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First page of first discourse: l Histoire Naturelle
First page of first discourse: l Histoire Naturelle. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy. Date: 1750
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1750 Avec Cabinet Description Discourse First Generale Histoire Hondt Naturelle Particuliere Pierre Schley Vander Lhistoire
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This enchanting engraving depicts the first page of the first discourse from Pierre de Hondt's "Histoire Naturelle Générale et Particulière avec la Description du Cabinet du Roi," published in 1750. The image, created by the skilled engraver J. vander Schley, serves as an elegant introduction to this comprehensive work on natural history. At the center of the page, a majestic lion, the king of the beasts, proudly holds a scroll inscribed with the title of the work. Surrounding the lion are various animals, each meticulously rendered with intricate detail and lifelike accuracy. These creatures, both familiar and exotic, represent the vast array of species that would be explored in the subsequent pages of the text. The title of the work, "Histoire Naturelle," translates to "Natural History," and the subtitle, "Générale et Particulière avec la Description du Cabinet du Roi," means "General and Particular with the Description of the King's Cabinet." This suggests that the work would cover both the broad categories of the natural world and the specific details of each species, as well as featuring the royal collection of naturalia. The publication of "Histoire Naturelle" during the Age of Enlightenment reflected the growing curiosity and fascination with the natural world, as well as the desire to document and classify its many wonders. This beautiful engraving, with its regal lion and diverse menagerie of animals, serves as a testament to the intellectual and artistic achievements of the time.
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