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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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
Italian Parchment Map of the City of Pisa Dated, 1640
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Roma, IT
An antique map of the Tuscan city of Pisa engraved for The 'Itinerarium Italiæ Nov-antiquæ' by Matthäus Merian the Elder and printed in 1640....
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1640s Italian Antique Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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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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Mattheus Merian, Naval Battle Between the English & Dutch Anno 1653
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb naval battle scene depicted during the First Anglo Dutch war.
Abbildung der Bludigen See Treffens zwischen den Holländern und Engelländern, so drey...
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17th Century English Baroque Antique Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Paper
1657 Matthaus Merian, Woodpeckers Picus, Birds, Fine Folio in Hand Color
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine folio engraving in hand color.
This rare antique engraving was published in the series: 'Historiae Naturalis De Avibus Libri VI' by John Johnston, published and engraved by Matthias Merian in 1657.
Matthaus Merian...
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1650s German Baroque Antique Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Paper
1657 Matthaus Merian, Dromedary Camels, Fine Folio in Hand Color
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine folio engraving in hand color.
This rare antique engraving was published in the series: 'Historiae Naturalis' by John Johnston, published and engraved by Matthias Merian in 1657.
Matthaus Merian...
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1650s German Baroque Antique Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Paper
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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Engraving, Watercolor
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
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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
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
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
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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
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Watercolor, Engraving
Italian Parchment Map of the City of Lucca Dated 1640
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Roma, IT
An antique map of the Tuscan city of Lucca engraved for The 'Itinerarium Italiæ Nov-antiquæ' by Matthäus Merian the Elder and printed in 1640...
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1640s Italian Antique Matthäus Merian the Elder Art
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Paper, Parchment Paper
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