Antique Medical Print - William Hunter 1774 - Full Term Foetus – Plate XIII | Original - Enlightenment

Plate XIII | Original - Medical Enlightenment  - Rare original 1774 copperplate engraving by William Hunter, engraved by Jan van Rymsdyk. Plate XIII from The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus, showing full-term foetus in utero. A museum-grade medical print for collectors, historians, and statement interiors

This extraordinary 1774 copperplate engraving by William Hunter—illustrated by Jan van Rymsdyk and printed by John Baskerville—is a landmark in anatomical illustration. Depicting a full-term foetus in utero with the uterus and pelvic bones opened, it’s Plate 13 from The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus, one of the most celebrated medical atlases of the Enlightenment. A true statement piece for collectors, obstetric historians, and interior designers seeking rare, scientifically significant art.

This folio-sized print (approx. 50cm × 35 cm) is a first edition, guaranteed original—not a reproduction. Condition: age-related toning, minor edge wear, and foxing consistent with age. Strong impression with exceptional detail.  

A true statement piece for Historians, Collectors, Medical Students, Interior Designers.

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