Cupped ichthyosaur vertebrae Everard Home
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Cupped ichthyosaur vertebrae Everard Home
Ichthyosaur Vertebrae in cross section, copper plate illustration from a paper by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society. He wrote the first scientific papers on the group between 1813 and 1820 but did a rather poor job. On the basis of the cupped vertebrae (this image) and limbs he proposed a place for them between Proteus (Salamanders) and lizards and gave them the name Proteosaurus. He may have been influenced by Cuviers identification of large fossil proteus (itself a correction of Schuechzers misidentified human witness of the flood fossil, Homo diluvii testis). See other images in this collection
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Black And White Cuvier Everard Home Fossil Ichthyosaur Icthyosaur Mary Anning Proteosaurus Vertebra Mono Chrome Palaeontology Vertebrae
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a cross-section of cupped ichthyosaur vertebrae, as illustrated by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society. Although Home's scientific papers on this group between 1813 and 1820 were deemed inadequate, his attempt to classify these ancient creatures is noteworthy. Based on the unique cupped shape of their vertebrae, as depicted in this image, along with their limbs, he proposed a connection between Proteus (Salamanders) and lizards, christening them Proteosaurus. It is possible that Home was influenced by Cuvier's identification of large fossil proteus when formulating his theory. Interestingly, Cuvier had corrected Schuechzer's misidentification of Homo diluvii testis - a supposed human witness to the biblical flood - which turned out to be an erroneous interpretation of a fossil. This fascinating historical context adds depth to our understanding of early paleontology. The artwork itself is beautifully rendered in monochrome tones, capturing intricate details and textures within each vertebra. This print serves as a testament to both the scientific curiosity that drove early researchers like Everard Home and the artistic skill required to bring prehistoric life forms back into focus. For more compelling images related to paleontology and fossils, explore other pieces from this collection curated by Paul D. Stewart.
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