Print Description
Numbered 3 in the upper right corner, this plate is a fine example of Merian’s work, blending natural beauty with human activity, and providing a glimpse into the rural life and scenic landscapes of early 17th-century.
Made by Matthaus Merian the Elder after own design.
Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 17 x 13 cm (6.69 x 5.12 inch). Image size: 15 x 11 cm. (5.91 x 4.33 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Losely attached to a carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
LANDSCAPE-TOPOGRAPHICAL-LAKE-RURAL | PCO-C21-43
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography engraver: Matthaus Merian der altere (or “Matthew”, “the Elder”, or “Sr.”; 1593-1650) was a Swiss-born engraver who worked in Frankfurt, Germany for most of his career, where he also ran a publishing house. He was a member of the patrician Basel Merian family.
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