Tab II :This plate shows a beehive with bees, vespiary, hornet's nest, honeycom.
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John JohnstonTab II :This plate shows a beehive with bees, vespiary, hornet's nest, honeycom.1657
1657
About the Item
- Creator:John Johnston (1603 - 1675, Scottish)
- Creation Year:1657
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:1650-1659
- Condition:General age related toning and minimal staining and soiling.
- Gallery Location:Zeeland, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 25499 A102-251stDibs: LU59232443381
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