Joannes Jonstonus (1603–1675) / Matthäus Merian - Eagles / Aquila Gesneri

"Aquila Gesneri, Chrysaetos Aquila" presents a detailed historical ornithological study showcasing majestic eagles and their anatomical features on a single sheet. The linear composition captures a standing eagle with a raised wing, a second eagle perched on a rock preening its feathers, and an isolated study of a large clawed talon against a clean background field. Joannes Jonstonus was a celebrated Polish physician, scholar, and natural historian who published encyclopedic scientific treatises detailing the animal kingdom during the seventeenth century, illustrated with masterfully executed plates engraved by the workshop of Matthäus Merian. Artist or Maker: Joannes Jonstonus, Matthäus Merian. Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 22 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1650. ____ Shipping & Combined Purchases: We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly. All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia. Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch. We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.

Estimation:€150

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