Linnaeus Collection (page 3)

1682 Bible Hydra - Beast of Apocalypse
1682 Engraving Pieter van de Borcht from " Bybelsche figuuren". See Gessners hydra. Revelation (Apocalypse) CHAPTER 13 And I stood upon the sand of the sea

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Engraving. Colored
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Engraving by G. Neumann in Our Century, 1883. Colored

Gray four-eyed opossum, Didelphis opossum, and Linnaeus mouse opossum, Marmosa murina.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Maned three-toed sloth, Bradypus torquatus and Linnaeuss two-toed sloth, Choloepus didactylus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

Home of Linnaeus
The home of LINNAEUS at Hammarby, near Upsala, Sweden. Date: circa 1750

Linnaeus Slips
CARL VON LINNE, known as LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist, depicted in a tricky situation while botanising in the icy north. Date: 1707-1778

Linnaeus and Scene
CARL VON LINNE, known as LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist, with a scene showing him botanising in a park while a gardener brings him specimens. Date: 1707-1778

Alfredia (Alfredia Cernua)
Illustration of a Alfredia (Alfredia Cernua)

Marine turtle, elevated view

Linnaeus Tripe, Rangoon: Great Bell of the [Shwe Dagon] Pagoda, British, 1822-1902, November 1855, salted paper print

LINNAEUS. Carl Linnaeus, Swedish original name Carl Nilsson Linnaeus, 23 May 1707 a 10 January 1778 also known after his ennoblement as v-Carl von Linne, was a Swedish botanist, physician

Sir Charles Linnaeus LINNAEUS bottom corner and impressed mark Wedgwood
Sir Charles Linnaeus " LINNAEUS" bottom corner and impressed mark " Wedgwood and Bentley", Josiah Wedgwood, 1730-1795, British

Linnaeus Tripe (British, 1822-1902), Quarterdeck of H. M. S. Impregnable, 1853-1854
Linnaeus Tripe (British, 1822-1902), Quarterdeck of H.M.S. Impregnable, 1853-1854, salted paper print

CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish botanist. Oil on canvas, 1775, by Alexander Roslin

LINNAEUS: ILLUSTRATION. Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish physician and botanist. Linnaeus drawing of fleabane (Erigeron uniflorus)

LINNAEUS: TITLE PAGE. The title-page of Carolus Linnaeus Systema Naturae, printed in Leyden, 1735

CAROLUS LINNEAUS (1707-1778). Swedish botanist. At age 25, in Lapland dress. Mezzotint, English, 1805

Amarapura City Wall
The south east corner of the city wall and moat which surrounds Amarapura, Burma (now Myanmar), 1854. (Photo by Linnaeus Tripe/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Linnaeus (Carl von Linne 1707-78) Swedish naturalist and physician. Sprig of Linnea borealis at top of picture. Founder of modern plant and animal nomenclature

Linnaeus (Carl von Linne -1707-1778). Swedish scientist and naturalist nearly losing his life falling into a crevasse. Engraving published Paris 1874

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

Charles Plumier (1646-1704) French friar, botanist and botanical explorer, was born at Marseilles. Appointed royal botanist by Louis XIV in 1693

LINNAEUS. Carl Linnaeus, Swedish original name Carl Nilsson LinnAFa
LINNAEUS. Carl Linnaeus, Swedish original name Carl Nilsson LinnAFA

Butterflies, 18th century artwork C016 / 6077
Butterflies, 18th century artwork. Seen here are the apollo (Parnassius apollo), large blue (Maculinea arion) and small copper (Lycaena phlaeas) butterflies

Leaf insect C016 / 2231
Leaf insect. View of the upperside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Leaf insect C016 / 2230
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Plant reproduction, 18th century C013 / 6257
Plant reproduction. 18th-century description and illustrations describing the reproductive parts of plants. Titled Methodus plantarum sexalis in systemate naturae descripta

Swedish physician and botanist. Stipple engraving, English, c1800
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Stipple engraving, English, c1800

Swedish physician and botanist. Linnaeus classifying plants in his garden brought to him by his assistants
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Linnaeus classifying plants in his garden brought to him by his assistants. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

Swedish physician and botanist. Etching, English, 1834
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Etching, English, 1834

Swedish physician and botanist. Title page of his Systema Naturae, the basic work by the father of modern systematic
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Title page of his Systema Naturae, the basic work by the father of modern systematic botany which was virtually the inauguration of

Swedish physician and botanist. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

Swedish physician and botanist. Line engraving, 1779, by Charles Cl
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Line engraving, 1779, by Charles Cl

Swedish physician and botanist. An 18th century English copper engraving with a profile portrait of Linnaeus
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. An 18th century English copper engraving with a profile portrait of Linnaeus, and a scene of him classifying plants in his garden

Swedish physician and botanist. At age 25, in Lapland dress. Mezzotint, English, 1805
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. At age 25, in Lapland dress. Mezzotint, English, 1805

Swedish physician and botanist. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century

Swedish physician and botanist. Sculpture bust by Moissaye Marans, mid 20th century
CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Sculpture bust by Moissaye Marans, mid 20th century

Parnassius apollo Linnaeus, Papilionidae; Maculinea arion Li
And Lycaena phlaeas Linnaeus, Lycaenidae. Classis II Tab XLV from Insecten-Belustigung 1746-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

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

Bust of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

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

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

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Linnaeus, also known as Carl Linnaeus, was a renowned Swedish botanist and zoologist who made significant contributions to the field of taxonomy. His groundbreaking work, "Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta, " published in 1736, laid the foundation for modern plant classification systems. Another notable publication by Linnaeus was his "Systema Naturae" in 1736, which further expanded on his taxonomic principles. One fascinating aspect of Linnaeus's legacy is an exquisite plate dated 1793 that showcases Helianthus annuus or the sunflower. This record (3688) exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and accurate documentation. However, not all aspects of Linnaeus's career were without controversy. The infamous Hamburg Hydra incident revealed a fake specimen attributed to him. Despite this setback, it did not overshadow his immense contributions to science. In addition to plants, it also developed a revolutionary system for classifying animals based on their sexual characteristics. His Plant Sex System from 1807 revolutionized how we understand reproductive processes among various species. Among the many creatures he studied was Cyclopes didactylus or the silky anteater/pygmy anteater—a small mammal with unique adaptations that fascinated him. He also examined Astacus astacus or crayfish—an aquatic creature found across Europe—providing valuable insights into its taxonomy. Beyond his scientific achievements, there are several monuments dedicated to Carl Linnaeus worldwide; one such monument stands proudly in Stockholm, Sweden—the city where he spent most of his life studying and teaching about nature's wonders. The name "Linnaeus" often appears alongside other prominent figures like Bewick/Mouflon and Evans/Linnaeus—indicating collaborations or references made by fellow scientists who recognized his expertise and influence within their respective fields.