Petrus Camper

DESCRIPTION: This image depicts Petrus Camper, a prominent Dutch anatomist and naturalist. [1]He is recognized as one of the founders of comparative anatomy and paleontology. Camper developed the "facial angle" technique to measure and classify different human and animal skulls. He held professorships at the universities of Franeker, Amsterdam, and Groningen, contributing significantly to surgery and midwifery. He is also known for describing Camper's fascia in the abdominal wall. The portrait shows him in the style of 18th-century intellectual depictions, consistent with his work during the Age of Enlightenment. Text Inscription: The line "Te 's Hage bij Soetens & fils" indicates the print was published in The Hague (Den Haag) by the firm Soetens & fils (Soetens & Sons). STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 10.5 x 12.5 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: ?C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Paper PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.