The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634
Item
Title
The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634
Date
1634
Description
Ambroise Paré
(c. 1510–1590)
The mythical creature in this image is the basilisk or cockatrice. It was said that the mere sight or sound of it would kill its victims. For this reason, Paré remarks that it is superfluous to write remedies against it.
(c. 1510–1590)
The mythical creature in this image is the basilisk or cockatrice. It was said that the mere sight or sound of it would kill its victims. For this reason, Paré remarks that it is superfluous to write remedies against it.
Identifier
5.7.03.6
Rights
Courtesy of the H. Winnett Orr Collection, on loan from the American College of Surgeons