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PCT-61619
Tab IIII Antique Print of Birds of Prey by Johnston (1657)
- Condition: Good, given age. A few minor spots. Light horizontal crease. 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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Description: Antique print, titled: 'Percnopteros, Geijr Adler (…).' - Tab IIII : This plate shows various birds of prey; Percnopteros, Geijr Adler (Vulture species) - Morphnos Bellony, Sudten Adler (Eagle species) - Ossifragae alis Species (Ossifrage) - Percnopteros alius (Vulture species).
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.