Otto Philipp Virdung von Hartung Anatomical science

The illustration of the Bamberg Code of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure from 1580 illustrates the role of the executioner in the penal system. In addition, executioners also practiced as healers; their medical services were in high demand among the population.

The writing of the Bamberg doctor Otto Philipp Virdung von Hartung promoted a public anatomical dissection of an executed man. To this end, she extolled the usefulness of anatomy to various sciences.