Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-GREEN LIZARD-EASTERN NEWT-LACERTA-Jonston-Merian-1657 Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Quadrupetibus Libri I.' (Volume 1 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657. Artists and Engravers: 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. Subject: Tab LXXVII: This plate shows various lizards; Teiunhana Brasiliensibus - Lacertus Tarantula quibusdam - Americima Brasiliensibq - Teiuguacu et Temapara Tupinambis - Senembi Brasiliensibus - Lacertus aquaticus, Wasser Eydex (Water Lizard) - Lacertus Viridis, Grune Eydex (Green Lizard species) - Salmandra, Molch Moll (Newt species) - Salmandra aquatica, Wasser Molch (Eastern Newt) - Salmandra alia aquatilis Minor prone - Salmandra Terrestris Veranig Maculis Luteis distincta - Salmandra Aquatica prona (Newt).Condition: Excellent. Small wormhole in right margin, not afecting image, remargined using contemporary paper backed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22.1 x 36.2 cm. The image size is ca. 17.2 x 29.3 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.3 inch. The image size is ca. 6.8 x 11.5 inch.Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.Location: A104-39SKU: TPC 23663.1Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Price: 97.5 USD
Location: Zeeland
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Subject: Animals
Style: Realism
Size: Medium
Artist: John Johnston
Medium: Engraving
Features: Unframed
Height (Centimeters): 36.2 cm
Width (Centimeters): 22.1 cm
Type: Antique Print
Culture: European
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Engraving
Region of Origin: Europe
Theme: Animals
Year of Production: 1657
Framing: Unframed
Image Orientation: Portrait
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Item Length: Not applicable
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Item Height: 14.3 in
Item Width: 8.7 in
