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The seven-headed beast is worshipped by men of all nations, as told in the Book of Revelations. Engraving.

A monster representing an influenza virus hitting a man over the head as he sits in his armchair. Pen and ink drawing by E. Noble, c. 1918.

Place de la Concorde, Paris, with the Admiralty building being attacked by flying dragons, fish and horses. Etching by C. Meryon, 1866.

An ill marsupial creature with a human head and long tail is seated in a chair being treated by two nurses; representing Daniel O'Connell's role in the County Carlow election of 1835. Coloured lithograph by R. Seymour, 1835.

The god Apollo holding his bow and an arrow. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon, : quae praeter naturae ordinem, motum, et operationem, et in superioribus & his inferioribus mundi regionibus, ... / per Conradum Lycosthenem.

A parody astrological diagram showing opposing aspects of the life of settlers in Jamaica: langorous noons and the hells of yellow fever. Coloured aquatint after A.James, 1800.

Three human figures, each with superfluous body parts growing from their bodies. Engraving, 16--.

The identification of the wicked and their descent into hell. Engraving by A. Collaert.

Rarioris monstri, in museo anatomico Lipsiensi adservati, descriptio anatomica.

Two bloodthirsty monsters look at a creature on a table; below, bloody remains. Watercolour by G. Bonwick, 1966.

A naked witch watching a seated monster grabbing a jumping goat by its hind leg. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/1798.

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The identification of the wicked and their descent into hell. Engraving by A. Collaert.

The presentation of Jesus to the priest of the Temple. Coloured lithograph by F.S. Hanfstaengl after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Rarioris monstri, in museo anatomico Lipsiensi adservati, descriptio anatomica.

Two bloodthirsty monsters look at a creature on a table; below, bloody remains. Watercolour by G. Bonwick, 1966.

A naked witch watching a seated monster grabbing a jumping goat by its hind leg. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/1798.