Ichtyologie, ou, Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière des poissons, A Berlin, Chez l'auteur, & chez François de la Garde libraire, 1785-1797, fishes, Germany, ichthyology, pictorial works, The illustration features three distinct aquatic specimens arranged on a neutral background. On the left, a long, eel-like creature with a slender body and pronounced, sharp teeth is depicted. Its texture and elongated form suggest it is a type of eel. In the center, an elongated fish with a streamlined body and prominent fins showcases intricate details along its surface, indicative of either a species of shark or a similar marine inhabitant. To the right, a mysterious, rounded object resembling a droplet hangs from beneath the fish, hinting at biological significance, perhaps an egg or a reproductive feature. Each specimen is rendered with precision, capturing the nuances of their anatomical structure.