The Anatomical Theatre in Altdorf

Das anatomische Theater zu Altdorf, Kupferstich, um 1700, Künstler: Johann Alexander Boener, Fotograf: Georg Janßen; Bildquelle: Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg, Inventarnummer: HB21069.

This representation printed around 1700 gives a view into the anatomical theatre of the university of Nuremberg at Altdorf. While the auditorium has been reduced to part of a semi-circle, behind the dissecting table there are forward-facing display cabinets for presenting teaching charts and collected specimens.

The Anatomical Theatre at Altdorf, copperplate engraving, around 1700, artist: Johann Alexander Boener, photographer: Georg Janßen; source: with the generous permission of the Germanischen Nationalmuseums, Nuremberg, Inventarnummer: HB21069.