Bestiary Collection (#2)

Animal board: Red Partridge (Perdin Rubra). Gallinaces - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle"
JAB5036211 Animal board: Red Partridge (Perdin Rubra). Gallinaces - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Mulle Rouget (Mullus barbatus) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036205 Animal board: Mulle Rouget (Mullus barbatus) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Cape Dipterodon (Dipterodon Capensis). Acanthopterygiens squammipennes - in " Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036158 Animal board: Cape Dipterodon (Dipterodon Capensis). Acanthopterygiens squammipennes - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Casoar a helmet (Casuarius galeatus), family of the echassiers - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036020 Casoar a helmet (Casuarius galeatus), family of the echassiers - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Hocco Roux (Crax rubra) family of gallinaces, - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036052 Hocco Roux (Crax rubra) family of gallinaces, - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Unicorn (unicorn) of Phiiologus (Greek bestiary) Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist)
GIA5034715 Unicorn (unicorn) of Phiiologus (Greek bestiary) Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Centaur and other monsters of the Phiiologus (Greek Bestiary). Page from "Physiologus"
GIA5034712 Centaur and other monsters of the Phiiologus (Greek Bestiary). Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Owl, Grand Duke of Europe (Bubo Europens) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036051 Owl, Grand Duke of Europe (Bubo Europens) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Antelope guib (Antelope Scripta) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036005 Antelope guib (Antelope Scripta) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny 1841-1849.; (add.info)

Sirene Lacertine (Siren lacertina) Reptiles batraciens - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle"
JAB5036082 Sirene Lacertine (Siren lacertina) Reptiles batraciens - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Big tail pangolin (manis eurassieaudata), edentes mammals. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036909 Big tail pangolin (manis eurassieaudata), edentes mammals. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Didelphe Marmose (Didelphis Murina)
JAB5036905 Didelphe Marmose (Didelphis Murina); (add.info.: Didelphe Marmose (Didelphis Murina)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Didelphe Sarigue (Didelphis opossum)
JAB5036904 Didelphe Sarigue (Didelphis opossum); (add.info.: Didelphe Sarigue (Didelphis opossum)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Aganais a ailes vitrees (AGANAIS VITRIPENNIS) Lepidopteres In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036895 Aganais a ailes vitrees (AGANAIS VITRIPENNIS) Lepidopteres In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Blue Lichenee (CATOCALA FRAXINI) Insect
JAB5036893 Blue Lichenee (CATOCALA FRAXINI) Insect; (add.info.: Blue Lichenee (CATOCALA FRAXINI) Insect); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Animal board: Tropidonote a necklace (tropidonotus torquatus) reptiles ophidiens - in "Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036246 Animal board: Tropidonote a necklace (tropidonotus torquatus) reptiles ophidiens - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Trigle perlon (trigla hirundo), Acanthopterygiens a cheeks battleships - in "Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036244 Animal board: Trigle perlon (trigla hirundo), Acanthopterygiens a cheeks battleships - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Scorpenne Rascasse (Scorpaena porcus). Acanthopterygiens a joues battleships - in "Dictionnaire
JAB5036229 Animal board: Scorpenne Rascasse (Scorpaena porcus). Acanthopterygiens a joues battleships - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Common guinea fowl (Numida Meleagris), Gallinaces - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036216 Animal board: Common guinea fowl (Numida Meleagris), Gallinaces - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Otter (Mustela Lutra). mammifere carnassier (carnivore) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036203 Animal board: Otter (Mustela Lutra). mammifere carnassier (carnivore) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Dryine Nasique (Dryinus nasutus)
JAB5036187 Animal board: Dryine Nasique (Dryinus nasutus); (add.info.: Animal board: Dryine Nasique (Dryinus nasutus)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Animal board: Ordinary Gerboise (Dipus gerboa)
JAB5036186 Animal board: Ordinary Gerboise (Dipus gerboa); (add.info.: Animal board: Ordinary Gerboise (Dipus gerboa)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Animal board: Corcol d'Europe (Yunx Torquilla)
JAB5036157 Animal board: Corcol d'Europe (Yunx Torquilla); (add.info.: Animal board: Corcol d'Europe (Yunx Torquilla)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Animal board: Chetodon de Meyer (Choefodon meyeri). Acanthopterygiens squammipennes - in " Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036146 Animal board: Chetodon de Meyer (Choefodon meyeri). Acanthopterygiens squammipennes - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Scolopside de VOSMAER (Scolopsides Vosmeri) Acanthopterygiens scienoides - in "Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036085 Scolopside de VOSMAER (Scolopsides Vosmeri) Acanthopterygiens scienoides - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

A griffon, legendary creature half eagle, half lion, represents fighting against a cyclops
GIA5035819 A griffon, legendary creature half eagle, half lion, represents fighting against a cyclops. Miniature taken from " Cosmographia" by Julius Solinus

Representation of a giant rooster. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029397 Representation of a giant rooster. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on monsters, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of a human monster with eagle feet, with a pierced body of arrows and sex in the middle of the body
VEN5029322 Representation of a human monster with eagle feet, with a pierced body of arrows and sex in the middle of the body

Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029284 Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monsters: representation of two creatures, the upper one resembles a goat
VEN5029224 Monsters: representation of two creatures, the upper one resembles a goat, the lower one has a human head and an animal body

Representation of an earth turtle turned over the shell. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029203 Representation of an earth turtle turned over the shell. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on animals, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Fantastic bestiary. View of a capiteau, west facade of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) of Chateaumeillant
JEB4918364 Fantastic bestiary. View of a capiteau, west facade of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) of Chateaumeillant, Cher (18370), France. Photography 2011; (add.info.: Fantastic bestiary)

Fantastic bestiary. View of a capiteau, west facade of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) of Chateaumeillant
JEB4918415 Fantastic bestiary. View of a capiteau, west facade of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) of Chateaumeillant, Cher (18370), France. Photography 2011; (add.info.: Fantastic bestiary)

King Charles breed dog. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036912 King Charles breed dog. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr. Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; (add.info.: King Charles breed dog)

Dog breed Newfoundland, Newfoundland. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036910 Dog breed Newfoundland, Newfoundland. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr. Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; (add.info.: Dog breed Newfoundland)

Snake, Coral Eaps (Eaps corallinus)
JAB5036049 Snake, Coral Eaps (Eaps corallinus); (add.info.: Snake, Coral Eaps (Eaps corallinus)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

2-band amphiprion (amphiprion bifaciatus), Acanthopterygiens scienoides - in "Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036009 2-band amphiprion (amphiprion bifaciatus), Acanthopterygiens scienoides - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Fish N°1: Pagel (Sparus Erythrinus)
JAB5035998 Fish N°1: Pagel (Sparus Erythrinus); (add.info.: Fish N°1: Pagel (Sparus Erythrinus)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Representation of a starfish. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029363 Representation of a starfish. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish and molluscs, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of a female moray. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029358 Representation of a female moray. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Representation of a human monster seen from the back. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029332 Representation of a human monster seen from the back. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish
VEN5029321 Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Different types of monstrous creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi
VEN5029269 Different types of monstrous creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monster creature with a satyre's face and felin's body. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by
VEN5029261 Monster creature with a satyre's face and felin's body. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Monster creature composed of two dog bodies. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi
VEN5029238 Monster creature composed of two dog bodies. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna

Representation of an ibex. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029190 Representation of an ibex. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

1- Mackerel Colias (SCOMBER COLIAS)
JAB5036896 1- Mackerel Colias (SCOMBER COLIAS); (add.info.: 1- Mackerel Colias (SCOMBER COLIAS)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Corydale cornu (CORYDALIS CORNUTUS) Insects In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036894 Corydale cornu (CORYDALIS CORNUTUS) Insects In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

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Discover the fascinating world of creatures both real and imagined through the lens of a bestiary. Dating back to as early as the 14th century, these compilations of animals captivate with their intricate illustrations and captivating tales. Step into history with Gesner's armoured rhino after Durer, a testament to the meticulous artistry that brings these beasts to life. Traverse the Sea of Darkness from Munster's Cosmographie Universalis, where mythical sea creatures lurk beneath its depths in an enchanting woodcut depiction. Marvel at Louis Mathieu Verdilhan's stone sculpture, capturing man locked in combat against a majestic lion—a symbol of strength and courage immortalized for eternity. Journey further into Ming dynasty China, where an unknown creator crafts a mesmerizing bestiary showcasing both real and fantastical beings. Witness Constantinople come alive between two ravens in Oracle of Leo VI Wise—a miniature painting that transports you to another time and place. Pierre Belon takes us underwater with his cheval marin in "De Aquatilibus, " reminding us that even within our vast oceans lies a realm teeming with extraordinary life. Vincenzo Campi's oil on canvas masterpiece "La Pollivendola" introduces us to the bustling world of poultry dealers—an unexpected addition to this collection but one that adds depth and variety. The Biblioteca Trivulziana houses an elephant from a 14th-century bestiary, reminding us how these books were treasured artifacts throughout history. Gaston Phoebus' Hunting Book showcases stunning depictions of otters, bears, and wild cats—creatures intertwined with human existence since time immemorial. Finally, immerse yourself in Triton and Sirene's ethereal dance within the Mediterranean Sea—the perfect finale found within "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. " In each page turned or artwork admired lies not only knowledge but a glimpse into the human fascination with the animal kingdom.