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DIDEROT ENCYCLOPEDIA. Engraved frontispiece to Denis Diderots Encyclopedie, Paris, 1751-80
DIDEROT ENCYCLOPEDIA. Engraved frontispiece to Denis Diderots " Encyclopedie, " Paris, 1751-80

Spelt, buckwheat and rice
Cereals and grains: spelt or dinkled wheat, Triticum spelta 1, buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum 2, and rice, Oryza sativa 3

Illustration of a Flea C017 / 3435
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a flea. Fleas are the insects forming the order Siphonaptera and are a vectors for various diseases

Arterial system, 18th century. Artwork of the layout and appearance of the arteries of the human circulatory system. This artwork is from Encyclopedie

Darwinism (colour litho)
3630356 Darwinism (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darwinism. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Palaeontology, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Palaeontology, c1910. Palaeontology, the scientific study of life forms existing in the past though examination of fossils, plants, animals, and organisms

Pineapple (pineapple comosus), hand-colored copper engraving from Friedrich Justin
colorized, drawing, drawn, encyclopedia, exotic, hand-colored, histori, Botanical Illustrations, Picture Book for Children, 1027615952

16th-century medical astrology
Medical astrology. 16th-century artwork of Zodiac Man, a male body labelled with the twelve signs of the zodiac. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita

Wels catfish and Blochs catfish
Wels catfish, Silurus glanis 74, and Blochs catfish, Pimelodus blochii 75. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, and capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Inland navigation of England and Wales by
Map of the inland navigation of England and Wales by the canals and principal rivers, 1809. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Mammals, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Mammals, c1910. Vertebrate animals characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding. The basic body type is quadruped

Reptiles, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Reptiles, c1910. The study of reptiles and modern amphibians, is called herpetology

Insects, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Insects, c1910. Insects, invertebrates with exoskeletons, are the most diverse group of animals, over 90% of all animal life forms on Earth are insects

Fishes, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Fishes, c1910. Species of vertebrate animals found in fresh and salt waters and almost all aquatic environments

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3498
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and instruments

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Skate, stingray and thornback ray
Skate, Dipturus batis 8, 9, stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca 10, and thornback ray, Raja clavata 11. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Hydrangea, Hydrangea hortensia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

Cereal grains
Wheat, Triticum aestivum 1, rye, Secale cereale 2, barley, Hordeum distichon 3, and oats, Avena sativa 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Aquatic plants (colour litho)
3630333 Aquatic plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquatic plants. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Hydrometers and Hygrometers C017 / 3433
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of hydrometers and hygrometers. A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density)

Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple
5856519 Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple; (add.info.: Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternoster apple, Paternosterapfel)

Colorful mushrooms: Agaricus argenteus and Agaricus cantharellus
5856503 Colorful mushrooms: Agaricus argenteus and Agaricus cantharellus.; (add.info.: Colorful mushrooms: yellow, purple)

Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus
5856493 Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus; (add.info.: Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus)

Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca
5856552 Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca; (add.info.: Banana fruit on tree, Musa paradisiaca. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Cranberry, cowberry and bog bilberry
5856546 Cranberry, cowberry and bog bilberry; (add.info.: Cranberry, Vaccinium oxycoccos, cowberry, V. vitis idaea and bog bilberry, V. uliginosum)

Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P. spinosa
5856538 Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P. spinosa.; (add.info.: Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties)

Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau
5856536 Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of plum varieties)

Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche, cerise hative, bigarreau hatif, etc
5856534 Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche, cerise hative, bigarreau hatif, etc.; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, segments and leaves of Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche)

Psoriasis
5855398 Psoriasis; (add.info.: Varieties of the autoimmune skin disease Psoriasis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis,")

Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica
5856596 Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica; (add.info.: Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica)

Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica
5856592 Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica; (add.info.: Coffee plant with beans and flowers, Coffea arabica. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Blue flowered castor oil plant, Ricinus communis
5856575 Blue flowered castor oil plant, Ricinus communis; (add.info.: Blue flowered castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Fennel plant with flower, leaves, root, Foeniculum vulgare
5856573 Fennel plant with flower, leaves, root, Foeniculum vulgare; (add.info.: Fennel plant with flower, leaves, root, Foeniculum vulgare)

Vanilla orchid, bean, flower, leaves, Epidendron vanilla, Vanilla planifolia
5856570 Vanilla orchid, bean, flower, leaves, Epidendron vanilla, Vanilla planifolia; (add.info.: Vanilla orchid, bean, flower, leaves, Epidendron vanilla, Vanilla planifolia)

Ginger plant and root tuber, Zingiber officinale
5856567 Ginger plant and root tuber, Zingiber officinale; (add.info.: Ginger plant and root tuber, Amomum zingiber, Zingiber officinale)

Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans
5856564 Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans; (add.info.: Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica fragrans. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Pepper branch, Piper obtusifolium
5856561 Pepper branch, Piper obtusifolium; (add.info.: Pepper branch, Piper obtusifolium. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Interior of a glassware: fusion, working and blowing of glass - engraving of "La France industrielle", 1880
PCT4257458 Interior of a glassware: fusion, working and blowing of glass - engraving of "La France industrielle", 1880.; (add.info.: Interior of a glassware: fusion)

Boilermaking: manufacture of a pot - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880
PCT4257377 Boilermaking: manufacture of a pot - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880.; (add.info.: Boilermaking)

Printing machine (polyamatype) - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Jahandier, 1880
PCT4257489 Printing machine (polyamatype) - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Jahandier, 1880.; (add.info)

Printing: glazing of paper - engraving of " La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880
PCT4257483 Printing: glazing of paper - engraving of " La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880.; (add.info.: Printing)

Manufacture of dragees - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880
PCT4257430 Manufacture of dragees - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880.; (add.info.: Manufacture of dragees - engraving of "La France industrielle" by)

Grain crusher - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880
PCT4257405 Grain crusher - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880.; (add.info.: Grain crusher - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux)

Portrait of Paul Joseph Barthez (1734-1806) french physician and encyclopedic known for his contributions to the theory
ELD4890701 Portrait of Paul Joseph Barthez (1734-1806) french physician and encyclopedic known for his contributions to the theory of vitality

Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's
FLO4727993 Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg

Chinese artists painting porcelain plates to be fired in a low-temperature oven
FLO4727859 Chinese artists painting porcelain plates to be fired in a low-temperature oven. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der

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"Exploring the World of Knowledge: The Encyclopedia Unveiled" Step into a world where knowledge knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through the captivating realm of the encyclopedia. Spelt, buckwheat, and rice - these are not just mere grains but gateways to understanding the diverse wonders that lie within this treasure trove. As we flip through its pages, our eyes are greeted by an enchanting illustration of a Flea C017/3435. This intricate artwork serves as an invitation to delve deeper into the realms of science and discovery, and is merely one small glimpse into the vast expanse that is Denis Diderot's Encyclopedie – a monumental work that captivated Paris between 1751 and 1780. The encyclopedia unravels before us like an ancient map revealing hidden treasures at every turn. We encounter detailed depictions of the arterial system from the 18th century, offering insights into early medical knowledge and anatomical exploration. But it doesn't stop there; our journey takes us underwater to explore fascinating creatures such as Wels catfish and Bloch's catfish. These aquatic marvels showcase nature's diversity in all its glory. Moving on land, we encounter adorable Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) alongside their larger cousin, the capybara. Mammals become protagonists in this visual feast curated by unknown creators circa 1910 – each image capturing their unique beauty and charm. Reptiles slither onto our path next with their scaly allure. Their mysterious presence reminds us that even within encyclopedic confines lies room for awe-inspiring creatures waiting to be discovered. Insects buzz around with vibrant colors painted across c1910 illustrations created by unknown artists who sought to capture their delicate intricacies – reminding us how even tiny beings can hold immense significance in our natural world. Palaeontology transports us back in time, unveiling the secrets of prehistoric life.