Naturalien Cabinet Collection

Monitor lizard, Varanus species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet

Ostrich, Struthio camelus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Mushroom coral species: Amaranthus saxeus 1, Meandrina meandrites 2, Eschara retiformis 3, and Fungia fungites 4. (Amaranthus saxeus, Madrepora meandrites, Eschara retiformis, Madrepora fungites)

Basket sea star, Gorgonocephalus eucnemis from above and below. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur

South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Kuffner after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph Keller

Salamander species and Indian chameleon, Chamaeleo zeylanicus. (Le salmandre, Salamandra, un cameleon de Bengale.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by after an illustration by from Georg Wolfgang

Common caiman, Caiman crocodilus. Le grand lezard ecaille, Lezard-Crocodile de Surinam. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Schmidt after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller

Green or American iguana, Iguana iguana. Le grand Lezard a peigne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta. Vulnerable. Une tortue de mer d Amerique, Caretta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration after nature by

South American or Brazilian tapir, Tapirus terrestris. Vulnerable. (Hippopotamus terrestre de Linneaus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of

Nile hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. Vulnerable. L Hippopotame amphibie du Nil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Sea fans or Alcyonacea species
Coral sea fan, Alcyonacea species, Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum 1, sea fan, Keratophyton crusta muricata 2, soft coral covered in stony coral 3

Plains zebra, Equus quagga. Cheval-tigre d Afrique, Zebra species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration after nature by Christian Leinberger from Georg Wolfgang

Skull of a Buru babirusa, Babyrousa babyrussa. La tete d un Sanglier-Cerf des Indes, Babyroussa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Johann Ludwig

Bactrian camel, Camelus bactrianus (Dromadaire a deux bosses). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration after nature by Christian Leinberger from Georg Wolfgang

Gemsbok or gemsbuck, Oryx gazella (Chamois d Afrique). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob-Andreas Eisemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden

Common crane, Grus grus (Grus nostra). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Barbara Regina Dietzsch from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of

Coral sea fans or Alcyonacea species
Coral sea fan, Alcyonacea species, Isidis palma 1, Erica marina 2, and sea fan, Alcyonacea species, Keratophyton spinosum nigrum 3

Beak of a toucan, Ramphastos species, and unknown bird (Cassowary species?). Bec d un toucan, bec d un certain oiseau a nez de rhiniceros

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, with hood. Faucon a poitrine blanche, Falco nisus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob-Andreas Eisemann after an illustration from nature by Barbara

African penguin, Spheniscus demersus (Pinguin de Bengale, Diomedea demersa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Leitner jun

Four hummingbirds with a nest and two eggs
Four hummingbird species with a nest and two eggs. (Trois colibris avec un nid et deux oeufs). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration drawn from nature by Georg Wolfgang Knorr

Stony coral species
Stony corals: Diploria labyrinthiformis 1, Madrepora favosa 2, Madrepora astroites 3, Galaxea fascicularis 4, Amaranthus saxea 5

Humpback turretfish 1, 2, and smooth trunkfish 3
Humpback turretfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus, 1, 2, and smooth trunkfish, Lactophrys triqueter 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang

Sea star species
Sea star or starfish with five arms, under side, Asterias rubens A, starfish from the North Sea 1, 2, and sea star, Asterias rubens 3, 4

Lobster, shrimp, giant centipede and tapeworm
Lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, shrimp species 2, giant centipede, Scolopendra gigantea 3, unknown insect, Pinnoter 4, and tapeworm, Taenia species 5

Pinktoe tarantula, tarantula wolf spiders
Pinktoe tarantula, Avicularia avicularia 1, 2, Italian species of tarantula wolf spiders, Lycosa tarantula 3-6, venomous spider from Curacao 7, 8

Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus indus, and other species of scorpions from America, Germany, Italy (Scorpio afer, Scorpio americus, etc.). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis (Le Squille de sable terrestre, Cancer macrourus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus, and lobster, Homarus gammarus (Ecrevisse moluque, Monoculus polyphemus, and le homard, Astacus marinus). From the collection of G.W. Knorr

Whelks and sea snails with eggs
Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, sea snails, Cymbium species 2, 3, whelk with ovary, Buccinum ampullatum 4, shell with egg nest, Vespertilio and Melicera 5, whelk with egg nest, Buccinum undatum 6

Red coral, Corallium rubrum, and organ pipe coral, Tubipora musica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his own Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Chambered or great nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1 and polished shell below 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Seaweed without coral bark 1, and smaller seaweed with yellow coral bark 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae

Venus fan coral and reticulated red coral
Venus fan coral, Gorgonia flabellum (Keratophyton flabelliforme) 1, and reticulated red coral, Corallium reticulatum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus

Varieties of minerals and resins including mercury, cinnabar, cobalt, sandarac. Handcoloured copperplate engraved and drawn by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Varieties of iron ore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by after an illustration by from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son

Varieties of lead ores and crystals. Handcoloured copperplate engraved and drawn by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son

Varieties of tin ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771

Varieties of copper, coppernickel and malachite ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur

Varieties of gold and silver ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son

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

Varieties of sea urchins and spines
Sea urchins with various coloured spines. Sea urchins with red, brown and green spines, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 1, Metalia spatagus with brown spines 6

Varieties of butterflies, moths and insects. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Leinberger from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Atlas moth, blue morpho, lanternfly, and European
Atlas moth, Attacus atlas 1, Menelaus blue morpho, Morpho menelaus 2, lanternfly, Pyrops candelaria 3, European butterflies 4-8

Varieties of butterflies including a swallowtail. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur

Title page with vignette from Knorrs Deliciae
Title page with vignette of Tritons with corals, shells and sea urchins in a border of reptiles and birds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Robert Muys from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae

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"Exploring the Wonders of Nature: A Peek Inside the Naturalien Cabinet" Step into a world where nature's marvels come to life, as we unveil the secrets hidden within the captivating Naturalien Cabinet. Gaze upon the intricate patterns and majestic presence of a Monitor lizard, belonging to the Varanus species. Its sleek scales and piercing eyes remind us of ancient reptilian wonders that have roamed our planet for centuries. Next, meet an Ostrich named Struthio camelus, with its long neck gracefully reaching towards the sky. This magnificent creature embodies both elegance and strength, symbolizing freedom in its purest form. Delve deeper into this cabinet of curiosities to discover Mushroom coral species thriving in vibrant hues beneath crystal-clear waters. Their delicate structures create underwater landscapes that seem almost otherworldly. Behold the Basket sea star, Gorgonocephalus eucnemis – a true masterpiece of nature's artistry. With countless arms adorned in mesmerizing patterns, it effortlessly glides through ocean currents like a celestial dancer. Venturing further into this natural wonderland reveals South American rattlesnakes coiled with stealthy gracefulness. The Crotalus durissis showcases its venomous beauty while reminding us to respect wildlife from afar. Witness Salamander species and Indian chameleons showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt seamlessly within their surroundings. These enchanting creatures embody resilience and remind us of nature's endless surprises. The Common caiman emerges from murky waters with an air of mystery surrounding it—a living relic from prehistoric times that commands attention wherever it goes. Marvel at its powerful jaws and armored exterior which serve as reminders of evolution's fascinating journey. Meet Green or American iguanas basking lazily under warm sun rays; these arboreal creatures captivate with their emerald-green scales and tranquil demeanor—true masters at blending into lush tropical landscapes.