Botanical Engraving of Arrowhead from Munting’s 1696 Herbal Collection

€ 340

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1696
Sheet size: 38.7 × 24.3 cm (15.2 × 9.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-61809

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good, given age. A few small spots. Small crease bottom right corner, outside image. Irregular left edge. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

About this sheet

This original old hand-colored antique print depicts Sagittaria Sagittifolia, known as "arrowhead." It originates from the botanical work "Naauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen" (Accurate Description of Plants), published in 1696 by Pieter vander Aa and Francois Halma, based on the research of Abraham Munting.

The engraving is noted for its originality, displaying the plant in an imaginative landscape instead of the traditional florilegium style. The copperplate technique used creates intricate details.

What makes this plant significant is its distinct arrow-shaped leaves and its historical medicinal uses, especially in treating wounds and other ailments. Collectors or researchers often search for terms like botanical engraving, Sagittaria sagittifolia, Munting, 1696 prints, or antique herbal plates.

This piece is a valuable blend of science and artistic ingenuity from the late 17th century.