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Canvas Print : Nest of sponge coral, Halcyonium durum, Geodia cydonium?
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Nest of sponge coral, Halcyonium durum, Geodia cydonium?
Nest of sponge coral, Halcyonium durum, Geodia cydonium? Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg
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Media ID 23184400
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Auserlesenes Blusse Coral Deliciae Georg Kabinet Knorr Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Natuur Oder Selectae Sponge Wolfgang Zeldzaamheden Zoological Durum
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the wonders of the deep sea into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image showcases a vibrant and intricately detailed nest of sponge corals, featuring Halcyonium durum and Geodia cydonium. Originally hand-drawn and meticulously engraved in the 18th century, this captivating artwork is now available in a high-quality canvas print. The rich colors and textures of the corals are brought to life through our premium printing process, making it a mesmerizing addition to any room. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the ocean and transport your space to a world of underwater wonder with this timeless piece of art.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a captivating nest of sponges, featuring the Halcyonium durum and Geodia cydonium species. The intricately detailed illustration, derived from an original drawing by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann, is a testament to the meticulous work of the naturalists and artists of the 18th century. The nest, reminiscent of a delicate underwater garden, is teeming with life. The Halcyonium durum, also known as the Durum Sponge or the Durum Spongia, is the larger, brownish-red sponge at the center of the nest. Its intricate, branching structure provides a home for various marine organisms. Surrounding the Halcyonium durum are the Geodia cydonium, commonly known as the Common or Brain Coral. These white, porous, and spherical structures resemble brains, and they serve as a habitat for various invertebrates. This engraving is a precious piece from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae, or Delights of Rare Natural History, published in Nuremberg in 1771. The work was part of a series of natural history publications, and this particular piece was part of the collection of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a renowned Nuremberg physician and naturalist. The Wunderkammer, or Cabinet of Curiosities, was a precursor to modern natural history museums, and it showcased a diverse array of natural and artificial objects. This engraving is a beautiful reminder of the fascination and wonder that drove early naturalists to explore and document the natural world.
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