Bestiary Collection (#4)

N°1 Pointile Seahorse (HIPPOCAMPUS PUNCTUTATUS), N°2 Flying Exocet (EXOCOETUS VOLITANS)
JAB5036902 N°1 Pointile Seahorse (HIPPOCAMPUS PUNCTUTATUS), N°2 Flying Exocet (EXOCOETUS VOLITANS). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Tatou Encoubrt (Dasypus sexeinetus), edentes mammals. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by
JAB5036907 Tatou Encoubrt (Dasypus sexeinetus), edentes mammals. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Animal board: Common Huppe (Upupa Epops)
JAB5036190 Animal board: Common Huppe (Upupa Epops); (add.info.: Animal board: Common Huppe (Upupa Epops)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Representation of a black cat. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History on Animals
VEN5028564 Representation of a black cat. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History on Animals, Fonds Ulisse Aldrovandi, University Bibl. ed

A unicorn or unicorn, mythological animal - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher
GIA4784277 A unicorn or unicorn, mythological animal - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680), Jesuite, orientalist and German scholar by Unknown Artist

The bestiary (man fighting against a lion). Stone sculpture by Louis Mathieu Verdilhan (Louis-Mathieu Verdilhan)
JEB4911687 The bestiary (man fighting against a lion). Stone sculpture by Louis Mathieu Verdilhan (Louis-Mathieu Verdilhan, 1875-1928). Dim: 47x40x63cm

Bestiary of real and imaginary animals, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Bestiary of real and imaginary animals, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Hu Huai

Cheval marin in "De Aquatilibus", 1580 by Pierre Belon 1517-1564
GIA4818382 Cheval marin in " De Aquatilibus", 1580 by Pierre Belon 1517-1564.naturalist francais. by French School

An elephant - bestiary of the 14th century. Milan, Biblioteca Trivulziana
GIA4815280 An elephant - bestiary of the 14th century. Milan, Biblioteca Trivulziana. by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

Otter - in "Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix
LSE4080294 Otter - in " Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn", 14th century by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The bear - in "The Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix
LSE4080284 The bear - in " The Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn", 14th century by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Wild cats - in "Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix
LSE4080285 Wild cats - in " Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn", 14th century. by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Triton and Sirene in the Mediterranean Sea. "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum"
GIA4777016 Triton and Sirene in the Mediterranean Sea. " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abrahm Ortelius, Antwerp 1584

A Sirene, Legendary Person - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher (1601 - 1680)
GIA4784273 A Sirene, Legendary Person - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher (1601 - 1680), Jesuite, Orientalist and German scholar by Unknown Artist

Representation of an iguana. Engraving from the book "Historia general de las Indias
GIA4783847 Representation of an iguana. Engraving from the book " Historia general de las Indias, islas y tierra firme del mar oceano" by Gonzalo Fernandez de Oviedo (Gonzalo)

Beaver. Illustration by M. Toussaint (1756) in "
LSE4087035 Beaver. Illustration by M. Toussaint (1756) in " Periodic Observations sur la physique, l histoire naturelle et les arts"

The hunted unicorn (unicorn) takes refuge on the knees of the 14th century French virgin
GIA4738611 The hunted unicorn (unicorn) takes refuge on the knees of the 14th century French virgin - bestiary. Milan, Biblioteca Trivulziana

The hydra with the seven heads is a water snake with a dogs body
GIA4784242 The hydra with the seven heads is a water snake with a dogs body. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of a griffon, fantastic creature half eagle half lion
GIA4784228 Representation of a griffon, fantastic creature half eagle half lion. Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher (1601 - 1680), Jesuite, orientalist and scholar

Ms CCII fol. 35r Agnus Dei, illustration of the Lamb of God from
XIR430474 Ms CCII fol.35r Agnus Dei, illustration of the Lamb of God from Etymologiae by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by Carolingian School (9th century); 21 x 15 cm; Biblioteca Capitolare, Verceil

Ms Fr 1581 Noble holding court, illustration from the Roman de Renart
XIR252921 Ms Fr 1581 Noble holding court, illustration from the Roman de Renart (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms. 254 f. 24 r Cocodrillus Swallowing a Man (vellum)
FIT168082 Ms.254 f.24 r Cocodrillus Swallowing a Man (vellum) by English School, (13th century); 26.7x18 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

As the Salamander lives in fire, so also the Stone
XJF384070 As the Salamander lives in fire, so also the Stone, Emblem XXIX from Atalanta fugiens by Michael Maier, 1617 (engraving) by German School

Ms Fr 1580 or 1581 Attack of a castle, from the Roman de Renart (vellum)
XIR414529 Ms Fr 1580 or 1581 Attack of a castle, from the Roman de Renart (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, after an original miniature (colour litho)
CHT173787 King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, after an original miniature (colour litho) by Persian School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Persian, out of copyright

Ms Fr 1580 The fox, the wolf and the dog, from Le Roman de Renart
XIR414528 Ms Fr 1580 The fox, the wolf and the dog, from Le Roman de Renart (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Deers - in "Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix
LSE4080333 Deers - in " Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn", 14th century by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Foxes - in "Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix
LSE4080283 Foxes - in " Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn", 14th century by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Virgin and Unicorn (Unicorn) - French bestiary of the 14th century
GIA4738654 The Virgin and Unicorn (Unicorn) - French bestiary of the 14th century. Milan, Biblioteca Trivulziana. by French School, (14th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

A siren - bestiary of the 14th century. Milan, Biblioteca Trivulziana
GIA4815265 A siren - bestiary of the 14th century. Milan, Biblioteca Trivulziana. by Unknown Artist, (14th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

Hinton St. Mary pavement (detail) c. 350 AD (mosaic)
BAL4112 Hinton St. Mary pavement (detail) c.350 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Dorset County Museum, UK; out of copyright

A Fisherman on the Back of a Whale, 1277 or after (tempera, pen and ink
5242308 A Fisherman on the Back of a Whale, 1277 or after (tempera, pen and ink, gold leaf and paint on parchment) by Franco-Flemish School, (13th century); 23.3x16.4 cm; J

Herd of deer, deer and suede - in "The Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus
LSE4080276 Herd of deer, deer and suede - in " The Hunting Book of Gaston Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn", 14th century

A board representing a common bird (or sparrow) near its nest
GIA4776166 A board representing a common bird (or sparrow) near its nest. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate depicting a dove near its nest
GIA4776157 Plate depicting a dove near its nest. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate depicting a dove near its nest.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Plate representing a family of owls near the nest
GIA4776164 Plate representing a family of owls near the nest. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peryton draws from a French bestiary of the 14th century. Biblioteca Trivulziana
GIA4799489 Peryton draws from a French bestiary of the 14th century. Biblioteca Trivulziana. by French School, (14th century); Biblioteca Trivulziana, Milan

Bestiary: the Horse (ink on vellum)
478375 Bestiary: the Horse (ink on vellum) by European School, (12th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At top six horses are handled by a trainer)

Barbeau, carpe et tenche - in "Histoire naturelle"by Lacepede, T
LSE4079530 Barbeau, carpe et tenche - in " Histoire naturelle" by LacepAde, T.II, ed. Furne et Cie, Paris, 1855 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbeau)

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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.