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The Fantastical Anatomical Collections of Frederik Ruysch: A Symposium

Friday, November 11, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Olin Library, Special Collections
Olin Library, Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO

Presented by the Center for the History of Medicine, Bernard Becker Medical Library had the honor of contributing images to a new English translation of the works of Frederik Ruysch. The latest edition was edited by Joanna Ebenstein of the Morbid Anatomy Museum, who joins us as keynote speaker to celebrate the book's launch. 

The anatomical tableaux of Frederik Ruysch are some of the most compelling images in the history of scientific illustration: Fetal skeletons stand on mountains of kidney stones and specimens float in jars topped with arrangements of dried flowers — a vision of death and science that can be disconcerting to modern eyes. 

In this symposium, we'll explore the fascinating works of Dutch anatomist and botanist Frederik Ruysch and discuss the early modern artistic and scientific traditions that gave rise to his vision.

Event Type

Lectures & Presentations, Seminar/Colloquia

Schools

Arts & Sciences, Brown School, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, School of Medicine, Olin Business School

Topic

Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, Humanities & Society, Medicine & Health

Website

https://becker.wustl.edu/civicrm/?civ...

Department
Bernard Becker Medical Library
Event Contact

Elisabeth Brander | ebrander@wustl.edu

Speaker Information

Keynote speaker:

Joanna Ebenstein
Founder & Creative Director                           
Morbid Anatomy Museum

 

Panelists:

Rebecca Messbarger, PhD
Professor of Italian
Washington University in St. Louis               

 

Claudia Swan, PhD
Mark Steinberg Weil Professor of Art History  
Washington University in St. Louis  

 

Elizabeth Wyckoff, PhD
Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs 
Saint Louis Art Museum

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