139 Jacques de Sève (active 1740–1788) – Le Lombric et le Serpent Monstrueux à Deux Têtes – Original Copperplate Engraving – 18th Century
This engraving features two unusual serpentine forms: Le Lombric, depicted with a smooth, elongated body reminiscent of an earthworm, and a striking serpent monstrueux à deux têtes, or two-headed snake, a rare and dramatic natural curiosity. The engraving emphasizes the anatomical strangeness of both specimens, rendered with elegant, sinuous lines and shadowed forms. Produced for Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle, the plate captures Enlightenment fascination with rare and malformed creatures that challenged natural classification systems.
Jacques de Sève was one of the principal illustrators of Buffon’s monumental natural history volumes. His engravings combined scientific purpose with graphic clarity, and he was particularly skilled in presenting both the beauty and peculiarity of the animal world to a wide public.
Artist: Jacques de Sève
Dimensions: 25 x 19 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 18th Century
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.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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