Title
Harvey demonstrating circulation of the blood to Charles I
Caption
Harvey demonstrating circulation of the blood to Charles I. William Harvey (1578-1657), English physician, published his famous 'De motu cordis.' ('Anatomical Exercise on the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals'), in 1628. In this work he was the first to use scientific method to explain a biological problem. Engraving after the painting by R. Hannah c1850.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_431
License type
Rights managed
Available size
54,5Mb (6,5Mb) / 15,0in x 14,1in / 4500 x 4230 (300dpi)