Antique Print-SWAN-CYGNUS-AVOCET-WILD GOOSE-BRANT-BRENT-DUCK-Jonston-Merian-1657

About this Item

Tab 48 : This plate shows various aquatic birds; Columba Major - Avocetta Italor (Avocet) - Cygnus (Swan) - Anser ferus, Wilde Gans (Wild Goose) - Bermela Brenta (Brant or Brent Goose) - Capricalca. Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Avibus Libri VI' by John Johnston, published 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. Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling. Paper bottom right corner a bit creased. Storage location: A103-24 The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 29 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-SWAN-CYGNUS-AVOCET-WILD GOOSE-BRANT-BRENT-DUCK-Jonston-Merian-1657
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  • Natural History - Birds and Ornithology