Shells (338) Sea Shells Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650)

Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650) produced one of the most beautiful engraved books of the 17th century

They may be framed formally with French style matting or with a modern lineal profile

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Our collection of architectural images is gathered from many of the finest sources of the 18th and 19th centuries

Shells (338) Sea Shells Matthaus Merian (1593 – 1650)OCEAN BOUNTY Anyone who has walked an ocean beach constantly watches the sand for unusual shells that the tide casts ashore. In 1742, the Italian engraver, Pazzi, published a comprehensive volume of all known shells. Our Shell collection reproduced four of his best plates. They are available in two sizes for use in larger or smaller rooms. Shells: Image: 14 x 21" or 9. 25 x 14" Paper: 19. 25" or 13. 5 x 17"