Illustrations of fishes found in Moluccas Indonesia and the East Indies 3

by Louis Renard

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Illustrations of fishes found in Moluccas Indonesia and the East Indies 3

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Louis Renard

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Drawing - Scientific Illustration

Description

The phrase "Histoire naturelle des plus rares curiositez de la mer des Indes" translates to "Natural History of the Most Rare Curiosities of the Indian Sea" in English. This title is associated with a notable work by Louis Renard, a Dutch naturalist and publisher.

Published in the early 18th century, around 1715, this work is a comprehensive collection of engravings depicting various marine life forms found in the Indian Ocean. The book is particularly famous for its intricate and beautifully hand-colored illustrations of fish, shells, and other marine creatures. Louis Renard compiled these illustrations based on specimens collected from the East Indies.

The "Histoire naturelle des plus rares curiositez de la mer des Indes" is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for its contribution to the study of marine biology during that era. It reflects the growing interest in the natural world and the exploration of distant seas. Today, original copies of this work are considered rare and valuable, sought after by collectors and scholars interested in the history of natural sciences and art.

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December 20th, 2023

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