151 François-Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) – Yellow Woodpecker of Cayenne – Hand-Colored Engraving (1770-1783)
This exquisite hand-colored engraving by François-Nicolas Martinet presents a detailed depiction of the "Pic jaune de Cayenne" (Yellow Woodpecker of Cayenne). The bird is portrayed perched on a branch adorned with green leaves, showcasing its distinctive yellow-orange plumage, black wings, and a subtle red patch on its head. The meticulous rendering captures the bird's unique characteristics with scientific precision, reflecting the illustrative standards of 18th-century ornithology. The print is enclosed within a characteristic yellow border.
François-Nicolas Martinet was a celebrated French engraver and naturalist illustrator of the 18th century. He is most renowned for his extensive contributions to Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon's monumental Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux (Natural History of Birds). Martinet's precise and aesthetically pleasing copperplate engravings, often hand-colored, set a high standard for ornithological illustration, combining scientific accuracy with artistic elegance and significantly advancing the public's understanding of avian species.
Artist or Maker: François-Nicolas Martinet
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Hand-Colored Engraving
Date: 1770-1783
Condition Report:
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