Siamese crocodile, dissected
Date
1688
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Library reference
41414
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 245mm
width (print): 286mm
width (print): 286mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Zoological study of the Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) the freshwater reptile native to South-East Asia. The animal is shown dissected from jaw to anus exposing the internal organs. The illustration has five details of the major organs and vessels: the heart trachea, spleen and kidney.
The accompanying text reads: ‘le figure represente assez la disposition des parties internes de cét animal, telles qu'elles parurent dés qu'il fut ouvert.’ [the figure shows the observable internal parts of the animal, as it appeared when opened].
Plate 2 from the book Observations physiques et mathematiques, pour servir a l'histoire naturelle & a la perfection de l'astronomie & de la geographie, envoyees de Siam...by Pere Gouye (Paris, 1688). The description of the Siamese crocodile was facilitated by Constantine Phaulkon or Falcon (1647-1688) prime minister to the Siamese King.
The accompanying text reads: ‘le figure represente assez la disposition des parties internes de cét animal, telles qu'elles parurent dés qu'il fut ouvert.’ [the figure shows the observable internal parts of the animal, as it appeared when opened].
Plate 2 from the book Observations physiques et mathematiques, pour servir a l'histoire naturelle & a la perfection de l'astronomie & de la geographie, envoyees de Siam...by Pere Gouye (Paris, 1688). The description of the Siamese crocodile was facilitated by Constantine Phaulkon or Falcon (1647-1688) prime minister to the Siamese King.
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