Skeleton with Cherub — Bernhard Siegfried Albinus

This elaborate anatomical plate centers a full human skeleton within an expansive natural landscape. Shown frontally with its arms extended and skull turned slightly to one side, the skeleton appears as an active figure rather than an isolated anatomical diagram. Behind it, a cherub-like child raises a broad sweep of drapery against distant mountains, water, trees, and dense vegetation.

Associated with the anatomical work of Bernhard Siegfried Albinus, the composition combines precise observation of the human skeleton with unusually theatrical staging. Fine engraved lines describe individual bones, joints, foliage, and landscape with equal attention, while the restrained cream and brown palette retains the character of an eighteenth-century printed plate.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Bernhard Siegfried Albinus
• Title: Skeleton with Cherub
• Original title: Tab. I
• Series: Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani
• Date: 18th century
• Period: 18th Century
• Place of Origin: Europe
• Medium: Engraving

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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