Bilder Matthaeus Merian (1593–1650) – Nine species of birds including toucans and emus - engraving

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This engraving presents a scientific arrangement of nine different bird species, notably including two large-billed toucans, emus, and various waterfowl. Each bird is rendered with detailed plumage textures and anatomical precision, shown in various poses such as perching on branches or standing on the ground to highlight their distinct physical characteristics. This work was produced as part of a significant seventeenth-century natural history compendium, reflecting the period's scholarly focus on systematically documenting and categorizing exotic fauna from around the world.

Matthaeus Merian was a preeminent Swiss-born engraver and publisher based in Frankfurt, renowned for his technical mastery and prolific output. While widely celebrated for his topographical city views and maps, his workshop also specialized in high-quality illustrations for scientific and historical texts. Merian's work is characterized by a high level of detail and accuracy, which made his publications essential references for European scholars and collectors during the early modern period.

Artist or Maker: Matthaeus Merian.

Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 21 cm.

Medium: engraving.

Date: 1650.


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