acupuncture 1727 Size::70 x 50cm (28 x 20") Interesting fact: Simon Bussy was

Interesting fact: Simon Bussy was married to the writer Dorothy Bussy

holds the Christ child lovingly in her arms

helping to visually record his brother's scientific discoveries

an 18th century artist

in anticipation of a visit from his friend and colleague Paul Gauguin

acupuncture 1727 Size::70 x 50cm (28 x 20") Interesting fact: Simon Bussy wasEngelbert Kaempfer, a 17th century German physician and naturalist, is known for his extensive travels and detailed reports on Asia. In 1727, he published an illustration of acupuncture, part of his extensive studies of medical practices in Japan. Kaempfer was one of the first Europeans to document the technique of acupuncture, and his work contributed greatly to the spread of knowledge of this traditional healing method in Europe. The illustration is