Andreas Vesalius, De humani corporis fabrica librorum epitome, Basel: ex. off. J. Oporini, 1543, leaf height 55.8 cm, detail of paper manikin, CCF.46.36.

This is the image combining veins, arteries and nerves and serves as the base figure, over which all the other paper cuts were superimposed. The slit through which the paper layers were inserted is visible over the top of the head. To view the whole book, click on the Digital Library link below.