'69. Scrophularia aquatica L.'Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 19 x 25 cm. (7,5 x 9,8 inch). Image size: 9 x 16 cm. (3,5 x 6,3 inch).This botanical print originates from: 'Demonstrations elementaires de botanique.' (transl: Elementary botanical exhibits.), by J.E. Gilibert, published by Bruyset Aine et Cie., Lyon, 1796. This work contains the engravings by the reknown botanist Pierre Richer de Belleval, engraved much earlier between 1598 and 1632. These were first published in 1796.Made by 'Pierre Richer de Belleval' after own design. Pierre Richer de Belleval / Belleville (1564-1632), a French botanist, considered the father of scientific botany. He was a physician to French kings, botanist and created botanical gardens. In 1598 he started to produce engravings, but he did not live to see most of them published. Condition: Very good, given age. Paper edges a bit browned. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: SCROPHULARIA AQUATICA-WATER FIGWORT-PL. 69PCO-C33-16. Seller Inventory # pcor-0092

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Title: Rare Antique Print-SCROPHULARIA ...

Publication Date: 1796

Illustrator: Pierre Richer de Belleval

Condition: Very Good

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Pictura Prints offers mostly antique prints, art, maps and books. Since 2004 the owner Peter Cornelissen started Theprintscollector and has been in business as a print and book seller. In 2018 he decided to further develop his personal collection through 'Pictura Prints'. Peter has a background in design and landscape architecture and holds a degree in paper restauration. He holds shop in Overasselt, a small town on the Maas river near Nijmegen, The Netherlands, which can be visited by appointment. He is a member of the Dutch Association of Antiquarians (NVVA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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