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This is a reproduction of drawings attributed to Primaticcio from the Latin manuscript 6866 of the National Library of France, titled "Collection de chirurgiens grecs avec dessins attribués au Primatice. Reproduction réduite des 200 dessins du Manuscrit latin 6866 de la Bibliothèque nationale." This collection showcases the detailed anatomical knowledge and surgical techniques as understood by Greek surgeons. The drawings offer a unique glimpse into the history of medicine and art, capturing the intersection of scientific inquiry and artistic representation. The manuscript's reduced reproduction makes these invaluable historical records accessible to scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolution of surgical practices and anatomical illustration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.