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This volume is the first systematic classification of insect species. It was published after John Ray's death.

6 volume collection which outlines information regarding all known insects except beetles

This text chronicles observations of insects and various plants through the micropscope.

text describing internal and reproductive anatomy of insects as well as the notion of metamorphosis

This volume documents the local flora and fauna of Dutch Surinam, specifically caterpillars, with descriptions of the each species and its habitat

This text is a meticulous representation of the phases of insects and metamorphosis

Zaccolini's treatise has four parts that discuss different theories of painting. The treatise is most noted for Zaccolini's theories on optics and vision and there how they relate to painting.

This painting shows da Vinci's theories of optics being put to use. He was one of the first painters to use optics in order to trick the viewer's eye.

Raphael uses color, light and shadow in a way that shows he had a clear understanding of optical theories. The fresco shows a shift toward naturalism within art as more artists were beginning to understand optics and the role they play within art.

Leonardo da Vinci had many notes on painting which were turned into a treatise after he passed away. The treatise discusses da Vinci's theories relating to optics, color, perspective and other elements of painting.