Microscopische opname van schub van een tong, 25 keer vergroot 1887 - 1888

"Microscopische opname van schub van een tong, 25 keer vergroot" is a photomicrograph, a photograph taken through a microscope, by Dutch photographer Marinus Pieter Filbri. The artwork, created between 1887 and 1888, depicts a magnified view of a tongue scale, showcasing the intricate details of the microscopic world. Filbri's work exemplifies the emerging field of photomicrography, which sought to capture and reveal the beauty and complexity of the natural world at a microscopic level. This image would have appealed to a wide audience, from scientists interested in the structure of animal tissues to the general public fascinated by the unseen wonders revealed by scientific instruments.