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Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' 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 44 : This plate shows various birds; Parus cerculeus, Blau Meiss (Blue Tit) - Parus ater, Kolmeiss (Great Tit) - P. sylvaticus - P. cristatus (Crested Tit) - Motacilla alba, Weisser Wasser Stelz (White Wagtail) - Spipolla - Stoparola (Flycatcher) - Boarina - Stuparola etc.
Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 28 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11 inch.
Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.
Location: A103-22
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