PCT-62005

Pl. 17 Antique Print of Bisons by Merian (1657)

  • Condition: Good, given age. Some brown spots, small rusty hole in upper image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: 1657
  • Overall size: 21 x 35 cm.
  • Image size: 17.5 x 28.5 cm.
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.. Pl. 17 Antique Print of Bisons by Merian (1657)

Description: Antique print of bisons, buffalo; Bisons Magnus - Bison Jubatus - Locobardus Bison. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657.

Artists and Engravers: 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.