Microscopische opname van schub van een baars, veertig keer vergroot 1887 - 1888

Marinus Pieter Filbri's "Microscopische opname van schub van een baars, veertig keer vergroot" (1887-1888) is a striking photomicrograph that showcases the intricate details of a perch scale, magnified forty times. The image, which is presented in a circular format, reveals the scale's complex structure, its layered patterns, and the delicate spines along its edge. Filbri, known for his scientific photography, captured the beauty of the microscopic world with his innovative techniques. The image exemplifies the intersection of art and science, demonstrating the aesthetic potential of scientific observation.