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Old Masters Art

OLD MASTERS

Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

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Style: Old Masters
Hermes and Hippogriff - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Hermes and Hippogriff from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some foxi...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Palazzo Altieri - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Palazzo Altieri is an original black and white etching of the Late 18th century realized by Giuseppe Vasi. Signed and titled on plate lower margin. Quite Good conditions and aged ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Hermes God And Nymph - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Hermes God And Nymph from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good c...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Ancient Roman Decorations - Etching G. Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Decorations is an etching on paper realized by Giacomo Casanova in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some foxing and folding and a small c...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Ancient Roman Bust - Original Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Bust, original etching from the end of the 18th century, made by Various Old Masters. Good condition. Units of measurements typical of the period in the lower center...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Student at a Table by Candlelight - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Student at a table by candlelight is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a la...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Seascape with Monument and Figures - Etching by F. Cepparuli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Francesco Cepparuli (1750-1767). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Offering In Roman Rite - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Offering In Roman Rite from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Francesco Cepparuli in the 18th Century. Monogrammed on the plate. Good conditions and a...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Animals Pompeian Fresco - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Animals Pompeian Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Aniello Cataneo in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The etching...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Half Moon Oil Lamps With Cupid - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Half Moon Oil Lamps With Cupid and Artemis from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Fiorillo in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good condi...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Genesis 14 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Giovanni Lanfranco - 1607
Located in Roma, IT
Genesis 14 -Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Giovanni Lanfranco. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Genesis 18 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Giovanni Lanfranco - 1607
Located in Roma, IT
Genesis 18 -Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Giovanni Lanfranco. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout included 29 x 39 cm The artwork ...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Casino di Villa Lodovisi - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Casino di Villa Lodovisi presso Porta Pinciana is an original etching of the Late 18th century realized by Giuseppe Vasi. Signed and titled on plate lower margin. Good conditions ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Posing Man - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Posing Man is an etching realized by Nicholas Cochin in 1755. Good conditions with foxing on the margins. Signed in the plate. The etching was realized for the anatomy study “JOMB...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Statue of Herculaneum from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by R. Casanova in the 18th Century. Signed on the plat...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Chiesa e Monastero di S. Maria Annunziata - Etching by G.Vasi -Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chiesa e Monastero di S. Maria Annunziata is an original black and white etching of the Late 18th century realized by Giuseppe Vasi. The beautiful etching represents a glimpse of Ro...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

A Bacchante Holding a Box - Etching by Roccus Pozzi - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A Bacchante Holding a Box from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Roccus Pozzi in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions and aged with ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter of the Alphabet I - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet I, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belon...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter N - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter N is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Er...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Character - Etching - 17th century
Located in Roma, IT
Character is an etching realized by a Flemish artist of 17th century. The little picture is in good conditions except for lack of paper on the edges and left corner. Small inscript...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by G. Furlanetti - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by G. Furlanetti in the 18th century. Signed on the plate on the lower right Goo...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Oil Lamp - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Light is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercol...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Olympus, Daphnis and Pan - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Olympus, Daphnis, and Pan from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Philippo Morghen and Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good con...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Chiesa di S. Grisogono - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chiesa di S. Grisogono is an original etching of the Late 18th century realized by Giuseppe Vasi. Signed and titled on plate lower margin. Good conditions except for consumed marg...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter of the Alphabet S - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet S, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions with minor folding....
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Original Etching G. Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good condi...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Palazzo Pontificio - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Palazzo Pontificio is an original black and white etching of the Late 18th Century realized by Giuseppe Vasi. The beautiful etching represents a glimpse of Rome. Signed and titled ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Ancient Roman Temple - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Temple from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions. The etching belongs to the prin...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Oil Light - Etching by Aniello Cataneo - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Light is an Etching realized by Aniello Cataneo (1732-1805). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercola...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter of the Alphabet T - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet T, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good cond...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Monument With Figures - Etching by Vincenzo Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Monument With Figures is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità ...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Samuel 14 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Giovanni Lanfranco - 1607
Located in Roma, IT
Genesis 14 -Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Giovanni Lanfranco. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Genesis 27 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Sisto Badalocchio - 1607
Located in Roma, IT
Genesis 27 -Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Sisto Badalocchio. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout i...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter of the Alphabet L - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet L, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belon...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Giosuè 6 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Giovanni Lanfranco - 1607s
Located in Roma, IT
Giosuè 6 - Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Giovanni Lanfranco after Agostino Carracci. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout included ...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Genesis 2 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Giovanni Lanfranco - 1607
Located in Roma, IT
Genesis 2 -Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Sisto Badalocchio. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout included 29 x 39 cm The artwork is...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter S - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter S is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (ori...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter S - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet L, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper reali...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

The First Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The First Oriental Head is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1635. This wonderful piece of art belongs to an ed...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Letter of the Alphabet U - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet U from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions except for minor cuts...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

City with Travellers - Etching - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
City with Travellers is an original and little etching of an unknown artist of 17th century. The artwork is in good conditions with some little stains on a yellowed paper. No signa...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Bird Fresco - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Birds Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good condit...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Genesis 37 - Old Testament Story - Etching by Sisto Badalocchio - 1607
Located in Roma, IT
Genesis 37 - Old Testament Story is an Etching print realized by the artist Sisto Badalocchio. About The Old Testament Story, 1607 ca. Passpartout ...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Art

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Etching

Small Gray Landscape - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Letter of the Alphabet Q - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet Q, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th century....
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Man at Desk, Wearing Cross - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Man at Desk, Wearing Cross and Chain is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand after an etching by Rembrandt dated 1641. This...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Sheep In A Landscape, 19th Century, Follower Of Eugene Verboeckhoven
Located in York, GB
A fine painting of sheep in a landscape setting follower of the talented Belgium painter of animals Eugene Verboeckhoven. Housed in a 19th century gilt frame. The size overall being 55 cm x 48 cm whilst the painting is 38 x 29 cm. The sheep have been beautifully captured especially their faces. An oil on board study ready to hang Eugene Joseph Verboeckhoven...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

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Oil

Letter L - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter L is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (ori...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter A - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter A is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter V - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter V is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Oil Lamp to Hang - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp to Hang is an Etching realized by Vincenzo Campana (1730-1806). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità d...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Roman Temple Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Nolli in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some folding. T...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter U - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter A is an etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichit...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter U - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter U is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”)...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter of the Alphabet P - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet P from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Signed on the plate. Good condition...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Letter of the Alphabet V - Etching by Luigi Vanvitelli - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Letter of the Alphabet V, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belong...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

Oriental Head - Engraving after Rembrandt - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oriental Head is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt. This piece of art belongs to a late edition of the 19...
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19th Century Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Satyr - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Satyr from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized in the 18th Century. Monogrammed on the plate. Good conditions with some foxing. The etching be...
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Art

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Etching

17th Century Dutch engraving by Pieter Nolpe of a man on skates carrying a baske
By Pieter Nolpe
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Pieter Nolpe (Dutch, 1613-1653) after Pieter Jansz Quast Man on skates carrying a basket, from a set of twenty four Peasants and Beggars engraving 7.3/4 x 6.1/4 in. (19.7 x 16 cm.) P...
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17th Century Old Masters Art

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Engraving

Landscape With Monuments and Figures - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antich...
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18th Century Old Masters Art

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Old Masters art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Old Masters art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange, yellow, blue and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Charles Amand Durand, Giuseppe Vasi, Thomas Holloway, and Vincenzo Campana. Frequently made by artists working with Etching, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Old Masters art, so small editions measuring 0.4 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $1,495,000, while the average work sells for $546.

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