Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen by Johann Guinter and Andreas Vesalius

Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen is a translation of Johann Guinter’s textbook as revised and annotated by Guinter’s student, Andreas Vesalius. This new translation shows the significant rewrites and additional information added to the original based on his own dissections. 250 newly discovered annotations by Vesalius himself also show his working methods and ideas. An extensive introduction by Vivian Nutton also provides new information on Johann Guinter, and his substantial use of Vesalius’ work for his own revised version of the text in 1539. This text will be of great interest to historians of science and medicine, as well as to Renaissance scholars.