Icones 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

XII Sibyllarum icones, R Daniell nd (b / w photo)
5988838 XII Sibyllarum icones, R Daniell nd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XII Sibyllarum icones, R Daniell nd)

Arundel Homerus Signorvm vetervm icones Bisschop
Arundel Homerus, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Gheyn, Jacques de, 1596-1641, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, The statue is now in Oxford, Ashmolean Museum

Belvedere torso 3 / 4 rear view Signorvm vetervm
Belvedere torso, 3/4 rear view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Doncker, Pieter Paul, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Torso now in Rome, Vatican

Farnese Hercules front view Signorvm vetervm
Farnese Hercules, front view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Doudijns, Willem, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Statue of Herakles in Naples, Museo Nazionale

Crouching Aphrodite Artemis Signorvm vetervm
Crouching Aphrodite or Artemis, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Salviati, Francesco, 1510-1563, Etching, between 1731 and 1741

Crouching Aphrodite Signorvm vetervm icones Bisschop
Crouching Aphrodite, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Salviati, Francesco, 1510-1563, Etching, between 1731 and 1741

Farnese Hercules 3 / 4 front view Signorvm vetervm
Farnese Hercules, 3/4 front view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Doncker, Pieter Paul, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Statue of Herakles in Naples, Museo Nazionale, inv. no

Farnese Hercules 3 / 4 rear view Signorvm vetervm
Farnese Hercules, 3/4 rear view, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Matham, J. Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Statue of Herakles in Naples, Museo Nazionale, inv. no. 6001

Belvedere torso two 3 / 4 front views Signorvm vetervm
Belvedere torso, two 3/4 front views, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Doncker, Pieter Paul, Doudijns, Willem, Etching, between 1731 and 1741?, Torso now in Rome, Vatican

Arundel Homerus reversed Signorvm vetervm icones
Arundel Homerus, reversed, Signorvm vetervm icones, Bisschop, Jan de, 1628-1671, Gheyn, Jacques de, 1596-1641, Etching, between 1731 and 1741

Icones Ornithopterorum by Robert Rippon, 1816-1917, English zoologist, entomologist and illustrator

Johann Heinrich Schulze (1687-1744) Professor anatomy at Altdorf. Important in the history of photography because in 1725 he noticed the darkening of silver nitrate when exposed to light

Albuca caudata - Albuca caudata Jacq. Coloured copper engraving, probably based on a watercolour by the Bauer brothers. Jacquin, N. J. Icones plantarum rariorum 2: t. 442, Vienna 1795

Sea knotgrass, Polygonum maritimum
Plate 203, illustration of Sea knotgrass from Icones Florae Germanicae et Helveticae, vol 24 (1905) by Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879). Date: 1905

Oranges - two types of Malum Aurantium. Illustration from Paulo Boccone, Icones et descriptiones rariorum plantarum Siciliae, Melitae, Galliae et Italiae. Date: 1674

Engraving depicting the Sheldonian Theatre. Illustration (title page / title-engraving) from Paulo Boccone, Icones et descriptiones rariorum plantarum Siciliae, Melitae, Galliae et Italiae. Date: 1674

Heinrich Khunrath (c1560-1605) German chemist and alchemist born in Leipzig. (1725). From Icones Virorum ja, Friedrich Roth-Scholtz, (Nuremberg, 1725)

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa - 1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Beta vulgaris, spinach beet
Illustration from Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (1784) by Johann Zorn. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Iris germanica, flag iris
Flag iris (Iris germanica) from Icones Plantarum medicinalium (1788) by Joseph Jacob von Plenck

1560 Gesners Salzberg Satyr
Gesner woodcut with contemporary colouring from " Icones Animalium" Publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560. Gesner illustrates a creature captured in the forest of Hanesbergium in

Gesner Flying Fish old illustration
Woodcut with old colouring and paper age toning and staining. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1560 Gesner Bird of Paradise myth
Woodcut from Gesner " Icones Animalium", publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich (1560). When Magellans ship returned as the first to sail around the world in 1522

1560 Gesner man faced tree sloth
From Conrad Gesners " Icones Animalium" published by Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560. This strange animal is derived from an early conquistador spanish image representing a three toed

1560 Conrad Gesner Crested Porcupine
Crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata). Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

Gesner A Satyr, simian or wild man
Woodcut with early colouring from Conrad Gesners " Icones Animalium" 1557. Publ. Christof Froshover, Zurich. Gesner takes this image from Breidenbachs " Journey to the Holy Land"

1560 Gesner first fossil illustration
Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560 (also 1558 in Historiae Animalium, Liber IIII)

1560 Gesner Barbary macaque monkey ape
A Barbary Macaque monkey identified as " Ein Aff" (An ape). Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1560 Gesner European Wolf Canis lupus
The European wolf (cleaned paper). From Conrad Gesners " Icones Animalium" published by Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1560 Gesner Merlin Falcon bird of Prey
Merlin (Falco columbarius), Woodcut with old colouring on laid paper. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1560 Gesner Magnus medieval whaling
Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560. Gesner appears to derive this image partly from Olaus Magnus " Historia de Gentibus

Conrad Gessner Gesner portrait naturalist
Conrad Gesner (or Gessner) Swiss Natural Historian (26th March 1516-13th December 1565). His major four volume work Historiae Animalium (1551-1558) is considered the beginning of modern zoology

1560 Gesner Whale attacks ship
Whale attacking ship. Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1560 Gesner mermaid sea monster
Satyrus marinus - a sea monster of partially human form. Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1554 Gesner shark attack on man with ray
Sharks attacking a man, with a ray coming to help. Woodcut with old colouring. Gesner " Icones Animalium" publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich, 1560

1560 Gesner mole scientific translation
A mole, (Talpa europaea), woodcut with orignal hand colouring from Conrad Gesner " Icones Animalium" 1560. Before the advent of Linnaeus binomial latin taxonomic nomenclature such multiple

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"Exploring the World of Icones: A Journey through Art, Nature, and History" Step into a captivating world where artistry meets nature and history intertwines with imagination. From the 1551 Gesner armoured rhino inspired by Durer's genius to the enchanting Beta vulgaris spinach beet, each icon holds its own story waiting to be discovered. Transport yourself back in time with the XII Sibyllarum icones captured by R Daniell nd. The black and white photo transports us to an era long gone, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. And who can resist the allure of Albuca caudata? Its delicate petals dance in harmony with nature's whimsical breeze. Delve into coastal landscapes as you encounter Sea knotgrass or Polygonum maritimum – a resilient symbol of strength against harsh elements. Meanwhile, Robert Rippon's Icones Ornithopterorum takes flight on paper, showcasing intricate details that celebrate avian beauty. Uncover ancient treasures like Arundel Homerus Signorvm vetervm icones Bisschop – an artistic homage to classical literature that transcends time itself. Marvel at Belvedere torso's enigmatic charm from a unique 3/4 rear view while Farnese Hercules captivates from his imposing front view within Signorvm vetervm collection. But it is Crouching Aphrodite Artemis who steals hearts effortlessly; her graceful pose immortalized in stone within Signorvm vetervm gallery. And let us not forget Farnese Hercules once more, this time revealing himself from a striking 3/4 front view – an embodiment of power frozen in marble for eternity. In this realm of "icones, " we are transported beyond mere images; we embark on journeys through time and space guided by brushstrokes and sculpted forms. Each piece whispers tales untold yet preserved for generations to come.