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Manuscript with explanation of the bumps on the skull as drawn on the portrait of Daniel Dijlius
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Manuscript with explanation of the bumps on the skull as drawn on the portrait of Daniel Dijlius

Jacob Willemz. de Vos · c. 1806 · pen; paper; ink

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Manuscript with rhyming descriptions and explanations of the numbered bumps on the skull as drawn on the portrait of Daniel Dijlius (see KOG-ZG-4-5-1). According to Gall's theory, these indicate the location of various brain functions. In this text they are: T(eeltdrift), Place Memory, Color Sense, Tone Sense, Art Sense, Murder Sense, Wit, Above-natural Profundity, Goodness and Friendly Affection. Probably made for a festive meal with friends offered by Dijlius. Written on two double-folded sheets sewn together.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHandschrift met verklaring van de knobbels op de schedel zoals getekend op het portret van Daniel Dijlius. c. 1806. Jacob Willemz. de Vos. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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