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Flos Cardinalis (Lobelia), Fig. 159, Fol. 582

  • ARTIST: Abraham Munting

  • PUBLISHER: Published in Amsterdam & Leyden.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving,

    DATE: 1702

  • EDITION SIZE: Average paper size 15 1/4 x 10" (388 x 250 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Fig. 159. Fol. 582.. Munting's engravings are distinguished by a unique style in which the plants are set in, or floating above, classical and idyllic landscape backgrounds. Often they are further ornamented with ribbons, plaques, and architectural tablets. From "Phytographia Curiosa Exhibens Arborum, Futicum Herbarum AC Florum Icones..."

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 16.5 inch archival mylar for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good to fair condition. Repaired tear in left margin

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