The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Henri Ruysch (1671 - 1727)
Petiver refers to Henri as a doctor and as son of Frederik Ruysch (1638-1731) Other Links: https://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?GetAuthRecs=1&SEQ=20211208083058&PID=EtuA3gwZpUmAxVfqPdWm0m1SL7 - Relevant locations: Lived at or near Amsterdam, North HollandReferences in Documents:
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) 720. Papilio
basi circumscripta.Dr. Henry Ruysch Amsterdam for this uncommon
Fly .
Orientalisfuscus, umbrâ cœrulescente albò
basi circumscripta.
This differs from the last in having its
white spots much larger and the blew cast less vivid. I am ob
liged to
white spots much larger and the blew cast less vivid. I am ob
liged to
at
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 8. Papilio SURINAMENSIS ex aurantio nigro luteoque
mixtus.Ruysch ,
Minheer Levinus Vincent , Am
sterdam .
mixtus.
I first received this fromDr.
and since from
two very curious Persons at
sterdam
Petiver, Gazophylacii Naturæ (1702-1706) 10. Brasil Star Parsley , Cat. 589.
From the Disposition of its
ing this elegant Plant, somewhat doubting its Existence,
until very lately being atAmsterdam Dr. Henry Ruysch MD.
a very curious Naturalist, andcelebrated Pro
sessor , was pleased to present me with it and many other
From the Disposition of its
Leavesand the Scent of its
Root. They call it there
Arapabaca, I despaired ever see
ing this elegant Plant, somewhat doubting its Existence,
until very lately being at
a very curious Naturalist, and
Sonof that
sessor
Rarities.