12624 Joannes Jonstonus (1603-1675) - Elephant Study - Engraving (1653)
"Elephas" depicts an adult elephant with a smaller elephant in the background. This engraving is from the work Historiae Naturalis de Quadrupedibus, published by Matthaeus Merian in Frankfurt in 1653. It reflects the fascination with exotic megafauna prevalent in the seventeenth century, relying on both classical accounts and contemporary reports to illustrate the species.
Joannes Jonstonus was a Polish-Scottish scholar, physician, and naturalist who made major contributions to seventeenth-century science. His encyclopedic approach to documenting the animal kingdom helped establish systematic zoology as a formal field of study. His works were highly valued for their clarity and the inclusion of detailed engravings, which served to educate European scholars on global wildlife.
Artist or Maker: Joannes Jonstonus.
Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 22 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1653.
SKL67_9
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 600 - 800 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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