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Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra
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Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra
Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra (Squilla gottosa). 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 by Jean Gabriel Pretre 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 Antoine Brittlestar Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Mantis Naturali Pierre Pretre Scienze Shrimp Stipple Turpin Gorgons
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the intricately detailed structure of a Mantis Shrimp, specifically the species Gonodactylus chiragra, also known as the Peacock Mantis Shrimp. The illustration, which is part of Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali or Dictionary of Natural Science published in Florence, Italy, in 1837, is a testament to the meticulous skills of the illustrator, Jean Gabriel Pretre, and the skillful engraving of Corsi, under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. The Mantis Shrimp is displayed in this image with its distinctive long, slender body, multiple legs, and large, compound eyes. The illustration reveals the shrimp's intricate armored exoskeleton, adorned with various spines and bumps. The shrimp's large, pincer-like claws are also visible, which it uses to capture and crush its prey. The background of the illustration features various marine organisms, including starfish, such as Astrocladus and Euryale, and a Brittlestar. The intricate details of these organisms are also beautifully rendered, adding to the overall visual appeal of the image. Turpin, who oversaw the production of this illustration, was a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century. His expertise and attention to detail are evident in this image, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the past. The intricate hand-coloring further enhances the image, bringing the vibrant colors and textures of the marine environment to life.
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