G Rondelet / Anon Eng
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G Rondelet / Anon Eng
GUILLAUME RONDELET French naturalist and physician Date: 1507 - 1566
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1507 1566 Guillaume Naturalist Physician Wavy
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This print depicts Guillaume Rondelet (1507-1566), a renowned French naturalist and physician of the 16th century. Rondelet's long, wavy beard and serious expression convey a sense of wisdom and knowledge, reflecting his extensive contributions to the fields of natural history and medicine. Born in Perigueux, France, Rondelet studied medicine at the University of Montpellier and later became a professor of anatomy and botany. He is best known for his seminal work, "Libellus de aquatilibus," published in 1554, which was one of the most comprehensive works on marine biology of its time. The book contained detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 1,000 marine species, many of which were previously unknown to Europeans. Rondelet's work was groundbreaking in its accuracy and detail, and it influenced many subsequent naturalists and scientists, including Aristotle Torquatus Fuenlechner and Conrad Gesner. Rondelet's contributions to the study of marine biology were particularly significant, as Europe was undergoing a period of exploration and discovery, and knowledge of the marine world was essential for navigators and sailors. Despite his many accomplishments, Rondelet's life was marked by tragedy. He lost his wife and several children at a young age, and he was eventually forced to flee France due to religious persecution. He spent the last years of his life in exile in Italy, where he continued to write and study. This print serves as a reminder of Rondelet's enduring legacy as a pioneering naturalist and physician, whose work laid the foundation for future discoveries and advancements in the fields of marine biology and medicine.
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