Small unusual Merian print of botany with banners. Reproduction.

by Merian, Matthaus

Stylish early German botanical print by Merian.  Reproduction print.

Reproduction from a beautiful engraving circa 1646 by Matthaus Merian the elder (1593-1650), for the herbal Der Fruchtbringenden Gesellschaft Nahmen - The Fruitbearing Society (Company Name) - one of the finest engraved works of the seventeenth century.

Image size 24cm x 21cm (9.5 x 8.25 inches)