Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-HOOPOE-TREECREEPER-BEE EATER-SWIFT-WRYNECK-Jonston-Merian-1657 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. Subject: Tab 42: This plate shows various birds; Jynx Congener - Jynx seu Troguilla, Windhals Kriniz (Wryneck) - Certhia, Barchengel (Treecreeper)- Regulus, Zun Konig (Winter Wren) - Passerculus Troglodytes, Zun Schlupffle - Merops Congener (Bee-eater) - Merops, Imben Fras (Bee-eater) - Passer Troglodytes Armeniacus - Asylus - Hyrundo Agrestis, Spyr Schwalb - Hyrundo Riparia, Wasser Schwalb Spyr - Passer Troglodytes Bellony - Hyrundo, Haus Schwalb (Common House Martin) - Upupa, Wildhopf (Hoopoe) - Apus, Geyr Schwalb, Kirchen Schwalb (Common Swift).Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 21 x 35 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 29 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 13.8 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 11.4 inch.Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.Location: A103-21SKU: TPC 23695.1Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Price: 124.5 USD
Location: Zeeland
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Subject: Birds
Style: Realism
Size: Medium
Artist: John Johnston
Medium: Engraving
Features: Unframed
Height (Centimeters): 35 cm
Width (Centimeters): 21 cm
Type: Antique Print
Culture: European
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: Europe
Theme: Animals
Year of Production: 1657
Framing: Unframed
Image Orientation: Portrait
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Item Length: Not applicable
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Item Height: 13.8 in
Item Width: 8.3 in
Production Technique: Engraving
Signed: No
Color: Black & White
