16th Century Woodcut Print of Sea Monsters
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Framed Print of Gessner, Sea Monsters or Whales, 16th Century
Sea Monsters or Whales? Woodcut from Gessner's great zoological work, Historiae animalium, depicting two sea monsters, 16th century. Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Bring a touch of history and wonder into your home with our framed prints. This piece, "Gessner, Sea Monsters or Whales, 16th Century", transports you to a bygone era where myth and reality blurred. A woodcut from Conrad Gessner's groundbreaking work, Historiae animalium, this illustration shows two majestic sea creatures that continue to captivate the imagination. Perfect for anyone who loves art, science, or the ocean's mysteries.
Timeless visions of the ocean's depths, captured in intricate woodcuts from the 16th century. These striking prints showcase fantastical sea creatures, their forms both eerie and enchanting.
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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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 11.5cm (9.6" x 4.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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