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Framed Print of 1558 Gessner Sea Serpent devouring a ship
1558 Conrad Gessner Volume 4, Sea Serpents from his Historia Animalium'. Later hand colouring. Italic marginalia by contemporary scholar. Gessners accounts included creatures which exist, and many creatures which we now know do not. There were small sea snakes in the tropics, and there seemed every chance to scholars in the 16th Century that leviathan Sea Serpents roamed the deep. They may hardly have seemed stranger than the great whales. Gessners accounts were based on first hand reports as well as the authority of earlier authors such as Aristotle and Pliny. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © PAUL D STEWART/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Media ID 6318379
Sea Serpent Illustration , Hand Coloured Engravings
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Experience the thrill of the unknown with our Framed Print of "1558 Gessner Sea Serpent Devouring a Ship" by Paul D. Stewart from Science Photo Library. This print shows a classic illustration from Conrad Gessner's "Historia Animalium," vol. 4, depicting a sea serpent in the midst of devouring a ship. Originally published in 1558, this image has been meticulously restored and hand-colored, bringing the intrigue of the past to life. Add an element of mystery and historical charm to any room with this framed print.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
