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Grey triggerfish and Moray eel, lower jaws
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Grey triggerfish and Moray eel, lower jaws
Grey triggerfish, Balistes capriscus 1, Moray eel, Muraena species 4, lower jawbones of sea bream, Sparus aurata 2, and great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias 3. Un porc marin, Caper, machoire inferieure de ce poisson Sparus, machoire inferieure d un jeune haay, Canis Cacharias, une serpent d eau Muraena. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller 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 P.L. Muller
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Aurata Balistes Bream Carcharias Carcharodon Inferieure Jawbone Marin Moray Muraena Poisson Shark Sparus Species Triggerfish
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This intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases an assemblage of marine specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities, owned by P.L. Muller. The central focus of the image is a Grey Triggerfish, Balistes capriscus, with its distinctive lower jawbone prominently displayed. Adjacent to the triggerfish, the lower jawbones of a Sea Bream, Sparus aurata, are arranged in a neat row. Two other fascinating marine creatures are depicted in this engraving. A young Moray Eel, Muraena species, is shown with its elongated, serpentine body coiled around the triggerfish's lower jawbones. The Moray eel's lower jaw is also displayed, revealing its unique tooth structure. A third specimen, the Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias, adds an element of awe and mystery to the composition. The shark's powerful lower jaw, complete with its iconic triangular teeth, is depicted in an impressive display of size and strength. The engraving is based on an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller, from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae. This image offers a glimpse into the natural world of the late 18th century, where the collection and study of exotic and unusual specimens were highly prized. The intricate details of the engraving showcase the skill and artistry of the engraver, as well as the fascination and wonder that these marine specimens held for collectors of the time.
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