6307 Conrad Gessner (1516–1565) – De Rubecula (The Robin) – Woodcut (circa 1555)
This finely detailed 16th-century woodcut illustrates "DE RVBECVLA." (The Robin), a small passerine bird depicted with anatomical precision. The image is set within a page of Latin text, titled "DE RUBECULA. Lib. III." (About the Robin. Book III.), which provides rich taxonomical insights and descriptive commentary. This illustration originates from Conrad Gessner's encyclopedic natural history work, Historiae Animalium, a foundational text in the development of modern zoology and ornithology.
Conrad Gessner (1516–1565) was a prodigious Swiss polymath, often regarded as the "father of modern bibliography" and a pioneering figure in natural history. His monumental work, Historiae Animalium, published in five volumes from 1551 to 1558, was an encyclopedic compilation of all known animals, merging contemporary observations with classical and medieval texts. Gessner's detailed woodcut illustrations, accompanied by extensive Latin commentary, set a new standard for zoological scholarship during the Renaissance, bridging the gap between traditional natural history and modern scientific inquiry.
Artist or Maker: Conrad Gessner
Dimensions: Approximately 31 × 21 cm
Medium: Woodcut
Date: Circa 1555
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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