Linnaeus Collection

Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta
Watercolour by George Ehret Dionysius (1708- 1770), 1736. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Carl Linnaeuss Systema Naturae (1736)
Watercolour illustration by Georg Ehret, of Carl Linneauss sexual system for the classification of plants from Systema Naturae, published in 1736

The Hamburg Hydra Linnaeus revealed fake
Copperplate engraving with hand colouring by J. Chapman 1806 after engraving by Seba in his " Treasury of Natural History" (1734). In 1735 a young Linnaeus visited Hamburg

see record 3688 - Helianthus annus, sunflower
Page 68 from Illustration of the Sexual System of Linneaus (1777) vol 2, by John Miller (1715-c. 1790)

Plant sex system by Linnaeus, 1807
Plant sex system by Linnaeus. This diagram, laying out the sexual classification of plants devised by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Astacus astacus Linnaeus, crayfish
Suppl. Tb LVI from Insecten-Belustigung 1756-61, Volume 3 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Bewick / Mouflon
Linnaeus considered the mouflon a goat (capra ammon) but it is now classified as a sheep, indeed the smallest wild sheep and ancestor of all domestic breeds

Linnaeus (Evans)
CARL VON LINNE, known as LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist Date: 1707-1778

Silky anteater, pygmy anteater (Cyclopes didactylus)

Carl Linnaeus monument in Stockholm, Sweden
Illustration of Carl Linnaeus monument in Stockholm, Sweden

Linnaeus / Lizars
CARL VON LINNE, ka LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist in Lapland dress, 1732

Portrait of Carl Von Linne (1707 - 1778) Swedish naturalist and writer
XEE5027403 Portrait of Carl Von Linne (1707 - 1778) Swedish naturalist and writer; (add.info.: Portrait of Carl Von Linne (1707 - 1778) Swedish naturalist and writer); Stefano Bianchetti.

Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), or Carl von Linne, Swedish naturalist
FLO4682267 Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), or Carl von Linne, Swedish naturalist, in his Lapland costume and holding botanical specimens. Often called father of modern taxonomy

Portrait of Charles Linne in Lapp costume - painting by Martin Hoffman, 1737 - Rijkmuseum, Leiden
XEE5027307 Portrait of Charles Linne in Lapp costume - painting by Martin Hoffman, 1737 - Rijkmuseum, Leiden; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles Linne in Lapp costume - painting by Martin Hoffman)

Frontispice of the Materia Medica by Charles Linne, 1749
XEE5027392 Frontispice of the Materia Medica by Charles Linne, 1749; (add.info.: Frontispice of the Materia Medica by Charles Linne, 1749); Stefano Bianchetti.

Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus
5856485 Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus; (add.info.: Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus)

Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeus' mouse opossum
5855227 Gray four-eyed opossum and Linnaeus' mouse opossum; (add.info.: Gray four-eyed opossum, Didelphis opossum, and Linnaeus' mouse opossum, Marmosa murina)

LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan
CUL4849754 LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)

Left Frontispice of the "Materia Medica" by Charles Linne, 1749
XEE5027396 Left Frontispice of the "Materia Medica" by Charles Linne, 1749; (add.info.: Left Frontispice of the "Materia Medica" by Charles Linne, 1749); Stefano Bianchetti.

Carl von Linne, 1874 (engraving)
1574755 Carl von Linne, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Carl von Linne (1707-1778) known as Linnaeus, Swedish physician, botanist, and zoologist. Binomial classification

Dente di cane
Fabrizio Daminelli

the king
Fabrizio Daminelli

Monarca
Fabrizio Daminelli

female
Fabrizio Daminelli

Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), 1827. Creator: Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854)
Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), 1827. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Aeshna juncea
Fabrizio Daminelli

Classification of Carl Von Linne Swedish naturalist and writer (1707 - 1778). Sd
GIA4752572 Classification of Carl Von LinneSwedish naturalist and writer (1707 - 1778). Sd. engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Charles Linne (Carl von Linne, Linneus, 1707 - 1778), Swedish naturalist
GIA4711554 Portrait of Charles Linne (Carl von Linne, Linneus, 1707 - 1778), Swedish naturalist. Engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Charles Linne (Carl von Linne, Linneus 1707-1778), Swedish naturalist
GIA4711513 Portrait of Charles Linne (Carl von Linne, Linneus 1707-1778), Swedish naturalist. Engraving of the 19th century

Botanical board: Classification of plants by Carl von LINNE (1707-1778)
AIS5359638 Botanical board: Classification of plants by Carl von LINNE (1707-1778), Swedish naturalist in " Compendium Botanices Systematis Linnean ". Edition, 1785

Magic drum of shamans in Lapland, illustration of a book on Linnes journey
LSE4095086 Magic drum of shamans in Lapland, illustration of a book on Linnes journey by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nordique, Paris

Linnaeus, as he travelled in Lapland (engraving)
3629816 Linnaeus, as he travelled in Lapland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linnaeus, as he travelled in Lapland)

Scene in North America, collecting the Sap of the Sugar-maple, Acer saccharinum, Linnaeus (engraving)
2788529 Scene in North America, collecting the Sap of the Sugar-maple, Acer saccharinum, Linnaeus (engraving) by European School

Portrait of Carl Von Linne Swedish naturalist and writer (1707 - 1778). Sd
GIA4752549 Portrait of Carl Von LinneSwedish naturalist and writer (1707 - 1778). Sd. engraving of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Carl Von Linne Swedish naturalist and writer (1707 - 1778)
XEE4412679 Carl Von LinneSwedish naturalist and writer (1707 - 1778) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page "Systema naturae"by Linne, 1740
LSE4105899 Title page " Systema naturae" by LinnA©, 1740 by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque, Maisons-Alfort

Title page from Systema naturae, 1735 (printed in on paper)
985709 Title page from Systema naturae, 1735 (printed in on paper) by Linnaeus, Carl (1707-78); 54.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page. From Systema naturae)

Frontispiece of Icones Insectorum Rariorum by C
BLT206270 Frontispiece of Icones Insectorum Rariorum by C. Clerck, Sweden, 1764 (colour litho) by Swedish School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Linnaeus in his Lapland dress (engraving)
666583 Linnaeus in his Lapland dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linnaeus in his Lapland dress)

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish, botanist
Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist depicted in Sami costume of Lappland. Steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds, Edinburgh, W.H

Linnaeus (engraving)
666582 Linnaeus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linnaeus. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

Bursera Gummifera, engraved by Rebel c. 1810-20 (colour engraving)
CHT220490 Bursera Gummifera, engraved by Rebel c.1810-20 (colour engraving) by Turpin, Pierre Jean Francois (1775-1840) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Camphor-tree, or Camphor-laurel, Laurus Camphora, Linnaeus (engraving)
2788523 The Camphor-tree, or Camphor-laurel, Laurus Camphora, Linnaeus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camphor-tree, or Camphor-laurel)

Carl Von Linne - engraving - 19th century
GIA4720395 Carl Von Linne - engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carl Von Linne - engraving - 19th century); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Portrait of Buffon and the title page of "Natural History of Buffon"
LSE4094710 Portrait of Buffon and the title page of " Natural History of Buffon" classified by orders, genera and species, according to the Linnesystem, 1799 by French School

Portrait of Carl von Linne (1707-1778), Swedish doctor and botanist
LSE4317728 Portrait of Carl von Linne (1707-1778), Swedish doctor and botanist. in " Portraits des Hommes Useful", 1833-1836

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Linnaeus, also known as Carl Linnaeus, was a renowned Swedish botanist and zoologist who made significant contributions to the field of taxonomy. His groundbreaking work, "Methodus plantarum sexalis in sistemate naturae descripta, " published in 1736, laid the foundation for modern plant classification systems. Another notable publication by Linnaeus was his "Systema Naturae" in 1736, which further expanded on his taxonomic principles. One fascinating aspect of Linnaeus's legacy is an exquisite plate dated 1793 that showcases Helianthus annuus or the sunflower. This record (3688) exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and accurate documentation. However, not all aspects of Linnaeus's career were without controversy. The infamous Hamburg Hydra incident revealed a fake specimen attributed to him. Despite this setback, it did not overshadow his immense contributions to science. In addition to plants, it also developed a revolutionary system for classifying animals based on their sexual characteristics. His Plant Sex System from 1807 revolutionized how we understand reproductive processes among various species. Among the many creatures he studied was Cyclopes didactylus or the silky anteater/pygmy anteater—a small mammal with unique adaptations that fascinated him. He also examined Astacus astacus or crayfish—an aquatic creature found across Europe—providing valuable insights into its taxonomy. Beyond his scientific achievements, there are several monuments dedicated to Carl Linnaeus worldwide; one such monument stands proudly in Stockholm, Sweden—the city where he spent most of his life studying and teaching about nature's wonders. The name "Linnaeus" often appears alongside other prominent figures like Bewick/Mouflon and Evans/Linnaeus—indicating collaborations or references made by fellow scientists who recognized his expertise and influence within their respective fields.