Description
- Subject: Plate 6: 'Doorsnede van Hoornschelpen.' (Cross section of Horn Shells.) This decorative plate shows cross sections of 15 different horned shells.
- Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 22 x 27.5 cm. The image size is ca. 20.5 x 25.5 cm.
- Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 10.8 inch. The image size is ca. 8.1 x 10 inch.
- Medium: Etching/engraving on verge type hand laid paper. Original folds as issued.
- Good, given age. A faint stain in the lower margin. Original folds, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Description: This old antique engraved copperplate print originates from 'Katechismus der Natuur' published in 1779 in amsterdam by J. Allart. This popular work was used in schools in The Netherlands until the 20th century. Artists and Engravers: Johannes Florentius Martinet (1729 - 1795), Dutch historian, writer, theologian.
