151 Jacobus Schley (1710–1770) after Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Diverse Sorts of Serpents – Engraving (1748)
This detailed engraving, titled "Diverses sortes de Serpens" (Diverse Sorts of Serpents), was engraved by Jacobus Schley after designs related to the work of Antoine François Prévost. Published in 1748, this plate features a collection of various reptiles, including different types of serpents, lizards (such as the "Guano" from Ceylon), and scorpions. Originating from a comprehensive travel and natural history compilation, likely Prévost's "Histoire générale des voyages," this illustration serves as an 18th-century visual record of animal life from various regions, including Africa, demonstrating the period's burgeoning interest in natural history and global biodiversity.
Jacobus Schley (1710–1770), also known as J.B.F. Schley, was a German engraver active in the Netherlands, highly regarded for his contributions to scientific and travel publications throughout the mid-18th century. Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763), often referred to as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist, journalist, and historian. He is most famous for his novel Manon Lescaut and for compiling and editing the monumental 20-volume "Histoire générale des voyages" (General History of Voyages), which brought together numerous travel accounts and was richly illustrated with maps and natural history prints.
Artist or Maker: Jacobus Schley (Engraver) after Antoine François Prévost (Author/Designer)
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1748
Condition Report:
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