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Set of 4, 17th Century Botanical Engravings by Jan and Caspar Commelin

$2,281.07per set
£1,680per set
€1,971.04per set
CA$3,197.15per set
A$3,472.69per set
CHF 1,838.50per set
MX$41,930.54per set
NOK 22,951.77per set
SEK 21,743.16per set
DKK 14,717.60per set

About the Item

Beautiful set of 4, 17th century botanical engravings by Jan and Caspar Commelin. Presented in silver frames with hessian mounts and AR70 Artglass for optimal clarity. Jan Commelin (1629-1692) was Director of the Amsterdam Physic Garden at a time when it was undergoing substantial enlargement due to the importation of plants from the Dutch colonies in the East and West Indies, America and South Africa. Commelin commissioned botanical artists Maria and Jan Moninckx to produce illustrations of these rare plants from which engravings were made and subsequently published in two volumes. Commelin was ably assisted by his nephew Caspar Commelin who completed the project after the former's death in 1692.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
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  • Seller Location:
    Gloucestershire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WD90250611stDibs: LU961433173442

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