Nest of sponge coral, Halcyonium durum, Geodia cydonium?

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Nest of sponge coral, Halcyonium durum, Geodia cydonium?

Nest of sponge coral, Halcyonium durum, Geodia cydonium? Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann 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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Auserlesenes Blusse Coral Deliciae Georg Kabinet Knorr Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Natuur Oder Selectae Sponge Wolfgang Zeldzaamheden Zoological Durum

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a captivating nest of sponges, featuring the Halcyonium durum and Geodia cydonium species. The intricately detailed illustration, derived from an original drawing by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann, is a testament to the meticulous work of the naturalists and artists of the 18th century. The nest, reminiscent of a delicate underwater garden, is teeming with life. The Halcyonium durum, also known as the Durum Sponge or the Durum Spongia, is the larger, brownish-red sponge at the center of the nest. Its intricate, branching structure provides a home for various marine organisms. Surrounding the Halcyonium durum are the Geodia cydonium, commonly known as the Common or Brain Coral. These white, porous, and spherical structures resemble brains, and they serve as a habitat for various invertebrates. This engraving is a precious piece from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae, or Delights of Rare Natural History, published in Nuremberg in 1771. The work was part of a series of natural history publications, and this particular piece was part of the collection of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a renowned Nuremberg physician and naturalist. The Wunderkammer, or Cabinet of Curiosities, was a precursor to modern natural history museums, and it showcased a diverse array of natural and artificial objects. This engraving is a beautiful reminder of the fascination and wonder that drove early naturalists to explore and document the natural world.

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