This book is dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the birth of Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564).
Vesalius’ experts and adepts focus on his life and work, the new insights he gave on the anatomy of the human body and the influence he had on the medical profession throughout the centuries. Special attention is given to the iconography in Vesalius’ “Fabrica” and “Epitome”, which, as a new medium of expression, has incited doctors and artists alike to copy the magnificent renaissance drawings.
The renewed interest in Vesalius’ texts and drawings is illustrated in this publication.

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Preface

Robrecht Van Hee studied medicine at Gent University. He became a surgeon in Breda and Nijmegen, where he obtained a PhD in medicine. He taught at Antwerp University and specialised in transplantation and endocrine surgery.
He also taught medical history, in this field he speciliased in the medical history of the Low Countries in the 16th century.
He is the author of over 400 publications and member of the editorial board of Journal of Medical Biography and Studium.