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Albertus Seba
Ostrich, Porcupine and Hedgehog Engraving

1734

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About the Item

Original engraving with later hand-coloring from "Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiossimis expressio, per universam physices historiam." Amsterdam, Wetsten, Smith, Jansson-Waesberg, 1734-65. This plate: Tom. 1. Tab. LI.
  • Creator:
    Albertus Seba (1665 - 1736, Dutch)
  • Creation Year:
    1734
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
    1730-1739
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1605741stDibs: LU43835339342

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