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BG-12412
Antique Bird Print of Chicken and Fowl Species by Johnston (1657)
- Condition: Good, age-related toning and wear. Repaired tearnear 'Gallus' and the upper left corner, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Date: 1657
- Overall size: 21 x 34 cm.
- Image size: 17 x 30 cm.
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Description: Antique print of various birds. This print includes various chicken and fowl species including Gallus Cornutus (horned cock) - Gallu Indicus, Welscher Han (Turkey) - Gallina Patauma etc. This print 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.