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Title page with vignette of escutcheon
Title page with vignette of escutcheon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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Accurate Amsterdam Descriptions Drawn Entomology Escutcheon Etched Holland Insekten Jacob Ladmiral Metamorphoses Naauwkeurige Sluyter Title Veranderingen Vignette Waarneemingen
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This exquisite title page is from the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten," or "Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects," published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam in 1774. The title is surrounded by a richly decorated vignette featuring an escutcheon, a heraldic design often used as a shield or crest. The vignette is hand-coloured, adding an elegant touch to the copperplate engraving. The title page was drawn and etched by Jacob L. Admiral, a skilled artist and engraver of the 18th century. This edition included eight additional plates to the original 25, expanding the comprehensive study of insect metamorphoses. The work was significant for its time as it combined both entomology and botany, showcasing the intricate details of insects and their transformations. The title page reflects the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized the work as a whole. The flower in the vignette symbolizes the natural world that was being explored and documented during the Dutch Golden Age. The intricate designs and vibrant colours of the hand-coloured plates further illustrate the dedication of the scholars and artists involved in this groundbreaking publication. This title page is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the advances in scientific knowledge during the 18th century in Holland. The intricate details of the vignette and the precision of the title text demonstrate the high-quality craftsmanship and artistic skill of the time.
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