William Harvey (1578-1657) physician who first described the systemic circulation of blood by the heart

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Harvey was the first known physician to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped to the brain and body by the heart.
Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) for ‘The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain’ by Thomas Birch (1705-1766). Published in London 1747 (Vol 1) and 1752 (Vol 2).

Copper engraving
1739
Digital image size 3056 x 4942 px
25.9 cm x 41.8 cm (300 dpi)