Regius Collection (#6)

Edward Bouverie Pusey 22 August 1800 - 16 September 1882 was an English churchman and Regius Professor of Hebrew at Christ Church, Oxford

Portrait of Henricus Regius, Theodor Matham, 1661 - 1676

REGIUS: MAGNETS, 1654. Diagram of Rene Decartes theory about how magnets work, from Henricus Regius Principia, published in Amsterdam, 1654

Picture No. 10735014
Boy with captive Ball Python (Pyhon regius) Date:

John Scott Burdon-Sanderson (1828-1905), British physiologist. Regius professor of medicine at Oxford and President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science from 1893

Robert J Jameson (1774-1854) Scottish mineralogist born at Leith, the sea port for Edinburgh. Regius Professor of Natural History and keeper of museum, Edinburgh 1804-1854

Thomas Thomson (1773-1852), Scottish chemist born at Crieff, Perthshire. Regius professor of chemistry at Glasgow university (1817). From James Sheridan Muspratt Chemistry (London, c1860). Engraving

Edward Bouverie Pusey 22 August 1800 - 16 September 1882 Was An English Churchman And Regius Professor Of Hebrew At Christ Church, Oxford

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"Exploring the Botanical World: Sir William Jackson Hooker's Regius Collection" Step into the enchanting world of botanical art with Sir William Jackson Hooker's exquisite regius collection. This English botanical artist, born in 1785 and revered until his passing in 1865, left behind a legacy that continues to captivate nature enthusiasts. One of Hooker's notable works is a stunning botanical print showcasing the vibrant Red bird-of-paradise, also known as Paradisaea rubra. With meticulous detail and precision, he brings this exotic species to life on paper, allowing us to marvel at its beauty from afar. In addition to his avian subjects, Hooker delved into the realm of aquatic creatures. His intricate illustrations depict fish leeches and freshwater leeches with such accuracy that one can almost feel their presence in the water. These prints labeled DDE-90036842 and DDE-90036841 offer a glimpse into an underwater world teeming with fascinating organisms. Moving beyond flora and fauna, we encounter Shadefish and porkfish depicted by Hooker's skilled hand. The delicate strokes capture these marine inhabitants' gracefulness as they navigate through their watery habitat. Similarly captivating are his renditions of Paradise riflebird and blue-throated bee-eater – two birds whose vivid colors come alive under his brushstrokes. However, it is perhaps King bird-of-paradise or Cicinnurus regius that steals the show within Hooker's regius collection. This majestic creature stands out among its peers with its resplendent plumage and elaborate courtship displays—a true symbol of royalty in nature. Finally, let us not forget about another royal resident found within this compilation—the Royal goliath beetle or Goliathus regius. Its sheer size coupled with striking patterns make it an awe-inspiring subject for any entomologist or admirer of the natural world.