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RT @MNCN_Col: The discovery of the anatomy and habits of #insects became fashionable these animals at the beginning of the #18thCentury and sparked fiery philosophical and theological controversies. #Insects #VanBerkheij collection #Archives #SciArt #NatHist
The discovery of the anatomy and habits of #insects became fashionable these animals at the beginning of the #18thCentury and sparked fiery philosophical and theological controversies. #Insects #VanBerkheij collection #Archives #SciArt #ScientificIllustration #NatHist #Museums
Orthoptera metamorphosis, illuminated intaglio by Johannes Augustin Rösel von Rosenhof (1705-1759). He was an important figure in modern entomology. #VanBerkheij collection #Archives #Zoology #Insects #Orthoptera #18thCentury #SciArt #ScientificIllustration #NatHist #Museums
#Feathursday The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is similar to a rainbow when flying. The English term "bee-eater" was first recorded in 1668, referring to the European species. #Birds #SciArt #HistCol #Archives #VanBerkheij collection #MuseumFromHome #NatHist #Museums