De Humani Corporis Fabrica
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Title
De Humani Corporis Fabrica
Subject
Human anatomy, medical education
Description
A foundational anatomical textbook that corrected centuries of Galenic misconceptions through firsthand dissection and observation. The Fabrica revolutionized the teaching of anatomy through its detailed illustrations and accessible format.
Creator
Andreas Vesalius
Publisher
Johannes Oporinus, Basel
Date
1543
Rights
Public domain
Language
Latin
Coverage
Early modern Europe
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Printed book with movable type and woodcut illustrations
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Physical Dimensions
Approximately 42 cm x 28 cm; folio format
Citation
Andreas Vesalius, “De Humani Corporis Fabrica,” Omeka, accessed May 25, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/317.