The Red Mottled Rock-crab (Cancer grapsus)

Mark Catesby, publicado en 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.
Artista
Mark Catesby
Fecha
publicado en 1731–1743
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Medidas
36 × 25,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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