Microscopische opname van kleine watertor, vijftien keer vergroot 1887 - 1888

This photomicrograph, titled "Microscopische opname van kleine watertor, vijftien keer vergroot," by Dutch photographer Marinus Pieter Filbri, was taken between 1887 and 1888. The photograph captures a water beetle magnified fifteen times, showcasing the intricate details of its segmented body and striped exoskeleton. Filbri's work, a pioneer in the field of photomicrography, exemplifies the scientific and artistic potential of this unique photographic technique, revealing the unseen world of microscopic organisms.