The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp

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Title
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp
Description
Canvas painting depicting Dr Nicholaes Tulup, a well respected surgeon at the time giving his students an anatomy lesson using a human cadaver.
Creator
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669
Source
Rembrandt van Rijn. The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp,1632. Mauritshuis. Accessed March 30, 2026 https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/our-collection/artworks/146-the-anatomy-lesson-of-dr-nicolaes-tulp
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Publisher
MacEwan University Library
Date
1632
Rights
Mauritshuis Images & Photography Usage
All rights reserved. This image is included on the basis of fair dealing.
Format
PNG; 929 x 721 pixels
Type
Still image
Identifier
146
Subject
Medicine -- History -- 17th century; Surgeons; Painting, Dutch -- 17th century; Medicine and art -- Netherlands
Site pages
Health & Medicine