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White dodos by Johann Walther and Jacob Hoefnagel
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White dodos by Johann Walther and Jacob Hoefnagel
White dodo by Johann Walther, female, 1657 (27) and white dodo by Jacob Hoefnagel, young male, 1609 (28). Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917
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Amsterdam Anthonie Cornelis Cucullatus Didus Dodo Extinct Heliotype Ineptus Jacob Johann Johannes Leer Muller Netherlands Ornithology Oudemans Raphus Studies Walther Hoefnagel
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This print showcases two exquisite depictions of the legendary White Dodo, a bird that once inhabited the remote island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The first image, a female White Dodo by Johann Walther, is a masterpiece of seventeenth-century naturalism, created in 1657. Walther's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricately rendered plumage, revealing a delicate balance of white and gray feathers. The serene expression on the bird's face, combined with its graceful posture, evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery. The second image, a young male White Dodo by Jacob Hoefnagel, dates back to 1609. Hoefnagel's representation is equally impressive, with the bird displayed against a backdrop of lush vegetation. The young male's feathers are predominantly white, with subtle gray and black markings. Hoefnagel's skillful use of shading and perspective adds depth and dimension to the image, making the White Dodo appear lifelike and engaging. These heliotype prints, created by Van Leer for Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' seminal work, "Dodo Studies," published in Amsterdam by Johannes Muller in 1917, offer a rare glimpse into the natural history of this enigmatic and extinct bird. The White Dodo, scientifically known as Raphus cucullatus, is believed to have been flightless and endemic to Mauritius. Its extinction is thought to have occurred around the late seventeenth century, likely due to human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction. Today, these captivating images serve as a poignant reminder of the natural world's wonders that have been lost to time.
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