King's Crown Sea Shell #35 Art Print by Martini, Vintage Costal Natural History Illustration
ITEM:
King's Crown Sea Shell #35 Art Print by Martini. This fine-art reproduction is printed on heavy 216 gsm acid-free art paper. Handcrafted in USA when you order.
Note: Frames and mats are for display purposes only and are not included.
AVAILABLE SIZES:
• SMALL: 5 x 7" print - fits standard 5 x 7" frame.
• MEDIUM: 8 x 10" - fits standard 8 x 10" frame.
• LARGE: 11 x 14" - fits standard 11 x 14" frame.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a colorful illustration of a King's Crown Shell (Cassicles verae et Fimbriatae [trans: shell with fringe], likely a Melongena corona, commonly know as King's Crown). It first appeared as plate #35 in the book "Neues Systematisches Conchylien Cabinet" by Friedrich Martini, a German physician and conchologist. Martini began work on the book in 1769. Later, Johann Chemnitz added to the multi-volume book set.
