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Species of marine demosponges and soft corals
Species of marine demosponges and soft corals. Callyspongia bullata 1, Spongia crogiuolo 2, Spongia vulgare 3, Amphimedon complanata 4, Halichondria panicea 5. Spugna bullata, Spugna croginolo, Spugna volgare, Spugna mano, Spugna paniforme. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, 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 Corals Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Feuilles Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Massard Naturali Ovata Pierre Scienze Soft Species Stipple Turpin Vegetable
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, entitled "Species of Marine Demosponges and Soft Corals," is a captivating illustration from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali," or "Dictionary of Natural Science," published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The intricately detailed engraving showcases five distinct species of marine demosponges and soft corals: Callyspongia bullata, Spongia crogiuolo, Spongia vulgare, Amphimedon complanata, and Halichondria panicea. The illustration was expertly drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and meticulously engraved by Corsi, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin, a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, is celebrated for his exceptional talent in capturing the intricacies of various plant and marine life forms. In this illustration, we find Callyspongia bullata, commonly known as the "hop-ornamented sponge," with its distinctive oval-shaped pores resembling tiny hop leaves. Spongia crogiuolo, or the "woolly sponge," is depicted with its soft, woolly texture. Spongia vulgare, or the "common sponge," is shown with its irregular, brownish-gray surface. Amphimedon complanata, or the "flat-branching sponge," is illustrated with its flat, branching structure, while Halichondria panicea, or the "paniform sponge," displays its fan-like shape. This exquisite work of art not only showcases the beauty and diversity of marine demosponges and soft corals but also serves as a testament to the remarkable skill and dedication of the artists and scientists involved in its creation. The hand-coloring adds an extra layer of vibrancy and depth, making this engraving a true masterpiece of natural history.
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