Fotoreproductie van een vergroting van een mensenvlo 1862 - 1867

This photoreproduction of a flea, *Pulex irritans*, dates back to 1862-1867 and is an anonymous work. This detailed image of the flea is a testament to the early advancements in photographic techniques. The high level of detail captured in this photograph, which was created before the invention of the modern camera, is a remarkable feat of early scientific illustration. This image serves as a reminder of the historical progress made in the field of photography and how it was instrumental in the advancement of scientific knowledge during the 19th century.