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View translationConrad Gessner (1516-1565) - Hand coloured woodcut - Eurasian Curlew - Numenius arquata - 1617
No. 91699479
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.
Conrad Gessner (1516-1565) was a Swiss naturalist and bibliographer known for his significant contributions to the fields of zoology and botany. He was a pioneer in creating detailed classifications of animals and plants, which laid the foundation for modern taxonomy.
Dimensions:
24 cm x 36 cm
Artist or Maker:
Conrad Gessner
Medium:
Woodcut
Date:
1617
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. Foxing, spots, soiling. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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.
Conrad Gessner (1516-1565) was a Swiss naturalist and bibliographer known for his significant contributions to the fields of zoology and botany. He was a pioneer in creating detailed classifications of animals and plants, which laid the foundation for modern taxonomy.
Dimensions:
24 cm x 36 cm
Artist or Maker:
Conrad Gessner
Medium:
Woodcut
Date:
1617
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. Foxing, spots, soiling. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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 (1516-1565) - Hand coloured woodcut - Eurasian Curlew - Numenius arquata
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1617
Height
24 cm
Width
36 cm
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