Mythical Beasts European Exploration Landscape View 1673 old antique print

Des III Buchs 4 Hauptstut.

(Old Prints, 17th Century Prints, Engraved Prints, European Exploration, Mythical Creatures, Ape, Porcupine, Landscape View).

Issued 1673, Amsterdam.

Charming late 17th century engraved print. Note the almost human head on the ape as well as a curious crawling animal with human face at left.

The image has a near folk-art feel, a style of  image quite unique to this time in history. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this very reason.

Mostly clean & well preserved example, trivial blank margin corner staining & edge toning which visually testifies to the age and patina.

Text on reverse, as issued.

Sheet measures c. 7 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Printed area measures c. 7" x 6"

[B13194].