Zes microscoopopnamen van bacteriën, waaronder de miltvuurbacterie before 1890

This artwork by Carl Günther, “Zes microscoopopnamen van bacteriën, waaronder de miltvuurbacterie,” is a collection of six microscope slides. The images, created before 1890, depict different types of bacteria, including the anthrax bacterium. The artwork is significant for its contribution to the advancement of microbiology and its ability to visually depict the microscopic world. These detailed and meticulous images are considered valuable scientific illustrations, revealing the intricate structures of these microscopic organisms.