Weinmann — Lily Mezzotint c.1740
A rare mezzotint botanical print of a lily from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann's Phytanthoza Iconographia.
Published in Regensburg c.1740, Weinmann's work pioneered the use of mezzotint and hand-coloring in botanical illustration. This plate depicts a lily in exquisite tonal detail — mezzotint produces a richness that engraving cannot match. A prestige piece for botanical art collectors.
Dimensions
~ 9 7/8" by 15"
Medium: Mezzotint, hand-colored | Era: c.1740 | Condition: Colors vivid. As expected for age. Shows beautifully.