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Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri' by John Johnston, published 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.
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Subject: Tab XVII: This plate shows different types of cows: African waterbuffalo, bubalus bubalis, bull, taurus with calf.
Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 21 x 33 cm. The image size is ca. 17 x 29 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 13 inch. The image size is ca. 6.7 x 11.4 inch.
Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.
Location: A104-09
SKU: TPC 24087.1
Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657
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