Engravings of Bauhin Family Members
Scope and Contents
This collection features 4 engravings of male family members of the Bauhin family in Switzerland.
One engraving features Swiss physician Johann Bauhin (1541-1612) and brother of Caspar (Gaspard) Bauhin.
One engraving features Swiss botanist and anatomist Caspar (Gaspard) Bauhin (1560-1624). The engraving is a variation possibly by Flemish artist Johann Theodor de Bry (1561-1623).
One engraving features Swiss physician Hieronymus Bauhin (1637–1667). He was a professor of Anatomy and Botany before becoming a professor of Theoretical Medicine at the University of Basel in Switzerland. The engraving is by French artist Pierre Aubry (1610-1686). This item likely dates between 1650-1667.
One engraving features Swiss professor Johann Caspar Bauhin. This print likely dates between 1750-1850. It's printed text is: "Ion: Casp: Bauhinus. Casp: Fil: Basiliensis M:D et Prof: ord :"
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1650 - 1850
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted and open to researchers.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are in the public domain.
Extent
.03 Linear Feet (1 folder; 4 engraving)
Language of Materials
English
German
Custodial History
Gifted by Asa Gray to the Boston Society of Natural History, May 22, 1843.
- Title
- Engravings of Bauhin Family Members
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brittany Contratto (Senior Archivist)
- Date
- March 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository