Antique Engraving - Carl Joseph Meyer - View of Blizzard's Grave - Rome - E5

Antique Engraving - Carl Joseph Meyer - View of Blizzard's Grave - Rome - E5"Blizzard's Grave" This beautiful antique engraving was created by Carl Joseph Meyer, a 19th century German artist known for his landscapes. The engraving was published in Germany around 1850. Carl Joseph Meyer (17961856) was a renowned German publisher and entrepreneur. He founded the Bibliographisches Institut in 1826, which became one of the leading publishers of encyclopedias and reference works in Germany. His most significant project was the

Starting out as a taxidermist in the 1820's

"Scrophularia Scorodonia"

"Lichen Alcicornis"

His works are often noted for their attention to detail and profound emotional depth

"Peterwardein"

Comarum Palustre”

"Conferva Mertenfii"

Jean-Francois de Neufforge

"Sonchus Oleraceus"

and other notable landmarks

"Frankenia Pulverulenta"

"Portal of a Chapel Decorated in the Doric Order"