Linnaeus Collection (page 5)

The Stenbrohult parish church where Linnaeus father was priest. Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

BOTANY: FLOWERS, 1807. Illustration of Farina of Flowers as observed by the Microscope, Published by Geoffroy in the Year 1711

BOTANY: CLASSIFICATION. Analysis of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus. Diagram of Linnaeus sexual system of classifying flowers, c1807

CAROLUS LINNAEUS (1707-1778). Swedish botanist. English colored engraving, 1806

Bookplate of English author, Mrs. G. Linnaeus Banks. Print shows books on shelves, with Mrs. Banks book The Manchester Man opened on a table in the foreground. Date ca. 1876

Andrea Cesalpino, also known as Caesalpinus, (1519-1603) was an Italian botanist, physician and physiologist. He was the Professor of Medicine and Director of the Botanic Garden at Pisa University

1737 Carl Linnaeus in Lapland dress HD
Carl Linnaeus mezzotint engraving by H. Kingsbury with later hand colouring, published by Dr. Thornton 1805 from an original in his possession

1560 Gesner mole scientific translation
A mole, (Talpa europaea), woodcut with orignal hand colouring from Conrad Gesner " Icones Animalium" 1560. Before the advent of Linnaeus binomial latin taxonomic nomenclature such multiple

1682 Bible Hydra - Beast of Apocalypse CU
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

1795 Domesticated female orangutan
1795 " A Domesticated Female Orang Outang" (sic). J. Thle del et J. Chapman sculpt. from J. Frid Gmelin and Carl Linnaeus (posthumous)

1795 Wild Man of the woods - orangutan
1795 " The Orang Outang, or Wild Man of the Woods" (sic). J. Thle del et J. Chapman sculpt. from J. Frid Gmelin and Carl Linnaeus (posthumous)

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist
Carl Linnaeus. Caricature of the Swedish botanist and taxonomist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Linnaeus was a great classifier of living organisms

Linnaeus in Lapland, 1732
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist, narrowly avoiding falling into a crevasse whilst on an expedition to Lapland, Finland, in 1732

Linnaeus and de Jussieu, botanists
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and taxonomist (right), meeting French botanist Bernard de Jussieu (centre) in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France

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Carolus Linneus. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

Dc Solander / Round Eng
DANIEL CARL SOLANDER Swedish botanist, assistant to Linnaeus

Linnaeus / Pasch
CARL VON LINNE, ka LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist

Four Nice Moths
White Plumed Moth Linnaeus Glyphipteryx Dark Porcelain Moth Many-Plumed Moth (Really Stunning !)

Linnaeus / Botanist / Roslin
CARL VON LINNE known as LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist and botanist

Linnaeus / Naturalist / Anon
CARL VON LINNE known as LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist and botanist

Bewick / Tapir
(tapirus terrestris) This is the South American Tapir, classified by Linnaeus as a hippopotamus : it avoids its predators by diving into water

Chamois (Bewick)
capra rupicapra - though Linnaeus classified this as a goat, it is actually a capriform antelope found only in rocky and mountainous places

Linnaeus / Dahlstrom
CARL VON LINNE, ka LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist, visited by Gustav III, 1790

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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.