What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

17th Century Copper

Old Master Painting Flemish

Italian Baroque Painting

Paintings Of The Virgin Mary

Engraved Copper

Daily Life in Brazil in the early 17th Century on a Copper Engraving by Montanus

$359Sale Price|30% Off

Daily Life in Brazil in the early 17th Century on a Copper Engraving by Montanus

Located in Langweer, NL

"Daily Life in Brazil" This striking copper engraving, part of Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", presents a ...

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Antique 1670s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Flower Design

$595

Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Flower Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Copper

Antique Blaeu Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, 1629

$3,942

Antique Blaeu Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, 1629

Located in Langweer, NL

The map is an original 17th-century copper engraving, not a reproduction.

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Bamboo Design

$895

Japanese Edo Antique Copper Samurai Tsuba Sword Hand Guard with Bamboo Design

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Copper

Rare View of Olinda Pernambuco Brazil and Dutch Fleet, 1671

$1,314

Rare View of Olinda Pernambuco Brazil and Dutch Fleet, 1671

Located in Langweer, NL

Rare View of Olinda Pernambuco Brazil and Dutch Fleet, 1671 Original 17th-century copper engraving showing Olinda in Pernambuco, Brazil, with an extensive fleet of ships in the fore...

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Antique Mid-17th Century British Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Lovely Set of Four Painting Dutch Winter Landscape in 17th Century Style

$742 / set

Lovely Set of Four Painting Dutch Winter Landscape in 17th Century Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

By van Olsen or Von Olsen. Probably, 19th or 20th century 1-11-18-8-5 Condition: Overall condition frames have some ware. Size frame 23 x 23 x 3cm Period: 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Copper

Georg Andreas BöcklerBaroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler, 1664

$165

Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler

By Georg Andreas Böckler

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Baroque 17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg.

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Georg Andreas BöcklerBaroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler, 1664

$165

Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler

By Georg Andreas Böckler

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg.

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Georg Andreas BöcklerBaroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler, 1664

$165

Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler

By Georg Andreas Böckler

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Baroque 17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg.

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Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610

$1,350

Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610

By John Speed

Located in Middleburg, VA

A fascinating and richly detailed antique map of Cumberland County in northwest England, drawn and published by the celebrated English cartographer John Speed, dated 1610. This early...

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Antique Early 17th Century English British Colonial Maps

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Enamel plaque Madonna with Child Materdei, Jean Laudin, France, 17th c.

$2,856

Enamel plaque Madonna with Child Materdei, Jean Laudin, France, 17th c.

Located in Gorssel, GE

Enamel Plaque “Mater Dei” Laudin, Limoges, France, 17th century Painted enamel on copper, gilded details A rectangular enamel plaque depicting the Virgin and Child with radiant halo...

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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Painting on Copper, "The Mockery of Christ”

$7,770Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Painting on Copper, "The Mockery of Christ”

Located in Milano, IT

Painting on copper. Italian school of the late 17th century. The scene, which recounts a moment in the Passion of Christ, is filled with the characters, intertwined with each other a...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Copper

Rare 17th Century Botanicals – Trifolium, Gula Degener & Lotus, Leipzig, c.1690

$639 / set

Rare 17th Century Botanicals – Trifolium, Gula Degener & Lotus, Leipzig, c.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Rivinus botanicals: Trifolium, “Gula / degener” & Lotus tetragonolobos, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour,...

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Antique Late 17th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, Germany, 17th c.

$3,713

Enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, Germany, 17th c.

Located in Gorssel, GE

Rectangular enamel plaque depicting St. Peter receiving the key of Christ, with The dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome in the background. Germany, 17th century. Dimensions: 13 ...

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Antique 17th Century Religious Items

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Erik DahlbergAn Antique Engraved View of Copper Mining in Sweden in the 17th C. by Dahlberg, 1705

$575

An Antique Engraved View of Copper Mining in Sweden in the 17th C. by Dahlberg

By Erik Dahlberg

Located in Alamo, CA

The mine operated for a millennium from the 10th century to 1992. It produced as much as two thirds of Europe's copper needs and helped fund many of Sweden's wars in the 17th century.

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Early 18th Century Naturalistic Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving

Large Hispano-Moresque Copper Lustre Bowl, XVII Century, Spain

$1,900

Large Hispano-Moresque Copper Lustre Bowl, XVII Century, Spain

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Large Hispano-Moresque Copper Lustre Bowl, XVII Century, Spain. Round earthenware dish with metallic reflected decoration of a palm and flowers and with a filleted bor...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Large Hispano-Moresque Blue & Copper Lustre Bowl, XVII Century, Spain

$2,800

Large Hispano-Moresque Blue & Copper Lustre Bowl, XVII Century, Spain

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Large Hispano-Moresque Blue & Copper Lustre Bowl, XVII Century, Spain. Round earthenware dish with metallic reflected decoration of leaves with a central blue floral m...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Peter SionThe Rape of Europa, signed Peter Sion (1624-1695), Antwerp, 17th century

$10,512Sale Price|20% Off

The Rape of Europa, signed Peter Sion (1624-1695), Antwerp, 17th century

Located in PARIS, FR

The Rape of Europa By Peter Sion (Antwerp, 1624-1695) Signed in the lower right corner P. Sion 17th century Antwerp School Oil on copper, dim. h. 53 cm, w. 45 cm Moulded and ebonized...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil, Wood Panel

One of the oldest depiction of Venezia by an Antwerp painter of the 17th century, 1620

$43,422

One of the oldest depiction of Venezia by an Antwerp painter of the 17th century

Located in PARIS, FR

15 3/8 “x 22 1/8” (39.2 x 56.3 cm) – Framed : 20 5/8’’ x 28” (52.5 x 71 cm) Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 7, 1994, lot 165 Guilloché frame in blackened wood - 17th century ...

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1620s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Pair of Hispano-Moresque Copper Lustre Honey Pots, XVII Century, Spain

$2,500

Pair of Hispano-Moresque Copper Lustre Honey Pots, XVII Century, Spain

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Hispano-Moresque Copper Lustre Honey Pots, XVII Century, Spain. Two Hispano-Moorish ceramic honey pots from Manises with a decoration called "kidneys" with met...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Jasper Van der Lanen17th c. Flemish - Landscape with Flight to Egypt - Antwerp circa 1630, circa 1630

$8,541Sale Price|35% Off

17th c. Flemish - Landscape with Flight to Egypt - Antwerp circa 1630

Located in PARIS, FR

LANDSCAPE WITH FLIGHT TO EGYPT, JASPER VAN DER LANEN (ANTWERP, 1585 - 1634) 17TH CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL ANTWERP CIRCA 1630 Oil on copper, dimensions: h. 10.23 in, w. 14.96 in Flemi...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Ilario Mercanti, known as ‘lo Spolverini’ (Parma, 1657 - 1734) See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper, 1680-1730

$7,011Sale Price|20% Off

See Landscape Night Naval Battle Mercanti 17/18th Century Paint Oil on copper

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Ilario Mercanti, known as ‘lo Spolverini’ (Parma, 1657 - 1734) Scene of a night-time naval battle oil on copper (oval) 59 x 74 cm - with frame 83 x 98 cm NB: please note that...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Louis de Caullery 1Madonna and Child with Angels, attributed to Louis de Caullery, Flemish, 17th c., circa 1620

$20,454

Madonna and Child with Angels, attributed to Louis de Caullery, Flemish, 17th c.

By Louis de Caullery 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Madonna and Child with Angels Attributed to Louis de Caullery (1565 -1622) for figures & Abraham Govaerts (1589 - 1626) for landscape Not signed 17th century Antwerp school, circ...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Landscape With Pan and Syrinx, Flemish School From the 1600s, Oil on Copper, 1600s

$5,142

Landscape With Pan and Syrinx, Flemish School From the 1600s, Oil on Copper

Located in Stockholm, SE

Flemish School, 1600s Landscape With Pan and Syrinx painted around the 1600s oil on copper 19 x 23.5 cm frame 29 x 34 cm Hand-made oak frame by Swedish frame maker Christer Björkma...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Engraving of the City of Kuchin in China, 1668

$310Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Copper Engraving of the City of Kuchin in China, 1668

By Johannes Nieuhof

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print China titled 'Kuching'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kuching or Kuchin (Gui Jiang, Kuei Chiang), near the river Gui (Guei). This area is close ...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Gloucestershire in England, 1637

$399

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Gloucestershire in England, 1637

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Glocestriae comitatus olim sedes Dobunorum'. Map of Gloucestershire, England. This map originates from Camden?s 'Britannia' published in 1637. Artists and Engrave...

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Antique 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Old Copper Engraving of the City of Kajutsiu in China, 1668

$310Sale Price|20% Off

Old Copper Engraving of the City of Kajutsiu in China, 1668

By Johannes Nieuhof

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print China titled ‘Kajutsiu'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Kajutsiu. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's work titled 'Legatio batavic...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Detailed Copper Engraved City Map of Enkuizen, the Netherlands, c.1620

$742

Detailed Copper Engraved City Map of Enkuizen, the Netherlands, c.1620

By L. Guicciardini

Located in Langweer, NL

Published by Johannes Janssonius (1588 – 1664) or Jan Janszoon in English, a Dutch cartographer who lived and worked in Amsterdam in the 17th century. Artists and Engravers: Made ...

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Antique 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499

$5,500

Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499

Located in Ukiah, CA

Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. I recently came across the same historical figure in a high-end auction catalogue in the same size. ...

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Antique 17th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Peter SionThe Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, signed P. Sion, Antwerp 17th c.

$13,141

The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, signed P. Sion, Antwerp 17th c.

Located in PARIS, FR

The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, by Peter Sion (Antwerp, 1624-1695) Signed in the lower right corner P. Sion 17th century Antwerp School Oil on copper, dim. h. 53 cm, ...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil, Oak

Cornelius de BruynAlexandria, Egypt, copper-line engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn , 1690, 1690

$450

Alexandria, Egypt, copper-line engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn , 1690

By Cornelius de Bruyn

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Alexandria' A view of the great harbour from a little behind the shoreline. Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He is best known for his drawings of the ruins of ...

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Late 17th Century Naturalistic Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Cornelius de BruynAlexandria, Egypt, copper-line engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn , 1690, 1690

$450

Alexandria, Egypt, copper-line engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn , 1690

By Cornelius de Bruyn

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Alexandria' A view of Pompey's Pillar with Alexandria in the background. Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He is best known for his drawings of the ruins of Perse...

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Late 17th Century Naturalistic Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching, Engraving

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Northern Jutland by P. Kaerius, 1628

$312

Antique Copper Engraved Map of Northern Jutland by P. Kaerius, 1628

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Iutia Septentrionalis'. Copper engraved map of Northern Jutland (Denmark) by P. Kaerius. This map originates from 'Atlas Minor (..)' by G. Mercator.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Map of Westphalia – Copper Engraving by Ottens, Amsterdam c.1720

$639

Hand-Colored Map of Westphalia – Copper Engraving by Ottens, Amsterdam c.1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Hand-Colored Map of Westphalia – Copper Engraving by Ottens, Amsterdam c.1720 This striking early 18th-century map titled *Nova Ducatus Westphaliae Tabula accurate descripta et in S...

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Antique Early 17th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Copper-Line Engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn of Alexandria in Egypt, c.1690

$388

Copper-Line Engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn of Alexandria in Egypt, c.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Artist: Cornelis de Bruijn (or de Bruyn); 1652 – 1726/7 was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buil...

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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Copper-Line Engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn of Alexandria in Egypt, c.1690

$331

Copper-Line Engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn of Alexandria in Egypt, c.1690

Located in Langweer, NL

Artist: Cornelis de Bruijn (or de Bruyn); 1652 – 1726/7 was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buil...

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Antique Late 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Copper Engraving of Various Celebrated Animals in India by De Bry, 1601

$594Sale Price|20% Off

Original Copper Engraving of Various Celebrated Animals in India by De Bry, 1601

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Exotic Bestiary: A 1601 de Bry Engraving of India’s Majestic Fauna" This captivating 1601 copper engraving by Theodore de Bry from his "Indiae Orientalis" series portrays a ...

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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

The Whale Harvest of St. Mary's Island - Copper Engraving by de Bry, 1601

$363Sale Price|40% Off

The Whale Harvest of St. Mary's Island - Copper Engraving by de Bry, 1601

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Antique engraving by Theodore De Bry from 'Pars Quarta Indiae Orientalis...,' 1601, with descriptive latin text below the image. This 1601 engraving presents an intriguing...

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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Le Maître des CortègesLe Maître des Cortèges - The Holy Family, 17th century

$91,416

Le Maître des Cortèges - The Holy Family

Located in PARIS, FR

Maître de Cortège The Holy family Huile sur cuivre 37.5 x 32 cm (48.5 x 40 cm with frame Louis XIII) Provenance: Private collection in eastern France Without signature Related w...

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Mid-17th Century Interior Paintings

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Copper

Early, Rare and Small Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving of Greece, ca. 1602

$399

Early, Rare and Small Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving of Greece, ca. 1602

Located in Langweer, NL

Attractive minature map of Greece or 'Graecia" Maker/Publisher: A. Ortelius/A. en F. Arsenius / M Coignet / J. van Keerbergen - 1601-1620 With a simple title cartouche. Over t...

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Antique Early 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving

$377Sale Price|40% Off

Botanical Marvels of India: Bamboo and Durian in De Bry's 1601 Copper Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

This 1601 engraving by Theodore de Bry, a master engraver and publisher of the late Renaissance period, depicts the flora of India with a remarkable degree of detail and artistry. Th...

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Copper Engraving from the Indies

$502Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Copper Engraving from the Indies

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Engraving from the Indies" Description: This original 1601 engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection presents a fascinating array...

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Antique Early 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

$1,679

Antique Bronze / Copper Cloisonné Koro with Foo Lion shape Japan 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Quality with superb decoration. Condition Some usual age signs like ware and the foo lion is loose. Size 27x18CM HeightxDiameter Period 19th century 20th century

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees Copper Engraved in 1601

$408Sale Price|35% Off

Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees Copper Engraved in 1601

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees in De Bry's 1601 Engraving" Description: This detailed engraving by Theodore de Bry, dating back to 1601, beautifully ...

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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 17-18th Century

$35,000

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 17-18th Century

Located in New York, NY

This shape and method of casting is very similar to many Hanukkah lamps which were made during the 16-17th Centuries. A copper ring affixed to the ring formed at the top was used fo...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Candle Lamps

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Brass

Two round enamel plaques Nero and Caligula, in the manner of Jacques I Laudin

$3,713

Two round enamel plaques Nero and Caligula, in the manner of Jacques I Laudin

Located in Gorssel, GE

Two round enamel plaques with Roman emperor's portraits en profil of Nero and Caligula, from a series of twelve, in the manner of Jacques I Laudin. France, 17th century. Provenance...

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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items

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Copper, Enamel

Rare double-sided religious diptych – Saint Nicholas of Tolentino & Virgin and C

$1,736

Rare double-sided religious diptych – Saint Nicholas of Tolentino & Virgin and C

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare double-sided religious diptych – Saint Nicholas of Tolentino & Virgin and Child – Oil on copper, 17th century, silver mount A precious and rare 17th-century work, painted in oi...

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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Copper

17th century, Female Portrait

$3,999

17th century, Female Portrait

Located in Milan, IT

XVII Century Female Portrait oil on copper, 8 x 6.6 cm Framed, 18 x 14.5 cm

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Antique 17th Century Other Paintings

Materials

Copper

17th century, Male Portrait

$3,999

17th century, Male Portrait

Located in Milan, IT

XVII Century Male Portrait Oil on copper miniatures, 8 x 6.6 cm Framed, 18 x 14.5 cm

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Antique 17th Century Other Paintings

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Copper

Antique Portrait of Anne of Denmark, attributed to a Follower of Paul van Somer

$2,633

Antique Portrait of Anne of Denmark, attributed to a Follower of Paul van Somer

Located in Braintree, GB

The artist responsible for this remarkable portrayal is believed to be a follower of Paul van Somer (1576–1621), a Flemish painter renowned for his portraits during the early 17th ce...

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Antique Early 17th Century European Paintings

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Copper

Scuola emiliana, XVII secolo, Rebecca al pozzo

$4,113

Scuola emiliana, XVII secolo, Rebecca al pozzo

Located in Milan, IT

Scuola emiliana, XVII secolo Rebecca al pozzo Olio su tela, cm 76 x 58 Giunta la morte della consorte Sara, Abramo decide di cercare moglie al figlio Isacco. Pertanto, manda il suo ...

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Antique 17th Century Paintings

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Copper

A painter in the style of Cortona, 17th century, The Immaculate Conception

$4,228

A painter in the style of Cortona, 17th century, The Immaculate Conception

Located in Milan, IT

A painter in the style of Cortona, 17th century Immaculate Oil on copper, 26.5 x 21 cm Framed, 48 x 39 cm A small oil painting on copper, in an elongated octagonal shape, depicti...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Other Paintings

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Copper

Louis Cousin (1606–1667), The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine

$19,197

Louis Cousin (1606–1667), The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine

By Luigi Gentile

Located in Milan, IT

Louis Cousin, known as Luigi Gentile (Ninove, 1606–Brussels, 1667) Mystical marriage of Saint Catherine Oil on oval copper, 25 x 31 Framed, 40 x 46 cm Written Statement by Prof...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Other Paintings

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Copper

A painter in the style of Cortona, 17th century, The Immaculate Conception

$3,313

A painter in the style of Cortona, 17th century, The Immaculate Conception

Located in Milan, IT

A painter in the style of Cortona, 17th century Immaculate Oil on copper, 26.5 x 21 cm Framed, 48 x 39 cm A small oil painting on copper, in an elongated octagonal shape, depicti...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Other Paintings

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Copper

Frans Franken the Younger, Ecce Homo

$12,000

Frans Franken the Younger, Ecce Homo

By Frans Franken the Younger

Located in New York, NY

Ecce Homo by Frans Franken the Younger (Antwerp, 1581-1642) Flemish, late 16th-early 17th century oil on copper Measures: H 7 in; W 8 in Ecce Homo, "behold the man," are the L...

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Antique 16th Century European Paintings

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Copper

Frans Francken IIFlower Garland Surrounding the Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic, Unsigned, -

$5,484

Flower Garland Surrounding the Virgin and Child with Saint Dominic, Unsigned

By Frans Francken II

Located in brussel, BE

Flower Garland Surrounding the Virgin and Child, after Jan Brueghel the Elder (flowers), Circle of Frans Francken II (figures), Antwerp, circa 1615–1625, Oil on copper This finely e...

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17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Copper

Jacopo GiorgiSalvator Mundi, Florentine school, Jacopo Giorgi, Studio of Cesare Dandini XVIIc, 1640

$9,598

Salvator Mundi, Florentine school, Jacopo Giorgi, Studio of Cesare Dandini XVIIc

Located in Firenze, IT

Salvator Mundi. Jacopo Giorgi (Florence 1623–1665), circle of Cesare Dandini Not signed. Oil on copper circa 1660–1665 22 × 15.5 cm (unframed) The painting is accompanied by an exp...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Copper

Hendrick van BalenThe Triumph of the Infant Bacchus, workshop of H. Van Balen, 16th c. Antwerp

$18,831Sale Price|20% Off

The Triumph of the Infant Bacchus, workshop of H. Van Balen, 16th c. Antwerp

By Hendrick van Balen

Located in PARIS, FR

The Triumph of the Infant Bacchus, Workshop of Hendrick Van Balen (1575-1632) Antwerp, c.1630 Oil on copper, h. 28 cm (11.02 in), w. 35 cm (13.78 in) A large Roman 17th century golde...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Copper

Pair of paintings on copper Michiel Carree

$4,113 / set

Pair of paintings on copper Michiel Carree

Located in Vicenza, IT

Fine pair of oil paintings on copper depicting pastoral scenes with cattle and sheep surrounded by wooded landscapes. The works, which can be dated to the late 17th and early 18th ce...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Paintings

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Copper

Penitent Magdalene - 17th century painter

$4,342

Penitent Magdalene - 17th century painter

Located in Como, IT

Penitent Magdalene Italian painter of the 17th century Oil on copper in gilt frame Size: 22x17 cm (33x28 cm including frame) Mary Magdalene is the repentant sinner who washed Jesus'...

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Mid-17th Century Figurative Paintings

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Copper

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What is 17th-century furniture called?
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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?
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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Were there cannons in the 16th century?
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Was there glass in the 16th century?
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Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
What is the most important painting of the 20th century?
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What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
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British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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