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Medicinal leech species
European medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis species 1, 2. Hirudo verbana 3, Erpobdella octoculata 4, 5. Mignatta, Latrobdella medicinilais viridis, tessellata, L provincialis, L. verbana, Erpobdella vulgaris, Erpobdella alomaria. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Carini, 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 Common Corsi Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Laurent Leech Medicinal Naturali Nigra Nile Pierre Pretre Scienze Species Stipple Turpin Hirudo Sanguisorba
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of medicinal leeches with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. Featuring a collection of rare and intriguing images of European medicinal leech species (Hirudo medicinalis, Hirudo verbana), Erpobdella octoculata, Mignatta, Latrobdella medicinalis viridis, tessellata, and L. provincialis, these prints offer a unique glimpse into the natural world. Each image, expertly captured by Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of these fascinating creatures. Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with these stunning Fine Art Prints, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to any space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.1cm x 53.3cm (11.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving is a captivating representation of various medicinal leech species, showcasing the European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis), Hirudo verbana, Erpobdella octoculata, Mignatta, Latrobdella medicinalis var. viridis, Latrobdella tessellata, Latrobdella provincialis, Latrobdella verbana, Erpobdella vulgaris, and Erpobdella alomaria. The illustration, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, is a masterpiece from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. Turpin, a renowned French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, expertly captured the intricate details of these leech species, which have long been used in traditional medicine. The European medicinal leech, for instance, was employed for therapeutic bloodletting due to its ability to induce bleeding without causing damage to the blood vessels. The engraving features a diverse range of leech species, including the common black leech (Hirudo verbana), horse leech (Hirudo hippobdella), and the Nile leech (Microphallus nigricollis). Some of the other depicted species belong to the Pseudobdellida order, such as the Sanguisorba leech (Sanguisorba sanguisorba), the Bdellidae family, including the Nile limnatis leech (Limnatis nilotica), and the Corsiidae family, represented by the Erpobdella corsi leech. This illustration not only showcases the beauty and diversity of these fascinating creatures but also highlights their historical significance in the field of medicine. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant hand-coloring make this engraving an exquisite addition to any collection of natural history or medical art.
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