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Varieties of lead ores
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Varieties of lead ores
Varieties of lead ores and crystals. Handcoloured copperplate engraved and drawn by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771
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Auserlesenes Blusse Crystal Deliciae Georg Kabinet Knorr Lead Mineral Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Natuur Oder Selectae Wolfgang Zeldzaamheden Zoological
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This print showcases a diverse array of lead ores and crystals, intricately illustrated in hand-colored copperplate engraving by the skilled hand of Georg Wolfgang Knorr. The image is taken from his renowned work, Deliciae Naturae Selectae, published by Blusse and Son in Nuremberg in 1771. Knorr's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the vivid colors and precise lines that bring out the unique textures and structures of each specimen. Lead, a heavy, soft, bluish-gray metal, has been mined and used for thousands of years due to its malleability and ease of smelting. The various lead ores depicted in this print, including galena, cerussite, and anglesite, have provided the primary sources for this valuable metal throughout history. The crystalline structures of these minerals are displayed in all their splendor, revealing their complex geometries and intriguing shapes. The delicate interplay of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional quality of the engravings, inviting the viewer to explore the intricacies of each specimen. As part of Knorr's Naturalien Cabinet, this print was likely intended for the education and enjoyment of the intellectual elite of the time. The exquisite artistry and scientific accuracy of the illustrations reflect the growing interest in the natural world during the Age of Enlightenment, as well as the importance of collecting and preserving rare and unusual specimens.
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