The carefully selected illustrations in this algae calendar originate from the 19th century – the golden age of natural history illustration. Each month presents high-quality reproductions of outstanding works by pioneers of biology such as Nathanael Pringsheim, William Harvey, and Ernst Haeckel. Their plates and lithographs reveal the astonishing diversity of algae with scientific precision and artistic refinement.
Detailed bilingual captions (German and English) provide fascinating insights into the form, lifestyle, and significance of the depicted algae species – while highlighting the often-overlooked beauty of these remarkable organisms.
