Vesalius's Muscle Man — Antique Historical Print

The Story in the Margin

This figure comes from Andreas Vesalius's De humani corporis fabrica of 1543, the book that founded modern anatomy. Vesalius scandalized his age by dissecting human bodies himself, and his flayed 'muscle men' — shown striding through Italian landscapes as they display their own sinews — married rigorous science to unforgettable art.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.