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De Cetis: Synagris, Zigae Albis, Gobius, Cobites

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Page 731 (verso 732) from the book "De cetis" (Liber 1) by Ulyssis Aldrovandi, first edition (1613). Hand-colored. Depicts four fishes on front, and one on verso, all in side view. With one top view of a whale (Balaena) on verso. With text in Latin.

whales
1613-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Bellagambam
ink; laid paper; color wash
14 in x 9 1/4 in
Italy: Bologna