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Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Auibus Libri VI.' (Volume 6 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt 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.
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Subject: Tab 41: This plate shows various birds; Picus Varius Minor (Lesser Spotted Woodpecker) - Picus Maximus niger, Grosser Schwartzer Specht (Black Woodpecker) - Picus Viridis, Grun Specht (Green Woodpecker) - Licus Maior, Bundter Specht (Greater Spotted Woodpecker) - Picus Viridus Maior, Grosser Grun Specht (Green Woodpecker) - Picus nidum Suspindit, Widwal Bynolt Gold Merle (Golden Oriole) - Picus Murarius, Maur Specht (Wallcreeper) - Picus Luteus Gyanopus - Picus Cinereus, Blau Specht, May Specht - Picus Varius, Elster Specht, Gras Specht - Picus Chlorio Indicus.
Condition: Very good. Some light foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 21.2 x 34.9 cm. The image size is ca. 17.7 x 29.2 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.3 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 11.2 inch.
Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.
Location: A103-21
SKU: TPC 23696.1
Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657
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