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Old German Engraving of the Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine, 1774
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Title: "Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine"
The text on the print refers to the creators of the image:
- "D. Hermann Fil. pinx Argent" likely indicates "D. Hermann Fil. (Filius), pinxit (painted) at Argent(um)," suggesting that D. Hermann the Younger was the painter of the original work, and it was created in Strasbourg (Argentum being the Latin name for Strasbourg).
- "Nusbiegel fc" refers to Nusbiegel who engraved the work (with "fc" standing for "fecit," which means "made by" in Latin).
So, the complete credit for the illustration would read: Painted by D. Hermann the Younger in Strasbourg and engraved by Nusbiegel., depicting the 'Canis cruciger', a term that could historically refer to a species or variant of wild dog bearing distinctive markings.
The print is likely from "Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen" (The Mammals in Illustrations According to Nature with Descriptions), which was a comprehensive work on mammals by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber starting publication in 1774. Schreber's work included detailed illustrations of a wide variety of mammals, and it is possible that this image of "Canis cruciger" was a part of that collection or a similar work from the same period.
However, without the specific context or a reference to the volume and page number from Schreber's collection, I cannot confirm with absolute certainty that this print is from that work. To verify, one would typically look for a specific catalog or reference number associated with Schreber's volumes that matches this print.
The illustration is a part of an extensive natural history collection, characterized by its rich detail and precise naturalistic style. The canine is portrayed in profile with a keen, alert expression and a dynamic posture, suggesting motion. Notable are the rich, russet and grey tones of its fur and the dark, bushy tail, hinting at the artist's keen observation and skillful representation of the animal's physical attributes.
The backdrop features a sparse landscape with modest vegetation and rocks, providing a context that emphasizes the subject. This image is a testament to the scientific and artistic endeavors of the period, bridging the gap between art and the burgeoning field of zoology.
More about the animal:
The term "Canis cruciger" does not correspond to any known species in modern taxonomy. It can be translated from Latin as "cross-bearing dog," which may suggest a canine with a cross-like marking on its back. Given the historical context of the illustration, this term could have been used to describe a dog with such distinctive markings, possibly a variant or a now-extinct breed.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, when such illustrations were common, many animals were classified and named based on physical characteristics observed by naturalists, and the understanding of species and classification was not as advanced as it is today. The detailed artwork of the time often depicted animals in a manner that combined scientific interest with artistic expression, attempting to capture the essence of the species as understood at the time.
Without a specific scientific name or modern reference, it's difficult to provide detailed information about "Canis cruciger." If this term comes from an older classification system, it might not directly correlate with any single species we recognize today. Instead, it might refer more generally to a type of dog known at the time for its distinctive fur pattern.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1770-1779
- Date of Manufacture:1774
- Condition:Good. Overall minor soiling due to handling and age, except one corner showing a black residu, possibly inkt. The hand-colored image itself is in beautiful colors. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13674-531stDibs: LU3054338278072
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