Rapace Collection

Emerillon falcon (Falco columbarius) - merlin - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993824 Emerillon falcon (Falco columbarius) - merlin - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Emerillon falcon (Falco columbarius)

Emerillon falcon (Falco columbarius) - merlin - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993823 Emerillon falcon (Falco columbarius) - merlin - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Emerillon falcon (Falco columbarius)

Eleonore Falcon (Falco eleonorae) - Eleonora's falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993809 Eleonore Falcon (Falco eleonorae) - Eleonora's falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Bonelli's Eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) - Bonelli's Eagles -Museum of Natural History of Marseille
CSO4993798 Bonelli's Eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) - Bonelli's Eagles -Museum of Natural History of Marseille; (add.info)

The Golden Eagle, c.1850 (litho)
2069331 The Golden Eagle, c.1850 (litho) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); (add.info.: Sciences. Zoologie. Litho d'E. Travies, France, vers 1850. Coll. Part. Science. Zoology. Golden Eagle)

Busard ash (Circus pygargus) - Montagua's harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992338 Busard ash (Circus pygargus) - Montagua's harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Busard pale (Circus macrourus) - pale or pallid harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992330 Busard pale (Circus macrourus) - pale or pallid harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Busard St Martin (Circus cyaneus) - harrier or northern harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992315 Busard St Martin (Circus cyaneus) - harrier or northern harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Egyptian percnoptere (Neophron percnopterus) - Egyptian vulture - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992283 Egyptian percnoptere (Neophron percnopterus) - Egyptian vulture - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Bondree apivore (Pernis apivorus), European honey buzzard - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4990208 Bondree apivore (Pernis apivorus), European honey buzzard - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Bondree apivore (Pernis apivorus)

O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224919 O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Ornithology: " Representation du falcon crecerelle" (kestrel) Chromolithograph of the 19th century Private
ELD4946413 Ornithology: " Representation du falcon crecerelle" (kestrel) Chromolithograph of the 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornithology)

Andean condor - condor of the Andes - Vultur gryphus, near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4576282 Andean condor - condor of the Andes - Vultur gryphus, near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Harpy eagle of America and small eagle of Guiana - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)
FLO4611248 Harpy eagle of America and small eagle of Guiana - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840)

Ninoxe hirsute - Brown hawk-owl, Ninox scutulata (Falco badius), on a mango tree, Mangifera indica, in Sri Lanka
FLO4595585 Ninoxe hirsute - Brown hawk-owl, Ninox scutulata (Falco badius), on a mango tree, Mangifera indica, in Sri Lanka

African Milan (Milvus aegyptius) and forked-tailed Milan (Elanoides forficatus) - Lithography
FLO4610874 African Milan (Milvus aegyptius) and forked-tailed Milan (Elanoides forficatus) - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)

Owl Great Duke or Grand Duke of Europe (Bubo bubo) and Owl Hulotte or Huant Cat (Strix aluco) - Lithography
FLO4611008 Owl Great Duke or Grand Duke of Europe (Bubo bubo) and Owl Hulotte or Huant Cat (Strix aluco) - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)

Oriental bondree (Pernis ptilorhynchus) and white-tailed nozzle (buteo albicaudatus) - Lithography
FLO4610879 Oriental bondree (Pernis ptilorhynchus) and white-tailed nozzle (buteo albicaudatus) - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)

Brown ketoupa (or pecheur ketoupa) - Sri Lankan brown fish owl, Ketupa zeylonensis
FLO4595661 Brown ketoupa (or pecheur ketoupa) - Sri Lankan brown fish owl, Ketupa zeylonensis. (Great Ceylonese eared owl)

Golden eagle and bencali inflamed - Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and African fire finch, Lagonosticta species
FLO4595506 Golden eagle and bencali inflamed - Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and African fire finch, Lagonosticta species

Fawn vulture - Griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus. (Tawny vulture, Falco ambustus)
FLO4595416 Fawn vulture - Griffon vulture, Gyps fulvus. (Tawny vulture, Falco ambustus.) From a specimen held by the Royal Society

Andean condor (Andean condor), Vultur gryphus 1, palm-nut vulture (palm-nut vulture), Gypohierax angolensis 2
FLO4575403 Andean condor (Andean condor), Vultur gryphus 1, palm-nut vulture (palm-nut vulture), Gypohierax angolensis 2, and houbara bustard (Houbara bustard), Chlamydotis undulata 3

Mythical creatures: Rukh, basilica, phenix, unicorn, barometz (or lamb of Tartaria or Siberian)
FLO4577008 Mythical creatures: Rukh, basilica, phenix, unicorn, barometz (or lamb of Tartaria or Siberian) and dragon - Mythical creatures: roc bird 1, basilisk 2, phoenix 3, unicorn 4

Emerald falcon. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811
FLO4636937 Emerald falcon. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Merlin, Falco aesalon, Falco columbarius

Hydrangea flowers form a bed for the portrait of a woman, while an eagle with a ribbon
FLO4637740 Hydrangea flowers form a bed for the portrait of a woman, while an eagle with a ribbon and a medal flies with an imperiale crown flower - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Come see gentlemen, for five cents you can admire this beautiful animal' Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria (1793-1875)
BEN5478794 Come see gentlemen, for five cents you can admire this beautiful animal' Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria (1793-1875) walking the Prince of Metternich (1773-1859)

Flesh Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257). Pistoia, Church of San Bartolomeo
BEN5473523 Flesh Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257). Pistoia, Church of San Bartolomeo.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Falco naumanni - lesser kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993870 Falco naumanni - lesser kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Falco naumanni - lesser kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille)

Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993848 Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Osprey - Osprey - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993810 Osprey - Osprey - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Osprey - Osprey - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - peregrine falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993807 Falcon (Falco peregrinus) - peregrine falcon - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Eagle royal (Aquila chrysaetos) - golden eagle - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993785 Eagle royal (Aquila chrysaetos) - golden eagle - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Eagle royal (Aquila chrysaetos)

Busard des reeds (Circaetus aeruginosus) - western marsh harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992304 Busard des reeds (Circaetus aeruginosus) - western marsh harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

White-tailed eagle (large sea eagle, bearded eagle, loonie or goldfish) (Haliaetus albicilla)
CSO4992278 White-tailed eagle (large sea eagle, bearded eagle, loonie or goldfish) (Haliaetus albicilla) - white-tailed (white tailed) eagle - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Monk vulture (Aegypius monachus) - cinereous vulture - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992271 Monk vulture (Aegypius monachus) - cinereous vulture - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Eagle pomarin (Clanga pomarina, formerly Aquila pomarina) - lesser spotted eagle - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
CSO5006751 Eagle pomarin (Clanga pomarina, formerly Aquila pomarina) - lesser spotted eagle - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Eagle pomarin (Clanga pomarina)

Representation of an owl. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5028666 Representation of an owl. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on birds, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Busard Saint Martin (Saint-Martin) (Circus cyaneus) - hen harrier or northern harrier (Marsh hawk)
CSO5006373 Busard Saint Martin (Saint-Martin) (Circus cyaneus) - hen harrier or northern harrier (Marsh hawk) - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Roman mythology: Jupiter, king of the gods and god of heaven, with his attributes the eagle
FLO4679705 Roman mythology: Jupiter, king of the gods and god of heaven, with his attributes the eagle and lightning - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Nocturnal Raptor, The Great African Duke, Bubo africanus - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4684043 Nocturnal Raptor, The Great African Duke, Bubo africanus - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany, 1812; (add.info.: Nocturnal Raptor)

Flesh Detail of the eagle-shaped desk. Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257)
BEN5473601 Flesh Detail of the eagle-shaped desk. Sculpture by Guido Bigarelli called Guido da Como (1238-1257). Pistoia, Church of San Bartolomeo

Risorgimento, first Italian war of independence: the lion of Saint Mark (San Marco) symbol of Venice
BEN5479515 Risorgimento, first Italian war of independence: the lion of Saint Mark (San Marco) symbol of Venice, holding the double-headed eagle at the time of the insurrection of the city against

Athena owl (Athene noctua) - little owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993885 Athena owl (Athene noctua) - little owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Athena owl (Athene noctua) - little owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille

Swamp owl or brachyote owl (Asio flammeus) - Short-eared (Short eared) Owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de
CSO4993873 Swamp owl or brachyote owl (Asio flammeus) - Short-eared (Short eared) Owl - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4993861 Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info.: Common kestrel - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

European Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) - Eurasian sparrowhawk - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992360 European Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) - Eurasian sparrowhawk - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Busard des reeds (Circus aeruginosus) - western marsh harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille
CSO4992320 Busard des reeds (Circus aeruginosus) - western marsh harrier - Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Symbolic representation of the evangelists: Saint Luke (in the form of the bull), Saint Mark (the lion)
VEN5034075 Symbolic representation of the evangelists: Saint Luke (in the form of the bull), Saint Mark (the lion), Saint John (eagle)

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"Rapace: A Captivating Journey through Art and Nature" Step into the world of "rapace, " where art, nature, and history intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Gustave Dore's mesmerizing painting "Les Saltimbanks" depicting life in Clermont Ferrand in 1874 to Rosa Bonheur's masterful portrayal of animals in her 2022 collection, this word takes us on an artistic adventure. In the enchanting engravings found within Alphonse Lemerre's publication "Alphabet, " we encounter various symbols associated with rapace. The letter V introduces us to harvesters, wine, cars, and even vultures - creatures that evoke both awe and intrigue. Meanwhile, X brings forth images of xilophagus (wood-eating insects) and xiphias (swordfish), showcasing the diversity of nature. The letter A transports us to a realm where angels coexist with Arabic influences while abbes and arbaletriers add a touch of historical charm. And who can forget the majestic eagle soaring high above? It symbolizes power and freedom throughout centuries. Delving deeper into zoology lessons from 1491 wood engravings, we discover birds as subjects for study - their intricate features captured with precision by talented artists. These illustrations remind us of our connection to the natural world. Moving away from fauna-inspired works, we stumble upon Napoleon Bonaparte grappling with an eagle in an uncomfortable position. This intriguing portrait tells a story filled with symbolism - broken swords falling on half globes or lying amidst corpses; it speaks volumes about power dynamics and conquests. La Fontaine's fables take center stage next as vultures clash against pigeons while roosters engage in fierce battles. Through these engravings from the 19th century comes moral teachings wrapped in whimsical tales that have stood the test of time.