Topsell Collection

MYTHICAL MANTICORE. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, 1607

"A Happy Christmas in the Country, "as it was spent by Little Topsell (engraving)
1107026 " A Happy Christmas in the Country, " as it was spent by Little Topsell (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

MANTICORE, 1607. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, England, 1607

DRAGON, 1608. A winged dragon. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Serpents, London, England, 1608

LAMIA MONSTER, 1658. Woodcut from Edward Topsells A History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, 1658

CAT. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, 1607

CATOBLEPAS MONSTER, 1658. The Gorgon, or Catoblepas. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents, London, England, 1658

Picture No. 10860987
Black & White Illustration: Great Indian / One-horned Rhinoceros - woodcut in Topsell 1658, after Durer (Rhinoceros unicornis) Date:

Picture No. 10861003
Black & White Illustration: Camel and man - woodcut in Topsell 1658 (Camelus dromedarius) Date:

Picture No. 10861001
Black & White Illustration: Boa Snake eating human baby - woodcut in Topsell 1658 Date:

1627 A Beast Called Su, colour
1627 Woodblock engraving in the text. From Sebastian Munsters account of the New World from the Cosmographia. German edition of 1627 dealing with the navigation of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego

1558 Gessner Sea Serpent & ship full page 1558 Gessner Sea Serpent & ship full page
1558 Conrad Gessner Volume 4, Sea Serpents from his " Historia Animalium". Later hand colouring. Italic marginalia by contemporary scholar

1627 A Beast Called Su
1627 Woodblock engraving in the text. From Sebastian Munsters account of the New World from the Cosmographia. German edition of 1627 dealing with the navigation of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego

1558 Gessner Sea Serpent attacks ship cu

1673 Man headed bear ape after Ogilby
Papio and man-headed beast. Published in Amsterdam in 1673 by Jacob Von Meurs for Arnoldus Montanus " De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld" after the first book related to America by Ogilby

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"

1607 Tiger by Topsell
" Of the Tiger" a 1607 engraving with later tinting from Edward Topsells " History of four Footed Beasts"

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Discover the captivating world of mythical creatures with Topsell's extraordinary woodcuts. From the fearsome Manticore to the majestic Dragon, Topsell's illustrations bring these legendary beasts to life. Immerse yourself in a magical realm where Lamia Monsters roam and Catoblepas strike awe into all who encounter them. With intricate details and vivid imagery, Topsell's masterpieces from 'The History of Four-Footed Beasts' transport you to a time when imagination knew no bounds. Join Little Topsell on his enchanting Christmas adventure in the countryside, as depicted in this charming engraving. Let your curiosity soar as you delve into the pages of 'The History of Serpents, ' where a winged dragon awaits your discovery. Unleash your inner explorer and marvel at these fantastical creatures that have captivated minds for centuries. Lose yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Edward Topsell's artwork, an enduring testament to humanity's fascination with myth and legend.