N.680 (Lychnis) Phytanthosa Iconographia. Regensberg 1737-42. Framed $1,250.00

N.680 "Lychnis viscosa purpurea latifolia loevis..."

Johann Weinmann, a prominent apothecary in Regensberg, produced 1,026 engravings for his famous comprehensive floralegia depicting plants, trees, fruit, flowers, herbs, nuts vegetables and succulents.  The images were based upon the plants that he cultivated in his own garden and upon the watercolors of Georg Ehret and a talented young female artist by the name of N. Asamin. Weinmann's unusual use of the combination of mezzotint, line engraving, color printing and hand coloring resulted in the creation of rich textures and subtle shading.

Lovely description of this hardy, old fashioned plant that has been grown in North American gardens since colonial days.

15 x 10 inches, sheet.
Mixed engraving and coloring techniques.
Archivally framed in metal leaf beaded lip molding. 
Excellent condition well preserved original coloring.