Antique Print-INDIAN ELEPHANT-ELEPHAS MAXIMUS INDICUS-Pl VII-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab VII : This plate shows an Indian Elephant, Elephas maximus indicus (Elephas, Elephant). Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: 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: 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. Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling. Storage location: A104-04 The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 13.4 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 9.8 inch. The overall size is ca. 22 x 34 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 25 cm.

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• Titre: Antique Print-INDIAN ELEPHANT-ELEPHAS MAXIMUS INDICUS-Pl VII-Jonston-Merian-1657
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