Rhinoceros and Elephant by Theodore de Bry

An early engraving of the Indian rhinoceros, elephant, chameleon and turtle.

This over 420-year-old print was published in a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and travels of exploration to various parts of the world. The project was begun by Theodore de Bry of Frankfurt, in 1590 and was to continue for another 54 years. They became known collectively as the Grands Voyages (to America and the West Indies) and the Petits Voyages (to the Orient and the East Indies). De Bry died after the first six parts of the Grands Voyages were completed. The project was completed initially by his widow and two sons, Johann Theodore de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry.

On the verso is a lurid image of a human sacrifice by burning. 

Theodore De Bry
Title
Rhinoceros and Elephant - ca. 1595 - 1600
Publication Place / Date
Image Dimensions
Frankfurt / ca. 1595 - 1600
30 by 20 cm.
Color
Condition
Black and White
VG
Product Price
Product Number
USD 750
SKU #P.NN44