Curated Highlights from the Collection
Selected botanical engravings from Abraham Munting’s remarkable natural history studies.
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Abraham Munting – Botanical Curiosities from Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen
Discover a rare selection of original 17th-century botanical engravings by Abraham Munting, one of the most distinctive figures in early botanical illustration. His work originates from the Dutch publication Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen, later known as Phytographia Curiosa, where plants are presented not merely as scientific specimens, but as expressive visual compositions.
Published in Amsterdam at the end of the 17th century, these engravings belong to a fascinating era when botany still retained the spirit of the cabinet of curiosities. Munting’s plates often depict the full structure of each plant — roots, stems, blossoms and fruits — arranged with an almost sculptural sense of presence and balance.
These prints offer a distinctive decorative and intellectual quality: unusual botanical forms, strong vertical compositions, and a visual language that blends observation with imagination. Ideal for collectors of early natural history and for interiors seeking rare works with depth, character and historical resonance.
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Heritage Stories – The World of Munting
Explore the early age of botanical exploration, when science, wonder and artistic invention were deeply intertwined. Munting’s engravings reflect a world in which plants were studied with care, but also presented with a theatrical beauty that still feels extraordinary today.
Abraham Munting — Botanical Curiosity and Early Natural Science →
Looking for original Munting botanical prints? Discover authentic 17th-century engravings from Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen, also known as Phytographia Curiosa — rare works of early botanical art combining scientific observation, decorative power and cabinet-of-curiosities charm.
Striped Orange Tree...
A rare 17th-century botanical engraving from Abraham Munting’s Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen - Phytographia Curiosa, featuring original contemporary hand-coloring and generous margins — a refined example of early botanical art where science, curiosity and decorative composition converge.
Purple Aloe (Aloe...
A striking 17th-century botanical engraving from Abraham Munting’s Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen - Phytographia Curiosa, depicting a monumental aloe with architectural structure and a decorative cartouche. A powerful example of early botanical art combining scientific observation with theatrical composition.
Aloe Ferox (Aloe...
A striking 17th-century botanical engraving from Abraham Munting’s Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen, later known as Phytographia Curiosa, depicting Aloe ferox in an elaborate ornamental vase. A highly theatrical composition combining botanical rarity, sculptural form and strong decorative presence.
Horned Citrus Fruit...
A rare 17th-century botanical engraving from Abraham Munting’s Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen, later known as Phytographia Curiosa, depicting the extraordinary horned citrus (Malus citria cornuta). A striking example of early botanical curiosity, combining unusual natural form with refined decorative composition.
Golden Holly...
A striking 17th-century botanical engraving of golden holly, distinguished by its sculptural form and rare chromatic palette. A visually powerful composition blending natural history and decorative art.
Thapsia Major (Thapsia...
Original 17th-century hand-colored engraving of Thapsia major by Abraham Munting, featuring architectural form, radial flowering and a rich landscape setting.
Yellow Sage (Salvia...
Original 17th-century hand-colored engraving of Salvia lutea by Abraham Munting, featuring variegated foliage and a striking cabinet of curiosities composition.
Spina Bifaria (Spina...
A refined 17th-century botanical engraving from Abraham Munting’s Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen - Phytographia Curiosa, depicting a flowering plant presented in an elaborate sculptural vessel with allegorical figures. A distinctive example of early botanical art where natural observation meets decorative imagination.
Cyclamen (Cyclamen...
A striking 17th-century botanical engraving of cyclamen, featuring exposed tuber, marbled foliage and vivid flowers. A refined composition blending scientific observation with decorative balance.
Spiny Solanum (Solanum...
Original 17th-century hand-colored engraving of a spiny Solanum (Solanum aethiopicum) by Abraham Munting, featuring thorned stems, vivid fruit and striking botanical contrast.
Cyclamen Plant...
A rare 17th-century botanical engraving from Abraham Munting’s Nauwkeurige Beschryving der Aardgewassen - Phytographia Curiosa, depicting a cyclamen plant with exposed tuber, delicate pink flowers and richly patterned leaves. An expressive example of early botanical art combining scientific curiosity with striking decorative presence.
Cyclamen Plant...
Original 17th-century hand-colored engraving of Cyclamen (Cyclamen europaeum) by Abraham Munting, featuring exposed root structure and elegant botanical composition.