Albertus Seba - Thesaurus 1734 - Opossum, Armadillo, Parrots - Vintage

Description: Tab. XXXVIII(Opossum, armadillo, parrot birds)This is a large, extremely rare and very decorative copper engraving depiction of a possum, an armadillo and several parrot birds due to the colorful old coloring from the Thesaurus published by Augustus Seba in 1734.Title: Tab. XXXVIII - From "Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ..." Volume 1Depiction: Possum, armadillo, parrot birdsEditor: Albertus (Albert) Seba (1665 - 1736)Year: 1734Image area size: 45x56cmTechnology: Copperplate engravingCondition (Perfect/ Very Good/ Good/ Fair/ Fair/ Poor): In good condition. Browned for age. The upper edge was subsequently backed and expanded.Remarks: An extremely rare and highly decorative copper engraving from the thesaurus (natural history cabinet) of Albertus Seba "Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ...", one of the most beautiful natural history books of all time.About Albert Seba and the thesaurus:"Albertus Sebas Natural History Cabinet is one of the greatest natural history achievements of the 18th century. Century and remains one of the most valuable natural history books of all time. Although collecting natural specimens for research purposes was common in his profession, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba's (1665-1736) passion went far beyond his duties. His astonishing and unparalleled collection of animals, plants and insects from around the world achieved international fame during his lifetime. After decades of collecting, in 1731 Seba commissioned illustrations of each specimen and published a four-volume catalogue: from strange exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, crustaceans, corals, birds and butterflies, to fantasy creatures such as hydra and Dragon. Seba's scenic illustrations, often depicting plants and animals on the same panel, were unusual even for his time. Many of the more unknown and peculiar creatures from his collection, some of which are now extinct, seemed just as strange to Seba's contemporaries as they do to us today." (Quote Taschen)English description:A scarce and highly decorative engraving in beautiful original colors from the important Thesaurus ("Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ..." - Vol. 1) by Albert Seba, 1734. The plate depicts an opossum and an armadillo as well as some parrots and is in good condition, showing some age-toning and an extended upper margin."The Cabinet of Natural Curiosities of Albertus Seba (1665–1736) is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of Seba's era often collected natural specimens for research purposes, the Amsterdam-based pharmacist was unrivaled in his passion. His amazing collection of animals, plants, and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of every specimen and arranged the publication of a four-volume catalogue. The nature Wunderkammer featured everything from strange and exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds, and butterflies, as well as fantastic beasts, such as a hydra and a dragon. Many illustrations mixed plants and animals into a single scenic plate." (quote Taschen)- - - International buyers welcome. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. - - ---- On request, we will be happy to issue you a free certificate of authenticity ------ If you wish, we will gladly provide a certificate of authenticity free of charge ---For the search engine: view map engraving zoology natural history natural history fauna Sybille merian Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium dewabitAlthough collecting natural specimens for research purposes was common in his profession, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba's (1665-1736) passion went far beyond his duties. His astonishing and unparalleled collection of animals, plants and insects from around the world achieved international fame during his lifetime. A scarce and highly decorative engraving in beautiful original colors from the important Thesaurus ("Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio ..." - Vol. 1) by Albert Seba, 1734. The plate depicts an opossum and an armadillo as well as some parrots and is in good condition, showing some age-toning and an extended upper margin. In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of every specimen and arranged the publication of a f

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