Antique Print-DOG BREEDS-GREYHOUND-CANIS-Jonston-Merian-1657

Subject: Tab LXIX: This plate shows various dog breeds; greyhound etc.

Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling. Brown stain in bottom margin not affecting image and will frame out.

Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 30 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.8 inch.

Part Number: 25577

Location: A104-35

Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Quadrupetibus Libri I' 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.