Botany · 19th century
€ 1 120
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Moderate toning with scattered light spotting.
Antique Cycad Botanical Scene, Cycas Circinalis, c.1831
This striking botanical scene depicts Cycas circinalis in a tropical riverside landscape, with figures providing ethnographic context. Cycads were valued for starch production and ornamental use.
Published in Zenker’s Merkantilische Waarenkunde, the plate blends scientific observation with landscape imagery.
Original hand coloring is soft and atmospheric, making this a visually engaging plate.
Condition report:
Moderate toning and minor spotting. Well preserved.
Framing tips:
A wide ivory mat and darker frame enhance depth.
Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring
Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831–1832
