Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Libro de la anathomia del hombre.
Valladolid: Sebastian Martinez, 1551.
The first Spanish anatomy book in the Spanish language, the second anatomy book ever published in Spain, and the work that introduced Vesalian illustrations to Spain. The text is a version of Henri de Mondeville’s medieval anatomy. The 12 anatomical woodcuts may have been executed by the printer, Sebastian Martinez.
Subjects
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #378.01 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/550 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | libro-de-la-anathomia-del-hombre |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Valladolid