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European spider crab, Maja squinado
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European spider crab, Maja squinado
European spider crab, Maja squinado. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, 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 Barbata Carrier Crab Crustacean Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Gabriel Jussieu Lanata Laurent Maja Naturali Pierre Porter Pretre Scienze Spider Spinosa Stipple Turpin
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the European spider crab, Maja squinado, from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Corsi, with drawings by Jean Gabriel Pretre and direction by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin, a French botanical illustrator of the 19th century, is renowned for his exceptional work in natural science illustration. The European spider crab, also known as the Dorippe lanata or Homola spinifrons, is a large crab species native to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. It is characterized by its long, spindly legs and a broad, flat carapace covered in short, fine hairs. The crab's name, Maja squinado, comes from the Latin words 'maja' meaning crab and 'squinado' meaning spotted. The European spider crab is an important commercial and culinary species, with its meat being highly valued for its delicate flavor and tender texture. The crab can be found in various habitats, from rocky shores to sandy bottoms, and is known to carry other organisms on its back, such as algae or small mollusks, for protection and camouflage. This exquisite engraving not only showcases the intricate details of the European spider crab's anatomy but also highlights the exceptional skill of the illustrators and engravers involved in creating this work of art over 180 years ago. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty and realism to the image, making it a valuable addition to any collection of marine life illustrations or natural history prints.
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