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Page 729 (verso 730) from the book "De cetis" (Liber 1) by Ulyssis Aldrovandi, first edition (1613). Hand-colored. Depicts a manatee, side view, at top of page. With text in Latin below and on verso. Text mentions that Carolus Clusius, the natural historian, contributed to previous descriptions of this animal.


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