Jacob Gole and Joseph Mulder, “Sedum Maius Arborescens Radicabile”, 1698

Jacob Gole (aka Jacob Golé) (c. 1660–1724) and Joseph Mulder (1659/6–[after] 1710)

“Sedum Maius Arborescens Radicabile”, 1698, published in Leiden and Utrecht by Pieter vander Aa and François Halma, as an illustration (Fig. 129) to Abraham Munting’s (aka Abrahamo Muntingio) (1626–1683) “Naauwkeurige beschryving der aardgewassen, waar in de veelerley aart en bijzondere eigenschappen der boomen, heesters, kruyden, bloemen, met haare vrugten, zaden, wortelen en bollen, neevens derzelver waare voort-teeling, gelukkige aanwinning, en heylzaame genees-krachten ... beschreeven worden” (Accurate description of the terrestrial plants, in which the various types and specific properties of trees, shrubs, herbs, flowers, with their fruits, seeds, roots and bulbs, together with their true reproduction, successful acquisition, and beneficial medicinal powers ... are described), facing page 467.

Archive.org offers an online view of this print in its context in the publication: https://archive.org/details/naauwkeurigebesc01munt/page/n533/mode/2up.

Antonio Raimo Gallery offers an excellent explanation of this print and the history of its publication: https://antonioraimogallery.com/products/etching-engraving-of-sedum-maius-arborescens-radicabile-abraham-munting-1696.

Engraving with etching on laid paper with margins as published.

Size: (sheet) 43.3 x 26.3 cm; (platemark) 30.8 x 19.9 cm

Inscribed in plate: (upper edge at centre) “Fig. 129.”; (upper right corner) “Fol: 468.”; (on tablet) “SEDUM MAIUS ARBORESCENS RADICABILE.”

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression with margins as published. There are three spot stains in the margins, otherwise the sheet is in an excellent condition for its large size and age, with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions or significant stains.

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