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The engraving style, shading, and anatomical precision are consistent with mid-to-late 18th-century anatomical atlases (e.g., works by painters like Klaas van der Worp or publishers like William Hunter ). 2. Artistic and Technical Analysis
Based on the style, this could be from a major anatomical atlas, such as those by William Hunter (specifically studies on the lymphatic system), or a translation of European, French, or Dutch anatomy books. 1778_120.jpg
The artist uses heavy, dark, cross-hatched shading on the intestines and surrounding muscles, which makes the fine, white-dotted lines of the lymphatic vessels stand out dramatically, creating a 3D effect. The engraving style, shading, and anatomical precision are