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Varieties of minerals and resins including
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 Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771
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Auserlesenes Blusse Cinnabar Cobalt Deliciae Georg Kabinet Knorr Mercury Mineral Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Natuur Oder Resin Selectae Wolfgang Zeldzaamheden Zoological Quicksilver
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the natural wonders of our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection. Featuring exquisite, handcoloured engravings of various minerals and resins, sourced from the renowned Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van by Georg Wolfgang Knorr. These beautifully intricate designs, now available through a licensing agreement with Mary Evans Prints Online, showcase the stunning variations of mercury, cinnabar, cobalt, and sandarac. Perfect for expressing admiration, appreciation, or simply sharing your love for the natural world, our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards are a unique and thoughtful choice for any occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving and drawing, titled "Varieties of Minerals and Resins," is an intriguing glimpse into the natural world as depicted in Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae (Select Rarities of Nature) published by Blusse and Son in Nuremberg in 1771. The meticulously detailed illustration showcases a diverse array of minerals and resins, including mercury, cinnabar, cobalt, and sandarac. Mercury, represented by a pool of quicksilver, was known for its liquid metallic form at room temperature, making it a source of fascination and intrigue during this time. Cinnabar, a bright red mineral, was valued for its use in producing the vibrant pigment vermilion. Cobalt, a blue mineral, was also used as a pigment, while sandarac, a resin, was valued for its fragrant aroma and medicinal properties. The illustration is a testament to the skill and artistry of the time, with each mineral and resin rendered in stunning detail. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty and depth, making each specimen stand out in vivid detail. The use of copperplate engraving, a popular method of printing during the 18th century, ensures that the image is of the highest quality and clarity. This illustration is not only a scientific record of the natural world but also a work of art, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world as seen through the eyes of a skilled artist and naturalist. The Deliciae Naturae Selectae was a popular publication, and this illustration would have been a prized possession for those with an interest in natural history and the natural world.
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