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1657 Matthaus Merian, Woodpeckers Picus, Birds, Fine Folio in Hand Color
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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 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:Matthäus Merian the Elder (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.89 in (37.8 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Etched
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1650-1659
- Date of Manufacture:1657
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Lightest of offsetting to lower margin.
- Seller Location:Norwich, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7031229767432
Matthäus Merian the Elder
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.
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