382 - J. PINTZ (*1697) after FÜSSLI (*1677), Hyacinthinum, Purpura, Coccigera, Copper engraving

J. PINTZ (*1697) after FÜSSLI (*1677), Hyacinthinum, Purpura, Coccigera, Copper engraving Johann Georg Pintz (1697 Augsburg - 1767 ibid.) after Johann Melchior Füssli (1677 Zurich - 1736 ibid.): 'Exodi Cap XXV 1-7, Hyacinthinum, Purpura, Coccigera - Blue Silks, Scarlet, Rosinroth'- Exotic beach landscape with coffee plants in the foreground and acorns and coffee beans on the frame, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Inscribed at the bottom and signed below the image in the printing plate, numbered "TAB. CLXXIII". Date: 18th century Source: Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 Zurich-1733 Zurich) Kupfer-Bibel, In welcher die Physica Sacra, oder geheiligte Natur-Wissenschafft derer in Heil. Schrifft vorkommenden Natürlichen Sachen, deutlich erklärt und bewährt .. Ausgegeben und verlegt durch J. A. Pfeffel, um 1735 | Book Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Botany, Germany, Size: Paper: 36,2 cm x 23,3 cm (14,3 x 9,2 in), Plate: 31,5 cm x 20,0 cm (12,4 x 7,9 in), Depiction: 27,5 cm x 19,0 cm (10,8 x 7,5 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet has slightly discoloured due to its age, especially at the margins. With small creases along the left margin. The print is in perfect condition and makes a fresh impression.