Bestiary Collection (page 3)

Corydale cornu (CORYDALIS CORNUTUS) Insects In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036894 Corydale cornu (CORYDALIS CORNUTUS) Insects In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Ophidere Empereur (OPHIDERES IMPERATOR) Lepidopteres In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by
JAB5036891 Ophidere Empereur (OPHIDERES IMPERATOR) Lepidopteres In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Poisson Goby noir (GOBIUS NIGER) In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036882 Poisson Goby noir (GOBIUS NIGER) In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny

Polydema of Mexico (POLYDESMUS MEXICANUS). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr
JAB5036881 Polydema of Mexico (POLYDESMUS MEXICANUS). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Pigs des Indes femelle (Sus Scropha) mammifere pachyderm - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036034 Pigs des Indes femelle (Sus Scropha) mammifere pachyderm - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Bradype a dos brule (Bradypus or Acheus ustus) Mammifere tardigrade - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036014 Bradype a dos brule (Bradypus or Acheus ustus) Mammifere tardigrade - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Raccoon (Raccoon) in Lat. Procyon lotor. Quadrupe de carnassier - in " Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036214 Animal board: Raccoon (Raccoon) in Lat. Procyon lotor. Quadrupe de carnassier - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Horned Kamichi (Palamedea cornuta)
JAB5036196 Animal board: Horned Kamichi (Palamedea cornuta); (add.info.: Animal board: Horned Kamichi (Palamedea cornuta)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Animal board: Ordinary fighter (Machetes pugnax). Echassiers longirostres - in " Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036154 Animal board: Ordinary fighter (Machetes pugnax). Echassiers longirostres - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Boa Devin (Boa constrictor). Reptiles Ophidiens - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036132 Animal board: Boa Devin (Boa constrictor). Reptiles Ophidiens - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Marine monster of the Phiiologus (Greek bestiary) - Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist)
GIA5034721 Marine monster of the Phiiologus (Greek bestiary) - Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

1- Becard (SALMO HAMATUS), 2- Regular carp (CYPRINUS CARPIO). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036900 1- Becard (SALMO HAMATUS), 2- Regular carp (CYPRINUS CARPIO). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Peacock Blennie Fish (BLENNIUS PAVO)
JAB5036880 Peacock Blennie Fish (BLENNIUS PAVO); (add.info.: Peacock Blennie Fish (BLENNIUS PAVO)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Le Papillon Leptocirque Curius (LEPTOCIRCUS CURIUS) In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by
JAB5036878 Le Papillon Leptocirque Curius (LEPTOCIRCUS CURIUS) In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Dauw (Equus montanus) Mammifere pachyderm - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036044 Dauw (Equus montanus) Mammifere pachyderm - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Condor (Vultur gryphus) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036039 Condor (Vultur gryphus) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny 1841-1849.; (add.info)

Indian tapir (Indian tapirus) mammifere pachyderm - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by
JAB5036091 Indian tapir (Indian tapirus) mammifere pachyderm - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Spotted Salamander (Salamandra Maculosa), Reptiles Batraciens Urodeles - in " Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036084 Spotted Salamander (Salamandra Maculosa), Reptiles Batraciens Urodeles - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Pecari a collier (Dicotyles totquatus) mammals pachyderms - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036077 Pecari a collier (Dicotyles totquatus) mammals pachyderms - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle" by M

Lateral Skate (Menobranchus lateralis)
JAB5036064 Lateral Skate (Menobranchus lateralis); (add.info.: Lateral Skate (Menobranchus lateralis)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Marine monster of the Phiiologus (Greek bestiary) - Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist)
GIA5034701 Marine monster of the Phiiologus (Greek bestiary) - Page from "Physiologus" (Physiologos or physiologist), 11th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Animal board: Trachyptere de Spinola (Trachypterus Spinolae), Acanthopterygiens tenioides - in "Dictionnaire
JAB5036245 Animal board: Trachyptere de Spinola (Trachypterus Spinolae), Acanthopterygiens tenioides - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Snake Reptilivore (Serpentarius reptilivorus) Bird of diurnal prey - in " Dictionnaire universel
JAB5036233 Animal board: Snake Reptilivore (Serpentarius reptilivorus) Bird of diurnal prey - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Recurvirostre avocette (recurvirostra avocetta), echassiers longirostres - in " Dictionnaire
JAB5036221 Animal board: Recurvirostre avocette (recurvirostra avocetta), echassiers longirostres - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Animal board: Quincahew (or Wolverine or Kinkajou) (Potos caudivolvulus)
JAB5036197 Animal board: Quincahew (or Wolverine or Kinkajou) (Potos caudivolvulus); (add.info.: Animal board: Quincahew (or Wolverine or Kinkajou) (Potos caudivolvulus)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Animal board: Cepole Ribbon (Coepola rubescens)
JAB5036140 Animal board: Cepole Ribbon (Coepola rubescens); (add.info.: Animal board: Cepole Ribbon (Coepola rubescens)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Common Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) Family of ophidian reptiles- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036038 Common Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) Family of ophidian reptiles- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Chacal (Canis Aurens) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036025 Chacal (Canis Aurens) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny 1841-1849.; (add.info)

Serpent, Ceraste cornu (Cerastes cornutus) Family of ophidian reptiles - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036022 Serpent, Ceraste cornu (Cerastes cornutus) Family of ophidian reptiles - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Alpaca (Auchenia Alpaca) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036003 Alpaca (Auchenia Alpaca) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny 1841-1849.; (add.info)

Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036078 Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) - in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M. Charles D'Orbigny 1841-1849.; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Sepent, Naja haje (Naja hoje) family of reptiles ophidians- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036076 Sepent, Naja haje (Naja hoje) family of reptiles ophidians- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Fantastic bestiary. View of a marquee of the choir of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) in Chateaumeillant
JEB4918509 Fantastic bestiary. View of a marquee of the choir of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) in Chateaumeillant, Cher (18370), France. Photography 2011; (add.info.: Fantastic bestiary)

Representation of a monster, half man, half horse. He has palm fingers. It's a kind of centaur
VEN5028477 Representation of a monster, half man, half horse. He has palm fingers. It's a kind of centaur. Plate 57 of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

1- Coral Amphacanth (AMPHACANTHUS CORALLINUS), 2-Stone Acanthur (ACANTHURUS GEMMATUS)
JAB5036897 1- Coral Amphacanth (AMPHACANTHUS CORALLINUS), 2-Stone Acanthur (ACANTHURUS GEMMATUS). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Uranie Riphee (URANIA RIPHAEUS) insect seen from the front and in profile
JAB5036892 Uranie Riphee (URANIA RIPHAEUS) insect seen from the front and in profile. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Papillon Attacus Peine de Nuit, (ATTACUS PAVONIA MINOR) lepidoptere In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036889 Papillon Attacus Peine de Nuit, (ATTACUS PAVONIA MINOR) lepidoptere In " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Scolopendre mordante (SCOLOPENTRA MORSITANS) In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M
JAB5036884 Scolopendre mordante (SCOLOPENTRA MORSITANS) In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Representation of a grasshopper and a lezard with the rough skin of the crocodile (gecko)
VEN5029417 Representation of a grasshopper and a lezard with the rough skin of the crocodile (gecko). Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Representation of a monstrous creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi
VEN5029386 Representation of a monstrous creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on monsters, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of a human monster looks like an embryo. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029326 Representation of a human monster looks like an embryo. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Monstrous creature with a body covered with scales, has three heads, four feet, two legs and a tail
VEN5029303 Monstrous creature with a body covered with scales, has three heads, four feet, two legs and a tail. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029274 Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Representation of a crocodile. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029191 Representation of a crocodile. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Representation of a ray. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish
VEN5029364 Representation of a ray. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Animal board: Elan (Cervus Alces) Mammiferes quadrupedes ruminants - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036173 Animal board: Elan (Cervus Alces) Mammiferes quadrupedes ruminants - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Moustache Swift (Cypselus mystaccus) Family of passerines - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036063 Moustache Swift (Cypselus mystaccus) Family of passerines - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Lycanthropy: a wolf man assaults a passerby. German engraving from the 16th century
FGL5470297 Lycanthropy: a wolf man assaults a passerby. German engraving from the 16th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

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Discover the fascinating world of creatures both real and imagined through the lens of a bestiary. Dating back to as early as the 14th century, these compilations of animals captivate with their intricate illustrations and captivating tales. Step into history with Gesner's armoured rhino after Durer, a testament to the meticulous artistry that brings these beasts to life. Traverse the Sea of Darkness from Munster's Cosmographie Universalis, where mythical sea creatures lurk beneath its depths in an enchanting woodcut depiction. Marvel at Louis Mathieu Verdilhan's stone sculpture, capturing man locked in combat against a majestic lion—a symbol of strength and courage immortalized for eternity. Journey further into Ming dynasty China, where an unknown creator crafts a mesmerizing bestiary showcasing both real and fantastical beings. Witness Constantinople come alive between two ravens in Oracle of Leo VI Wise—a miniature painting that transports you to another time and place. Pierre Belon takes us underwater with his cheval marin in "De Aquatilibus, " reminding us that even within our vast oceans lies a realm teeming with extraordinary life. Vincenzo Campi's oil on canvas masterpiece "La Pollivendola" introduces us to the bustling world of poultry dealers—an unexpected addition to this collection but one that adds depth and variety. The Biblioteca Trivulziana houses an elephant from a 14th-century bestiary, reminding us how these books were treasured artifacts throughout history. Gaston Phoebus' Hunting Book showcases stunning depictions of otters, bears, and wild cats—creatures intertwined with human existence since time immemorial. Finally, immerse yourself in Triton and Sirene's ethereal dance within the Mediterranean Sea—the perfect finale found within "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. " In each page turned or artwork admired lies not only knowledge but a glimpse into the human fascination with the animal kingdom.