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Original Antique Engraving of Various Birds of Prey, like Eagles & Harrier, 1657
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Antique print, titled: 'Haliaetus Adler (…).' - This plate shows various birds of prey; Haliaetus, Adler, Meer Adler (White-tailed Eagle, Sea Eagle) - Aquila, Adler (Eagles species) - Pygargus, Weis geschwenzter Adler (Harrier) - Anathria seu Morphnos.
This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Auibus Libri VI.' (Volume 6 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'John Johnston' after an anonymous artist. John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.71 in (34.8 cm)Width: 8.19 in (20.8 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1650-1659
- Date of Manufacture:1657
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition: Good, given age. Horizontal crease. Some paper loss right edge; backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: PCT-616221stDibs: LU3054327428902
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