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Collection of Conrad Gesner, 16th Century

Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) was a Swiss naturalist, and his collection was located in Zurich, Switzerland. Careful drawings are being made of stuffed animals to record anatomical details. Gesner compiled a comprehensive survey (Historiae animalium) of the animal kingdom, presenting known facts, rather than myths. Gessner also wrote a book on fossils. He died of the plague in 1565. At the time, he was trying to compile a survey of the plant kingdom.
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Collection of Conrad Gesner, 16th Century
Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) was a Swiss naturalist, and his collection was located in Zurich, Switzerland. Careful drawings are being made of stuffed animals to record anatomical details. Gesner compiled a comprehensive survey (Historiae animalium) of the animal kingdom, presenting known facts, rather than myths. Gessner also wrote a book on fossils. He died of the plague in 1565. At the time, he was trying to compile a survey of the plant kingdom.
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Album / Science Source / New York Public Library
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3412 x 3348 px | 32.7 MB
Tamaño impresión:
28.9 x 28.3 cm | 11.4 x 11.2 in (300 dpi)