| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Matthäus Merian II |
| Published | Amstelodami, Apud Ioannem Iacobi Fil. Schipper. MDCLVII [Amsterdam, 1657] |
| Dimensions | Image 265 x 165 mm, Plate 295 x 174 mm, Sheet 365 x 230 mm |
| Notes |
A plate depicting various species of beetles including stag beetles from the first edition of Historia Naturalis de Insectis, Libri III, 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 | unmounted |
| Price | £75.00 |
| Stock ID | 52254 |