Antique Print-SEAWEED LEAVES-CELLS-ALGAE-Martinet-1779

Original copperplate engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Authenticity guaranteed. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 35.5 x 21 cm. The image size is ca. 31 x 17.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 14 x 8.3 inch. The image size is ca. 12.2 x 6.9 inch.

Plate : ‘This plate shows three sea weed leaves with cells in which very small creatures live as observed by the author. This old antique engraved copperplate print originates from ‘Katechismus der Natuur’ published in 1779 in amsterdam by J. Allart. This popular work was used in schools in The Netherlands until the 20th century. This plate by J. van Hasselt.Artists and Engravers: Johannes Florentius Martinet (1729 – 1795), Dutch historian, writer, theologian.

Condition: Excellent. General age related toning. Original folds.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-SEAWEED LEAVES-CELLS-ALGAE-MARTINET

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