Ulisse AldrovandiThe Bolognese naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi was a prolific writer, polymath and prodigious collector who amassed the largest collection of naturalia in sixteenth century Europe, as well as hundreds of coloured drawings detailing them. Many of these drawings found their way into his illustrated publications, most of which were published posthumously. Ulisse Aldrovandi provides a concise yet comprehensive portrait of Aldrovandi, paying particular