PCT-61623

Tab XII Antique Print of Birds of Prey by Johnston (1657)

  • Condition: Good, given age. Light vertical crease lower right. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Date: 1657
  • Overall size: 20.8 x 34.8 cm.
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.. Tab XII Antique Print of Birds of Prey by Johnston (1657)

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Falco Rubeus, Rother Falcke - Falco aliter - Falco alies, Falcken ander art - Falco Ocnentanus - Falco Pas Sagir.' - This original antique print shows various falcons.

This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Auibus Libri VI.' (Volume 6 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'John Johnston' after an anonymous artist. 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.