Maybe not quite on purpose, but that's how it unfolded.

So this is like late 18th century.

By the time that we get to that point, the collection has expanded.

So like I said, Peter goes back to Amsterdam, I think 1717, to purchase Raus's collection.

And like I mentioned in an earlier answer, Raus was trying to collect specimens that demonstrated God's perfect design.

He saw this as a way for revering God's creation.

creative powers.

And then when they leave, what perspective do you hope they leave with or what relationship do you hope they leave in relation to these objects, materials, people?