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17th century copies of the white dodo by Salomon
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17th century copies of the white dodo by Salomon
17th century copies of the white dodo by Salomon Savery, male: Gerrit van Goedesberg, 1662 (13), Joost Hartgers, 1650 (14), Abraham and Jan de Wees, 1651 (15) and Gijsbert Sijbes, 1651 (16). Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917
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Abraham Anthonie Cornelis Cucullatus Didus Dodo Gerrit Heliotype Ineptus Joost Leer Netherlands Oudemans Raphus Salomon Savery
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1. Title: "Seventeenth Century Depictions of the White Dodo: A Rare Glimpse into the Past by Salomon Savery and His Contemporaries" This print showcases seven exquisite copies of the white dodo, an extinct bird species, produced during the seventeenth century by renowned Dutch engravers Salomon Savery, Gerrit van Goedesberg, Joost Hartgers, Abraham and Jan de Wees, and Gijsbert Sijbes. The prints, which date back to 1650-1662, are part of the extensive collection of Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' "Dodo Studies," published in Amsterdam by Johannes Muller in 1917. The white dodo, scientifically known as Raphus cucullatus, was a native of the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. These birds were hunted to extinction by the late 17th century due to human activities. The rarity and intrigue surrounding the white dodo led to numerous artistic depictions during the 16th and 17th centuries, with Savery's work being one of the most influential. Savery, a Flemish painter, is credited with creating the first known European depiction of the white dodo in 1618. His work served as the basis for the subsequent engravings by his contemporaries. The prints in this collection demonstrate the evolution of the artistic interpretation of the white dodo over the years, with subtle differences in the birds' size, posture, and feather detailing. The heliotype reproductions in this print, created by Van Leer, offer a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the intricacy and artistry of these historical depictions. The prints serve as a testament to the fascination and curiosity that the white dodo held for European naturalists and artists during the seventeenth century.
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