Copperplate Collection (page 5)

Rock murex shell, Hexaplex duplex (Murex saxatilis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683770 Rock murex shell, Hexaplex duplex (Murex saxatilis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Great-billed parrot, Tanygnathus megalorynchos (Psittacus macrorhynchos). Illustration drawn
FLO4683754 Great-billed parrot, Tanygnathus megalorynchos (Psittacus macrorhynchos). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Chattering lory, Lorius garrulus. Vulnerable. (Ceram lory, Psittacus garrulus)
FLO4683734 Chattering lory, Lorius garrulus. Vulnerable. (Ceram lory, Psittacus garrulus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Patulous gorgonia, Gorgonia patula, species of sea fan soft coral from the Mediterranean
FLO4683721 Patulous gorgonia, Gorgonia patula, species of sea fan soft coral from the Mediterranean. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Oriental butterfly fish, Chaetodon auripes (Golden chaetodon, Chaetodon aureus)
FLO4683715 Oriental butterfly fish, Chaetodon auripes (Golden chaetodon, Chaetodon aureus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Little kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla (Minute kingfisher, Alcedo ultramarina)
FLO4683659 Little kingfisher, Alcedo pusilla (Minute kingfisher, Alcedo ultramarina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Great mormon butterfly, Papilio memnon (Agenor butterfly, Papilio agenor)
FLO4683072 Great mormon butterfly, Papilio memnon (Agenor butterfly, Papilio agenor). Illustration drawn by George Shaw and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Leach's spider crab, Inachus phalangium (slender legged crab, Cancer phalangium)
FLO4683034 Leach's spider crab, Inachus phalangium (slender legged crab, Cancer phalangium). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue-winged grasshopper, Oedipoda caerulescens (Caerulescent locust, Gryllus caerulescens)
FLO4683569 Blue-winged grasshopper, Oedipoda caerulescens (Caerulescent locust, Gryllus caerulescens). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Salvelin trout, Salmo salvelinus. Arctic tank, Salvelinus alpinus? Illustration drawn
FLO4683568 Salvelin trout, Salmo salvelinus. Arctic tank, Salvelinus alpinus? Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Eupalamides cyparissias (Cyparissias moth, Papilio cyparissias). Illustration drawn
FLO4683471 Eupalamides cyparissias (Cyparissias moth, Papilio cyparissias). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Sailfin surgeonfish or sailfin tang, Zebrasoma velifer (Gold-finned acanthurus, Acanthurus velifer)
FLO4683334 Sailfin surgeonfish or sailfin tang, Zebrasoma velifer (Gold-finned acanthurus, Acanthurus velifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Scarlet mormon butterfly, Papilio deiphobus rumanzovia (Deiphobus butterfly, Papilio deiphobus)
FLO4683291 Scarlet mormon butterfly, Papilio deiphobus rumanzovia (Deiphobus butterfly, Papilio deiphobus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Yellow-billed oxpecker, Buphagus africanus (African buphaga, Buphaga africana)
FLO4683290 Yellow-billed oxpecker, Buphagus africanus (African buphaga, Buphaga africana). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Long-armed chafer beetle, Eucirus longimanus (Long-armed beetle, Scarabaeus longimanus)
FLO4683265 Long-armed chafer beetle, Eucirus longimanus (Long-armed beetle, Scarabaeus longimanus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Branched murex, Chicoreus ramosus (Murex ramosus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder
FLO4683222 Branched murex, Chicoreus ramosus (Murex ramosus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Death's head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos)
FLO4683219 Death's head hawkmoth, Acherontia atropos, moth, caterpillar and pupa (Jasmine sphinx, Sphinx atropos). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Long-billed starthroat hummingbird, Heliomaster longirostris (Stripe-cheeked hummingbird, Trochilus superbus)
FLO4683160 Long-billed starthroat hummingbird, Heliomaster longirostris (Stripe-cheeked hummingbird, Trochilus superbus). Illustration drawn by George Shaw and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Harlequin bass, Serranus tigrinus (Variegated holocentrus, Holocentrus tigrinus)
FLO4683140 Harlequin bass, Serranus tigrinus (Variegated holocentrus, Holocentrus tigrinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Spikeweed sphinx on a strawberry tree - Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a strawberry bush
FLO4562441 Spikeweed sphinx on a strawberry tree - Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a strawberry bush, Fragaria ananassa

Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly
FLO4562430 Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus

Noctuelle des Potagers su un carnation d'india (tagete etalee, rose d'india) - Brightline brown-eye
FLO4562356 Noctuelle des Potagers su un carnation d'india (tagete etalee, rose d'india) - Brightline brown-eye, Lacanobia oleracea, basard wasp and housefly on French marigold flower

Tigree scale on an apple branch - White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch
FLO4562349 Tigree scale on an apple branch - White ermine moth, Spilosoma lubricipeda, and common housefly on an apple branch, Malus domestica

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565576 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer
FLO4565511 Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth, jacket and turban
FLO4565502 Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth, jacket and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie
FLO4565492 Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie shells

Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565459 Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban
FLO4565427 Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Sepoy, sipahee or native soldier, in winter uniform of red jacket and grey trousers, holding a musket
FLO4565422 Sepoy, sipahee or native soldier, in winter uniform of red jacket and grey trousers, holding a musket. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Indian girl stringing flowers for wreaths. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic
FLO4565355 Indian girl stringing flowers for wreaths. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah
FLO4565334 Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters
FLO4565321 Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's
FLO4565305 Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's palanquin to clear the way

Finger flower of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4641134 Finger flower of New South Wales, Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

African buffalo, Syncerus caffer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4641070 African buffalo, Syncerus caffer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London, 1802.; (add.info.: African buffalo)

Purple Indian creeper, Cinnyris asiaticus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641069 Purple Indian creeper, Cinnyris asiaticus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Embroidered flower of New South Wales, Australia. Unknown flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4641064 Embroidered flower of New South Wales, Australia. Unknown flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus, native to North America. Illustration copied from George Edwards' " Gleanings
FLO4640514 Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus, native to North America. Illustration copied from George Edwards' " Gleanings of Natural History,"" 1758

Spur fish, unidentified species. Copied from George Edwards' Gleanings of Natural History, 1758
FLO4640482 Spur fish, unidentified species. Copied from George Edwards' Gleanings of Natural History, 1758. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Peach-fronted parakeet or conure, Aratinga aurea. (Golden crowned parrot, Psittacus aureus)
FLO4640916 Peach-fronted parakeet or conure, Aratinga aurea. (Golden crowned parrot, Psittacus aureus) Illustration copied from George Edwards

West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. (Round tailed manati) Vulnerable
FLO4640288 West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. (Round tailed manati) Vulnerable. Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant's figure of a specimen in the Leverian Museum

Oriental broad-tailed sheep, Ovis aries laticaudata, with its tail drawn on a wheeled board
FLO4640247 Oriental broad-tailed sheep, Ovis aries laticaudata, with its tail drawn on a wheeled board. Illustration copied from Jobus Ludolfus

Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi. (Crested long-tailed pye)
FLO4640787 Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi. (Crested long-tailed pye, Muscicapa paradisi.) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis. (Two-horned rhinoceros). Critically endangered
FLO4640194 Black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis. (Two-horned rhinoceros). Critically endangered. Illustration by Mr. Paterson for Thomas Pennant

Lowland streaked tenrec, Hemicentetes semispinosus, native to Madagascar. (Asiatic hedgehog)
FLO4641142 Lowland streaked tenrec, Hemicentetes semispinosus, native to Madagascar. (Asiatic hedgehog, Erinaceus setosus) Illustration copied from Thomas Pennant

Eastern mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum. Illustration copied from George Edwards after William Bartram
FLO4640583 Eastern mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum. Illustration copied from George Edwards after William Bartram. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket

Ribband fish, unknown species. Illustration copied from George Edwards from a specimen sent from the Caribbean islands
FLO4640575 Ribband fish, unknown species. Illustration copied from George Edwards from a specimen sent from the Caribbean islands

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"Copperplate: A Glimpse into the Magnificent 17th Century" Step back in time to the enchanting world of the 17th century, where copperplate engravings adorned prestigious institutions and captured the essence of a bygone era. In this captivating collection, we delve into various aspects that defined this remarkable period. The Inns of Court, renowned centers of legal education and practice, proudly displayed their armorials on copperplates. These intricate designs showcased their rich heritage and noble lineage. Imagine walking through those hallowed halls as you admire these exquisite engravings. One such masterpiece is Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. Its copperplate engraving depicts Copernicus at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left, with the sun reigning supreme at its center. This celestial artwork from 1660 Amsterdam transports us to a time when astronomers challenged conventional wisdom. Henricus Hondius' Nova totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac hydrographica tabula takes us on an exploration across continents through his illustrated copperplate from 1630 Amsterdam. With meticulous detail, he presents a cartographic marvel that captures both land and sea in stunning clarity. Ezekiel's vision comes alive through another mesmerizing copperplate engraving—a chariot soaring amidst clouds while a hand extends from above holding out a book to him. This ethereal depiction hints at divine intervention and leaves us pondering its profound meaning. Nature's beauty finds its place within these delicate etchings too—white flowers dancing alongside green tea leaves (Thea bohea) or perhaps finding solace under the shade of a majestic lime tree (Tilia alba). Such depictions remind us of our connection to the natural world even during times steeped in grandeur. As we journey further into history, we encounter coat-of-arms engravings that symbolize the pride and heritage of prominent families.