Pierre Jean Francois Turpin Collection

Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus
6338231 Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Hamiltons spindletree and Himalayan spindle Euonymus hamiltonianus Euonymus atropurpureus)

Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba
6337736 Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle)

Extinct fossil Nautilus triangularis 1, bellybutton nautilus, Nautilus macromphalus 2, Nautilus bisiphites 3, massive Orbulites shell 4

Monimia rotundifolia
6338408 Monimia rotundifolia by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Monimia rotundifolia, Monimia di foglie rotonde. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Naked-eye medusa, Orythia viridis, Oritia verde 1, and hydrozoans, Geryonia proboscidalis, Dianea gabert 2
6338519 Naked-eye medusa, Orythia viridis, Oritia verde 1, and hydrozoans, Geryonia proboscidalis, Dianea gabert 2, and Liriope tetraphylla

Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory
6338512 Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Siphonophores, Diphyes dispar, Diphyes boryi, Difie del Bory)

Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, , Lucertola ameiva 1 and golden tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, Salvaguardia d America 2
6338505 Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva, , Lucertola ameiva 1 and golden tegu, Tupinambis teguixin, Salvaguardia d America 2 by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Jungle-runner, Ameiva ameiva)

Sapphire damsel, Pomacentrus pavo, pavone di mare 1, and harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
6338497 Sapphire damsel, Pomacentrus pavo, pavone di mare 1, and harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, Plettorinco chetodonoides 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Sapphire damsel)

Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus
6338496 Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus, Tenianoto striata larga 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Red lionfish)

Antifever fontinalis moss, Fontinalis antipyretica
6338488 Antifever fontinalis moss, Fontinalis antipyretica by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Antifever fontinalis moss, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontanale incombustibule)

Common rue or herb of grace, Ruta graveolens
6338484 Common rue or herb of grace, Ruta graveolens by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Common rue or herb of grace, Ruta graveolens, Ruta comune)

Junsai, Brasenia schreberi
6338472 Junsai, Brasenia schreberi by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Junsai, Brasenia schreberi (Hydropeltis purpurea, Idropeltide porporina)

Selaginella jungermannioides fern
6338468 Selaginella jungermannioides fern by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Selaginella jungermannioides fern. Lycopodium jungermannioides, Lycopodio a foglie di jungermannia)

Fossils of extinct ammonite species
6338462 Fossils of extinct ammonite species by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossils of extinct ammonite species. Ammonite di Caen, Ammonite di Deslongchamps, Ammonite di Bayeux)

Violet wood-sorrel, Oxalis violacea
6338460 Violet wood-sorrel, Oxalis violacea by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Violet wood-sorrel, Oxalis violacea, Ossalide pavonazza)

Plankton, Surirella striatula, Surirella striata
6338455 Plankton, Surirella striatula, Surirella striata by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Plankton, Surirella striatula, Surirella striata)

Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2
6338438 Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2 by Cellai (19th century); (add.info.: Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2. Ombrina barbuta, Cinglo)

Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2
6338436 Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Longtail croaker)

False fiddleleaf, Hydrolea spinosa
6338431 False fiddleleaf, Hydrolea spinosa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: False fiddleleaf, Hydrolea spinosa. Idrolea spinosa)

Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium, Tartufo commestibile, Lycoperdon tuber)
6338421 Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium, Tartufo commestibile, Lycoperdon tuber) by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium)

Squat lobster, Galathea strigosa 1, and Aegla laevis 2
6338418 Squat lobster, Galathea strigosa 1, and Aegla laevis 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Squat lobster, Galathea strigosa 1, and Aegla laevis 2)

Norway lobster and shrimp
6338415 Norway lobster and shrimp by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus 1, and shrimp, Atya scabra 2. Nefrope di Norvegia, Atia spinosa)

Euphorbia officinarum
6338388 Euphorbia officinarum by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Euphorbia officinarum (Euforbio officinale). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier
6338387 Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier, Coelorinchus caelorhincus (Lepidoleprus coelorhinchus) 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Spotfin lionfish, Pterois antennata
6338349 Spotfin lionfish, Pterois antennata by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Spotfin lionfish or broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata. Pteroide antennato)

Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra
6338329 Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Mantis shrimp, Gonodactylus chiragra (Squilla gottosa)

Mantis shrimp, Lysiosquilla scabricauda
6338327 Mantis shrimp, Lysiosquilla scabricauda by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Mantis shrimp, Lysiosquilla scabricauda, dorsal and ventral. Stomapodi. Squilla coda-scabra)

Pisa tetraodon and Micippa philyra
6338310 Pisa tetraodon and Micippa philyra by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Pisa tetraodon 1, and spider crab, Micippa philyra 2. Pisa tetraodonte, Micippa filira)

Escallonia serrata
6338286 Escallonia serrata by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Escallonia serrata. (Stereoxylon serratum, Escallonia di foglie dentate a sega)

Tall yellow eye, Xyris operculata
6338275 Tall yellow eye, Xyris operculata by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Tall yellow eye, Xyris operculata, Siride coperchiata)

Wan dai-fu orchid, Cymbidium sinense
6338268 Wan dai-fu orchid, Cymbidium sinense by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Wan dai-fu orchid, Cymbidium sinense. Epidendrum sinense, Epidendro Chinese)

Coral clinging crab, arrow crab and Leachs spider crab
6338260 Coral clinging crab, arrow crab and Leachs spider crab by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Coral clinging crab, Mithrax hispidus 1, arrow crab, Stenorhynchus lanceolatus 2)

Hemigrapsus penicillatus and Potamon fluviatile
6338248 Hemigrapsus penicillatus and Potamon fluviatile by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Varunid crab, Hemigrapsus penicillatus 1 and freshwater crab, Potamon fluviatile 2 Grapso penicillato)

Olax stricta
6338243 Olax stricta by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Olax stricta. Spermaxirum strictum, Olace stremenzita. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Warty crab and flat rock crab
6338214 Warty crab and flat rock crab by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Warty crab or yellow crab, Eriphia verrucosa 1, and flat rock crab, Percnon planissimum 2)

Palm tree, Geonoma maxima
6338197 Palm tree, Geonoma maxima by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Palm tree, Geonoma maxima. (Gynestum maximum, Ginesto grandissimo)

Species of shrimp
6338191 Species of shrimp by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Species of shrimp. Spirontocaris spinus 1, Hippolyte variabilis 2, Penaeus species 3, Processa canaliculata 4, Athanas nitescens 5)

European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas
6338188 European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas. Aliusta comune)

Carrier crab and dorripd crab
6338185 Carrier crab and dorripd crab by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Carrier crab or porter crab, Homola barbata 1, and dorripd crab, Medorippe lanata 2. Omola fronte-spinosa, Dorippe lanosa)

Tropical chestnut or nawa tree, Sterculia balanghas
6338166 Tropical chestnut or nawa tree, Sterculia balanghas by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Tropical chestnut or nawa tree, Sterculia balanghas, Sterculia balanga)

Bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae
6338153 Bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Crane flower or bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae, Strelitzia della Regina)

Species of ostracods
6338138 Species of ostracods by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Species of ostracods. Cypris fusca 1, Cypris ornata 2, 3, Cypris vidua 4, Cypris unifasciata 5, 6, Cypris monacha 7, Cythere lutea 8)

Tetratheca glandulosa
6338133 Tetratheca glandulosa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Tetratheca glandulosa, Tetrateca glandulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus)

Coffee, Coffea arabica, Caffe d Arabia
6338127 Coffee, Coffea arabica, Caffe d Arabia by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Coffee, Coffea arabica, Caffe d Arabia)

Javillo or antidote caccoon fruit, Fevillea cordifolia
6338120 Javillo or antidote caccoon fruit, Fevillea cordifolia by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Javillo or antidote caccoon fruit, Fevillea cordifolia)

Tadpole shrimps
6338103 Tadpole shrimps by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Tadpole shrimps: Triops cancriformis 1, and Lepidurus species 2. Fillopi; Apo cancriforme, Lepiduro)

Dwarf birch, Betula pumila
6338083 Dwarf birch, Betula pumila by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Dwarf birch or bog birch, Betula pumila, Betula bassa)

Achiote or lipstick tree, Bixa orellana
6338074 Achiote or lipstick tree, Bixa orellana by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Achiote, lipstick tree or annatto plant, Bixa orellana. Bissa oriana)

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"Pierre Jean Francois Turpin: A Naturalist's Journey Through Nature's Wonders" Step into the enchanting world of Pierre Jean Francois Turpin, a renowned naturalist who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty and diversity of our planet. From the majestic Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba, with its delicate blossoms that perfume the air, to the Monimia rotundifolia, an exquisite flower that blooms in vibrant hues. Turpin's keen eye also captured the mesmerizing forms of aquatic life like the Naked-eye medusa, Orythia viridis or Oritia verde 1 - a translucent wonder floating gracefully in ocean currents. Hydrozoans such as Geryonia proboscidalis and Dianea gabert 2 fascinated him with their intricate structures while Liriope tetraphylla and Gerionia tetrafilla 3 revealed nature's artistry beneath the waves. Venturing deeper into uncharted waters, Turpin encountered Siphonophores like Diphyes dispar and Diphyes boryi. These ethereal creatures amazed him with their otherworldly appearance and mysterious behavior. On land, he observed fascinating reptiles like Jungle-runner Ameiva ameiva or Lucertola ameiva 1 along with golden tegu Tupinambis teguixin or Salvaguardia d America 2 - both showcasing nature's incredible adaptability. The underwater realm held further wonders for Turpin as he documented species like Sapphire damsel Pomacentrus pavo or pavone di mare 1 shimmering in iridescent blues. Harlequin sweetlips Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides or Plettorinco chetodonoides 2 danced among coral reefs displaying a kaleidoscope of colors.