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Papaya and Moth Metamorphosis: 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving by Maria Merian
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Alamo, CA
This exquisite hand-colored 18th century folio-sized engraving of a papaya plant and moth
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Early 18th Century Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Viliers Costret, French chateau, architectural plan, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Viliers Costret' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a fine
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Chateau Valeri, French chateau, garden estate plan, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Chateau Valeri' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a fine
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Castle and Town of Tanlay, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Prosp du Chasteau et Bourg de Tanlay' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Castle of Irrois in Champagne, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Prosp. du Chasteau de Irrois en Champagne' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Gardens of the Chateau Rueil, Paris, France, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Prosp. horti Auraicorum Pomorum a Ruel' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

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Engraving

L'Hostel de Chevreuse, French town house in Paris, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'L'Hostel de Chevreuse' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645) Description: This antique
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Antique 1640s Maps

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Paper

MARIA SYBILIA MERIAN SEA-LIFE ENGRAVINGS [SET 6] Circa 1800
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of Six Exquisite Sea Life Engravings by Maria Sybilla Merian, Circa 1800 – From G.E. Rumphius
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Paintings

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Paper, Walnut, Giltwood

Copper Engraving by Merian of The Battle Fleet off Constantinople, 1646
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraving by Matthäus Merian senior depicting the "Sea battle of the Venetians against the Turks
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Antique 1640s Prints

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Paper

Pineapple with foliage.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in London, GB
[MERIAN, Maria Sibyl]. Pineapple with foliage. The Hague, Gosse, 1719. Engraving of a Pineapple
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1710s Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

Pineapple with foliage.
Pineapple with foliage.
H 20.95 in W 15.04 in D 1.78 in
4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: J F Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: J F Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: J F Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: J F Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

3 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: J F Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving

4 plates from The Wondrous Transformation of Caterpillars & their Strange Diet..
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. “Wolfsmelk Rupsen;" “Wolfsmilch, Raupe und Schmetterling" Amsterdam: JF Bernard, 1730. Each an engraving with
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Tree with moth, caterpillar..., Plate 39, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
pupa. The Netherlands: 1705. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid Honig paper with
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Cocoa plant, caterpillar, ..., Plate 26, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
butterflies. The Netherlands: 1705. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on watermarked Honig cream laid
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Thistle and Moths, plate no. 6, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid Honig paper with a large heraldic watermark with a
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

Icecream Bean plant..., plate no. 58, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Middletown, NY
Butterfly and Caterpillar with Moth. The Netherlands: 1705. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on
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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints

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Watercolor, Engraving

The Queen of Great Britain arriving in Portsmouth 25 May 1662 & The Arrival in L
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
after, as Queen of Great Britian. Engraved by Matthiäus Merian, father of Maria Syblilla Merian, after
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Engraving

The Beheading of the King of England; Enthauptung des Königs in England
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
House. The executioner holding the head of Charles up to the crowd below. Engraving on two sheets of
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Engraving

Chateau de Verneuil
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Middletown, NY
Engraving with hand coloring and heightening in watercolor on two leaves of expertly conjoined
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

Metamorphosis of Surinamese Insects in an Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
"Metamorphosis of Surinamese Insects by Merian" This exquisite original engraving is Plate 32 from
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Antique Early 1700s Prints

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Paper

Maritime Life and Flora: Antique Engravings by De Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

The Cockfight of Java: A 1601 de Bry Engraving of Cultural Pastimes
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique engraving by Theodore De Bry from 'Pars Quarta Indiae Orientalis...,' 1601, with
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Tropical Abundance: The Jackfruit and Palm Trees in De Bry's 1601 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama, offers a window into the perilous
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

The de Bry Engraving of Maritime Marvels of Dutch Seafarers at Cochin, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama, offers a
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Treasures of the Tropics: Lac, Lancas, and Fagaras in De Bry's 1601 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Treasures of the Tropics: Lac, Lancas, and Fagaras in De Bry's 1601 Engraving" Description
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

The Whale Harvest of St. Mary's Island - Copper Engraving by de Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique engraving by Theodore De Bry from 'Pars Quarta Indiae Orientalis...,' 1601, with
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Original Copper Engraving of Various Celebrated Animals in India by De Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Copper Engraving from the Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

The Melancholy Tree of the East: A 1601 de Bry Engraving from 'Indiae Orientalis
Located in Langweer, NL
completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Cornucopia of India: Pineapples, Betel, Date Palms, Soursop, and Mangoes, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
his family and later completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

New World Flora: Aloe, Maguey, and Mexican Plants in De Bry's 1601 Work
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving by Theodore de Bry from 1601 offers a detailed depiction of various plants from the New World
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees Copper Engraved in 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama, offers a
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Spices of the Tropics: Cinnamon and Cassia in De Bry's 1601 Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama, offers a window into the
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Aromatic Treasures of the Indies: The Enchanting Scents of De Bry’s Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama, offers a window into the perilous
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Verdant Wonders: Exotic Trees and Spices of India in De Bry's 1601 Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail and drama, offers a window into the
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's (Madagascar) Seeds and Plants, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
later completed by his son-in-law, Matthaus Merian, in 1644. This particular engraving, rich in detail
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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Maria Sydilla Merian Hand Colored Engraving
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand Colored engraving, Maria Sydilla Merian (1674-1717)
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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Maria Sybilla Merian Hand Colored Engraving
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand colored engravings by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717).
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Prints

Maria Sydilla Merian Hand Colored Engraving
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand-colored engraving by Maria Sydilla Merian, 1647-1717.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Prints

Thyme in 18th Century Garden Landscape by Matthaeus Merian
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand-colored original engraving from the German compendium of spices and plants
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1710s Northern Renaissance Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Emanuel Sweert - Maria Merian - Daniel Rabel - Copper engraving 4 tulips plate 5
By Emanuel Sweert, Maria Sibylla Merian, Daniel Rabel
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TULIP ENGRAVINGS EVER PUBLISHED Four Tulips PL.V. (plate 5), copper
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Other Paintings

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Paper, Paint, Parchment Paper

Mint in an 18th Century Landscape by Matthaeus Merian
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand-colored original engraving from the German compendium of spices and plants
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1710s Northern Renaissance Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Plate 15. Watermelon on the Vine with Arcahia Moth.
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Florham Park, NJ
MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN (1647-1717) Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium… (Insects of Surinam
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Early 18th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Engraving

Squash
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Engraving with Later Hand-Color. Matthew Merian was one of the most prolifically published men of his
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Watercolor

"Melon"
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Engraving with Later Hand-Color. 400 Plates. Image Size 4.5” x 5.25” Unframed. Matthew Merian was one
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Watercolor

Beans
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Engraving with Later Hand-Color. 400 Plates. Image Size 4.5” x 5.25” Unframed. Matthew Merian was one
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Watercolor

Walnut
By Matthäus Merian the Elder
Located in Florham Park, NJ
. Engraving with Later Hand-Color. 400 Plates. Image Size 4.5” x 5.25” Unframed. Matthew Merian was one
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18th Century and Earlier Academic Still-life Prints

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Engraving, Watercolor

Hollyhocks with insects by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
print originates from: 'De Europische Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, published by J.F. Bernard in
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Mint with insects by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
original print originates from: 'De Europische Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, published by J.F. Bernard
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Silver and White Poplar by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
very attractive original print originates from: 'De Europische Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Black Willow with insects by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
: This very attractive original print originates from: 'De Europische Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Fig tree with insects by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
originates from: 'De Europische Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, published by J.F. Bernard in Amsterdam
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Catnip and Catswort - insects by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
attractive original print originates from: 'De Europische Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, published by J.F
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Jerusalem Cross with insects by Merian - Handcoloured engraving - 18th century
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Insecten' by Maria Sibylla Merian, published by J.F. Bernard in Amsterdam, 1730. These plates are from the
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Prints

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Engraving, Etching

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Merian Engraving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact merian engraving you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You’re likely to find the perfect merian engraving among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 18th Century. When looking for the right merian engraving for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, black and gray. A merian engraving from Matthaeus Merian, Matthäus Merian the Elder and Maria Sybilla Merian — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in engraving, paint and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Merian Engraving?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a merian engraving in our inventory may begin at $225 and can go as high as $15,938, while the average can fetch as much as $319.