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PCT-61989
Pl. 5 Antique Print of Crab Species by Merian (1657)
- Condition: Good, given age. Two small rusty spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
- Date: 1657
- Overall size: 21 x 34.8 cm.
- Image size: 18 x 29 cm.
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Description: Antique print of various crabs; Cancer marinus - Tamaru Guacu - C. Heracleoticus - Hippocarcinus - Pagurus (Hermit Crab species). 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.