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Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century
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Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century
6337404 Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Man saving his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in a river, Philippines, 17th century. Unfortunately, the woman died of her injuries. From an account by Father Navaretti in his Travels, Manila, 1648-1657. Perhaps the critically endangered Philippine crocodile, Crocodylus mindorensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Reverend Thomas Smiths The Naturalists Cabinet, or Interesting Sketches of Animal History, Albion Press, James Cundee, London, 1806. Smith, fl. 1803-1818, was a writer and editor of books on natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history and astronomy.); © Florilegius
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Account Albion Press Alligator Anecdote Critically Endangered Crocodile Died Filipino James Cundee Jaws Manila Philippines Reverend Thomas Smith Saving Scientific Illustration South East Asia The Naturalists Cabinet Travels Copperplate Engraving Handcoloured Injuries
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This print captures a dramatic scene from the 17th century in the Philippines. In this heart-wrenching moment, a brave man is seen valiantly saving his wife from the clutches of a crocodile in a treacherous river. The image, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, depicts an account written by Father Navaretti in his Travels during Manila's colonial period. Tragically, despite her husband's heroic efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and lost her life. This poignant anecdote serves as a reminder of both human resilience and nature's unforgiving power. The crocodile featured in this artwork is believed to be the critically endangered Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as Mindoro crocodile or bukarot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving techniques were employed to bring this scientific illustration to life. Reverend Thomas Smith curated this piece for his book "The Naturalists Cabinet" which offered intriguing insights into animal history. Smith was renowned for his writings on various subjects such as natural history, religion, philosophy, ancient history, and astronomy during his active years between 1803-1818. This extraordinary photograph not only showcases Filipino culture but also highlights our complex relationship with wildlife and their habitats throughout history.
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