1662 Schott Demons

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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", XXVIII " another winged and horned monster". Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa, sive mirabilia naturae. Gaspar Schott was a Jesuit scholar (1608-1666). He worked with Athanasius Kircher in Rome before returning to Germany in 1655 where he was appointed professor of Mathematics at Augsburg. This work may have been inspired by unfinished elements of Kirchers work and draws together a remarkable array of the real and the imagined. These creatures are considered within the same covers as the Rhinoceros and the Pelican. Most of Shotts images relate to images in Gessner, Topsell and other 16th century authors

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This print showcases a remarkable piece of art from the 17th century. Titled "1662 Schott Demons" it features three intriguing creatures that blend elements of mythology, fantasy, and human imagination. The first demon, labeled as XXVI, resembles Cacus, the giant son of Vulcan. With its wings and horns, this monstrous being exudes an aura of power and mystery. The second demon, marked as XXVII, possesses both wings and claws but also sports a bird's clawed foot—a unique combination that adds to its enigmatic nature. Lastly, the third demon (XXVIII) is another winged creature with horns. Created by Gaspar Schott, a renowned Jesuit scholar in collaboration with Athanasius Kircher in Rome during the 17th century, these demons are part of his work called "Physica Curiosa". This collection draws inspiration from Kircher's unfinished elements while incorporating a wide range of real and imagined beings. Interestingly enough, these fantastical creatures share their space within the same covers as depictions of animals like the Rhinoceros and Pelican. Paul D. Stewart has beautifully captured this intricate copperplate illustration in all its glory through his photography skills. This artwork not only represents an important chapter in history but also serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with mythological creatures throughout time.

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