Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - from ”Historia Animalium” - Catawiki

This original antique woodcut originates from ”Historia animalium” (History of the Animals), published in Zurich in 1551–1558 and 1587, is an encyclopedic inventory of renaissance zoology by Conrad Gessner (1516–1565)

Beleier Collection of Photo Prints and Gifts

Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - Antique Woodcut - Zogology - Anas Platyrhynchos - Historia Animalium - Catawiki

② Aquila Anataria - Historia Animalum - fish/seal - Conrad — Antiquités

Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - Ornithology - Owl (Strix) - Zurich, Switzerland - Catawiki

② Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - Bat - De Vespertilione — Antiquités

Conrad Gessner (1516-1565) - ”Historia animalium” (History of the Animals) - 1617 - Catawiki

Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - from ”Historia Animalium” - Catawiki

≥ Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - Bird of Paradise — Antiek

Thackeray bequest

Codone settentrionale / Incisione su legno antica originale - Historia Animalium - Ornitologia - Conrad Gessner - Anas acuta - 24×36×0 cm - 1 - Catawiki

Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) - Wild Turkey Historia animalium - Catawiki