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Dotted agate, spotted agate, eyed agate, etc
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Dotted agate, spotted agate, eyed agate, etc
Dotted agate 1, spotted agate 2, eyed agate 3, 4, 5, agate 6. Agata punteggiata, Agata macchiata, Agata occhiuta, Agata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Agate Antoine Columba Delle Devils Dictionary Dizionario Dotted Extinct Eyed Florence Foam Fossil Francois Gabriel Geology Jussieu Laurent Mineralogy Naturali Oysters Pierre Pretre Scienze Spotted Stipple Turpin Arcuata Gryphaea Toenails
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This print showcases a stunning collection of various types of agates, showcased in the "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali," or Natural Science Dictionary, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. Agates are a type of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of quartz. The intricate patterns and colors found in agates have long fascinated collectors and scientists alike. In this illustration, we find several unique and beautiful examples of agates, each with distinct characteristics. Agate 1, or Agata punteggiata, is a dotted agate, displaying a mosaic-like pattern of tiny white dots against a dark background. Agate 2, or Agata macchiata, is a spotted agate, featuring irregular patches of various colors. Agate 3, or Agata occhiuta, is an eyed agate, characterized by circular bands of contrasting colors resembling eyes. Agates 4 through 6 display an array of captivating patterns, from the extinct foamed agate, with its frothy, wave-like texture, to the orbicular agate, with its concentric circles. The columba agate, or agate 5, is named for its resemblance to a dove, with its delicate, swirling patterns. This beautiful illustration was created using the copperplate stipple engraving technique, a labor-intensive process that involved drawing the image on paper, etching the design onto a copper plate, and then applying ink and a stylus to create the intricate patterns. The illustration was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century. Turpin's expertise and attention to detail are evident in the lifelike representation of these exquisite agates. The print also includes several other marine and fossil specimens, such as oysters, devils toenails, gryphaea, and arcuata, adding to the overall scientific and educational value of this work.
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