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Skull, tooth and fanciful illustration of a Dinotherium, shown as a kind of seal-like creature.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr. Schmidts Book of Petrification introduced fossils and palaeontology to both the specialist and general reader
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This handcolored lithograph, taken from Dr. F.A. Schmidt's Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann, showcases a fascinating fusion of scientific discovery and artistic imagination. The central focus of the image is a skull and tooth, believed to be from an extinct creature known as the Dinotherium or Deinotherium, an ancient relative of the elephant. The Dinotherium, meaning "terrible beast," was a unique and enigmatic creature that roamed the Earth during the Miocene epoch, around 15 to 12 million years ago. Its fossilized remains have been found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. This creature was characterized by its elongated, downward-curving tusks, which were used for digging and possibly for combat. The fanciful illustration accompanying the skull and tooth depicts the Dinotherium as a kind of seal-like creature, with a streamlined body, flipper-like limbs, and a large, elephantine head. This imaginative representation reflects the early understanding of the fossil record and the interpretive nature of scientific illustration during the 19th century. Dr. Schmidt's Petrefactenbuch was a groundbreaking work that introduced both the specialist and general reader to the world of fossils and palaeontology. This intriguing image serves as a testament to the enduring allure of scientific discovery and the boundless creativity of the human imagination.
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