--- product_id: 11038823 title: "The Anatomy Lesson" brand: "nina siegal" price: "€ 36.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/11038823-the-anatomy-lesson store_origin: FR region: France --- # The Anatomy Lesson **Brand:** nina siegal **Price:** € 36.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Anatomy Lesson by nina siegal - **How much does it cost?** € 36.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/11038823-the-anatomy-lesson) ## Best For - nina siegal enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nina siegal brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Anatomy Lesson - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91HCDUIlsuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Hard to relate to these characters *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2014* Interesting to have seven characters speak in the first person and ID them with body parts, butit slowed me down as each chapter began..Always had to stop and think, "now who is "eyes? " "Who is "hand?" Etc. "Body" and "Heart" were easy. The others took some getting used to.I failed to engage with these characters, in part, I think because they seemed cartoonishand as if they were living in medieval times, not the 17th century Golden Age I so adore.Call me a sap, but my favorite reads are ones that leave me longing for the charactersafter the book is over. For several days after I've read the last page of such a book, I keep returning to the last two chapters. It's like returning to dear friends you're being forced to give up. With The Anatomy Lesson, I was happy to say good-by to all these characters. It was a relief to be done with them.I also think the portrayal of Rembrandt was off. Perhaps his reputation for crustiness developed later for this is a young (about 26, I believe) Rembrandt. Perhaps he was capable of more pleasant interaction at that age.That said, there was ONE scene in the book which moved me tremendously - the scene where Rembrandt'smother protects him - and his hands in particular - from harm. It's a beautifully written portrayal of a mother's understanding of her son's gift and her ferociousness and determination to help him develop that gift.The rest of the narrative I found rather dry. Even tedious. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Historical Mystery, Told in a Unique Way *by G***O on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014* What if the most striking feature of one of the world's most famous paintings was a lie? Like the best historical fiction, Nina Siegal starts with a surprising new fact: the corpse in 'The Anatomy Lesson' was actually missing its hand. Rembrandt, a pioneer of realism, faked this one detail: why? It reminds me of an author who wondered if DaVinci's paintings hid some kind of code... Siegal is not Dan Brown, and the book doesn't read like a cliffhanger. But if you embrace Siegal's background as an art historian, this book is an insightful and fascinating retelling of the creation of a masterpiece, and indeed all modern painting. For me, this book got better as I read it. The autopsy's mission - to find the location of the human soul - was a failure. But Siegal delights in demonstrating how Rembrandt actually succeeded. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Weirdly Wonderful *by L***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014* I love historical fiction and this one took me on a ride through art history and 15th century medical science! While the dissecting of corpses isn't a topic I thought would be appealing, I was wrong! When mixed with the real life Rembrandt, and the story of each of the characters portrayed in one of his famous paintings, it was fascinating and fun. I've never read a book quite like this one (which is saying a lot) and I really enjoyed the imaginative story line of unknown people from an Old Masters painting. She really brought both the artist and that period alive with details of everyday life in old Amsterdam. If you're looking for something different, I highly recommend this slightly gory tour of human anatomy and the artist Rembrandt's world! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/11038823-the-anatomy-lesson](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/11038823-the-anatomy-lesson) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*