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
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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.

Mais sobre o vendedor

Somos vendedores especializados em: cartografia antiga, gravuras finas antigas e modernas, fotografia vintage e desenhos antigos. Por favor, reserve um tempo para ver o que temos à venda. Tenha um ótimo dia.
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Número de livros
1
Título do livro
Conrad Gessner - Historia animalium - Illustration of Wood Grouse - ”De Auibus” - Western
Estado
Muito bom
Artigo mais antigo do ano de publicação
1617
Height of the book
36 cm
Width of the book
24 cm

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