Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-JARARACA-PIT VIPER-SNAKE-SOUTH AMERICA-Jonston-Merian-1657 Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Serpentibus Libri Duo.' (Volume 2 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. Subject: Tab VI: This plate shows various South American snakes; Boicininga - Boicinininga aliter - Boiguacu - Ibiboboca - Jararaca (Bothrops jararaca, Pit Viper species) - Amore pinima.Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 21 x 34.5 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 29 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.3 x 13.6 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: A102-39SKU: TPC 23655.1Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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Location: Zeeland
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: John Johnston
Subject: Snake
Production Technique: Engraving
Theme: Animals
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Realism
Year of Production: 1657
Features: Unframed
Material: Paper
Size: Medium
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Culture: European
Region of Origin: Europe
Item Height: 13.6 in
Item Length: Not applicable
Item Width: 8.3 in
Framing: Unframed
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Portrait
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Height (Centimeters): 34.5 cm
Width (Centimeters): 21 cm
Medium: Engraving
