Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
German, 1593-1650
Matthäus Merian is one of the most respected Swiss/German artists and engravers of the 17th century. In addition to creating a large number of illustrations and maps, he passed his knowledge and skill to his children, who followed in the family tradition. His son Matthäus Merian, the Younger was an accomplished engraver. His daughter Maria Sybella Merian in addition to becoming a prominent artist, became one of the greatest woman scientists of the 18th century as an entomologist. Her engravings of insects in their natural habitats are as sought after by collectors as are her father's illustrations.(Biography provided by Timeless Intaglio)
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Artist: Matthäus Merian the Elder
The Beheading of the King of England; Enthauptung des Königs in England
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
The execution of Charles I (1600-1649) at Whitehall, January 30th 1649, in front of the Banqueting House. The executioner holding the head of Charles up to the crowd below.
Engravin...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Engraving, Laid Paper
The Queen of Great Britain arriving in Portsmouth 25 May 1662 & The Arrival in L
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
Two images of Queen Catharina of Braganza; one before her marriage to King Charles II, the other after, as Queen of Great Britian. Engraved by Matthiäus Merian, father of Maria Sybli...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Engraving, Laid Paper
Chateau de Verneuil
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
Engraving with hand coloring and heightening in watercolor on two leaves of expertly conjoined handmade laid paper, one leaf with a large watermark a feathered dragon, 7 1/4 x 11 1/4...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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St. Peter's Square in Basel: 17th Century Engraving by Matthäus Merian
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Alamo, CA
"Campus Divi Petri qui est Basileae" (St. Peter's Platz in Basel) is a 17th century engraving by the old master engraver Matthäus Merian the Elder...
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1650s Old Masters Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Engraving
Beans
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen.
Frankfurt, 1646.
Engraving with Later Hand-Color.
400 Plates. Image Size 4.5” x 5.25” Unframed.
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Squash
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen.
Frankfurt, 1646.
Engraving with Later Hand-Color.
Matthew Merian was one of the most prolifica...
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Watercolor, Engraving
Walnut
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen.
Frankfurt, 1646.
Engraving with Later Hand-Color.
400 Plates. Image Size 4.5” x 5.25” Unframed.
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
Tab. LIV. Lynx, Tigris, Panthera
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687)
Theatrum universale omnium Animalium.
Frankfurt, 1650.
Engraving with Later Hand-Color.
14.75” ...
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Laid Paper, Rag Paper
Tab. LI. 'Leonea' 'Leo'
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Younger (1621 – 1687)
Theatrum universale omnium Animalium.
Frankfurt, 1650.
Engraving with Later Hand-Color.
14.75” ...
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
Materials
Laid Paper, Rag Paper
"Melon"
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MATTHAUS MERIAN, the Elder (1593-1650)
Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen.
Frankfurt, 1646.
Engraving with Later Hand-Color.
400 Plates. Image Size 4.5” x 5.25” Unframed.
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving
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