Enhance your collection with this hand drawn 18th century natural history illustration of Gadus Merlangus (The Whiting), produced by celebrated German naturalist Marcus Elieser Bloch. This image portrays the science beauty of the Ichthyologie, ou Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere des Poissons by Marcus Elieser Bloch. This illustration captures the metallic scale work, triple dorsal fins and unique head shape of the Whiting. A rare gem for collectors of copperplate prints, vintage ichthyology prints and marine art collections.