Verico Collection (page 2)

Fossil shell of baculite or walking stick rock, an extinct cephalopod mollusc genus. Baculites vertebralis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Florentine iris, Iris germanica var. florentina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Surinam toad, Pipa pipa, with eggs embedded in the skin. Rospo, Pipa del Surinam. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc
Old World sycamore, Platanus orientalis, silver fir, Abies picea, foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, prickly pear, Opuntia, Carduus marianus thistle, Silybum marianum, Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula

Wild teasel or fullers teasel, Dipsacus fullonum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Broad-leaved helleborine orchid, Epipactis helleborine. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Perforate St John s-wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Extinct foam oysters or devils toenails, Gyphaea species
Extinct foam oysters or devils toenails, Gryphaea arcuata 1, 2, Gryphaea ed orbicole silicee, Gryphaea columba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

European barracuda and perch
European barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena 1, and perch, Perca fluviatilis 2. Sfirena spet, Scalino o Luccio di mare, Perso comune

Coconut, banana, sugar cane, etc
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera 1, banana, Musa paradisiaca 2, sugar cane, Saccharum officinale 3, flag, Iris germanica 4, Poets daffodil, Narcissus poeticus 5, and fern Cymbidium echinocarpon 6

Crimson seedcracker, Pyrenestes sanguineus sanguineus (Crimson nutcracker, Pirenestes sanguineus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Farmers and hunters in ancient Germanic peoples. Hunters wear short woven tunics, the farmers are naked apart from a short cape. The farmers hold a hoe and jug. From Philipp Kluvers Germania Antiqua

Costume of ancient Germanic peoples on a journey. They wear short capes and tunics and carry spears and swords. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua. Antichi Germani in viaggio

Family of ancient Germanic hunters, showing their short capes and other clothes. Man with club, woman on animal skin with child. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua. Famiglia di Antichi Germani

Religious rites of the ancient Germanic peoples. A priest pours a libation on a fire, men lead a bull to sacrifice, others cast spells. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua

Peasants of the Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, 18th century
Peasants of the Canton of Grisons in their wool costumes, Switzerland, 18th century. The men wear red waistcoats, blue jackets and breeches. Abiti de Grigioni

Costumes of the inhabitants of Schwyz, Switzerland, 18th century. The bride in the center wears a bonnet decorated with flowers, earrings and necklace. Abitanti di Schwitz

Entlebuch family in costumes for a confirmation ceremony, Switzerland, 18th century. Vestiario nell occasione della Cresima nelL Entibluch

Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried sacrificing himself
Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried throwing himself on the Austrian pikes at the battle of Sempach, 1386. Arnoldo di Winkelried. After a painting by Konrad Grob

View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Switzerland
View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Habsburg, Switzerland, 1800s. Veduta del Castello Habsbourg. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

William Tells Chapel, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, 1800s
Tellskappelle or William Tells Chapel on the shore of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, 1800s. Cappella di Guglielmo Tell. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes

Devils Bridge or Teufelsbruche, Switzerland, 1800s
Old stone Devils Bridge or Teufelsbruche, built in 1595, over the Schollenen Gorge near Andermatt, Switzerland, 1800s. Ponte dello del Diavolo

The glacier at Grindelwald, Switzerland, 1800s
The glacier at Grindelwald, Switzerland, with the Eiger in the background, 1800s. Ghiacciaio di Grindelwald. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes

Knight in robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Knight in ceremonial robes of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece and crosses and emblems of high chivalric orders. Toison d oro ed altri ordini cavallereschi

Interior of the Great Mosque in Cordoba, Spain, 18th century. Interno della moschea di Cordova. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Ruins of the church in Jumieges Abbey, 1800s
Religious procession in the ruins of the church in Jumieges Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Normandy France. Rovine della Badia di Jumieges

Group of promenaders on the Spianata, Barcelona, 1806
View of a group of promenaders on the Spianata, Barcelona, 1806. Strollers include Catalonian women in veils and mantillas, a monk, a soldier in bicorn, children

Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz, etc
Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz and his wife Jimena Diaz 1, Duke of Cardona 2, King of Aragon 3, and portrait of Conquistador Hernan Cortes 4. Sepolcro e simulacro del Cid

Family offering a candle at the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Extremadura, Spain. A man holds a baby, while a woman in veil kneels in prayer with a rosary. Monastery of Santa Maria of Guadalupe

Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Isle of Elba
Hermit in the Sanctuary of Monserrato, Porto Azzurro, Isle of Elba. Hermit in his cell with books, religious icons, rodents, 18th century. Eremita di Monserrato

Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos, Spain, 18th century
Exterior of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos, Spain, 18th century. Esterno della Cattedrale di Burgos. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Muslim women entertaining themelves in their private quarters. Woman smoking hookah pipes, spinning yarn, embroidering, etc. Appartement d une dame Mahometane avec le tandour

Dance of the dervishes, Kadri order. Ballo dei Dervisch Cadry. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Interior of the shrine to Osman I, Bursa, Turkey
Interior of the shrine to Osman I or Osman Gazi, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, with tomb or Turbe, Bursa, Turkey. Cappella sepolcrale di Osman I

View of the Laleli Mosque or Tulip Mosque, Istanbul. Built by Sultan Mustafa III in the 18th century with large dome and two minarets. Moschea Lalely

Mourners in a Muslim cemetery
Rites of passage in the Muslim cemetery of Eyup, Istanbul. Mourners in turban and robes praying before gravestones. Cimitero

Tomb of the Grand Vizier, Koca Mehmet Raga?p Pasha, Ottoman statesman, 1698-1763. Tomba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Officials in the Public Ministry of Finance, Istanbul
Officials and accountants in the Public Ministry of Finance, Istanbul. The finance ministry is divided into 25 sections within the building. Ministerro Pubblico delle Finanze

Tribunal of the Grand Vizier. Officials are lined up on the left. Petitioners, separated by sex, form various groups in front, with tax subjects last. Tribunale del Gran Visir

The Sultan watching young men battle with djerid spears
The Sultan in his Kiosk watching teams of cavalry throw spears or djerid at each other. Musicians playing horns and drums in front of pitched tents. Esercizio del Djirid

Presentation of the Great Admiral to the Sultan. The flotilla of barges greets the king with an artillery salute. Prezentazione al Sultano del Grande Ammiraglio

The Sultan watching young men battle with tomac
The Sultan in his Kiosk watching young officers and pages battle with tomak, wool balls on strips of leather. Esercizio del Tomac

The Arena Civica built in 1807 in Milan, Italy. Designed by the neo-classical architect Luigi Canonica. Arena di Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

Doge of Venice and Procurator of Saint Mark
Ceremonial robes of the Doge of Venice and Procurator of Saint Mark. Doge e Procuratore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

View of the Loggia degli Osii, Milan, Italy, 14th century
View of the Loggia degli Osii, Milan, Italy. Gothic portico and loggia in the facade. Built by Matteo I Visconti, Podesta of Milan, in 1321. Palazzo degli Anziani

Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the Imperial Army
Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the (German) Imperial Army, 19th century. Ulani. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

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