Antique Print-REDSTART-PIPIT-NIGHTINGALE-WARBLER-WHEATEAR-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab 45: This plate shows various birds; Muscipeta - Rubemla Lyrrhola Phoenicurus, Roth Schwenzle (Redstart) - Rubetra Bellony - Anthus (Pipit) - Pyrrhulas, Rothschwentzlein - Cannevarola, Hausrotelein - Rubecula seu Phoenicurus, Rotzagel, Rotschwentzelein - Phoenicurus alter - Hipolais seu Carruca (Warbler species) - Lusciniola, Nachtgall (Nightingale) - Oenanthe, Burstner (Wheatear) - Luscinia, Nachtigal (Nightingale) - alia Ficedula sine Atricapilla - Atricapilla, Grasmuch Schwartzkopff (Blackcap). Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: 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.Artists and Engravers: 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. Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining. Storage location: A103-23 The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 12.6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 21 x 32 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 29 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23693

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