Gadus Callarias - The Dorsch

by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Experience the science of 18th century scientific illustrations with this beautiful reproduction of "Gadus Callarias" (The Dorsch / Baltic Cod) by German physician and world-renowned ichthyologist Dr. Marcus Elieser Bloch. It was originally published in his famous publication Naturgeschichte der Fische Deutschlands from 1782 to 1785. You will see that this print bears the characteristic inscription in Latin, German (Der Dorsch) and French (Le Dorsch) in the upper right corner.

This masterpiece of Dr. Bloch includes three dorsal fins, chin barbels, fine mottling and lateral line. It would be perfect as a decoration for a marine-themed wall, or for biological wall art collection.