Antique Print-INSECT-CATERPILLAR-BUTTERFLY-MOTH-Tab XX-Jonston-Merian-1657

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View Antique Print-INSECT-CATERPILLAR-BUTTERFLY-MOTH-Tab XX-Jonston-Merian-1657 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Insectis Libri III et De Serpentibus Et Draconibus Libri II' by John Johnston, published 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. img{max-width:100%} The Prints Collector Original Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US 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 XX : This plate shows various caterpillars. Condition: Very good. Small crease in right top margin. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study scan carefully. Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 21.5 x 33.8 cm. The image size is ca. 17.7 x 29.5 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.5 x 13.3 inch. The image size is ca. 7 x 11.6 inch. Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Location: A102-34 SKU: TPC 25512.1 Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrints Frans Laurentius Margo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van Latum Located 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 ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS. Category: Art › Art Prints.