Matthäus Merian ( 1593 - 1650 ) was a Swiss painter. Matthäus Merian s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4632.01 USD for Topographia saxoniae inferioris. in 2000 to 24601.35 USD for Travellers in a harbour with galleons at anchor in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.