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1731 Scheuchzer Physica Sacra Creation Universe Genesis Dove Return to Ark Print

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Johann Jacob Scheuchzer Physica Sacra Creation of the Universe 1731 Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672-1733) was a physician by training, with a strong interest in natural history and paleontology. Born in Switzerland, the son of a physician, he studied at University in Germany & later returned to Zurich to take a professorship in Mathematics. Like many scientists of the day, he considered the Old Testament a factual account of the history of the earth. In his extensive travels he amassed one of the largest fossil collections of the 18th century. He hypothesized that all plants had perished in the flood described in the bible, & discovered what he believed to be the fossil of a human flood victim. In his masterpiece, Physica Sacra, he details his theory at length, using references to the 1611 King James Bible. The book was a sensation & was published simultaneously in Latin, German & French, each issue with exactly the same plates. His theories were not disproved until the work of Cuvier. The superbly powerful illustrations were by well known artists of the day including Corvinus, Sperling & Linz. They represent the pinnacle of copper plate engraving, as well as depicting many subjects for the first time. The snake plates are the subject of an article in the Bulletin of the International Society for the History & Bibliography of Herpetology (Vol4, No 2, 2003). We are delighted to offer a selection of some of the finest prints from this work, many showing the origins of man as they were perceived in the 18th century. Each print is on strong softly aged hand made chain lined paper, some bearing watermarks & measuring 10 inches wide by 16 inches long, most with little foxing. A few may be slightly smaller. There is no descriptive text, but a copy of the title page will accompany each authentic copper engraving, almost 300 years old. About Antique Prints We try to select antique prints in the best possible condition, with as few defects as possible. Nevertheless, these prints are often hundreds of years old and show the effects of time, as noted below 1. Most common is paper darkening, or toning, resulting in the paper becoming shades darker, from off white to light brown. We rarely offer very toned prints, unless the issue is particularly scarce. 2. Text offset occurs over time, when the text page is against the image and ink from the text makes lines on the image. Conversely, image offset occurs when the hand coloring transfers slightly to the text. Again, we rarely offer heavily offset prints. 3. Spotted or foxing is also common due to age and handling over a long period of time and while a small degree of foxing is common and acceptable, we avoid extensively foxed prints. SHIPPINGShipping is first class and we pack the prints flat and well protected in foam core, unless they are large, when we very carefully roll them with several protective layers. They roll out flat very quickly. This print is shipped rolled. PAYMENTWe are delighted to combine shipments to save on postage. If you wish to combine, please wait to pay until your last purchase up to 4 days. We ship within one day any lots that you have paid for.RETURNSItems May be Returned for a Full Refund within 30 days.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Saint Augustine, Florida

End Time: 2024-10-14T19:15:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD

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1731 Scheuchzer Physica Sacra Creation Universe Genesis Dove Return to Ark Print1731 Scheuchzer Physica Sacra Creation Universe Genesis Dove Return to Ark Print

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work

Artist: I.G.Pinz

Signed By: I.G.Pinz

Size: Large

Custom Bundle: No

Item Length: 16

Region of Origin: Germany

Framing: Unframed

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

Year of Production: 1731

Width (Inches): 10

Style: Historical

Features: First Edition

Culture: Worldwide

Handmade: Yes

Item Width: 10 in

Time Period Produced: 1700-1749

Image Orientation: Portrait

Signed: Yes

Color: Black & White

Title: 1731 Johann Jacob Scheuchzer Physica Sacra

Period: Baroque/Roccoco (1600-1770)

Material: Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Subject: Creation of the Universe, Noah's ark, Great Flood

Print Surface: Paper

Type: Print

Height (Inches): 16

Theme: Noah and the Ark

Production Technique: Engraving

Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

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