Antique Print-ANIMAL-BIRD-PARROT SPECIES-Merian-Jonston-1660

Erscheinungsdatum: 1660

Beschreibung

Antique print, titled: 'Psittacus maximus.' - Tab XV: This plate shows various birds / parrots; Psittacus Maximus, Papengai gresser art - Psittacus abus Cristatus (Cockatoo species) - Psittacus viridis Melanorinchos - Psittacus Versicolor sine Erythrocyanos - Psittacus Leucocephalos - Psittacus Cinereus (Parrot or Parakeet species). This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Auibus Libri VI.' (Volume 6 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657. Engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Coat of arms with a French lily. Made by 'Matthaus Merian' after an anonymous artist. John Johnston (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. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian. Fair, given age. Ample margins, creasing and folding. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 23.2 x 38 cm. The image size is ca. 18.2 x 29.2 cm. The overall size is ca. 9.1 x 15 inch. The image size is ca. 7.2 x 11.5 inch. Storage location: TPCLA-A9-40. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 66833

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Titel: Antique Print-ANIMAL-BIRD-PARROT ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1660

Zustand: Fair