This hand-coloured copperplate engraving features two species from the genus Ophidium – Ophidium barbatum, known as the Greater Cusk-eel, and Ophidium acculeatum, or the Lesser Cusk-eel. Each specimen is depicted with careful anatomical detail, emphasizing the elongated, eel-like forms, barbel appendages, and distinct lateral fin structure. Supplementary illustrations of their unique otolith structures are included alongside the figures, showcasing the scientific precision of Bloch’s ichthyological work.

Marcus Elieser Bloch was a pioneering German ichthyologist whose twelve-volume Ichthyologie stands as one of the most important ichthyological publications of the Enlightenment. Famed for its clarity, artistic elegance, and taxonomic rigor, the series remains a cornerstone of scientific illustration in natural history.

Artist or Maker:

Marcus Elieser Bloch

Dimensions:

27 cm x 46 cm

Medium:

Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

Date:

1785–1797

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

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162 Marcus Elieser Bloch – Ophidium Barbatum & Ophidium Acculeatum - Engraving