Presenting an image from the famous 18th-century compilation of Marcus Elieser Bloch, (Fig. 1) Salmo Saurus or The Sea-Lizard (Well-known for the sharp-toothed smile it boasts and its exquisite body banded pattern) and (Fig. 2) Salmo Foetens or the Sea-Sparrow-Hawk, presently referred to as Inshore lizardfish (Notable for the reddish-pink coloring of its fins and its silvery scales).This beautiful hand-colored engraving on copperplate demonstrates Bloch’s exceptional skill in recording the marine wildlife. He managed to portray both the elegance of the predator and the unique colors of the species. Printed with superb clarity on high-quality archival paper, it can add sophistication to any setting.
