Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra
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Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra
Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800
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Frederick Miscellany Naturalist Nodder Polydore Salamander Salamandra Shaw
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Fire Salamander, Salamandra salamandra, a remarkable amphibian species native to Europe. The image is taken from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," published in 1800. The Fire Salamander, also known as the Common Salamander, is renowned for its vibrant, fiery orange and black coloration, which provides excellent camouflage against the leaf litter of its forest floor habitat. The engraving, produced during the height of the Age of Enlightenment, reflects the growing fascination with natural history during this period. The intricate details of the Fire Salamander's anatomy and its vivid colors are beautifully rendered, highlighting the artists' skill and dedication to accurately depicting the natural world. Polydore Nodder (1768-1844) and George Shaw (1751-1813) were prominent English naturalists and illustrators of their time. Nodder was known for his expertise in herpetology, while Shaw was an accomplished botanist. Their collaborative work, "The Naturalist's Miscellany," was a comprehensive compendium of various natural history subjects, including botany, zoology, and mineralogy. This Fire Salamander engraving not only serves as a testament to the artists' skill and attention to detail but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the past. The image invites us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the importance of documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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