11358 Robert Bénard (1734–1777) – Technical Study of Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Procedures – Engraving (18th Century)
"Chirurgie" illustrates various specialized instruments and techniques for eighteenth-century eye surgery. The upper section features several types of lancets and needles used for delicate ocular incisions, while the central portion provides detailed diagrams of surgical procedures, including the depression of a cataract and the treatment of a fistula lachrymalis. The work is rendered with the technical precision and fine hatching characteristic of high-quality Enlightenment-era documentation. This copper engraving was produced for the Recueil de Planches of the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, the monumental project edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert in Paris.
Robert Bénard was a French engraver who specialized in technical and scientific illustrations for major intellectual projects of the Enlightenment. He served as the director of the engraving department for the Diderot Encyclopedie, where he oversaw the production of thousands of plates documenting human knowledge and industry. His work is characterized by extreme precision and the ability to translate complex mechanical and medical processes into clear visual diagrams. Bénard was a prolific contributor to the most significant scientific publications of the late eighteenth century, and his technical style set the standard for educational illustration across Europe.
Artist or Maker: Robert Bénard.
Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 22 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: (18th Century).
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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