Conrad Lycosthenes Collection

Women called Dorothea who gave birth to twenty children, 15th century (engraving)
5311586 Women called Dorothea who gave birth to twenty children, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: From Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon by Conrad Lycosthenes (Conrad Wolffhart)

Woodcut showing a medieval or renaissance birth of conjoined (Siamese) twins, 15th century (engraving)
5311585 Woodcut showing a medieval or renaissance birth of conjoined (Siamese) twins, 15th century (engraving); (add.info)

Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving)
5311584 Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: The explosion is supposed to be uterine gasses)

Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist
6040074 Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist and encyclopedist)

Moses striking the rock in the wilderness and producing water, 1557. From Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon by Conrad Lycosthenes. (Basel, 1557)

Moses delivering the Israelites from Egypt, 1557. The Hebrew prophet Moses, shown with horns of hair, leading the Children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage through the parted waters of the Red Sea

Isaac being saved from sacrifice, 1557. Isaac being saved from being sacrificed to God by his father Abraham by the appearance of a ram caught in a thicket

Comet of 1456 (Halley), 1557. The English astronomer, Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was the first to suggest that appearances of bright comets every 76 years were in fact sightings of the same comet

Jonah being spewed up by the whale, 1557. In the middle of the picture he is shown falling overboard and being swallowed. From Prodigiorum ac Ostentorum Chronicon by Conrad Lycosthenes. (Basel 1557)

Rain of frogs recorded in 1355 (1557). Accounts of deluges of frogs and fish date back to biblical times. The phenomenon ocurs when a waterspout or tornado passes over a body of water

The Ark of the Covenant, 1557. The Ark containing the two tablets of the Law given by God to Moses, sacred to the Jews. From Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon by Conrad Lycosthenes. (Basel, 1557)

Woman hatching baby
Woman hatching a baby from an egg she has incubated. Incident reported by the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus (c485 - 425 BC)

Comet over a castle, 16th century
Comet over a castle, 16th-century artwork. This artwork is from Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon (1557) by the German author Conrad Lycosthenes (1518-1561)

Celestial soldiers, 16th century
Celestial soldiers, 16th-century artwork. This artwork is from Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon (1557) by the German author Conrad Lycosthenes (1518-1561)

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Conrad Lycosthenes was a 16th-century German scholar known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. He is best remembered for his work in creating mathematical tables and charts, which were used by scholars and scientists for centuries. Lycosthenes' meticulous attention to detail and dedication to accuracy earned him a reputation as one of the leading mathematicians of his time. His work on trigonometry, geometry, and algebra laid the foundation for many modern mathematical concepts. In addition to his mathematical achievements, Lycosthenes also made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He studied celestial bodies and their movements, helping to advance our understanding of the universe. Despite facing challenges and obstacles throughout his life, Conrad Lycosthenes remained committed to expanding human knowledge through his research and writings. His legacy continues to inspire mathematicians and astronomers around the world today.