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Various shell specimens
Whelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noahs ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4, Caltrop murex, Murex tribulus 5, Admiral cone, Conus admiralis 6, volute, Voluta arenata 7, limpet, Patella vulgata 8, and elegant Venus clam, Pitar dione 9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities of D. de Hagen, P.L. Muller and A.M. Schadeloock
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Admiral Arca Buccinum Clam Cone Conus Murex Noahs Nobilis Noble Patella Shell Venus Voluta Volute Whelk Brevis Limpet Pinna Tribulus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur," showcases a diverse array of intricately detailed shell specimens. The engraving, created by Georg Wolfgang Knorr in 1771, was published by Blusse and Son in Nuremberg. The collection belongs to the Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities of D. de Hagen, P.L. Muller, and A.M. Schadeloock. The shells depicted in this engraving represent various species, each with unique shapes, patterns, and textures. Among them are the Whelk (Buccinum undatum), Noah's Ark (Arca noae), Noble Pen Shell (Pinna nobilis), Tusus brevis, Caltrop Murex, Murex tribulus, Admiral Cone (Conus admiralis), Volute (Voluta arenaria), Limpet (Patella vulgata), and Elegant Venus Clam (Pitar dione). Each shell is meticulously rendered, revealing their intricate structures and vibrant colors. The Whelk, for instance, displays its distinctive spiral shape and ribbed texture, while the Noah's Ark shell boasts its unique heart-shaped form. The Noble Pen Shell showcases its elegant, fan-like shape, and the Admiral Cone exhibits its intricate, swirling patterns. This engraving offers a glimpse into the natural world, showcasing the beauty and diversity of shells. It serves as a testament to the fascination with the natural world that characterized the age of exploration and the birth of natural history. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the shells in this engraving continue to captivate and inspire appreciation for the natural world today.
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