concept

Christ among the doctors. Engraving by A. de Bruyn, c. 1580, after S. Crispi.

Two lame men come to Christ and the apostles. Engraving by A. de Bruyn after P. van der Borcht.

A group of animals in a forest. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.

A fight among animals: a lion is killing a fox and a unicorn is fighting a griffon while other animals are fleeing or watching on. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.

An elephant, a dragon, a reptile, a rhinoceros, a goat and two giraffes. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.

Orpheus sitting on a stone holding a string instrument and charming the animals with music. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.

Galleries and Reading Room

Library

Shop

Café

We're experiencing some technical problems in the library today. 

If you’re visiting us, you won’t be able to print or use our PCs or laptops. If you want to sign-up for a free library membership, we’ll give you a temporary card for today and complete your membership next time you visit.

You can access items from the collection as usual and our team is on hand to help. Thank you for your patience while we resolve these issues. 

We're running paid user research studies to improve Wellcome Collection online

Bruyn, Abraham de, 1540-1587.

Images from the collections

Images by Bruyn, Abraham de, 1540-1587.

Works from the collections

A group of animals in a forest. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.

Two lame men come to Christ and the apostles. Engraving by A. de Bruyn after P. van der Borcht.

An elephant, a dragon, a reptile, a rhinoceros, a goat and two giraffes. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.

Christ among the doctors. Engraving by A. de Bruyn, c. 1580, after S. Crispi.

A fight among animals: a lion is killing a fox and a unicorn is fighting a griffon while other animals are fleeing or watching on. Engraving by A. de Bruyn.