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The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp is a 1632 oil painting by Rembrandt depicting Dr. Nicolaes Tulp using a cadaver to explain the musculature of the arm to medical professionals. Anatomy lessons were a social event in the 17th century, taking place in lecture rooms that were actual theatres, with students, colleagues and the general public being permitted to attend on payment of an entrance fee.Artist: Rembrandt