Print Description
Etching / engraving on hand laid (vellin) paper. Sheet size: 34.5 x 21.5 cm.
From: ‘Historiae Naturalis […]’ by John Johnston, published in Amsterdam: Johann Jacob Schipper, 1657.
Made by Matthäus Merian after Albrecht Durer. Author: John Jonston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Engraver: Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Sybilla Merian.
Condition: Very good, given age. Some soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
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