KD mentioned mythological artwork from the 15th century compared to "realism" of 16th century art so, of course, I had to check it out. What I found was mostly religiously themed artworks but some of the paintings were beyond bizarre. A 15th century selection for your viewing enjoyment follows.
Is he presenting information/scripture to the bishop?

Don't drink the wine!
Winged musicians
wth?
Are they trying to tell us something?

Beam me up, Scotty.

St Francis and St. George killing chupacabra.
This is what happens when you can't watch tv.
Just a girl and her ubnicorn
Who were they fighting?!
"Fairies" stealing children?

Temptation of St. Anthony
Temptation of St. Anthony.
(bet he won't be tempted to eat those mushrooms again)
St. Margaret.
I fully expected to see David Bowie in this one.
(J/K. This is from a modern artist)
Did the Renaissance painters do a lot of psychedelics or could some of these depictions be actually witnessed creatures? All pics from here.
Is he presenting information/scripture to the bishop?

Don't drink the wine!
Winged musicians
wth?
Are they trying to tell us something?

Beam me up, Scotty.

St Francis and St. George killing chupacabra.
This is what happens when you can't watch tv.
Just a girl and her ubnicorn
Who were they fighting?!
"Fairies" stealing children?

Temptation of St. Anthony
Temptation of St. Anthony.
(bet he won't be tempted to eat those mushrooms again)
St. Margaret.
I fully expected to see David Bowie in this one.
(J/K. This is from a modern artist)
Did the Renaissance painters do a lot of psychedelics or could some of these depictions be actually witnessed creatures? All pics from here.
Note: This OP was recovered from the KeeperOfTheKnowledge archive.
Note: Archived SH.org replies to this OP: Creatures Depicted in Ancient Art


