The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749
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Seller: Bartele Gallery - The Netherlands, Langweer, FRL, NetherlandsBartele Gallery - The Netherlands
AbeBooks seller since January 8, 2018
Condition: Used
£ 432.60
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This is a hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's work, depicting a butterfly and a two-headed snake. Below is the transcription and translation of the text: - "Die Zweykopfige Schlange." - This is German for "The Two-Headed Snake." - "Tab. CII." - This refers to "Table 102," indicating the plate number in the series. - "Serpens dilute fusculus, Barbadensis, biceps." - In Latin, this translates roughly to "Light brown snake from Barbados, two-headed." - "Le Serpent à deux Têtes. Le Papillon Noir." - This is French for "The Snake with Two Heads. The Black Butterfly." The image itself features a dark butterfly with striking red and blue markings on the wings, identified in French as "Le Papillon Noir" (The Black Butterfly). The snake below is unusually depicted with two heads, a subject that has often fascinated naturalists and the public alike, though such creatures are exceptionally rare in nature. The fine detail of the engraving captures the intricate patterns of the butterfly's wings as well as the scales of the snake, highlighting the illustrative skill and the scientific curiosity of the 18th century. The depiction of such an unusual creature alongside the butterfly may reflect the era's fascination with natural oddities and the diversity of the animal kingdom. These illustrations were essential for the study of natural history at the time, providing a visual record of species and phenomena encountered in various parts of the world. Source: Johann M. Seligmann, Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel, 1749 / After George Edwards Natural History of Uncommon Birds, 1743 and Gleanings of Natural History, 1759.…
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- The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749
Bartele Gallery - The Netherlands
Langweer, FRL, Netherlands
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| Item | 3 to 9 business days | 2 to 4 business days |
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| First item | £ 14.57 | £ 30.00 |
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Bartele Gallery offers a wide range of antique maps, prints and rare books. Our extensive collection of antique maps covers every part of the world. Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Our Abebooks store includes a selection of maps, prints and books for SALE prices. Please visit our other online sales channels to explore our complete collection of original antique maps and print. Save on shipping and order multiple items!…
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