Anna Morandi Manzolini
Anna Morandi Manzolini (21 January 1714 – 9 July 1774) was an internationally known anatomist and anatomical wax modeler, as lecturer of anatomical design at the University of Bologna.
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Career
Anna aided her husband, Giovanni Manzolini, and then surpassed him in skill, and particularly in that scientific knowledge upon which the success of their joint labors depended.
She lectured widely, achieving fame at home and across Europe.
Her collection of wax models was known throughout Europe as Supellex Manzoliniana, and was eagerly sought after to aid in the study of anatomy.
Legacy
Her work became the archetype of such models as the Vassourie collection and the creations of Dr. Auzoux made from papier mache, which were the forerunners of those used in today's schools and colleges.
A collection of her models was acquired by the Medical Institute of Bologna and is housed at the Institute of Science in Bologna.
After her death, a bust of her was placed in the Pantheon in Rome.
Another portrait in was, which she modeled herself, was placed in the museum at the University of Bologna and became one of its most precious possessions.
See also
External links
- Anna Morandi Manzolini @ Wikipedia
