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Botanical Elegance: Antique Engravings from Johann Weinmann's Masterpiece, 1748

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Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann Title: "Lilium album peregrinum. Lilium buliferum, Knöpfigte Feuer Lilien. Lilium croceum minus, Feuer Lilien." Medium: Colored etching Catalog Number: N.655 Source: "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden" (A Clear Representation of Several Thousand Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Growing in All Four Parts of the World) Publication Date: Amsterdam, 1748 Title: "Botanical Elegance: Antique Engravings from Johann Weinmann's Masterpiece" Description: This exquisite antique engraving, part of Johann Wilhelm Weinmann's renowned work "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden" (A Clear Representation of Several Thousand Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Growing in All Four Parts of the World), offers a captivating glimpse into the 18th-century botanical world. The intricately detailed illustration showcases the delicate beauty of various lily species, including "Lilium album peregrinum," "Lilium buliferum" (Knöpfigte Feuer Lilien), and "Lilium croceum minus." Each flower is brought to life through vibrant hand-colored etching, highlighting their unique characteristics and colors. This engraving is a testament to the meticulous artistry and scientific dedication of the era. The catalog number "N.655" in the top corner adds historical significance to this piece. It is a window into the botanical knowledge of the time, offering both a scientific record and a work of art that continues to inspire admiration for the natural world.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1748
  • Condition:
    Good. Slightly unevenly trimmed left blank margin (remaining width of blank margin still at least 1 cm.) Study the images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13715-21stDibs: LU3054338129982
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