The Art of Vesalius: The continuing influence of “De Humani Corporis Fabrica” on Art.

A search for the intimate relationship between art and science in the study of the human body inevitably leads to the beautiful pictures of Vesalius’ Fabrica. Medical artists and scientific researchers alike discover the enhanced power of text and iconography in transmitting knowledge as well as beauty of expression. Pursuing this goal, a facial reconstruction was made of Vesalius’ portrait in the Fabrica. Final proof of the correctness of this reconstruction will be given when Vesalius’ s grave and remains may be found on the island of Zakynthos where Vesalius died and was buried. Meanwhile medical artists continue to give their vision on anatomy, the human body and its intangible soul.