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Dodo of Iohan Theodor and Iohan Israel de
Dodo of Iohan Theodor and Iohan Israel de Bry, female, 1601, and copy in the Florence Codex, female, circa 1703. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917
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Amsterdam Anthonie Brij Codex Copy Cornelis Cucullatus Didus Dodo Florence Heliotype Ineptus Israel Johannes Leer Netherlands Oudemans Raphus Studies Theodor
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1. Title: "A Comparison of Two Depictions of a Female Dodo (Raphus cucullatus): Dodo of Iohan Theodor de Bry and the Copy in the Florence Codex" This comparison showcases two intriguing depictions of the extinct Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), a bird native to the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. The first image, titled "Dodo of Iohan Theodor de Bry," is a female dodo as illustrated in the influential work "Americae, sive Nova Orbis Descriptio," published in 1601 by the de Bry brothers, Iohan Theodor and Iohan Israel. The second image, referred to as the "Copy in the Florence Codex," is believed to date back to approximately 1703. Both images offer unique insights into the understanding of the dodo during different periods in European history. The de Bry brothers' illustration, created using heliotype, a printing process that produced images with a tonal range, is considered one of the most accurate representations of the dodo during the early modern era. In contrast, the Florence Codex copy, which is a hand-drawn image, showcases subtle variations in the dodo's appearance, providing an intriguing comparison to the more detailed and precise de Bry depiction. The de Bry brothers' work, published in Amsterdam, was instrumental in spreading knowledge of the New World and its exotic creatures among European audiences. The Florence Codex, on the other hand, is a significant part of the historical record of the natural history of the Mascarene Islands. This comparison invites viewers to explore the evolution of scientific illustration and the enduring fascination with the enigmatic dodo. These images, with their intricate details and historical significance, serve as a reminder of the rich history of natural history illustration and the ongoing quest to understand the natural world.
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