| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Matthäus Merian II |
| Published | Amstelodami, Apud Ioannem Iacobi Fil. Schipper. MDCLVII [Amsterdam, 1657] |
| Dimensions | Image 110 x 196 mm, Plate 115 x 170 mm, Sheet 362 x 229 mm |
| Notes |
A plate depicting various species of bee, wasp, and cicada, from the first edition of Historia Naturalis de Piscibus et Cetis, Libri V, published in 1657. Matthäus Merian II (1621-1687) was a portrait painter, engraver and publisher. Born in Basel he was the son of Matthäus Merian the Elder and half brother of Maria Sibylla Merian. In 1650, after his father's death, he took over the family printing business. Condition: Excellent impression. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £90.00 |
| Stock ID | 52240 |