An 18th century hand colored botanical engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) depicting the following flowering sage plants: a. Horminum Peregrinum Foliis Salvice, b. Horminum Sativum, Purpureo Coma Rubra, c. Horminum Sativum Purpureo Violaceo Coma, d. Hyacinthus Africanus Orchioides Diphyllos Croceo, e. Hyacinthus Africanus Orchiodes Serpenta, Plate #582 from "Phytanthoza Iconographia", published in Regensburg, Germany in 1739. The colored engraving with additional vibrant hand coloring is printed on laid paper. The sheet measures 17" x 10.25". There appears to be one faint spot centrally in the lower third of the image. It is otherwise in excellent condition.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: See the description.

Origin:
Germany

Materials & Techniques:
Engraving, Mezzotint

Details:
Country of Origin: Germany
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Botanic
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; See the description.