Revisit the Golden Age of natural history through this uniquely beautiful replica of Raja Batis (The Skate) by the celebrated German naturalist and illustrator Marcus Elieser Bloch. This work was originally made in connection to his famous Ichthyologie during the latter part of the 18th century, making this piece of art a true representation of the wonder of the skate.This particular print offers depictions of the skate from both its dorsal and ventral views using intricate engraving lines, delicate hand-applied coloring with earth, charcoal, and ochre hues, along with authentic historical typography at the top left-hand side of the image. The print is produced on custom aged, archival-grade paper with a vintage appearance including faint paper grain and age-induced aging, giving this piece of art an authentic vintage look.
