The Celestial Sphere and The Earth, 1977.
Basilisk [woodcut]; Kongelige Bibliotek [Gl. kgl. S. / 4º, Folio 51r], part snake, part cock. The wings of the Basilisk are more like those of a Hawk or Eagle than a RTooster. It is being attacked by a Weasel, the only animal that can kill a Basilisk. [c.1633] Two three-headed basilisks; illustration to an unidentified Latin edition of Sebastian Münster, 'Cosmographia', probably printed by Petri in Basel, c.1544-52. [x] Allaert Claesz {engraving}; the naked Queen sits on a throne and holds a sceptre before a dragon (Basilisk); beyond is a palace courtyard with distressed naked females who observe the Queen carried away by the dragon (circular plate), c.1523. [x] The crowned Serpent King in profile to left; illustration to an unidentified Latin edition of Sebastian Münster, 'Cosmographia' (woodcut), probably printed by Petri in Basel, c.1544-52. [x]
Source: lj.rossia.org
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