The boxed initials of three of the Passe family and two plants: a Paspalum grass and Passerina species. Coloured engraving by J. Pass, c. 1821.
- Date:
- [1821]
- Reference:
- 25516i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The initials depicted in the print are those of Wilhelm de Passe, Simon de Passe and Magdalena van de Passe; all from a family of engravers working in the 17th century
Publication/Creation
[London], [1821]
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 26.3 x 20.1 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Paspalum and Passerina. 1. stoloniferous Paspalum 2. fringed sparrow-wort. William Passe Simon Passe Magdalen Passe. engraved for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, 1821. J. Pass sc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 25516i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores