Microscopy Collection

Bee anatomy, historical artwork
Bees anatomy. 17th Century artwork by the Italian microscopist Francesco Stelluti, showing the anatomy of bees as seen by him under a microscope

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

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

Snowflake research, 18th century

Pine pollen grains, light micrograph
Pine pollen grains. Light micrograph of a section through winged pollen grains (microspores) from a pine (Pinus sp.) tree

Pine stem, light micrograph
Pine stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a pine (Pinus sp.) tree, showing xylem tissue. The xylem is made up of tracheid cells (light pink)

Lime tree stem, light micrograph
Lime tree stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a lime tree (Tilia europaea). The outer epidermis has been shed and replaced by a layer of cork (dark red)

Water fleas (Daphnia sp. ) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond
Water fleas (Daphnia sp.) and a green algae (Volvox aureus) in water from a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Digital composite

Chlorophyte or green alga (Volvox aureus) in pond water. UK. The larger spheres are approximately 0.5mm in diameter. Digital composite image

Portrait of a Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris). UK. Focus stacked image (dead specimen)

Anti-cancer drug binding to DNA, AFM
Drug-DNA complexes. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of plasmids (blue) of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) bound to the anti-cancer drug ditercalinium

Microbiology caricature, 19th century
Microbiology caricature. The researcher is handling jars labelled as bacterial cultures, while the magnified view at left shows a caricatured appearance of microbes as seen under a microscope

False-coloured SEM (Scanning Electron Micrograph) of a Tardigrade (Tardigrada) amongst moss, from Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. This tardigrade is approximately 0.1 millimetres long

Rosenhain optical microscope. The viewing lens (eyepiece, upper right), focusing wheel (lower right) and objective lens (centre) are seen

Nikolai Dubinin, Russian geneticist
Nikolai Petrovich Dubinin (1907-1998), Russian geneticist, examining microscope slides in a laboratory. Dubinin was one of the founding members of the Cytology

Micrographia
2626678 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626676 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Illustration showing the examination of a live frog under a microscope. German, 1895
5311517 Illustration showing the examination of a live frog under a microscope. German, 1895; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Micrographia
2626674 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626680 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626677 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626673 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626671 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Title page Illustration from 'Micrographia'
2626681 Title page Illustration from 'Micrographia'; (add.info.: Title page with Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703)

Micrographia
2626672 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626679 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626675 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from 'Micrographia' 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

The Late Mr. Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Late Mr. Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum, from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank

Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Sepia loligo'. Two colour drawings, and a sketch of an octopus-like creature. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 238

The Testimonial presented to Dr. Hassall, on Thursday, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Testimonial presented to Dr. Hassall, on Thursday, 1856. Gift to British chemist and microscopist Arthur Hill Hassall

Focus stacked, inverted image of Diatoms on a microscope slide. Diatoms are single-celled algae which produce approximately 25% of the oxygen we breathe as well as being responsible for approximately

Sheet ice crystals viewed by polarised light

Limestone microfossils in a 0. 03mm-thick slice of fossil-rich limestone viewed at high magnification
Limestone microfossils in a 0.03mm-thick slice of fossil-rich limestone viewed at high magnification, image area is 3mm across in real life

African daisy (Osteospermum jucundum) at approx 10x magnification, composite flower showing individual florets full of golden pollen grains, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Plankton at night, Palau, Philippine Sea

Ice crystals viewed by polarised light

Hans Jansen and his son Sacharias, c1870. Artist: H Sluyter
Hans Jansen and his son Sacharias, c1870. Some historians credit Sacharias Jansen, a Middelburg spectacle maker, with the invention of the telescope and the microscope

Microscope made by C Reichert, Vienna, 1895. Artist: C Reichert
Microscope made by C Reichert, Vienna, 1895. The microscope featured objectives of different powers which could be turned into viewing position as required

Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho)
3501914 Colony of Haemophilus influenzae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho)
3501912 Colony of Mycobacterium leprae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho)
3501903 Colony of Micrococcus Gonorrhoea, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho)
3501899 Colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae with and without bubble capsule, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colony of Streptococcus Pneumoniae, 1906 (litho)
3501898 Colony of Streptococcus Pneumoniae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho)
3501919 Spirillum of the Lyme disease causing bacteria, Spirochaetes Borrelia Recurrentis, in blood sample, 1906 (litho) by German School

Colony of Vibrio cholerae, 1906 (litho)
3501918 Colony of Vibrio cholerae, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho)
3501913 Colony of Clostridium tetani with spores, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

Colony of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 1906 (litho)
3501910 Colony of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms)

A colony of Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division, 1906 (litho)
3501897 A colony of Staphylococcus pyogenes after cell division, 1906 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Microscopy, the art of exploring the hidden world beyond our naked eyes, unveils breathtaking wonders that captivate both scientists and artists alike. From intricate bee anatomy to historical artwork, each specimen under the microscope tells a unique story. In the depths of a laboratory, EDTA crystals shimmer like tiny diamonds as they reveal their molecular secrets through a mesmerizing light micrograph. Meanwhile, an illustration of a Flea C017/3435 transports us back in time, reminding us of the meticulous observations made by early pioneers. Snowflake research in the 18th century takes center stage as delicate ice crystals dance before our eyes. Pine pollen grains and pine stems come alive under the lens, showcasing their intricate structures with stunning clarity. The lime tree stem follows suit, revealing its hidden beauty through another enchanting light micrograph. Anton van Leeuwenhoek's groundbreaking discoveries come to life as we gaze upon his meticulously drawn animalcules from c1795. These microscopic organisms remind us of how far we have come in unraveling nature's mysteries. Water fleas and green algae form a delicate ecosystem within garden pond water—a harmonious dance captured for eternity by microscopy's watchful eye. Chlorophyte or green alga Volvox aureus floats gracefully in UK pond water—its larger spheres measuring just about 0—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's infinite diversity. An abstract close-up reveals butterfly wing scales' vibrant colors and intricate patterns—a testament to evolution's artistic touch on even the tiniest creatures. And finally, false-colored SEM showcases a Tardigrade amongst moss from Peak District National Park—a minuscule creature measuring only approximately 0. 1 millimeters long but holding immense fascination for researchers worldwide.