Acetosa Hispanica Maxima, Munting, 1696

About the Item

Antique print, titled: 'Acetosa Hispanica Maxima' - This original old antique print shows the Acetosa, Plantago species. This plate originates from: ''Naauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen, Waar in de veelerley Aart en bijzondere Eigenschappen der Boomen, Heesters, Kruyden, Bloemen, Met haare Vrugten, Zaden, Wortelen en Bollen, Neevens derzelver waare Voort-Teeling, gelukkige Aanwinning, en heylzaame Genees-Krachten, Na een veel-jarige Oeffening en eigen Ondervinding, In drei onderscheide Boeken, naauwkeuriglijk beschreeven worden; Door den Heer...', by A. Munting, published by Pieter vander Aa and Francois Halma Utrecht and Leiden, 1696. This work enjoyed particular success, at least in part due to the novelty of the plates, which in a radical departure from the iconography of the traditional florilegium, presented its plant species against a charming series of landscape backgrounds The illustrations are remarkable for their elegance and originality. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Abraham Munting'. Technic: Copperplate engraving / etching with hand colouring. on A verge type of hand-laid paper. paper. Condition: Good, given age. A few tiny spots. Narrow right margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1696 Overall size: 9.8 x 15.9 inch Image size: 8.3 x 12.4 inch We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.9 in (40.39 cm)Width: 9.8 in (24.9 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1696

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Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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