Antique Print of Buffalos, Bisons Magnus, Jubatus and Locobardus, 1657
$345 (£265, €310)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1657
- Size
- 13.8 × 8.3 in (35 × 21 cm)
- Condition
- Good
- Period
- Before 1700
- Artist or book
- Maria Sibylla Merian
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_26633552
Description: Antique print of bisons, buffalo; Bisons Magnus - Bison Jubatus - Locobardus Bison.
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.
Condition: Good, given age. Some brown spots, small rusty hole in upper image. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
