1707 1778 Collection

Carl Linnaeuss Systema Naturae (1736)
Watercolour illustration by Georg Ehret, of Carl Linneauss sexual system for the classification of plants from Systema Naturae, published in 1736

see record 3688 - Helianthus annus, sunflower
Page 68 from Illustration of the Sexual System of Linneaus (1777) vol 2, by John Miller (1715-c. 1790)

Alexander Roslin Carl von LinnA Karl von LinnA
After Alexander Roslin, Carl von Linne, Karl von Linne, 1707-1778, painting, 1827, Oil, Height, 23 cm (9 inches), Width, 18 cm (7 inches), Signed

Linnaeus (Carl von Linne - 1707-1778). Swedish naturalist, shown holding a sprig of Linnea borealis. Engraving

Linnaeus (Carl von Linne - 1707-1778) Swedish naturalist. From The Gallery of Portraits, Vol.IV, Charles Knight, London, 1835

George-Louis Leclerc Buffon (1707-1778) French naturalist, author of 44 volume Histoire Naturelle. Proposed earth older than 4004 BC: precursor of theory of evolution

Bust of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist. Linnaeus is known as the Father of Taxonomy. In the collection at the Natural History Museum

Cebus capucinus, white-faced capuchin
Plate 2 from Museum S.R.M. Adolphi Friderici, by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), c. 1754-1764

Pharmacopoea cabinet
Frontispiece from Materia Medica, Liber 1, De Plantis by Carl Linnaeus, 1749

Pieris rapae, small white butterflies
These white butterflies are also known as cabbage whites, this is because they lay their eggs on cabbage and other cultivated crops, which their caterpillars readily destroy

Title page from Carl Linnaeuss Systema Naturae (1758)
A compendium and classification of the natural world published by Carl Linnaeus. Volume 1, 10th Edition, published 1758

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
Painting of Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist, by Magnus Hallman, c. 1780. Original held at the Natural History Museum, London. Linnaeus is known as the Father of Taxonomy

Magnolia acuminata, cucumber tree
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Haplophyllum patavinum, ruta patavina

Magnolia tripetala, umbrella magnolia
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Clathrus ruber, latticed stinkhorn
Illustration from Nova Plantarum (1729) by Pietro Antonio Micheli, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Thelypteris reticulata, latticevein fern
Illustration from Description des Plantes de l Amerique (1693) by Charles Plumier, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Perilla frutescens, beef steak plant
Plate from Thesaurus Zeylanicus (1737) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Haworthia viscosa, haworthia
Illustration from Prludia Botanica (1703) by Caspar Commelin, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Ceropegia candelabrum, ceropegia
Illustration from Hortus Indicus Malabaricus (1678-1703) by Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia grandiflora, magnolia
Illustration from Icones Animalium et Plantarum (1776-1782) by John Frederick Miller, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Passiflora laurifolia, water lemon
Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (1705) by Maria Sibylla Merian, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Stemmacantha uniflora
Illustration from Flora Sibirica (1747-1769) by Johann Georg Gmelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Proiphys amboinense
Illustration from Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis (1706) by Caspar Commelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Camellia japonica L. camellia
Type specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). From Amoenitatum exoticarum politico (1712) by Engelbert Kaempfer

Babiana ringens, rats tail babiana
Illustration from Plantarum Horti Medici Amstelodamensis (1706) by Caspar Commelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Arctopus echinatus
Plate from Rariorus Africanus Plantarum (1738-1739) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Euphorbia mammillaris, corn cob euphorbia
Illustration from Prludia Botanica (1703) by Caspar Commelin, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

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"Exploring the Natural World: The Legacy of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)" Carl Linnaeus, a renowned Swedish naturalist and physician, dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of the natural world. His groundbreaking work in taxonomy laid the foundation for modern biological classification systems. In 1736, Linnaeus published his magnum opus, "Systema Naturae, " which revolutionized the way we understand and categorize living organisms. One notable entry in this seminal work is record 3688 - Helianthus annus, commonly known as the sunflower. Linnaeus's contributions extended beyond scientific literature. He was immortalized in several portraits by artists like Alexander Roslin and Karl von LinnA. In one such portrait, he is depicted holding a sprig of Linnea borealis, a flower named after him. At just 25 years old, Linnaeus donned traditional Lapland dress during an expedition to study flora and fauna in northern Sweden. This image showcases his passion for exploration and understanding nature's wonders. Another prominent figure from that era was George-Louis Leclerc Buffon, a French naturalist who authored the monumental "Histoire Naturelle. " Buffon's works complemented Linnaeus's taxonomical efforts by providing detailed descriptions of various species across 44 volumes. To honor his immense contributions to science and our understanding of biodiversity, numerous busts have been created depicting Carl Linnaeus throughout history. These sculptures serve as reminders of his enduring legacy and inspire future generations to continue exploring our fascinating planet. The name Carl von Linné will forever be associated with curiosity-driven inquiry into nature's intricacies—a testament to how one individual can shape our collective knowledge about Earth's diverse ecosystems.