Antique engraving of flowers

Original 18th century etching and mezzotint.
The first collection of flowers engraved in color.
Tiny traces of age.
Very good condition.
Sheet size: 38.5 x 23.5 cm.

This botanical publication originated from the work of Johann Weinmann or Duidelyke Vertoning. It was published in Amsterdam by Zacharias Romberg between 1736 and 1748 and is recognized as the masterpiece of 18th-century botanical publishing.
The work contained more than 1000 mezzotint prints (one copper plate per colored ink), and for some proofs, watercolor highlights.