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Extinct horn of plenty cerith shell, Cerithium cornucopia
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Extinct horn of plenty cerith shell, Cerithium cornucopia
Fossil of an extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, Ceritio corno d abbonanza. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Carini, 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 Antoine Carini Conchology Cornucopia Delle Dictionary Dizionario Extinct Florence Fossil Francois Gabriel Horn Jussieu Laurent Mollusc Naturali Oyster Pierre Plenty Pretre Scienze Shell Species Stipple Turpin
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, also known as Ceritio corno d'abbondanza. The image is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and engraved by Carini, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin (1775-1840) was a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional skill in capturing the intricacies of natural forms. This particular illustration showcases his expertise in the field of conchology, or the study of mollusks and their shells. The extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, is a type of large cerithid gastropod, characterized by its distinctive spiral shape and intricate, ribbed surface. The name "horn of plenty" refers to the shell's resemblance to the mythological horn of abundance, which was said to overflow with food and other riches. This particular specimen is a fossil, making it an important record of a species that is now extinct. The trihites, plati, and trichites depicted in the image are other cerithid species that were likely once found in the same marine environments as the extinct Cerithium cornucopia. The intricate details of the shell's surface are beautifully rendered in the hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, which was a popular technique for producing detailed illustrations in the 19th century. The resulting image is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the illustrators and engravers of the time.
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