Monstrosity Collection

The Hamburg Hydra Linnaeus revealed fake
Copperplate engraving with hand colouring by J. Chapman 1806 after engraving by Seba in his " Treasury of Natural History" (1734). In 1735 a young Linnaeus visited Hamburg

1662 Schott Sea Monsters and mermaids
I Triton, II " Sea monster in the likeness of a monk", III " Sea man in the dress of a bishop", IV " Sea Satyr"

Monstrosities of 1825-26, between c1825 and c1826. Creator: George Cruikshank
Monstrosities of 1825-26 (this is a preliminary sketch for an engraved caricature plate), between c1825 and c1826

Monstrosities of 1825 & 6, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562218 Monstrosities of 1825 & 6, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S. J
CHT223766 Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S.J. (1608-66), published Wuerzburg 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Passiflora sp. Passion flower pollen - Pollen of various species of Passion Flowers. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1800-1833. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library

Kaempferia roscoeana, Germinating pollen cells - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, undated. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Drawings of Francis Bauer of epidermis, hairs, pollen grains, monstrosities

Angiosperm pollen - Pollen of various angiosperm species. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1800-1833. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library

Lilium tingrinum, pollen - Pollen grains exuding copious adhesive pollenkitt. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1800-1833. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library

USA - The Post Office, New York - The Post Office, New York. New York circa 1905. City Hall Post Office. Designed by Alfred Mullett, completed in 1880 and demolished in 1939

Gold breastplate with anthropomorphic figure. Quimbaya art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum

Monstrosity 1829 Lo guise Hand-colored etching
Artokoloro

1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
I Hairy man who walks on his hands" & II " wild woman in Java" (can be traced back to Topsell & Gessners similar images)

1662 Schott deformities real and imagined
I " Long eared man", II " Boy without a mouth" III " human with an arm/tube mouth", IV " One eyed man", V " Man with no head"

1662 Schott Demons
XXVI " Winged and horned monster resembling Cacus (the giant son of Vulcan), XXVII " Winged and clawed monster with a birds clawed foot"

Abnormal thistle stem, light micrograph
Abnormal thistle stem. Light micrograph of a normal (top) and abnormal (bottom) stem of the perennial sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis). The abnormal stem has grown in a flattened, or fasciated, manner

Roumiantsev Mus, Moscow
The Roumiantsev museum, Moscow, a characteristically grandiose monstrosity

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"The Fascinating World of Monstrosity: Unveiling the Hidden Wonders" Monstrosities have long captivated human imagination, from mythical creatures to bizarre anomalies. In 1662, Linnaeus exposed the deceptive Hamburg Hydra as a mere fabrication, shattering our belief in its existence. Yet, this revelation did not dampen our fascination with monstrosities. Schott's 1662 depiction of Sea Monsters and mermaids showcased fantastical beings that stirred both fear and wonder in people's hearts. Hand-coloured engravings from 1825 & 1835 further intensified our curiosity about these extraordinary creatures lurking beneath the waves. Gaspar Schott S. J's illustrations in Physica Curiosa transported us into an enchanting realm where sea monsters roamed freely. The intricate details of Passiflora sp. , Kaempferia roscoeana, Angiosperm pollen, and Lilium tingrinum revealed nature's own monstrosities - microscopic wonders that astound even the most discerning eye. Beyond the natural world, man-made marvels also held their own allure. The Post Office building in New York stood tall as a symbol of architectural grandeur amidst bustling city life—a testament to human ingenuity. Delving into ancient civilizations' treasures unraveled another facet - a gold breastplate adorned with an anthropomorphic figure by Quimbaya civilization left us awestruck at their artistic prowess. Even within ourselves lay hidden curiosities; Lo Guise's hand-colored etching from 1829 depicted humans transformed into monstrous forms—an exploration of inner demons or perhaps societal critique? Hypertrichosis fascinated minds centuries ago when Schott illustrated an Orangutan afflicted with excessive hair growth—showcasing how even animals could possess traits considered monstrous by society. In every corner of history and nature lies something extraordinary waiting to be discovered.