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Triton (fish man) seen off the coast of Martinique May 23, 1671 - Water forte extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
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Triton (fish man) seen off the coast of Martinique May 23, 1671 - Water forte extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4727366 Triton (fish man) seen off the coast of Martinique May 23, 1671 - Water forte extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), 1804 - Merman seen off the coast of Martinique on 23 May 1671 - Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's " Encyclopedia of Natural History: Mankind, " Augsburg, 1804; (add.info.: Triton (fish man) seen off the coast of Martinique May 23, 1671 - Water forte extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), 1804 - Merman seen off the coast of Martinique on 23 May 1671 - Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's " Encyclopedia of Natural History: Mankind, " Augsburg, 1804); © Florilegius
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This print captures the mythical creature known as Triton, a fish man, seen off the coast of Martinique on May 23, 1671. The detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Mankind" transports us back to the 17th century when tales of mermaids and sea creatures captured the imagination of sailors and explorers.
Triton is depicted with a powerful human body and a fish tail, standing proudly along the coastline with his flowing beard blowing in the wind. This imaginary character embodies both the beauty and mystery of the ocean, symbolizing mankind's fascination with the unknown depths below.
The artist skillfully captures every intricate detail of Triton's form, from his muscular physique to his enigmatic expression. The vibrant colors bring this fantastical creature to life, making him appear almost real against the backdrop of Martinique's shores.
As we gaze upon this enchanting image, we are reminded of humanity's enduring connection to nature and our endless curiosity about what lies beneath the waves. Triton stands as a symbol of our eternal quest for discovery and wonder in a world full of mysteries waiting to be explored.
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