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Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species
Tortoise skeleton and German tortoise species. (Le squelette d une tortue de terre, une tortue de terre d Allemagne.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer 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 Carapace Deliciae Dune Georg Knorr Naturae Oder Selectae Shell Skeleton Species Terre Tortoise Tortue Wolfgang Zoological Dallemagne Squelette
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This intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Le squelette d'une tortue de terre, une tortue de terre d'Allemagne" (The skeleton of a land tortoise, a German land tortoise), was created by the skilled artist Andreas Hoffer for Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae (Delights of Rare Nature) published by Blusse and Son in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1771. The illustration showcases the detailed anatomy of a tortoise skeleton, with its distinctive curved carapace (shell) and flat, plastron (belly plate) clearly visible. The German tortoise species depicted in this engraving is not explicitly identified, but it is believed to be a common European species, such as the Hermann's tortoise or the Three-toed tortoise. This exquisite zoological illustration was part of a larger collection of natural curiosities, housed in the Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg. The Wunderkammer was a precursor to modern natural history museums, where various specimens, including skeletons, were displayed for scientific study and public fascination. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving reflects the curiosity and appreciation for the natural world that characterized the era of the Cabinet of Curiosities. The intricate interplay of lines and shading in this hand-colored copperplate engraving highlights the beauty and complexity of the tortoise's anatomy. The delicate hues of the colors used in the illustration add depth and dimension, making this a captivating and valuable addition to any collection of natural history or art.
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