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Two species of lizards and a gecko
Two species of lizards 1, 2 and a gecko 3. Le Lezard gris eguillonne des Indes orientales, le Lezard brun a ecailles rondes des Indes orientales, une Salmandre, Geko. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by P.L. Muller
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Brun Deliciae Gecko Georg Gris Indes Knorr Lizard Species Wolfgang Zoological Lezard Orientales Rondes
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Andreas Hoffer after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller, showcases three fascinating reptiles from the far-off lands of the Oriental Indies. The first lizard depicted is the Grey-edged Skink, or Lezard gris eguillonne des Indes orientales, characterized by its slender body and distinctive grey edges along its sides. The second lizard is the Round-scaled Brown Lizard, or Lezard brun a ecailles rondes des Indes orientales, which boasts a more robust build and, as its name suggests, round scales covering its body. Joining these two lizards is a Gecko, or Geko, with its unique, elongated limbs and sticky pads, enabling it to effortlessly cling to various surfaces. The presence of these three creatures in this intricately detailed engraving is a testament to the curiosity and fascination that the natural world inspired during the 18th century. This engraving is an exquisite example of the zoological illustrations found in Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae, a Cabinet of Curiosities owned by P.L. Muller. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant colors used in this print serve to highlight the beauty and wonder of these exotic species, transporting us to a time when exploration and discovery were the driving forces behind scientific inquiry.
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