Kort overzicht van de inhoud van het zesde album met vissen, schelpen en insekten 1809 - 1814

This is a page from a book made by Joseph van Huerne in the late 18th or early 19th century. It details the contents of the sixth volume of work regarding fish, shells and insects. The presence of Dutch, French and Latin suggests the development of scientific institutions at the time. Latin, for example, was long the language of scientific study. Meanwhile, the Dutch Republic was a hub for new scientific discoveries and the beginning of modern biology, as well as the institutionalization of science in universities. The wealth of the Dutch Republic, built from maritime trade, enabled scholars to pursue their studies and publish their findings. To understand the cultural context of this book, scholars can consult archives relating to Dutch scientific societies. They also consult university records, track the circulation of books like this, and compare it to contemporary work. Ultimately, this artwork shows that the meaning of art changes according to the institutions and culture that surround it.