Matthäus MerianSwiss, German, 1593–1650A Bear Hunt
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Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- M22312.69
In the catalog
Sources
- Harvard Art Museums
- Image: Harvard Art Museums — © President and Fellows of Harvard College
Meanwhile, in the life of Matthäus Merian
The whole life1615
Returns to Basel after his training
Having learned copperplate engraving in Zürich, he then worked and studied in Strasbourg, Nancy and Paris; in 1615 he returns to Basel.
1616
Moves to Oppenheim
In 1616 he moves to Oppenheim in Germany, where he works for the publisher Johann Theodor de Bry, son of the renowned engraver and traveler Theodor de Bry.
1617
Marries Maria Magdalena de Bry
He marries Maria Magdalena de Bry, the publisher’s daughter, and for a time is associated with the de Bry publishing house.
1618
Married: Maria Magdalena de Bry
