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Gemsbok or gemsbuck, Oryx gazella
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Gemsbok or gemsbuck, Oryx gazella
Gemsbok or gemsbuck, Oryx gazella (Chamois d Afrique). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob-Andreas Eisemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg
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Antelope Auserlesenes Chamois Dafrique Deliciae Gazella Georg Kabinet Knorr Naturae Naturalien Cabinet Natuur Oder Oryx Selectae Wolfgang Zeldzaamheden Zoological Gemsbok Gemsbuck
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the majestic Gemsbok or Gemsbuck antelope, Oryx gazella, as it was depicted in Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae (Select Rarities of Nature) published in Nuremberg in 1771. The engraving, created by the skilled hand of Jakob-Andreas Eisemann, captures the elegant features and distinctive markings of this African antelope. The Gemsbok, also known as the Gemsbuck or Chamois of Africa, is a large antelope native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. With its long, slender legs, large, spiraled horns, and striking, white underbelly, the Gemsbok is a sight to behold. The engraving accurately portrays the Gemsbok's robust build and the intricate patterns on its coat, which range from light brown to dark brown, with white spots on the legs and underbelly. This engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and the artistic skill of the time. It was part of the extensive collection of Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew's Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities in Nuremberg, Germany. The Wunderkammer was a precursor to modern museums, housing a diverse array of natural and artificial objects, as well as curiosities from various parts of the world. This beautiful and historically significant engraving offers a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood during the 18th century, and serves as a reminder of the fascination and wonder that early naturalists held for the natural world.
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