Antique Botanical Print-SEED CAPSULE-HENBANE-MEDICK-Martinet-1779

Subject: Pl. 3: 'Zaadhuisjes.' (Seed capsules.) This plate shows the seed capsules of the Henbane, Epilobium, Geranium, Medick.

Condition: Excellent. General age related toning. Original folds.

Medium: Original copperplate engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Authenticity guaranteed.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 29 x 22 cm. The image size is ca. 24.5 x 18.5 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 11.4 x 8.7 inch. The image size is ca. 9.6 x 7.3 inch.

Part Number: 20003

Location: PCOX-C1-30

Description: This old antique engraved copperplate print originates from 'Katechismus der Natuur' published in 1779 in amsterdam by J. Allart. This popular work was used in schools in The Netherlands until the 20th century.

Artists and Engravers: Johannes Florentius Martinet (1729 - 1795), Dutch historian, writer, theologian.