Painted in the precise style that was characteristic of Enlightenment natural science, Marcus Elieser Bloch’s Cyprinus Buggenhagii, which is translated as “Buggenhagen’s-Carp,” is a triumph of 18th century European ichthyology. With its blue-grey coloring, metallic scaly texture, and multilingual copperplate lettering, it represents an intriguing combination of scientific exactitude and decorative charm. A stunning conversation piece for collectors of antique prints.
