Scientific Illustration

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Frederik Ruysch (1744) Epistola anatomica, problematica nona. Amsterdam. Plate X.

Ruysch (1638-1731) was a Dutch anatomist famous for his anatomical preparations — that is, organs and body parts preserved using wax, spirits, and other embalming materials. He kept his specific recipe and technique a secret, since he gained a good deal of commercial success with his preparations. In fact, the Russian tsar Peter the Great eventually bought Ruysch’s entire anatomical collection (or his “cabinet of curiosities”) in 1717.

This illustration depicts his method of wax injection, which he used to preserve and solidify blood vessels. Using this method, he was able to map out the lymphatic system and prove that these vessels have valves, just like blood vessels.

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Posted on November 18, 2012 via fullerenes with 477 notes
The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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European Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

Ornithologia neerlandica..
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Shelduck by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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Posted on June 5, 2012 via Birds on the Brain with 27 notes
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Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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Long-tailed Duck by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

Formerly called Oldsquaw.

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Posted on June 1, 2012 via Birds on the Brain with 17 notes
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Red-throated Loon by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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Posted on May 31, 2012 via Birds on the Brain with 26 notes
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Northern Shoveler by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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Yelkouan Shearwater by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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Red-necked Grebe by BioDivLibrary on Flickr.

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