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Monsters

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  • The seven-headed beast is worshipped by men of all nations, as told in the Book of Revelations. Engraving.
  • A monster representing an influenza virus hitting a man over the head as he sits in his armchair. Pen and ink drawing by E. Noble, c. 1918.
  • Place de la Concorde, Paris, with the Admiralty building being attacked by flying dragons, fish and horses. Etching by C. Meryon, 1866.
  • An ill creature with a human head and long tail is seated in a chair being treated by two nurses; representing a case in contemporary British or Irish politics. Coloured lithograph, 1835.
  • The god Apollo holding his bow and an arrow. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.
  • The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.
  • Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon, : quae praeter naturae ordinem, motum, et operationem, et in superioribus & his inferioribus mundi regionibus, ... / per Conradum Lycosthenem.
  • A parody astrological diagram showing opposing aspects of the life of settlers in Jamaica: langorous noons and the hells of yellow fever. Coloured aquatint after A.James, 1800.
  • Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon, : quae praeter naturae ordinem, motum, et operationem, et in superioribus & his inferioribus mundi regionibus, ... / per Conradum Lycosthenem.
  • Three human figures, each with superfluous body parts growing from their bodies. Engraving, 16--.
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Works

  • view The identification of the wicked and their descent into hell. Engraving by A. Collaert.
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    The identification of the wicked and their descent into hell. Engraving by A. Collaert.

    Collaert, Adriaen, -1618 | Date: [between 1600 and 1699] | Reference: 2027433i
  • view The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.
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    The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

    Veronese, 1528-1588 | Reference: 24052i
    Part of: Vorzüglichsten Gemälde der königlichen Galerie in Dresden.
  • view Rarioris monstri, in museo anatomico Lipsiensi adservati, descriptio anatomica.
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    Rarioris monstri, in museo anatomico Lipsiensi adservati, descriptio anatomica.

    Cerutti, Friedrich Peter Ludwig, 1789-1858. | Date: [1827]
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    Two bloodthirsty monsters look at a creature on a table; below, bloody remains. Watercolour by G. Bonwick, 1966.

    Bonwick, Gillian, active approximately 1966. | Date: 14.4.66 [14 April 1966] | Reference: 2913950i
    Part of: Adamson Collection
  • view A naked witch watching a seated monster grabbing a jumping goat by its hind leg. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/1798.
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    A naked witch watching a seated monster grabbing a jumping goat by its hind leg. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/1798.

    Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828 | Date: [1796/1798] | Reference: 38562i
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