167 Conrad Gessner (1516–1565) – On the Sparrowhawk: From History of Animals Book III: On Birds – Woodcut (1555)
This original woodcut print is taken from "History of Animals Book III: On Birds" by Conrad Gessner. The page features a detailed illustration of a bird, specifically identified by the Latin title "DE SPARVERIO VTI NVDO RECENTIORVM," which refers to the sparrowhawk. Gessner's "Historiae Animalium" is a monumental early work of zoology, aiming to compile all known information about animals. This particular volume, published in 1555, is dedicated to birds and showcases the meticulous detail and comprehensive approach characteristic of Renaissance natural history, blending scientific observation with classical texts and folklore.
Conrad Gessner (1516–1565) was a prodigious Swiss polymath, naturalist, bibliographer, and physician. Often hailed as a foundational figure in modern zoology and bibliography, his five-volume "Historiae Animalium" (1551–1558) served as a standard reference for centuries. Gessner's commitment to systematically organizing and presenting biological knowledge profoundly influenced scientific inquiry during the Renaissance.
Artist or Maker: Conrad Gessner
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 24 cm (page size)
Medium: Woodcut
Date: 1555
Condition Report:
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