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Green algae, Draparnaldia hypnosis
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Green algae, Draparnaldia hypnosis
Green algae, Draparnaldia hypnosis, Draparnaldia in forma d Ipno. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Algae Antoine Carini Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Hypnosis Jussieu Laurent Leech Medicinal Naturali Pierre Pretre Scienze Species Stipple Turpin Viridis Vulgaris Hirudo Tessellata
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts Draparnaldia hypnosis, also known as Green algae, a species of marine algae belonging to the family Draparnaldiaceae. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), who is considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century. The intricate detail of the engraving showcases the unique morphology of Draparnaldia hypnosis, with its delicate filaments and spherical colonies. At the time of publication, this alga was of great interest due to its potential medicinal properties. It was believed that the mucilage extracted from the alga had therapeutic effects, particularly in the treatment of wounds and as an antidote for the venom of the European medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis. The engraving also features several other marine species, including Erpobdella octoculata, Mignatta latrobdella, and Alomaria vulgaris, which were likely depicted in relation to Draparnaldia hypnosis due to their ecological associations. The illustration serves as a testament to the meticulous work of Turpin and the scientific curiosity of the time, providing a window into the natural world and the advancements in the fields of botany and zoology during the early 19th century.
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