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View translationConrad Gessner - Historia animalium - Illustration of Northern goshawk - ”De Acant” - Accipiter - 1617
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This hand-coloured woodcut originates from ”Historia animalium” ("History of the Animals"), published in Zurich in 1551–1558 and 1587, is an encyclopedic "inventory of renaissance zoology" by Conrad Gessner (1516–1565). This Gessner’s ’work is considered the start of modern zoology in the West and it was the most widely read of all the Renaissance natural history books. The illustrations in 'Historia animalium' are very naturalistic compared to those found in Medieval bestiaries and printed copies of the Physiologus. Place and year of publication: Zurich, Switzerland, 1617.
Dimensions:
24 cm x 36 cm
Artist or Maker
Conrad Gessner
Medium
Woodcut
Date
1617
Condition Report
This work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
This item is professionally protected by handmade packing.
The Certificate of Authenticity is included.
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This hand-coloured woodcut originates from ”Historia animalium” ("History of the Animals"), published in Zurich in 1551–1558 and 1587, is an encyclopedic "inventory of renaissance zoology" by Conrad Gessner (1516–1565). This Gessner’s ’work is considered the start of modern zoology in the West and it was the most widely read of all the Renaissance natural history books. The illustrations in 'Historia animalium' are very naturalistic compared to those found in Medieval bestiaries and printed copies of the Physiologus. Place and year of publication: Zurich, Switzerland, 1617.
Dimensions:
24 cm x 36 cm
Artist or Maker
Conrad Gessner
Medium
Woodcut
Date
1617
Condition Report
This work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
This item is professionally protected by handmade packing.
The Certificate of Authenticity is included.
Seller's Story
We are Sellers Specializing in: Antique Cartography ,Fine Prints Antique & Modern, Vintage Photography & Antique Drawings. Please take time to see what we have for sale. Have a great Day.
Number of Books
1
Book Title
Conrad Gessner - Historia animalium - Illustration of Northern goshawk - ”De Acant” - Accipiter
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1617
Height of the book
36 cm
Width of the book
24 cm
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