Artwork Story
This exquisite illustration of Pleuronectes Argus, also known as the Argus-Flounder, comes from Ichthyologie (1785–1797), the landmark work of German naturalist Marcus Elieser Bloch.
Renowned for its symmetry and spotted patterns reminiscent of the mythological Argus’ hundred eyes, this species is rendered here with scientific precision and artistic elegance.
Digitally restored and color-adjusted, the print maintains the character of 18th-century copperplate engraving, bringing history and marine beauty together in one timeless piece.
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