Anatomy or the Interior of Things

An allegorical engraving depicts a central female figure, representing Nature or Truth, who stands partially veiled behind an altar. To her left, a woman holds a book and points a rod toward the altar. To the right, a figure, likely representing Science or Observation, sits and sketches on a tablet. In the foreground, a man and a woman sit near a peacock and various biological specimens, including a crustacean. In the background, two bearded men observe the scene. The engraving is signed by R. de Hooghe.