Johann Collection (page 9)

Garden dart and other moths
Garden dart, Euxoa nigricans 1-3, Hadena filograna 4, antirrhinum brocade, Calophasia platyptera 5, Simyra nervosa 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa, chyrsalis 2-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Green silver-spangled shark, autumnal rustic and figure
Green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 1, 2, autumnal rustic, Eugnorisma glareosa 4, figure of eighty, Tethea ocularis 4-6

Saxon, shears, marsh dagger, brown-spot pinion, white-line
Saxon moth, Hyppa rectilinea 1, shears moth, Hada plebeja 2, 3, marsh dagger, Acronicta strigosa 4, brown-spot pinion, Agrochola litura 5, white-line dart, Euxoa nigrofusca 6, Opigena polygona 7

Grey shoulder knot, flounced chestnut and conformist
Grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 1, 2, flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 3-5, conformist, Lithophane furcifera 6-9

Dusky sallow, ear moth and common rustic
Dusky sallow, Eremobia ochroleuca 1, 4, Cynaeda dentalis 2, 3, ear moth, Amphipoea oculea 5, 6, and common rustic, Mesapamea secalis 7

Pine beauty and latin moth
Pine beauty, Panolis flammea 1-6, and latin moth, Callopistria juventina 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Barred sallow and clay moth
Barred sallow, Tileacea aurago 1-4, and clay moth, Mythimna ferrago 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Flounced chestnut, dotted chestnut, brown-line bright-eye
Flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 1, 2, dotted chestnut, Conistra rubiginea 3, 4, brown-line bright-eye, Mythimna conigera 5, and treble lines, Charanyca trigrammica 6

Red-headed chestnut, toadflax brocade and grey shoulder knot
Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 6

Burren green, sallow, angle-striped sallow and double
Burren green, Calamia tridens 1, sallow, Xanthia icteritia 2, angle-striped sallow, Enargia paleacea 3, 4, and double line, Mythimna turca 5, 6

Pine tree lappet, Dendrolimus pini, male, female, larvae, pupa, chyrsalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Trichosea ludifica, Rhyacia lucipeta and Lamprosticta culta
Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Merveille du jour, scarce merveille du jour
Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7, and marbled green, Cryphia muralis 8

Coronet, marbled coronet, varied coronet and green
Coronet moth, Craniophora ligustri 1-4, marbled coronet, Hadena confusa 5, varied coronet, Hadena compta 6, and green arches, Anaplectoides prasina 7

Sweet gale moth, scarce dagger and knot grass moth
Sweet gale moth, Acronicta euphorbiae 1-5, scarce dagger, Acronicta auricoma 6, and knot grass moth, Acronicta rumicis 7-9

Scarce dagger, sycamore, nutmeg and varied coronet moths
Scarce dagger, Acronicta auricoma 1-3, sycamore moth, Acronicta aceris, nutmeg moth 4, 5, Hadula trifolii 6 and varied coronet, Hadena compta 7

Grey dagger and dark dagger moths
Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Wormwood moth, alder moth and Cucullia tanaceti
Wormwood moth, Cucullia absinthii 1-3, alder moth, Acronicta alni 4-6, and Cucullia tanaceti 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Gold spangle and other moths
Gold spangle, Autographa bractea 1, 2, Euchalcia modestoides 3, 4, Lamprotes c-aureum 5 and Panchrysia deaurata 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Grey chi and sycamore moth
Grey chi, Antitype chi 1 and sycamore moth, Acronicta aceris 2-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Scarce silver Y, plain golden Y and gold spot
Scarce silver Y, Syngrapha interrogationis 1, 2, plain golden Y, Autographa jota 3-5, gold spot, Plusia festucae 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Frosted orange moth and angle shades
Frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago 1, 2, and angle shades, Phlogophora meticulosa 3-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, male, female, larva, pupae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Burnished brass and green silver-spangled shark moths
Burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis 1-5, and green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 6-9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Old lady, eastern alchymist, etc
Old lady or black underwing, Mormo maura 1, eastern alchymist, Aedia leucomelas 2, and Dypterygia scabriuscula 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Spotted clover, Guernsey underwing, straw underwing, etc
Spotted clover, Schinia scutosa 1, 2, Epilecta linogrisea 3, Guernsey underwing, Polyphaenis sericata 4, and straw underwing, Thalpophila matura 5, 6

Catocala hymenaea, Amerila puella and Isturgia famula
Catocala hymenaea 1, Amerila puella 2, 3, and Isturgia famula moths 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Catocala conversa, Catocala nymphaea and oak yellow
Catocala conversa 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Sweetfern underwing and oak yellow underwing
Sweetfern underwing, Catocala antinympha 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Lunar yellow underwing and Langmaids yellow underwing
Lunar yellow underwing, Noctua orbona 1, and lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing or Langmaids yellow underwing, Noctua janthina 2-5

Broad-bordered yellow underwing, Noctua fimbriata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini
Blue underwing moth or Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, and varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Catocala coniuncta and Apopestes spectrum moths
Underwing moth, Catocala coniuncta 1, 2, and Apopestes spectrum 3, 4. Noctua coniuncta, Noctua spectrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Odonestis pruni moth, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female. Pavonia major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johan Georg Sturm, from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Cupid presenting the colours before the King. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer

Tiger beetles, varied carpet beetle, etc
Tiger beetles, Cicindela sinuata 1, Cicindela campestris 2, Cicindela sexguttata 3, Nitidula sanguinolenta 4, varied carpet beetle, Telephore flavipede 5, Anthrenus verbasci 6

Camellia bonardii
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia bonardii or Camellia bonnardii. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Johann Jakob Jung from Lorenzo Berleses

Camellia squamosa
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia squamosa or Camellia squammosa. Produced by Dr. Sacco of Milan in 1838. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by

Camellia delicatissima
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia delicatissima. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Johann Jakob Jung from Lorenzo Berleses Iconographie du Genre

Camellia punctata plena
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia punctata plena. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Johann Jakob Jung from Lorenzo Berleses Iconographie du Genre

Camellia myrthyfolia
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia myrthyfolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Johann Jakob Jung from Lorenzo Berleses Iconographie du Genre

Camellia variegata plena
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia variegata plena. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Johann Jakob Jung from Lorenzo Berleses Iconographie du

Camellia monfortiana
Camellia japonica variety, Camellia monfortiana. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Johann Jakob Jung from Lorenzo Berleses Iconographie du Genre

David Garrick and Mary Ann Yates in the characters
Mr. David Garrick and Mrs. Mary Ann Yates in the characters of Lusignan and Zara in Aaron Hills Zara, Drury Lane Theatre, 1758. Copperplate engraving by W

Johann, Herzog und Kurfurst zu Sachsen, der Bestandige (engraving)
5219318 Johann, Herzog und Kurfurst zu Sachsen, der Bestandige (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann, Herzog und Kurfurst zu Sachsen, der Bestandige)

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Johann Sebastian Bach, a name that resonates through the annals of music history. Born in 1685, this German composer and organist left an indelible mark on the world with his extraordinary talent and prolific compositions. In this captivating portrait from 1746, we catch a glimpse of the man behind the genius. As we delve into Johann's life, we discover his deep passion for music and unwavering dedication to his craft. Just like Vermeer's "Guitar Player, " he strummed melodies that touched souls and transported listeners to ethereal realms. But Johann was not limited to just music; he possessed a curious mind that ventured beyond musical notes. He shared similarities with Gregor Mendel, who explored genetics with meticulous precision. Like Mendel's experiments, Johann meticulously crafted harmonies that blended seamlessly together. In another image captured by Tischbein, we see Johann seated by a window alongside Goethe. This meeting of minds symbolizes how artistry transcends boundaries as they engage in intellectual discourse while surrounded by books and knowledge. A postcard featuring Johann showcases him at the keyboard – an instrument where he found solace amidst life's chaos. His fingers danced effortlessly across its keys, breathing life into every composition he created. Johann's insatiable thirst for knowledge is evident in his possession of a Greek-Latin dictionary - a testament to his desire to understand ancient texts and incorporate their wisdom into his work. The Bernouilli Brothers' influence can be seen in Johann's pursuit of perfection; just as they sought mathematical precision, he strived for flawless harmonies within each note played or written down on paper. Yet amidst all these achievements lies humility - depicted beautifully in Reutsch’s portrait capturing Johann’s essence as both artist and human being. It reminds us that even great geniuses are grounded individuals who find joy in simple pleasures like spelt bread or a warm bowl of rice.