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Clubhook squid, European squid and cuttlefish
Common clubhook squid, Onychoteuthis banksii 1, European squid, Loligo vulgaris 2, and cuttlefish, Sepia species. Totano di Banks, Totano comune, Totano seppia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Cellai, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Cuttlefish Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Gentian Gentiana Giarrè Jussieu Lutea Maggiore Naturali Pierre Scienze Squid Stanghi Stipple Turpin Vegetable Verico
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Totano di Banks, Totano comune, Totano seppia" from the "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali" or "Dictionary of Natural Sciences" by Antoine Laurent de Jussieu, showcases three fascinating deep-sea cephalopods: the Common clubhook squid (Onychoteuthis banksii), European squid (Loligo vulgaris), and a Sepia species cuttlefish. The illustration, published by Batelli e Figli in Florence, Italy, in 1837, is a testament to the exquisite artistry of the renowned French botanical illustrator, Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin's masterful illustration captures the intricate details of these elusive creatures. The Common clubhook squid, with its distinctive club-shaped arms and large eyes, is depicted on the left. The European squid, with its long, slender body and two feeding tentacles, is shown in the middle. The cuttlefish, represented by a Sepia species, is illustrated on the right, its eight arms radiating from its body, and its unique beak visible at the center. The engraving also includes the names of the cephalopods in both Italian and Latin. The Common clubhook squid is labeled as "Totano di Banks," the European squid as "Totano comune," and the cuttlefish as "Totano seppia," "Genziana maggiore," "Gentiana lutea," and "Sepia." These names reflect the historical naming conventions of the time, with the first two being the common names in Italian, and the last three being the Latin names for the Gentian, a yellow gentian flower, and the Sepia, the common name for cuttlefish. This beautiful illustration is a valuable addition to any collection of historical natural science art, showcasing the exquisite detail and artistry of the 19th-century botanical illustration tradition.
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