A fine 17th century landscape with superb heightening by hand.

Merian, Matthäus the Elder

Château de Verneuil

1656. Engraving with hand coloring and heightening in watercolor on two leaves of expertly conjoined handmade laid paper, one leaf with a large watermark a feathered dragon, 7 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches (183 x 285 mm). In excellent condition with superb coloring and heightening. The pigments and ink are extremely fresh and vibrant, as originally presented.

Item number: 710

Price: $600.00

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