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1657 Matthaus Merian, Dromedary Camels, Fine Folio in Hand Color

About the Item

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 was from a long lineage of printers, artists and superb engravers. Matthaeus Merian senior (1593 – 1650) was the printer and father of the Matthaeus Merian brothers junior (1621 - 1687), Kaspar Merian (1627) and their sister María Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717), the latter from his second marriage to a Dutch woman. Sibylla was firstly an entomologist and a great draftswoman, painter and engraver of plants and insects her work is in the botanical section. Issued on fine watermarked laid paper.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1650-1659
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1657
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7031229842462
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