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Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish
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Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish
Gurnard, Chelidonichthys species 1, needlefish, Belone belone 2, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3, herring, Clupea harengus 4, and few-spined porcupinefish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg
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Clupea Cornuta Cowfish Gurnard Herring Hirundo Indes Lactoria Longhorn Marina Minima Porcupinefish Pufferfish Reticulatus Species Acus Chelidonichthys Hirondelle Needlefish Orientales
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Johann Christoph Keller and published in Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur in 1771, showcases an intriguing assemblage of marine species from the Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg. The engraving features an array of fascinating marine life, including: 1. Gurnard (Chelidonichthys species): A flatfish with a distinctive head and large pectoral fins, which allows it to camouflage itself on the seabed. 2. Needlefish (Belone belone): A long, slender fish with a pointed snout and elongated, needle-like dorsal and pectoral fins. 3. Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta): A large, colorful fish with distinctive horns on its head and a puffed-up appearance. 4. Herring (Clupea harengus): A small, silver fish with a streamlined body and a prominent dorsal fin. 5. Few-spined Porcupinefish (Chilomycterus reticulatus): A pufferfish with a spiky exterior and the ability to inflate itself when threatened. Other intriguing marine creatures depicted in the engraving are: * Une, Hirondelle, or Indian Needlefish (not identified) * Hirundo, or Hirundine Needlefish (not identified) * Minima, or Small Needlefish (not identified) * Leguille, or Swordtail Needlefish (not identified) * Acus Marinus, or Marine Needle (not identified) This stunning engraving offers a glimpse into the natural world as it was observed and documented during the 18th century, providing a fascinating record of the diverse and wondrous marine life that continues to captivate our imaginations today.
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