Botanical Elegance: Antique Engravings from Johann Weinmann's Masterpiece, 1748

€ 790

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

Date: 1748
Sheet size: 43 × 25 cm (16.9 × 9.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13715-2

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. Slightly unevenly trimmed left blank margin (remaining width of blank margin still at least 1 cm.) Study the images carefully.

About this sheet

Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Title: "Lilium album peregrinum. Lilium buliferum, Knöpfigte Feuer Lilien. Lilium croceum minus, Feuer Lilien."
Medium: Colored etching
Catalog Number: N.655

Source: "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden" (A Clear Representation of Several Thousand Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Growing in All Four Parts of the World)
Publication Date: Amsterdam, 1748

Title: "Botanical Elegance: Antique Engravings from Johann Weinmann's Masterpiece"
This exquisite antique engraving, part of Johann Wilhelm Weinmann's renowned work "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden" (A Clear Representation of Several Thousand Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, Growing in All Four Parts of the World), offers a captivating glimpse into the 18th-century botanical world.

The intricately detailed illustration showcases the delicate beauty of various lily species, including "Lilium album peregrinum," "Lilium buliferum" (Knöpfigte Feuer Lilien), and "Lilium croceum minus." Each flower is brought to life through vibrant hand-colored etching, highlighting their unique characteristics and colors.

This engraving is a testament to the meticulous artistry and scientific dedication of the era. The catalog number "N.655" in the top corner adds historical significance to this piece. It is a window into the botanical knowledge of the time, offering both a scientific record and a work of art that continues to inspire admiration for the natural world.