Animalcules Collection

Microscopic Marine Life
Various forms of microscopic marine life, described by Sibly as Animalcules Date: 1794

The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving)
1608971 The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park)

Animalcules and Infusoria in Water (colour litho)
2799341 Animalcules and Infusoria in Water (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animalcules and Infusoria in Water)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, caricature
Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Caricature of the Dutch microbiologist Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), looking through a magnifying glass to represent his discoveries in microbiology

Animalcules
At this time, it is thought that all living things - even including sperm and beasties found in dunghill water - are creatures in their own right, little animals or animalcules

Microscopes and microscopical objects, 1750. I: Wilsons pocket microscope. II: Scroll microscope. III: Tripod microscope - improved form of Marshalls double microscope

Microscopical Objects C017 / 3449
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of microscopical objects including small animals and parts of animals, microscopic or minute organisms, such as rotifers

Historical microscope, artwork
Historical microscope. 18th Century artwork of a microscope designed to observe aquatic organisms. This device was invented by the Swiss naturalist Abraham Trembley (1710Ôé¼" 1784) in 1747

Leeuwenhoeks microscope, 17th century. This is one of the early microscopes used by the Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)

Actinosphaerium protozoan. Differential interference contrast micrograph of an Actinoshaerium sp. heliozoa protozoan. This single-celled freshwater organism has many pseudopodia radiating outwards

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Discover the fascinating world of Animalcules, microscopic marine life that once captivated the curiosity of 17th-century scientists like Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Wander through Hyde Park's Serpentine Water, as depicted in this engraving, and imagine the tiny organisms, such as Infusoria and Animalcules, thriving in its depths. With the aid of early microscopes like Wilson's pocket microscope or Leeuwenhoek's own design, these minuscule beings were brought to light, revealing a universe of intricacy and diversity. Observe the Actinosphaerium protozoan, one of many Animalcules, in this historical microscope artwork, and marvel at the wonders of the microscopic world that continues to inspire scientific exploration.