The Logger-head Turtle (Testudo Cavanna) Possibly 1731 - 1743

"The Logger-head Turtle (Testudo Cavanna)" is a hand-colored engraving created by English naturalist Mark Catesby in the early 18th century. The artwork showcases a detailed and realistic depiction of a Loggerhead sea turtle, emphasizing its distinctive shell and anatomy. This print likely originated from Catesby's influential work "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," which featured meticulously crafted illustrations of the flora and fauna of the New World. Catesby's work was significant in introducing European audiences to the diversity of life found in North America.