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BG-01468
Pl. 56 Antique Print of various Birds by Merian (1657)
- Condition: Good, age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Date: 1657
- Overall size: 23 x 35 cm.
- Image size: 18 x 29 cm.
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Description: Antique print of various birds including Toucans, Cassowary, Emu, Dodo, Magellanic Penguin, Skua etc. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis (..)' 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.