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Broadside, ‘Physica’ Natural Science, Evolution, Zurich, Switzerland
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Johannes Meyer (1655–1712)
Physica. Natur=Wussenschaft
[Neujahrsblatt, hrsg. von der Stadtbibliothek in Zürich]
Broadside issued on New Year’s Days 1697.
Measures: 29 x 31 cm.
In the middle picture the entire animal and plant kingdom, left and right six scenes from the story of creation.
Extremely rare. Minor age spotting to margins.
Evolution, natural history, genesis.
- Creator:Johannes Meyer (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Etched
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1697
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Norwich, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7031230951432
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