Extremely rare woodcut dating from 1614 representing the oblique nerves of the eyes by the surgeon Ambroise Paré, extraordinary pioneer doctor of Reconstructive Surgery and Prostheses.

This page with this superb wood engraving was published in 1614 in the famous work of Ambroise Paré, king's surgeon, originally from Laval "The works of Ambroise Paré with the figures and portraits of both anatomy and instruments of surgery and several monsters» This sheet is taken from the 5th book of the book « De l'Anatomie »

These are undoubtedly the first graphic representations of this type. Extraordinary historical and scientific document. Magnificent woodcut, fascinating text on medical knowledge in ophthalmology at the time.

• This double-sided document in the format of 24/36 cm, condition see photos, slight waterstaining, very well preserved for the time. Let's not forget that this document is over 400 years old.

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