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Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Exanguibus Aquaticis Libri IV' 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.
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Subject: Tab VIII : This plate shows various marine animals; Cancer Heracleoticus lursus (Crab species) - Amplus baena marina - Cancer promis - C. Supine - Testudo Marina (Sea turtle) - Stella marina major (Starfish) etc.
Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 29 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 11.4 inch.
Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.
Location: A103-35
SKU: TPC 25542.1
Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657
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