The fantastical anatomical collections of Frederik Ruysch: A symposium

November 11, 2022
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Olin Library (Danforth Campus)

Ruysch’s anatomical tableauxare some of the most compelling images in the history of scientific illustration: Fetal skeletons stand on mountains of kidney stonesand specimens float in jars topped with arrangements of dried flowers –a vision of death and science that can be disconcerting to modern eyes. Learn more and register here.