Clusius Collection

Dodos of Jacob Cornelisz van Neck and Carolus Clusius
Dodo of Jacob Cornelisz van Neck, female, 1601 (4) and Dodo of Carolus Clusius, female, 1605 (5). Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr

Clusius cinquefoil, Potentilla clusiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810

Portrait of a scholar (Carolus Clusius 1526-1609), 1589. Private Collection

Charles De L

Clusius snowdrop, Galanthus plicatus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Clusius greater soldanella, Soldanella clusii.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Portrait of Carolus Clusius at the age of 75, Jacob de Gheyn (II), 1601

Dodo from Clusius

Picture No. 10886894
Clusius's Gentian - in turf on limestone (Gentiana clusii) Date:

Carolus Clusius (Charles l Escluse) (1526-1609). French botanist, professor of Botany at Leyden University. Engraving by De Bry

Cicinnurus regius, king bird-of-paradise
Plate 362 from Carolus Clusius Exoticorum libri decem : quibus Animalium, Plantarum, Aromatum, alioramque peregrinorum Fructuum Histori describuntur, (1605)

Clusiuss Gentian (Gentiana clusii) flowering, growing in turf on limestone, Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

Charles De L ecluse
CHARLES DE L ECLUSE (Latin: Carolus Clusius) French/Dutch naturalist; credited with introducing the potato to Europe

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"Unveiling the Legacy of Clusius: Exploring the Botanical World through Time" Step into a world where botanical wonders and scholarly pursuits intertwine, as we delve into the captivating realm of Clusius. From the intriguing accounts of Jacob Cornelisz van Neck and Carolus Clusius encountering dodos to the enchanting beauty cinquefoil (Potentilla clusiana), this journey promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. In 1589, a mesmerizing portrait titled "Portrait of a Scholar (Carolus Clusius 1526-1609)" immortalized his intellectual prowess. As we admire this masterpiece, let us not forget the delicate charm exuded by the Clusius snowdrop (Galanthus plicatus) or the elegance embodied in every petal of the Clusius greater soldanella (Soldanella clusii). Charles De L's brush strokes captured another facet of Carolus Clusius' life in "Portrait of Carolis Clusiuis at age 75. " A testament to his enduring passion for botany, it serves as a reminder that knowledge knows no bounds with age. The Dodo from Clusius stands as an emblematic symbol, forever etched in our minds through Picture No. 10886894. This extinct creature serves as a poignant reminder that nature's marvels are fragile and must be cherished.