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring
Source
Anatomical Illustration: Art informing Science: an online exhibit at the University of Missouri Library.
Publisher
Frankfurt: Varrentrapp and Wenner
Date
1799
Contributor
Naveen Kamath
Format
Still Image
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Anatomy, development
Files
Citation
Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring, “Sömmerring Illustration of Fetal Development,” Enlightenmens, accessed August 9, 2022, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/979.