African monsters. Cynocephalus Cyclops Pygmy Sciopode. SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 1572
De Mirabilibus et Monstrosis Creaturis quae in Interioribus Africae Inveniuntur - Cynocephali - Monoculi - Pygmei - Sciopodae [Wondrous and monstrous creatures found in the interior of Africa - Cynocephalus (human with a dog head) - Monoculus (Cyclops) - Pygmei (pygmy) - Sciopode (single large-legged creature)]. Artist/engraver/cartographer: Sebastian Münster. Provenance: "Cosmographiae Universalis Lib VI. In Quibus Iuxta Certioris Fidei Scriptores…" Authore Sebastiano Munstero. Cum Gratia & Privilegio Caes. Maiest. Basileae, ex Officina Henricpetrina. Type: Antique 16th century woodcut print.
Size: 4298px × 6703px
Location: Africa
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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