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Lobster, shrimp, giant centipede and tapeworm
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Lobster, shrimp, giant centipede and tapeworm
Lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, shrimp species 2, giant centipede, Scolopendra gigantea 3, unknown insect, Pinnoter 4, and tapeworm, Taenia species 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Christian Leinberger 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 of P.L. Muller
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Auserlesenes Centipede Deliciae Georg Giant Gigantea Knorr Lobster Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Oder Selectae Shrimp Species Taenia Tapeworm Unknown Wolfgang Zoological Homarus Scolopendra
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Christian Leinberger, showcases a fascinating assemblage of exotic and intriguing specimens from the natural world. The centerpiece of this composition is a majestic Lobster, Homarus gammarus, its vibrant, armored shell and menacing claws a testament to its status as a prized delicacy. To its right, a pair of Shrimp, species 2, with their slender bodies and multiple legs, add a sense of grace and agility to the scene. In the lower left corner, the sinuous form of a Giant Centipede, Scolopendra gigantea, is depicted, its elongated body adorned with numerous legs and menacing pincers. Nearby, an Unknown Insect, Pinnoter, adds a touch of mystery with its intricate exoskeleton and peculiar antennae. The final two specimens, a Tapeworm, Taenia species, and another Unknown Insect, are rendered in striking detail. The tapeworm's elongated, segmented body and tiny hooks are a stark contrast to the intricate, almost delicate form of the unknown insect. This engraving is taken from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae, or Delights of Rare Natural Curiosities, published by Blusse and Son in Nuremberg in 1771. The collection, which was part of the Wunderkammer, or Cabinet of Curiosities, of P.L. Muller, offers a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood during the Age of Enlightenment. Each specimen, meticulously rendered in this exquisite engraving, invites the viewer to explore the wonders of the natural world and pique their curiosity.
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