Hand-colored engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, 1737–1745
€275.00
This authentic antique print, measuring , created by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann as a fine example of Hand-colored engraving work from the 18th Century (1700s).
Published by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, it is preserved in Very Good condition and displays remarkable period craftsmanship.
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The Weinmann Cistus Plate 392 from Phytanthoza Iconographia (1737–1745) is a finely hand-coloured botanical engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, a German apothecary and botanist from Regensburg. This plate illustrates four flowering species within the genus Cistus and related plants, reflecting both botanical beauty and early taxonomy.
The illustrated plants include:
Cistus Ledon foliis laurinis, a central plant with laurel-like leaves and pink flowers, valued for its aromatic resins used in perfumery and medicine.
Cistus Ledon folio Rosmarini (Alpe-Rose), top left, resembling alpine shrubs like Rhododendron with rosemary-like foliage.
Cistus Rosmarinus sylvestris (wild rosemary), top right, featuring yellow flowers and slender leaves, possibly representing genera like Halimium or Hypericum.
Cistus palustris, the white hepatica (Hepatica nobilis var. alba), bottom left, a woodland medicinal plant known for liver remedies.
Phytanthoza Iconographia was a landmark botanical work, comprising over 1,000 plates and nearly 4,000 detailed plant illustrations. It pioneered color mezzotint printing, delivering richly vibrant and scientifically accurate images.
Weinmann collaborated with top artists, including Georg Dionysius Ehret, whose influence shaped the clarity and refinement of the plates. Though Ehret left the project early, the work remained a scientific and artistic triumph of the Enlightenment.
The compendium served scholars, apothecaries, and collectors alike, bridging pre-Linnaean classification with later systematic botany. Today, this engraving is prized for its artistic beauty and historic significance as a milestone in botanical illustration and printing.
Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) was a German apothecary and botanist best known for creating the florilegium Phytanthoza iconographia between 1737 and 1745. Born in Gardelegen, he settled in Regensburg as an apothecary, where his flourishing business allowed him to pursue his botanical interests. Weinmann established a botanical garden and published several works on medicinal plants.
His Phytanthoza iconographia is an ambitious illustrated botanical series consisting of eight folio volumes with over 1,000 hand-colored engravings of thousands of plants. This work employed notable illustrators such as Georg Dionysius Ehret and used innovative mezzotint printing techniques. The florilegium is highly regarded for its artistic quality and accuracy and influenced botanical illustration significantly.
During the 18th century, mapmaking became more scientific and precise. Improved instruments like the telescope and chronometer helped cartographers increase accuracy, shifting maps from decorative art to factual documents. Copperplate engraving stayed as the main printing method, producing fine lines, while hand-coloring added visual impact. French cartographers, such as the Cassini family, led national surveys with geodetic measurements and triangulation, while Dutch mapmakers like Joan Blaeu enhanced printing and atlas quality, ushering in a golden age of atlases.
Maps began including more information and notes to help users, and ornate decorations mostly gave way to scientific clarity, except for cartouches and borders. National and colonial ambitions guided map production to aid navigation and territorial claims. By the late 18th century, large-scale surveys set modern cartography standards. Today, 18th-century maps mix scientific knowledge with artistry, are prized by collectors, and have influenced later cartographic methods. They offer insights into Enlightenment exploration and geography.
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| Publish Date | 1737–1745 |
| Published by | Johann Wilhelm Weinmann |
| Technique | Hand-colored engraving |
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Our highest classification. These prints are clean, bright, and exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a strong and crisp image. No notable imperfections.
Prints in this condition show a clean, sharp image. Paper quality or margin size may vary slightly. Minor age-related characteristics, such as small wormholes, light toning, or tiny separations may be present depending on the print date.
No major imperfections. Any minor flaws or historical repairs are fully noted in the product description. Overall a well-preserved and collectible piece.
These prints show noticeable imperfections such as foxing, weaker image strength, or longer separations, but remain collectible. All visible characteristics are clearly described.
