Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 51v-52
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 51v-52 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Lions from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 6
Detail of miniature of lions breathing life into their cubs, at the beginning of the entry 'De natura leonis'. Image taken from f. 6 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago M... More
Plants. from BL Harley 1585, ff. 27v-28
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 27v-28 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 44v-45
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 44v-45 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Cats and mice from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 36v
Detail of a miniature of a gray cat and a white cat, hunting mice. Image taken from f. 36v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Crow from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 43
Detail of a miniature of a crow. Image taken from f. 43 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Serra from BL Sloane 3544, f. 43
Detail of a miniature of a winged sawtail (serra) with a pointed snout, which according to the text sinks ships by piercing them with their snouts, and two men in a boat with their hands clasped in prayer. Imag... More
Mermaid from BL Sloane 278, f. 47
Detail of a miniature of a siren, depicted as a woman with the tail of a fish, pulling a sailor from a boat by the hair, while another sailor stops his ears to avoid hearing the siren's song, with a centaur hol... More
Lion from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of a lion, with a camel and other animals below. Image taken from f. 4 of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Unicorn from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of a knight spearing a unicorn, who lies with its head in the lap of a virgin. Image taken from f. 10v of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The B... More
Folio from a Bestiary and Herbal
Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Folio from a Bestiary and Herbal
Public domain photo of medieval Arabic Islamic manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Public Domain Images - Bishop fish
Derivate work of File:Merman.jpg which is under Public-Domain licence. A relatively benign merman complete with scales caught in the Baltic Sea in 1531 according to Johann Zahn's sources. In: "Specula physico-... More
Libr0080 - A black and white drawing of a mythical creature
"Triton sive bellua marina humana specie. Fig: 1." (Translation: Triton, that is, a sea monster of the human kind). Apparently a merman or carnivore of sorts combination. The feet look dangerous. In: "Specula p... More
Monoceros (unicorn) from BL Harley 4751, f. 15
Detail of a miniature of a monoceros (unicorn). Image taken from f. 15 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of... More
Monoceros (unicorn) from BL Harley 4751, f. 15
Miniature of a monoceros (unicorn). Image taken from f. 15 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ma... More
Manticore from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 29v
Miniature of a manticore. Image taken from f. 29v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roya... More
Image from BL Harley 1585, f. 45
Image taken from f. 45 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written in Latin. The "BL Harley M... More
Mouse and mole from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 37
Miniatures of a mouse and a mole. Image taken from f. 37 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... More
Stags from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 19
Miniature of stags and snakes, and stags at a stream. Image taken from f. 19 of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
Salamanders from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 68v
Detail of a miniature of a man being slain by salamanders. Image taken from f. 68v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
83-Oxford Bodley 764- Elefante - Public domain dedication image
Elephant with dragon coiled around it: a page from a bestiary manuscript MS. Bodley 764, Bodleian Library, Oxford, England.
Zahn - Globus Veneris
Planet Venus in its revolution around the Sun, showing its phases. Also shown, in the lower part of the figure, is Venus’ satellite as found by Fontana and Wiesel. Русский: Планета Венера в своем вращении вокру... More
Zahn - Specula physico-mathematico-historica notabilium ac mirabilium ...
Italiano: Specula physico-mathematico-historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum, in qua mundi mirabilis oeconomia, nec non mirifice amplus, et magnificus ejusdem abdite reconditus, nunc autem ad lucem prot... More
Gks16330084v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330093v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Pelicans from BL Harley 4751, f. 46
Detail of a miniature of pelicans (Pelicano). On the left side of the miniature, the pelican kills one of its young; on the right, it revives it by feeding it his blood. Image taken from f. 46 of Bestiary, wit... More
Animals from BL Harley 4751, f. 2v
Detail of miniature of animals. Image taken from f. 2v of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manusc... More
Plant from BL Harley 4986, f. 1v
Miniature of a plant. Image taken from f. 1v of Medical miscellany, including a herbal and a bestiary (see Notes). Written in Latin, with glosses in Glosses in Latin, German and Greek. The "BL Harley Manuscrip... More
Miniature of animals. from BL Sloane 3544, f. 7
Miniature of animals. Image taken from f. 7 of Bestiary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of British museums and librari... More
Elephant and dragon from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 62
Detail of a miniature of an elephant with a dragon on its back. Image taken from f. 62 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 55v-56
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 55v-56 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Beaver from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of a hunter chasing a beaver, who bites off his testicles in order to thwart the hunter. Image taken from f. 10v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago... More
Physician from BL Harley 1585, f. 7v
Miniature of a physician and assistant mixing medicine. Image taken from f. 7v of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of ... More
Animals from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 9
Miniature of stags, a striped creature with cloven hooves, and dragons. Image taken from f. 9 of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Apes from BL Sloane 3544, f. 7v
Miniature of a man with a dog hunting apes. Image taken from f. 7v of Bestiary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of Brit... More
Text page from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 10
Text page with text relating to the unicorn. Image taken from f. 10 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Ox from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 32v
Detail of a miniature of an ox. Image taken from f. 32v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Plants. from BL Harley 1585, ff. 31v-32
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 31v-32 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 95v
Decorated initial 'A'(sia), at the beginning of the entry for Asia. Image taken from f. 95v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Caladrius from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 47v
Miniature of an ill man in bed with a caladrius bird watching him. Image taken from f. 47v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Text page from BL Royal 20 A II, f. 102v
Text page with a coloured initial 'I'. Image taken from f. 102v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 41v-42
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 41v-42 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Coloured initial from BL Arundel 292, f. 9v
Coloured initial. Image taken from f. 9v of Devotional miscellany, including the Creed in English, a bestiary, Apollonius of Tyre (ff. 41-61); Henry of Sawtrey's De purgatio Sancti Patricii (ff. 73-88). Written... More
Pelicans from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 48v
Detail of a miniature of pelicans. Image taken from f. 48v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as... More
Image from BL Harley 1585, f. 15
Image taken from f. 15 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written in Latin. The "BL Harley M... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 42v-43
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 42v-43 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 22v-23
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 22v-23 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Beaver from BL Sloane 3544, f. 6
Miniature of a man hunting a beaver with a dog. Image taken from f. 6 of Bestiary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of B... More
82-Oxford Bodley 764- Cervo - Public domain dedication image
w:Bodleian Library, MS. Bodley 764, Folio 10v : Unicornis, England, ca 1225-50. 日本語: ウニコルニス(ユニコーン)。『アシュモル動物寓意譚』第14葉裏より、13世紀初頭、イングランド(ピーターバラ?)、ボドリーアン図書館蔵、オックスフォード。 Français : MS. Bodley 764, folio 10 verso: Unic... More
BL-Add 11283, fo.026r-aspis - Public domain dedication image
A aspis. From a bestiary (British Library MS. Add. 11183), folio 26r
Sloane278, fol.48v-elephans&draco&mandragora
Elephants, dragon, mandragora. Bestiary, in the Dicta Chrysostomi form, British Library Sloane MS. 278, fol. 48v
Gks16330005v - Public domain portrait drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330015v - Public domain book scan / drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330040v - Public domain book scan / drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330071v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330099v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330102v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
GKS16330119v-cropped-boat-big-fish
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330119v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330128v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330126v - Public domain book scan / drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330147v - Public domain book scan / drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330149v - Public domain book scan / drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330153v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Image from BL Harley 4751, f. 11v
Image taken from f. 11v of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Libra... More
Fish and reptiles from BL Harley 4751, f. 68
Detail of a miniature of fish (Pisces) and reptiles, some fabulous. Image taken from f. 68 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refer... More
Donkey from BL Harley 4751, f. 25
Miniature of a donkey (Asinus) prompted towards a water wheel by a man with a stick and a whistle. Image taken from f. 25 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. T... More
Ostrich from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 27
Miniature of two ostrich with their eggs. Image taken from f. 27 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Asp from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 65v
Miniature of an asp. Image taken from f. 65v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Snake from BL Harley 4986, f. 8
Drawing of a snake and a plant. Image taken from f. 8 of Medical miscellany, including a herbal and a bestiary (see Notes). Written in Latin, with glosses in Glosses in Latin, German and Greek. The "BL Harley ... More
Physician from BL Harley 1585, f. 13
Miniature of a seated physician with a scroll. Image taken from f. 13 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (... More
Turtledoves from BL Sloane 3544, f. 31v
Miniature of turtledoves. Image taken from f. 31v of Bestiary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of British museums and l... More
Elephant and dragon from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 62
Miniature of an elephant with a dragon on its back. Image taken from f. 62 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Lion from BL Sloane 3544, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a miniature of a lion and two cubs. Image taken from f. 1 of Bestiary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of Bri... More
Physicians from BL Harley 1585, ff. 12v-13
Miniature of a physician conjuring the earth; miniature of a seated physician with a scroll. Image taken from ff. 12v-13 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary ill... More
Hoopoe from BL Sloane 3544, f. 33
Miniature of hoopoe. Image taken from f. 33 of Bestiary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial role in the development of British museums and librari... More
Caladrius bird from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 47v
Detail of a miniature of an ill man in bed with a caladrius bird watching him. Image taken from f. 47v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The B... More
Coloured initials from BL Arundel 292, f. 7v
Coloured initials. Image taken from f. 7v of Devotional miscellany, including the Creed in English, a bestiary, Apollonius of Tyre (ff. 41-61); Henry of Sawtrey's De purgatio Sancti Patricii (ff. 73-88). Writte... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, ff. 88v-89
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from ff. 88v-89 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written ... More
Coloured initials from BL Arundel 292, f. 6
Coloured initials. Image taken from f. 6 of Devotional miscellany, including the Creed in English, a bestiary, Apollonius of Tyre (ff. 41-61); Henry of Sawtrey's De purgatio Sancti Patricii (ff. 73-88). Written... More
Plant from BL Harley 1585, f. 23v
Miniature of a plant. Image taken from f. 23v of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written in L... More
Goats from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 31v
Miniature of two goats. Image taken from f. 31v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More
Plants from BL Harley 1585, f. 51v
Miniatures of plants. Image taken from f. 51v of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written in L... More
Plant from BL Harley 1585, f. 18
Miniature of a plant. Image taken from f. 18 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Notes). Written in La... More
Antelope from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of an armed man spearing an antelope caught in branches. Image taken from f. 9v of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Birds from BL Harley 1585, ff. 75v-76
Drawings of four different birds. Image taken from ff. 75v-76 of Medical miscellany of a pharmacopeial compilation, including a herbal and bestiary illustrating the pharmocopeial properties of animals (see Note... More
Camel from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 33
Miniature of a camel. Image taken from f. 33 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Onager Aldro, Wald Esel; Monoceros seu unicornu iubatus, Einhorn mit M...
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Morgan M.81, f.039r-parandrus - Public domain dedication image
A parandrus from a Latin bestiary (Worksop Bestiary, Morgan Library M.81, fol. 38v)
Morgan M.81, f.070r-cocodrillus
A "cocodrillus" from a Latin bestiary (Worksop Bestiary, Morgan Library M.81, fol. 10v). The page occurs in the Fish section.
Gks16330014v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330022v - Public domain scan / drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330047v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330048v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330056v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330058v - Public domain scenic drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330072v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330077v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.
Gks16330085v - Public domain document scan of drawing
The Latin guide to animal life Bestiarius in a manuscript that is illustrated with more than 100 washed drawings, among which a mermaid.