The Red Mottled Rock-crab (Cancer grapsus)

Mark Catesby, published 1731–1743

This is a drawing of two different crab species. The top half of the drawing features a pagurid crab, identified as "Pagurus Maculatus," showcasing its red claws and articulated, speckled limbs. The bottom half displays a depiction of another crab species labeled "Cancer chelis crassissimis," characterized by its robust claws and heavily textured carapace. Both species are illustrated with emphasis on the textures and patterns found on their shells and pincers.
Artist
Mark Catesby
Date
published 1731–1743
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
36 × 25.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two different crab species. The top half of the drawing features a pagurid crab, identified as "Pagurus Maculatus," showcasing its red claws and articulated, speckled limbs. The bottom half displays a depiction of another crab species labeled "Cancer chelis crassissimis," characterized by its robust claws and heavily textured carapace. Both species are illustrated with emphasis on the textures and patterns found on their shells and pincers.

Mark Catesby