18th Century Copperplate Engraving by Johann Volckamer

18th Century Copperplate Engraving by Johann Volckamer. This is from the German Botanical book of engravings titled "Nurnbergishe Hesperides" which was published between 1708 and 1714. This image depicts "Apocynum Curabavicum seu Americanum" which is the American Hemp Plant, Dogbane. The colors are strong and there are only some tiny foxing spots to the early, laid paper. This engraving comes under glass with matching frame and French mat.

Measures approximately 16 3/4" by 21 1/2".