Discover the mysteries of the 18th-century oceanography through this beautiful illustration of Macrourus Rupestris (commonly referred to as Roundnose Grenadier and Rock Grenadier). This illustration was originally drawn and then copper-plate engraved by the illustrious German naturalist, Marcus Elieser Bloch. In this drawing, you will find the typical sinuous tail, glowing big eyes, and scale pattern unique to the inhabitants of deep sea abyss. An illustration of one of the volumes of the famous series called Ichthyologie by Bloch. This art would be perfect in forming a gallery wall or vintage library setting or in styling a dark academia room.
