Petrus Camper

Shop 28 artworks by Petrus Camper (Dutch, 1722–1789) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Petrus Camper FRS, was a Dutch physician, anatomist, physiologist, midwife, zoologist, anthropologist, palaeontologist and a naturalist in the Age of Enlightenment. He was one of the first to take an interest in comparative anatomy, palaeontology, and the facial angle. He was among the first to mark out an "anthropology," which he distinguished from natural history. He studied the orangutan, the Javan rhinoceros, and the skull of a mosasaur, which he believed was a whale.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Petrus Camper's work on the site falls under Drawings (23), Illustration (5).

Culture: Dutch (28).

By orientation: 7 landscape, 21 portrait.

Other Dutch artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Louis Fabritius Dubourg — 134 artworks
• Cornelis Ploos van Amstel — 125 artworks
• Wybrand Hendriks — 95 artworks
• Hendrik Spilman — 82 artworks
• Dionys van Nijmegen — 70 artworks
• Jacob Folkema — 56 artworks
• Reinier Vinkeles — 53 artworks
• Jordanus Hoorn — 40 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Petrus Camper artworks does Archive Lane have?

28 public-domain artworks by Petrus Camper are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Petrus Camper?

Petrus Camper is catalogued as Dutch (born 1722, died 1789).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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