Revisit the natural history of the Enlightenment period through this beautiful print of Sparus Raii, also known as the Toothed Gilt-Head or Ray’s Bream. The work was done by German physician and naturalist Marcus Elieser Bloch and was extracted from his famous 12-volume masterpiece, “Ichthyologie / Oeconomische Naturgeschichte der Fische Deutschlands.” This piece of artwork has been printed on laid paper with intricate hand coloring that depicts the shining silver scales, bright golden fins, and sharp teeth of this deep-water fish.An excellent collector’s item for art lovers and people who appreciate natural history.
