Gessner Collection

1551 Gesner armoured rhino after Durer
Gesner Woodcut " Icones Animalium" 1560, reproduced from 1551. Published Christoph Froschover, Zurich. Gesner reproduces this image faithfully from the famous 1515 woodcut by Durer

Conrad Gessner (1516-1565)
Conradus Gesnerus, Medeus & Philosophus. Plate 4, Isis 22

Sea Monster, illustration from 'Historiae Animalium' by Conrad Gesner, 1553 (colour litho)
FAT877032 Sea Monster, illustration from 'Historiae Animalium' by Conrad Gesner, 1553 (colour litho) by Swiss School

Peacock, Historiae Animalium, 16th Century Gesner believes that the peacock was domesticated in very ancient times, noting that the Greeks imported them from barbarian tribes

SALOMON GESSNER - 5
SALOMON GESSNER Swiss writer and artist, accompanied by a pair of cupids and the figure of Death, and tools of his trades. Date: 1730 - 1788

Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner
GIA877023 Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1555 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner
877031 Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1551 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fantastical Sea Monster, illustration from Historiae animalium
GIA877029 Fantastical Sea Monster, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Sea Monsters, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner
GIA877028 Sea Monsters, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Sea Monster attacking a Ship, illustration from Historiae Animalium
GIA877027 Sea Monster attacking a Ship, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Sea Monster eating a human, illustration from Historiae Animalium
GIA877026 Sea Monster eating a human, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Badger, illustration from Historia Animalium by Conrad Gesner
GIA877022 Badger, illustration from Historia Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Frontispiece of Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1551 (colour litho)
GIA877024 Frontispiece of Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1551 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Representation of a Camel, illustration from Historiae animalium
GIA877021 Representation of a Camel, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Sea Monster and Ship, illustration from Historiae Animalium bu Conrad Gesner
GIA877025 Sea Monster and Ship, illustration from Historiae Animalium bu Conrad Gesner, 1560 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner
GIA877030 Unicorn, illustration from Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1551 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from the idyll "Der erste Schiffer (The first boatman)"
Scene from the idyll " Der erste Schiffer (The first boatman)" by Salomon Gessner, c. 1800. Private Collection

Satyr family, on the move, 18th Century. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Satyr family, on the move, 18th Century

A Park with Figures at a Statue near Water, 1775 (?). Creator: Salomon Gessner
A Park with Figures at a Statue near Water, 1775 (?)

S. Gesner, (1730-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Gesner, (1730-1788), 1830. Salomon Gessner (1730-1788) Swiss painter, graphic artist, government official, newspaper publisher and poet

C. Gesner, (1516-1565), 1830. Creator: Unknown
C. Gesner, (1516-1565), 1830. Conrad Gessner (1516-1565) Swiss physician, naturalist, bibliographer, and philologist who became Zurichs City Physician

Conrad Gessner, Swiss naturalist, 1887. Gessner (1516-1565) wrote Historiae Animalium, regarded as the beginning of modern zoology, published in 1555-1558

Halt tavern 1785 oil oak wood 21 x 26 cm inscribed
Halt at the tavern, 1785, oil on oak wood, 21 x 26 cm, inscribed and dated lower left: C. Geszner 1785, and right next to the steps: Gessner, including difficult to read year, Conrad Gessner

La Grotte Collection des tableaux en gouache
La Grotte, Collection des tableaux en gouache et des dessins de Salomon Gessner, Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788, Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm, 1759-1835, Etching, 1811, This is an overall view of plate 13

Sacrifice au Dieu Pan Collection des tableaux
Sacrifice au Dieu Pan, Collection des tableaux en gouache et des dessins de Salomon Gessner, Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788, Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm, 1759-1835, Etching, 1811

Le Temple Collection des tableaux en gouache
Le Temple, Collection des tableaux en gouache et des dessins de Salomon Gessner, Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788, Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm, 1759-1835, Etching, 1811, This is an overall view of plate 20

Danse de Jeunes Garcons Collection des tableaux
Danse de Jeunes Garcons, Collection des tableaux en gouache et des dessins de Salomon Gessner, Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788, Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm, 1759-1835, Etching, 1811

Chloe Idille Collection des tableaux en gouache
Chloe Idille, Collection des tableaux en gouache et des dessins de Salomon Gessner, Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788, Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm, 1759-1835, Etching, 1811, This is an overall view of plate 11

La Cascade Collection des tableaux en gouache
La Cascade, Collection des tableaux en gouache et des dessins de Salomon Gessner, Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788, Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm, 1759-1835, Etching, 1811, This is an overall view of plate 6

Konrad Gessner, 1516 To 1565. Swiss Naturalist And Bibliographer. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Salomon Gessner - 6
SALOMON GESSNER Swiss writer and artist, surrounded with the flora of his countryside. Date: 1730 - 1788

Salomon Gessner - 4
SALOMON GESSNER Swiss writer and artist. Date: 1730 - 1788

Salomon Gessner - 3
SALOMON GESSNER Swiss writer and artist, accompanied by a quartet of cupids and tools of his trades. Date: 1730 - 1788

Salomon Gessner
SALOMON GESSNER Swiss writer and artist Date: 1730 - 1788

GESSNER, Conrad (1516-1565). Swiss naturalist and bibliographer. His five-volume Historiae animalium is considered the beginning of modern zoology

Portrait Gessner 1775 Etching third state four
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Salomon Gessner, Eros with Three Girls at a Fountain, Swiss, 1730 - 1788, 1770, etching on laid paper

Salomon Gessner, Figurine Seller with Two Girls, Swiss, 1730 - 1788, 1770, etching on laid paper

Salomon Gessner, Two Shepherds in a Rocky Landscape, Swiss, 1730 - 1788, 1764, etching on laid paper tinted pale blue

Salomon Gessner, Wooded Landscape with a Nymph and a Satyr, Swiss, 1730 - 1788, 1764, etching on laid paper tinted pale blue

Salomon Gessner, Wooded Landscape with a Herd of Goats and a Herm, Swiss, 1730 - 1788, 1764, etching on laid paper tinted pale blue

Salomon Gessner, Hylas and the Nymphs, Swiss, 1730-1788, 1771, etching on laid paper

Salomon Gessner, Satyr Carrying a Nymph, Swiss, 1730-1788, 1769-1771, etching on laid paper

Salomon Gessner, Putto Visiting a Girl at a Fountain, Swiss, 1730-1788, 1771, etching on laid paper

Salomon Gessner (Swiss, 1730-1788), Arcadian Landscape with an Obelisk, 1785, gouache on laid paper

AUROCHS. Woodcut from Conrad Gessners Historiae animalium, 1551

GESSNER, Conrad (1516-1565). Swiss lecturer of medicine and philosophy in the School of Tiguriana. Historiae Animalium

1551 Gesners plague death black rat
Woodcut Illustration of the black rat Rattus rattus, from Volume 1 Conrad Gesners 1551 Historiae Animalium (here in his Icones Animalium 1560)

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"Gessner: Exploring the Wonders of Nature through Art and Imagination" Step into the world of Gessner, a name synonymous with curiosity, creativity, and exploration. Conrad Gessner, a renowned Swiss naturalist and physician from the 16th century, left an indelible mark on the world of science and art. In 1551, Gesner's armoured rhino illustration after Durer captivated audiences with its intricate details and lifelike portrayal. This masterpiece showcased not only his artistic prowess but also his dedication to accurately depicting animals in their natural habitats. Salomon Gessner, another notable figure bearing this illustrious name, continued Conrad's legacy by creating enchanting illustrations that captured the essence of nature. His hedgehog depiction from Historiae animalium is a testament to his ability to infuse charm into every stroke of his brush. Gesner's work extended beyond terrestrial creatures; he delved into mythical realms as well. His unicorn illustration from Historiae Animalium mesmerized readers with its ethereal beauty and mystical allure. Similarly, his fantastical sea monster illustration transported viewers to uncharted waters teeming with awe-inspiring creatures. Not content with mere observation, Gesner explored dangerous encounters between man and beast. His sea monster attacking a ship illustration depicted thrilling battles against formidable adversaries lurking beneath treacherous waves. In contrast, his haunting image of a sea monster devouring a human served as a chilling reminder of nature's unforgiving power. Yet amidst these fantastical depictions lay humble creatures like badgers immortalized in Gesner's illustrations for Historia Animalium. Through these works, he celebrated even the seemingly ordinary inhabitants of our planet while shedding light on their unique characteristics. The frontispiece of Historiae Animalium by Conrad Gesner serves as an exquisite introduction to this monumental work—a vibrant tapestry capturing both real and imagined beings that inhabit our world.