Original visual imaging in Marsili’s (1658–1730) geology and mapping
Journal: Italian Journal of Geosciences
Year: 2023

Bologna was the birth place of the word Geology by Aldrovandi (1522–1605) in 1603, and of visual imaging of geologic outcrops and landscape by Marsili’s (1658–1730) works, having forerunner in Leonardo (1452–1519). Wide use of visual graphics and imaging characterizes Marsili’s geologic production, under the influence of a tradition beginning with Aldrovandi and peaking with Malpighi’s (1628–1694) teaching and anatomical works, ending in detailed drawings, as done also by Malpighi’s friend Steno