Nomenclature Collection

Antoine Lavoisier and wife, chemist
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794, centre left), French chemist, with his wife Marie-Anne- Pierrette (1758-1836) in his laboratory. Lavoisier is recognised as the founder of modern chemistry

LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan
CUL4849754 LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist and zoologist (chromolitho)
972230 Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist and zoologist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and zoologist

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist and zoologist (chromolitho)
973916 Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist and zoologist (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and zoologist

Tabula secundum accurata Ventorum veterem et nova [m] dispositione [m] ac nomenclature [m] (Table of the winds according to the old and new layout and nomenclature)

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5276
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

Simon Marius, German astronomer
Simon Marius (1573-1624), German astronomer. Marius, independently of Galileo, discovered the four major moons of Jupiter

Italy. Rome. Via Giulia street plaque. Historic center of the city

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

Claude Louis Berthollet (1748-1822) French chemist. Portrait from obverse of commemorative medal

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

Francois Le Vaillant (1753-1824) French explorer, collector and ornithologist. He did not accept the new Linnaen nomenclature

Chemical Symbols
Pictographic symbols used at the beginning of the 19th century to represent chemical elements and compounds. They are similar to those of the ancient alchemists

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5275
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

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

1855 Wallace and Rajah Brookes Birdwing
Rajah Brookes Birdwing male (Trogonoptera brookiana) shown with a specimen signature of Alfred Russel Wallace who named it for his friend Sir James Brooke

1855 Wallace & Rajah Brookes Birdwing 1855 Wallace & Rajah Brookes Birdwing
Rajah Brookes Birdwing male (Trogonoptera brookiana) shown with a steel engraving of Sir James Brooke, the famous White Rajah of Sarawak who Wallace named the butterfly for

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"Nomenclature: Tracing the Threads of Scientific Language Through History" In the realm of science, names hold immense power. They encapsulate centuries of knowledge and discoveries, connecting us to the brilliant minds that shaped our understanding of the world. Antoine Lavoisier, a renowned chemist, and his wife stand side by side in an old photograph, their faces reflecting their shared passion for unraveling nature's mysteries. A weathered tabula secundum accurata Ventorum veterem et nova reveals ancient winds charted meticulously by unknown hands. The delicate strokes on a chromolitho depict Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist and zoologist who classified countless species with unwavering dedication. Walking along Via Giulia street in Rome, one can't help but notice a plaque honoring those who paved the way for scientific progress. Alchemical symbols from the 18th century whisper secrets long forgotten but still waiting to be deciphered. A childhood chromolitho captures young Linnaeus inquisitively exploring nature's wonders - foreshadowing his future as one of history's greatest naturalists. An engraving immortalizes him as he delves deeper into his studies, leaving no stone unturned in his quest for knowledge. Amidst these luminaries stands Antoine Lavoisier once more - this time depicted through caricature. His genius shines through even amidst playful exaggeration; he is forever remembered as a pioneer in chemistry. Simon Marius gazes at distant stars with wonder-filled eyes - a German astronomer whose contributions expanded our cosmic understanding beyond measure. And there it is again - Linnaeus' name resurfaces alongside Carl von Linne –a man dedicated to unveiling nature's secrets until nearly losing himself within its vastness. Sprigs of Linnea adorn illustrations paying homage to this extraordinary scientist; they symbolize resilience and determination against all odds—a testament to humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge.