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Tab. XL. Antique Print of a Camel and other Animals by Johnston (1657)

  • Condition: Good, given age. Some staining in the margins. Small crease upper left corner. A few small spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Date: 1657
  • Overall size: 21 x 35 cm.
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.. Tab. XL. Antique Print of a Camel and other Animals by Johnston (1657)

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Tab. XL. Camelus Indicus (…).' - This plate shows various animals; camel, giraffe etc. This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'John Jonston' after an anonymous artist. John Jonston (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.