Scientific Collection (page 9)

Fly on daisy with dew drop on its head

Damselfly with its wings spread out

Fly on a leaf

Giraffe on plain
Giraffe walking on the plain, Serengeti, Tanzania

Gerhards Black Hairstreak (Satyrium abdominalis) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. Photographed in Israel in June

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) feeding on freshwater snails in shallow water. These birds feed mainly on aquatic invertebrates insects such as freshwater snails, mussels, crabs and crayfish

Magnificent Fire Sponge
Fish swim near a Magnificent Fire Sponge (Latrunculia magnifica) growing on protective netting. Photographed in the military naval base in Eilat, Israel

Two damselflies on wild flower

Octopus, illustration
Octopus, computer illustration

Ophthalmosaurus, illustration
Illustration of Ophthalmosaurus, a British marine reptile from the late Jurassic period (165 to 150 million years ago). It belonged to the ichthyosaur group

Ophthalmosaurus marine reptile, illustration
Illustration of Ophthalmosaurus, a British marine reptile from the late Jurassic period (165 to 150 million years ago). It belonged to the ichthyosaur group

Experimental laboratory: aircraft factory, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Experimental laboratory: aircraft factory, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Myographia Nova: or a Graphical Description of all the Muscles in Humane Body, As they are in Dissection, 1697. From Myographia Nova: or a Graphical Description of all the Muscles in Humane Body

Example of Colour Block Illustration for Scientific Work, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Prickly Hornfish (Batistes aculeatus), Monacanthus bifilamentosus, c. 1850s
Prickly Hornfisch (Batistes aculeatus) Monacanthus bifilamentosus, c.1850s

Common snake fish. Common sand eel. Common Hornhecht. Brazilian halfbeak, c. 1850s
Common snake fish. Common sand eel or Tobias fish. The Common Hornhecht, c.1850s

Amphiprion bifasciatus. Pomacentris pavo. Glyphisodo, c. 1850s
Amphiprion bifasciatus. Pomacentris pavo. Glyphisodo, c.1850s

Green Parrotfish. Indian longmouth, Rasirnesser, Wrasse, c. 1850s
Green Parrotfish. Indian long mouth, Rasirnesser, Common wrasse or rainbow fish, c.1850s

Swordfish (Hiphias gladius), Thinnus bulgaris, c. 1850s
Swordfish (Hiphias gladius) Common Thunfisch (Thinnus bulgaris), c.1850s

The White Fish (Coregonus Clupeiformis), c. 1920s
The White Fish (Coregonus Clupeiformis.), 19th century

Pansies

Schiller: Cygnus as the Holy Cross

Hevelius: Argo from Uranographia

Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo (1747-1795). Medical pioneer, writer and lawyer of mestizo origin in colonial Ecuador. 18th century colored engraving

Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Rontg
Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Roentgen rays or X-ray (1895). In 1901 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Physicist, Italian mathematician and astronomer. Galileo demonstrating his astronomical theories. Engraving by Rico in the Spanish and American Illustration (1884)

Schleiden, Matthias Jacob (1804-1881). German botanist
Schleiden, Matthias Jacob (Hamburg, 1804-Frankfurt am Main, 1881). German botanist. His research on embryonic stem cells opened the way for the Schwann cell theory

Thomas Dick - 2
THOMAS DICK Scottish scientific writer with his autograph Date: 1774 - 1857

Neave Parker (1910-1961), natural history artist. After an early, rather disastrous career in banking, Parker served in the RAF during the Second World War

Ebers papyrus. ca. 1500 BC. Ancient Egypt. Amenhotep Is reign. 18th Dynasty. One of the first treatises on medicine written in human history. Hieratic, hieroglyphic writing. GERMANY. SAXONY. Leipzig

Representation of a trepanation in Ancient Egypt. Painting

Arabian flat astrolabe from 10th century. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. Galileo Museum. Proc: SPAIN

PLANCK, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig (1858-1947). German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. Oil

Advert for Wulfings Formamint tablets 1913
Why you catch sore throats and how to cure and prevent it. Germs from a public telephone in constant use, and railway carriages are favourite breeding grounds

Milan Ryzl, Czech biochemist and parapsychologist
Milan Ryzl (1928-2011), Czech biochemist and parapsychologist, winner of the 1962 McDougall Award for parapsychology research

Pavel Stepanek, Czech parapsychology subject
Pavel Stepanek (b. 1931), Czech parapsychology subject, taking part in many ESP test sessions with Milan Ryzl during the 1960s. Date: circa 1960s

John Hector Cutten, psychical researcher and writer with a special interest in telepathy and clairvoyance. He served as secretary of the Society for Psychical Research

Cleve Backster experimenting on plant sensitivity
Grover Cleveland " Cleve" Backster (b.1924), American scientist, best known for his experiments with biocommunication in plant and animal cells

Rontgen, Wilhelm Conrad (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Roentgen rays or X-ray (1895)
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923). German physicist. Discovered Rontgen rays or X-ray (1895). In 1901 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Rontgen exploring a child with X-ray device by 1900

Merryweathers Steam Fire-Engine - Merryweather & Sons of Lambeth, later Greenwich, London, were builders of steam fire engines and steam tram engines

Picture No. 10848737
Giant Panda - Pan Wenshi & Lu Zhi pointing out Giant Panda tracks Date:

Picture No. 10859192
Hybrid of the moths Spanish Moon Moth, Graellsia isabellae, and Chinese Moon Moth, Actias sinensis Date:

Writing and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, illustrating the theory that the earth has a core of water
DA VINCI: EARTH. Writing and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, illustrating the theory that the earth has a core of water, and his ideas on how mountains are formed, from the Codex Leicester, 1506-1510

MERCATOR, Gerhard Kremer, called Gerardus (1512-1594). Earth Globe by Mercator. Dimensions: 64 x 55 cm. Diameter: 41 cm. BELGIUM. Sint-Nikls. Mercatormuseum

Santiago Ramon and Cajal (1852-1934) Spanish histologist, physician and pathologist
Santiago Ramon and Cajal (1852-1934).. Spanish histologist, physician and pathologist. He made important discoveries such as laws governing the morphology and connections of nerve cells in the brain

Huygens clock diagram
Side view of Huygenss clock, showing the pendulum mechanism, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Human evolution as described in the 1870s
Theory of the " descent of man" as illustrated in the 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Galileo Galilei. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Tracing Scientific Marvels through Time and Art" Step into the realm wonders as we embark on a journey through history, art, and discovery. From ancient wisdom to groundbreaking expeditions, let's explore captivating hints that have shaped our understanding of the world. The Emerald Tablet, also known as Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina, serves as a mystical key to alchemical knowledge. Its enigmatic text has fascinated scholars for centuries, offering insights into the hidden workings of nature. Maria Sibylla Merian's exquisite butterfly illustrations transport us to a world teeming with vibrant colors and delicate beauty. Through her meticulous observations in South America during Darwin's Beagle voyage in 1832, she captured the intricate life cycles of these enchanting creatures. Speaking of Darwin's voyage aboard HMS Beagle, his map reveals the vastness of his exploration across South America. This expedition laid the foundation for his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection – forever changing our perception of life on Earth. In contrast to scientific progress stands Giordano Bruno – an Italian philosopher who dared challenge prevailing beliefs about astronomy and cosmology. His unyielding pursuit of truth ultimately led to his tragic fate when he was burned at the stake for heresy. Zooming in from macroscopic wonders to microscopic marvels brings us face-to-face with mitosis - a fundamental process driving cell division. The intricacy revealed under light microscopy showcases nature's remarkable ability to perpetuate life itself. Frankenstein’s frontispiece illustration captures both fascination and fear surrounding science’s potential consequences. Mary Shelley’s timeless novel raises ethical questions about humanity playing god through scientific advancements – cautionary tales that continue resonating today. Even scientists are not immune from satire. Gillray’s humorous depiction pokes fun at their eccentricities while highlighting their relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst societal expectations and limitations. Finally, we delve into the genius of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studio.