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Some images taken from A description of the Nature of Four-Footed Beasts, With their Figures Engraven in Brass, written in Latin by Dr. John Johnston. Translated into English by J. P.

The author is referred to in catalogues as Jonstonus, Joannes (1603-1675). The book was published in London.

The book is online at University of Wisconsin Digital Collections under History of Science and Technology; I requested (and obtained) permission to use the impages, which the University has confirmed are in the public domain; I also place (in case there is any question) my own versions of the images in the public domain, so you can use them in any way you like.

You will find here (eventually) not only copies of the page images from Wisconsin University, but also cleaned-up versions of the scans, with individual animals in separate files.

135b.—Antique engraving of a horse

135b.—Antique engraving of a horse

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

This picture of a horse was engraved on brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. It is taken from Tab. I.

Keywords: animals, horses

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Added: 2007-06-13

Image status: public domain, hence royalty-free stock image; usage credit requested

Monoceros (Unicorn) Engraving

Monoceros (Unicorn) Engraving

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

An engraving of a Monocerous, or Unicorn, on brass, from the 1678 edition of the book. It is taken from Tab. XI.

Onager Aldro

Wald Esel;

Keywords: mythical creatures, unicorns, animals

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Added: 2007-08-08

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Manticore

Manticore

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

This picture of a Manticore was engraved in brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. It is taken from Tab. LII. The Manticore, or Martigora was described by Pliny and Aristotle as a creat [...]

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Added: 2007-07-04

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Antique engraving of a hippopotamus

Antique engraving of a hippopotamus

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

This rather unlikely picture of a hippopotamus was engraved on brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. The description in the book, which I have transcribed here, mentions that the hippo [...]

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Added: 2007-09-26

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Unicorn with Mane (Monoceros seu Unicornu Jubatus)

Unicorn with Mane (Monoceros seu Unicornu Jubatus)

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

This picture of a unicorn with a mane was engraved on brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. It is taken from Tab. XI. Monoceros seu Unicornu Iubatus Einhorn mit mahnen. Which is, Unico [...]

Keywords: mythical creatures, unicorns, animals

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Added: 2009-11-05

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135a.—Antique engraving of a horse

135a.—Antique engraving of a horse

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

This picture of a horse was engraved on brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. It is taken from Tab. I.

Keywords: animals, horses

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Added: 2007-06-27

Image status: public domain, hence royalty-free stock image; usage credit requested

Rhinocerous (Hornnase Rhinocer) Engraving

Rhinocerous (Hornnase Rhinocer) Engraving

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

The Rhinoceros borrows his name from the horn in his snout. Some call him an Ægyptian Ox, some an Æthiopian Bull, but they mistake; for there are none in Ægypt, except by chance. In Æthiopia indeed [...]

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Added: 2008-04-02

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Unicorn with Mane (another one)

Unicorn with Mane (another one)

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

This picture of a unicorn with a mane was engraved on brass and included in the 1678 edition of this book. It is taken from Tab. XI.

Monoceros seu Unicornu aliud

Einhorn mit mahnen ein andr art.

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Added: 2007-06-13

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Another antique brass engraving of a Hippopotamus

Another antique brass engraving of a Hippopotamus

A description of the nature of four-footed beasts (1678)

See hippopotamus picture for more details.

Keywords: animals

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Added: 2007-09-26

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