127 Laurent Guyot after François-Nicolas Martinet – Zak-Rot and Duck-foot Toad / Zak-Rot, o sia Topo di Surinam – Rosp con i piedi d'Anatra – Engraved Print (1757)
This zoological engraving features two exotic species from Suriname: the Zak-Rot (Linnaeus's mouse opossum) and the duck-foot toad (depicted as "Rosp con i piedi d'Anatra"). The illustrations are presented in landscape settings with decorative title scrolls and were likely intended for a natural history compendium. The engraving was produced in 1757 and attributed to the work of François-Nicolas Martinet, a leading 18th-century illustrator of natural history subjects. The animals are shown in stylized tropical environments that reflect European imagination of the New World fauna.
François-Nicolas Martinet (c.1731–1800) was a French engraver and natural history artist best known for his ornithological plates in Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle. He collaborated with prominent naturalists and was one of the most prolific illustrators of his time. His work is characterized by clear anatomical detail and elegant compositional balance, often paired with scientific texts and Latin classification.
Artist or Maker:
Laurent Guyot after François-Nicolas Martinet
Dimensions:
30 cm x 24 cm
Medium:
Engraved Print
Date:
1757
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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