Nathaniel Highmore
(1613-1685), PhysicianSitter in 3 portraits
Physician; friend of William Hervey, to whom he dedicated his first work, Corporis Humani Disquisitio (Disquisition on the Human Body), 1651; its title-page includes the first illustration of the circulation of blood.
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, circa 1660-1665
On display at Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley
NPG 4069
Nathaniel Highmore in the frontipiece to his 'Corporis Humani Disquisito Anatomica'
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1651
NPG D30063
by Abraham Blooteling (Bloteling), after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D30062
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