The Anatomical Venus: Wax models used for dissection in the 18th century (2016)

"This Anatomical Venus at the Josephinum in Vienna is fixed with an expression of trance-like ecstasy"

Could you imagine if all the models in these exhibits wore expressions of horror and agony?

They'd provide virtually the same educational value, but people's reactions to them would probably be radically different.

Looking at these models out of context would be very confusing indeed.