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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Etching

Forest Etching

The Alchemist

Black And White Etchings Drawings

Giovan Battista FaldaChiesa Dedicata a Sant'Ignacio - Etching by G.B. Falda, Second Half of 17th Century

$213

H 10.63 in W 16.15 in D 0.04 in

Chiesa Dedicata a Sant'Ignacio - Etching by G.B. Falda

By Giovan Battista Falda

Located in Roma, IT

Chiesa dedicata a Sant’Ignatio is a wonderful black and white etching on cream-colored paper

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antonio TempestaThe Lion - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$296

H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Lion - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The lion is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian master

Category

Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Jacques CallotLes Gueux, Baroque Etching by Jacques Callot

$1,200

H 12.75 in W 15.75 in

Les Gueux, Baroque Etching by Jacques Callot

By Jacques Callot

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jacques Callot, French (1592 - 1635) - Les Gueux, Medium: 2 Etchings on paper from Les Gueux suite

Category

Early 17th Century Baroque Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

Antonio TempestaThe Horse - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$331

H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Horse - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The Horse is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian

Category

Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antonio TempestaThe Buffalo - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$296

H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Buffalo - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The Buffalo is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian

Category

Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antonio TempestaThe Monkey - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$296

H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Monkey - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The Monkey is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian

Category

Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antonio TempestaThe Fawn - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$296

H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Fawn - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The fawn is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian master

Category

Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antonio TempestaThe Donkey - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s, 1610s

$296

H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Donkey - Etching by Antonio Tempesta - 1610s

By Antonio Tempesta

Located in Roma, IT

The Donkey is a wonderful black and white etching on thick laid paper, realized by the Italian

Category

Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Cornelis DusartThe Kermesse - Original Etching by Cornelis Dusart - 1686, 1685

$9,780

H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Kermesse - Original Etching by Cornelis Dusart - 1686

By Cornelis Dusart

Located in Roma, IT

watermarked paper. Very good conditions. Bartsch n.16. Beautiful etching describes a scene of ordinary

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Gabriel PerelleLandscape with a Bridge and Fishermen - Original etching

$296

H 6.11 in W 11.03 in

Landscape with a Bridge and Fishermen - Original etching

By Gabriel Perelle

Located in Paris, IDF

PERELLE Family (17th Century) Landscape with a Bridge and Fishermen Original Engraving Signed in

Category

Late 17th Century Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Gabriel PerelleLandscape with a Sailboat and Fishermen - Original etching

$296

H 6.11 in W 11.03 in

Landscape with a Sailboat and Fishermen - Original etching

By Gabriel Perelle

Located in Paris, IDF

PERELLE Family (17th Century) Landscape with a Sailboat and Fishermen Original Engraving Signed in

Category

Late 17th Century Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antique Old Master Horse Etchings by Antonio Tempesta c. 1590 on Paper

$2,750Sale Price|50% Off

H 14 in Dm 11 in

Antique Old Master Horse Etchings by Antonio Tempesta c. 1590 on Paper

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of five original antique etchings depicting horses by Antonio Tempesta, Italian, 1555 to 1630

Category

Antique 17th Century European Drawings

Materials

Paper

Salvator RosaSalvator Rosa. Original etching: Warrior with Mace and Shield. 17th century.

$237

H 5.6 in W 3.75 in

Salvator Rosa. Original etching: Warrior with Mace and Shield. 17th century.

By Salvator Rosa

Located in Firenze, IT

absence of plate wear indicate a 17th-century printing, most likely executed in Florence. The Figurine

Category

17th Century Baroque Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving, Drypoint

Wenceslaus Hollar lifetime etching on laid paper of "Putti with Goat" 1607-1677

$650

H 0.1 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Wenceslaus Hollar lifetime etching on laid paper of "Putti with Goat" 1607-1677

Located in Norton, MA

accomplished Bohemian graphic artist of the 17th century, who spent much of his life in England. He is known to

Category

Antique 17th Century Czech Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Pair Etchings of Horses

$1,707Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12.8 in W 17.33 in D 0.91 in

Antique Pair Etchings of Horses

By Jan Frans Van den Hecke

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of antique etchings from the 17th Century by Johannes Van Den Hecke (1620-1670): he was a

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Hans Sebald BehamLe Bouffon et les Deux Couples Amoureuses - Original Etching - 1514, 1514

$355

H 7.09 in W 11.03 in D 0.08 in

Le Bouffon et les Deux Couples Amoureuses - Original Etching - 1514

By Hans Sebald Beham

Located in Roma, IT

realized after Hans Sebald Beham in 1514. Original burin on paper; late 17th century edition. Good

Category

Late 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Wenceslaus Hollar"Four Women in National Costumes, " Etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1643

$3,200

H 19.125 in W 18.5 in

"Four Women in National Costumes, " Etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Four Women in National Costumes" is a set of four original etchings by Wenceslaus Von Prachna

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Charles SimonneauPrincipi Etruriae Duci - Etching by Charles Simonneau - Late 1600, Late 1600

$296

H 9.45 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in

Principi Etruriae Duci - Etching by Charles Simonneau - Late 1600

By Charles Simonneau

Located in Roma, IT

the second half of the XVII Century. Original Etching on paper. D'aprés Charles Le Brun. Good

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Cornelis Bega'The Smoker (Le Fumeur)' original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega, ca. 1650

$3,040

H 12.38 in W 10.38 in

'The Smoker (Le Fumeur)' original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega

By Cornelis Bega

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'The Smoker (Le Fumeur)' is an original etching by the celebrated Dutch painter and printmaker

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

Jacques CallotLes Grandes Misères de la Guerre, Old Masters Etching by Jacques Callot

$950

H 12.75 in W 15.75 in

Les Grandes Misères de la Guerre, Old Masters Etching by Jacques Callot

By Jacques Callot

Located in Long Island City, NY

), Medium: 2 Etchings on paper from Les Grandes Miseres de La Guerre portfolio, Image Size: 3.25 x 7.25

Category

Early 17th Century Baroque Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

Gérard AudranThe King and the Queen - Etching after Domeniquin (Domenichino) by G. Audran, 1650-1699

$296

H 16.74 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in

The King and the Queen - Etching after Domeniquin (Domenichino) by G. Audran

Located in Roma, IT

XVII century. Original etching on paper. Signed on the lower right corner. Etching after an artwork by

Category

Late 17th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Crispijn van de PasseUrias - Original Etching by Crispijin van de Passe - Early 1600, Early 1600

$355

H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 0.04 in

Urias - Original Etching by Crispijin van de Passe - Early 1600

By Crispijn van de Passe

Located in Roma, IT

Century. Original burin after an original by Martin de Vox chez Sadeler. Passepartout included (cm 50 x

Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Franz HogenbergVienna, Antique Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - Etching - Old Master, 1572-1617

$711

H 7.88 in W 20.87 in D 0.04 in

Vienna, Antique Map from "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" - Etching - Old Master

By Franz Hogenberg

Located in Roma, IT

Braun G., Hogenberg F., "Vienna", from the collection "Civitates Orbis Terrarum", Cologne, T. Graminaeus, 1572-1617. Image Dim: cm 15 x 47, Dim: cm 20 x 53. Wonderful B/W Aquatint r...

Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Wenceslaus HollarFour original etchings of women from 'Aula Veneris' series by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1643

$3,200

H 21.5 in W 21.5 in

Four original etchings of women from 'Aula Veneris' series by Wenceslaus Hollar

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Presented here as a group are four original etchings of women in European national dress from the

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Paper

Three Etchings of Gentlewomen by Wensceslaus Hollar, 1607-1677

$1,130 / set

H 15.25 in W 13.63 in D 1.25 in

Three Etchings of Gentlewomen by Wensceslaus Hollar, 1607-1677

Located in Toronto, CA

approximately 3.75" by 2.25". Wenceslaus Holler was one of the most prolific engravers of the 17th century. In

Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620

$189

H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620

Located in Langweer, NL

is captured here through the dignified pose and symbolic elements. Collectors of early 17th-century

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Baroque Etching, Salvator Rosa, Jason and the Dragon, c.1663

$1,120

H 13.39 in W 8.47 in D 0.01 in

Antique Baroque Etching, Salvator Rosa, Jason and the Dragon, c.1663

Located in Langweer, NL

heroism, sorcery, and danger—was particularly appealing to 17th-century collectors and continues to

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Maps

Materials

Paper

After Eustache Le SueurMuse Terpsichore: Framed Hand-colored 19th C. Engraving after 17th C. Painting, 1803

$675

H 23.25 in W 18.5 in D 1.63 in

Muse Terpsichore: Framed Hand-colored 19th C. Engraving after 17th C. Painting

Located in Alamo, CA

Pierre Audouin (1768-1822) after a painting by Eustache Le Sueur (1617-1655) in the 17th century. It is

Category

Late 18th Century Romantic Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Full Length Portrait of Adelaide of Burgundy, Etching on Paper, 1620

$151Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 7.9 in D 0.001 in

Full Length Portrait of Adelaide of Burgundy, Etching on Paper, 1620

Located in Langweer, NL

sixteenth and early seventeenth century. Technic: Copperplate engraving / etching. on A verge type of

Category

Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Aly Faustina Cum Gladiatore, Van Dalen, Etching on Paper, 1660

$284Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 0.001 in

Aly Faustina Cum Gladiatore, Van Dalen, Etching on Paper, 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

generations of European artists and collectors. Technic: Etching/engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. We

Category

Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Statue of Roman Empress Agrippina in Rome, Etching on Paper, 1660

$426Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 0.001 in

Statue of Roman Empress Agrippina in Rome, Etching on Paper, 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

classical models for generations of European artists and collectors. Technic: Etching/engraving on hand

Category

Antique 17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 8 Dutch Golden Age Cattle Etchings, After Paulus Potter, c.1650

$5,868 / set

H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 0.01 in

Set of 8 Dutch Golden Age Cattle Etchings, After Paulus Potter, c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

prints, antique cattle etchings, oxen prints, cow etchings, seventeenth century Dutch art, Abraham

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Capsizing Warships – Hand-Colored Etching of Schouten’s East Indian Voyage, 1676

$438

H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

Capsizing Warships – Hand-Colored Etching of Schouten’s East Indian Voyage, 1676

Located in Langweer, NL

17th-century hand-colored etching depicting the wreck of capsizing warships amid stormy seas, with

Category

Antique 1670s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Giovan Battista FaldaChiesa di Sant'Athanagio e Collegio della Natione de Greci - by G.B. Falda, Second Half of 17th Century

$225

H 10.63 in W 16.15 in D 0.04 in

Chiesa di Sant'Athanagio e Collegio della Natione de Greci - by G.B. Falda

By Giovan Battista Falda

Located in Roma, IT

Chiesa di Sant'Athanagio e Collegio della Natione de' Greci is a wonderful black and white etching

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Alexander Mair Renaissance Hand-Colored Engravings of Astronomy Star Charts

$92,000 / set

H 21.25 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in

Alexander Mair Renaissance Hand-Colored Engravings of Astronomy Star Charts

Located in Queens, NY

Sst of 20 Renaissance (17th century) engraved, hand-colored etchings for Johann Bayer's book

Category

Antique 17th Century Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Carlo MarattiCarlo Maratti “Mary Virgin Assumed”

$700

H 15 in W 9.25 in

Carlo Maratti “Mary Virgin Assumed”

By Carlo Maratti

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carlo Maratti: 1625-1713. Very well listed 17 century Italian master. He has had Auction results

Category

17th Century Italian School Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Hessel GerritsWinter Landscape with a View of Zuylen Castle, 1600s

$3,000

H 7.5 in W 9.625 in

Winter Landscape with a View of Zuylen Castle

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine 1st State impression before the addition of Vischer’s address. etching with engraving after

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Jacques CallotCap. Cerimonia, Sig. Lauinia, 1622

$510

H 13.5 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

Cap. Cerimonia, Sig. Lauinia

By Jacques Callot

Located in San Francisco, CA

: Etching Paper: Laid paper Size of paper: 3.15 x 3.85 inches Condition: Very good condition, especially for

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Jacques CallotPasquariello Truonno, Meo Squaquara, 1622

$510

H 13.5 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

Pasquariello Truonno, Meo Squaquara

By Jacques Callot

Located in San Francisco, CA

Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Size of paper: 2.35 x 3.95 inches Condition: Very good condition

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Cornelis DusartThe Large Village Fair, 1685

$11,500

H 10.5 in W 13.25 in

The Large Village Fair

By Cornelis Dusart

Located in Chicago, IL

The Large Village Fair, 1685 Etching 268 x 377 mm.; 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches Watermark: Arms of

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Rembrandt van RijnWoman with Arrow, 1661

$900

H 24 in W 21 in D 1 in

Woman with Arrow

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Woman with Arrow" 1661 is an etching on paper After Rembrandt Van Rijn, 1606

Category

17th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

Rembrandt van RijnThe Windmill, 1641

$900

H 21.5 in W 24 in D 1 in

The Windmill

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "The Windmill" 1641 is an etching on paper After Rembrandt Van Rijn, 1606-1669

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Rembrandt van RijnJan Oytenbogaert, 1639

$950

H 25.25 in W 24 in D 1 in

Jan Oytenbogaert

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled Jan Uytenbogaert" 1639 is an etching on paper After Rembrandt Van Rijn, 1606

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Anthonie WaterlooA Wooded River Landscape; Entry into the Wood, circa 1650

$500

H 5.12 in W 5.79 in

A Wooded River Landscape; Entry into the Wood

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Middletown, NY

/4-inch vertical edge tear at the lower-center sheet, unobtrusive. Printed 17th century. [Bartsch 19

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Jacques CallotThe Feast, from the suite les Bohemiens, 1620

$650

H 17 in W 20.75 in D 1.5 in

The Feast, from the suite les Bohemiens

By Jacques Callot

Located in San Francisco, CA

: 1620 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Size of image: 4.65 x 9.15 inches Signature: Signed in the plate

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Jacques CallotNous Voila Pas de Braves., from the suite les Bohemiens, 1620

$550

H 16.5 in W 20 in D 1.25 in

Nous Voila Pas de Braves., from the suite les Bohemiens

By Jacques Callot

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bohemiens Year: 1620 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Size of paper: 4.85 x 9 inches Signature: Signed in

Category

17th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Anthonie WaterlooThe Little Wooden Bridge, 1600s

$1,600

H 4 in W 4.75 in

The Little Wooden Bridge

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine and rare 2nd State impression, before the address of Ottens

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Anthonie WaterlooThe Hermitage, 1600s

$1,725

H 4.75 in W 4 in

The Hermitage

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Chicago, IL

2nd State of three States

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Henri MaupercheThe Birth of Christ - With the Praying Shepherds, 1600s

$2,800

H 8.875 in W 11.75 in

The Birth of Christ - With the Praying Shepherds

Located in Chicago, IL

A fine impression. With the address of P. Giffart. Mauperche produced over fifty engravings.

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Gabriel PerelleFigures in a Landscape, 1600s

$1,200

H 4.75 in W 4.75 in

Figures in a Landscape

By Gabriel Perelle

Located in Chicago, IL

A very fine impression

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Gabriel PerelleFigures in a Landscape, 1600s

$1,200

H 4.75 in W 4.75 in

Figures in a Landscape

By Gabriel Perelle

Located in Chicago, IL

A very fine impression

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Roeland RoughmanHedickhuyfen, 1600s

$1,800

H 5.188 in W 6.5 in

Hedickhuyfen

Located in Chicago, IL

from the series of eight views of Provincial Holland and Ultrecht

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Jan Van de VeldeThe Old Tower as a Lighthouse, 1600s

$2,000

H 5.125 in W 7.813 in

The Old Tower as a Lighthouse

By Jan Van de Velde

Located in Chicago, IL

a very fine impression

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Jan Van de VeldeFerry in Front of the Stone Bridge, 1600s

$1,800

H 5.25 in W 7.75 in

Ferry in Front of the Stone Bridge

By Jan Van de Velde

Located in Chicago, IL

a very fine impression

Category

17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Rembrandt van RijnBust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father, 1630

$1,800

H 22.25 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in

Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist's Father Year: 1630 Medium: Etching Paper: Verge paper Image (plate mark) size: 4 x 3.5 inches

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Nicolaus VisscherTwo Cavaliers (after Herman Swanevelt), 1670

$1,000

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in

Two Cavaliers (after Herman Swanevelt)

By Nicolaus Visscher

Located in Middletown, NY

printing clearly. Likely printed early 17th century.

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe organ Grinder, 1672

$1,190

H 16.5 in W 15 in D 1 in

The organ Grinder

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: The Organ Grinder Year: 1647 Medium: Etching

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

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17th Century Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 17th century etching you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Old Masters and Modern versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a 17th century etching from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 18th Century. When looking for the right 17th century etching for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and orange. There have been many interesting 17th century etching examples over the years, but those made by Antonio Tempesta, Rembrandt van Rijn, Adriaen van Ostade, Jacques Callot and Claude Lorrain are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in etching, engraving and paper.

How Much is a 17th Century Etching?

The price for a 17th century etching in our collection starts at $111 and tops out at $135,000 with the average selling for $801.

Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.

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