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Mythical creature, 16th century
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Mythical creature, 16th century
Mythical creature. 16th-century artwork of hunters attacking a thanacth mythical creature in the Calcutta region of India. The descriptions of this creature resembled that of a tiger. Artwork from Cosmographie universelle (1575) by the French explorer and writer Andre Thevet (1516-1590). This book described the history and geography of the lands in which Thevet had travelled. The two volumes and four tomes contain over 1000 pages divided into 23 books. This woodcut is from chapter X of book II
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This print takes us back to the 16th century in the Calcutta region of India, where hunters are engaged in a fierce battle with a mythical creature known as thanacth. The artwork, created by French explorer and writer Andre Thevet, depicts this enigmatic beast resembling a tiger. As we delve into Thevet's renowned book "Cosmographie universelle" we discover his detailed descriptions of the lands he traveled through history and geography. The woodcut featured here is from chapter X of book II, showcasing an intense scene filled with action and danger. A group of skilled hunters armed with bows and arrows confronts the fearsome thanacth amidst lush natural surroundings. This monochrome illustration transports us to an era when humans coexisted with mystical creatures that sparked both awe and terror. Todd-White Art Photography has skillfully captured this historical gem, preserving its essence for contemporary audiences to appreciate. Through this image, we witness not only the artistic talent of Andre Thevet but also gain insight into medieval zoology and natural history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, it serves as a reminder of our fascination with mythical beings throughout time and their place within cultural narratives worldwide.
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