Albertus Seba - Thesaurus 1734 - Grubenotter - Magnificent Original

Description: Tab. CIII(pit viper, three lizards)This is a large, extremely rare and very decorative copper engraving depiction of a pit viper and three lizards due to the colorful old coloring from the thesaurus published by Augustus Seba in 1734.Title: Tab. CIII - From "Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio..." Volume 1Depiction: Pit viper (Trimeresurus trigonocephalus), three lizardsEditor: Albertus (Albert) Seba (1665 - 1736)Year: 1734Size of the mapping area: 45x56cmTechnology: engravingCondition (Perfect/ Very good/ Good/ Fair/ Fair/ Poor): In good state of preservation. Slightly browned according to age. Some smaller, backed tears in the upper margin.Remarks: An extremely rare and highly decorative copperplate engraving from Albertus Seba's Thesaurus (cabinet of natural objects) "Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ...", one of the most beautiful natural history books of all time.About Albert Seba and the thesaurus:"Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural history is one of the greatest natural history achievements of the 18th century. Century and remains one of the most valuable natural history books of all time. Although collecting natural specimens for research was common in his profession, the Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665-1736) had a passion that went well beyond his duties. His astonishing and unparalleled collection of animals, plants and insects from all over the world achieved international fame during his lifetime. After decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of each specimen in 1731, prompting the publication of a four-volume catalogue: from strange exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, coral, birds and butterflies, to fantasy creatures like Hydra and Dragon. Seba's scenic illustrations, which often feature plants and animals on the same panel, were unusual even for his time. Many of the lesser known and peculiar creatures in his collection, some of which are now extinct, seemed as odd to Seba's contemporaries as they do to us." (Quote Taschen)German description:A scarce and highly decorative engraving in beautiful original colors from the important Thesaurus ("Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ..." - Vol. 1) by Albert Seba, 1734. The plate depicts a Sri Lankan pit viper and lizards and is in good condition, showing some light age-toning and a few restored minor tears in the upper margin."The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities of Albertus Seba (1665–1736) is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of Seba's era often collected natural specimens for research purposes, the Amsterdam-based pharmacist was unrivaled in his passion. His amazing collection of animals, plants, and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of every specimen and arranged the publication of a four-volume catalogue. The nature Wunderkammer featured everything from strange and exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds, and butterflies, as well as fantastic beasts, such as a hydra and a dragon. Many illustrations mixed plants and animals into a single scenic plate." (quote Taschen)- - - International buyers welcome. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. - - ---- On request we will be happy to issue you with a free certificate of authenticity ------ If you wish, we will gladly provide a certificate of authenticity free of charge ---For the search engine: view map engraving zoology natural history natural history fauna Sybille merian Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium dewabitA scarce and highly decorative engraving in beautiful original colors from the important Thesaurus ("Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ..." - Vol. 1) by Albert Seba, 1734. The plate depicts a Sri Lankan pit viper and lizards and is in good condition, showing some light age-toning and a few restored minor tears in the upper margin. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of every specimen and arranged the publication of a four-volume catalogue. The nature Wunderkammer featured everything from strange and exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds, and butterflies, as well as fantastic beasts, such as a hydra and a dragon. Many illustrations mixed plants and animals into a single scenic plate." (quote Taschen)A scarce and highly decorative engraving in beautiful original colors from the important Thesaurus ("Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ..." - Vol. 1) by Albert Seba, 1734. The plate depicts a Sri Lankan pit viper and lizards and is in good condition, showing some light age-toning and a few restored minor tears in the upper margin. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of every specimen and arranged the publication of a four-volume catalogue. The nature Wunderkammer featured everything from strange and exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds, and butterflies, as well as fantastic beasts, such as a hydra and a dragon. Many illustrations mixed plants and animals into a single scenic plate." (quote Taschen)

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