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 Etching

Forest Etching

The Alchemist

Black And White Etchings Drawings

David LogganNew College, Oxford engraving by David Loggan, 1705

$2,104

H 12.21 in W 19.3 in

New College, Oxford engraving by David Loggan

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s original

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Etching

David LogganJesus College, Oxford engraving by David Loggan, 1705

$2,104

H 11.42 in W 16.15 in

Jesus College, Oxford engraving by David Loggan

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s original

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Etching

Rembrandt van RijnWoman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn, Circa 1658

$34,500

H 17.88 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in New Orleans, LA

many others. Printed circa 1658 Etching: 6" high x 3 1/8" wide (15.24 x 7.94 cm) Frame: 17 7/8" high

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Etching, Paper

Jacob Van RuisdaelThe Three Oaks, 1649

$1,200

H 5.12 in W 6.03 in

The Three Oaks

Located in Middletown, NY

A well-inked impression of Ruisdael's finest Haarlem-period etching. Amsterdam: Franz van

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Queen's College, Oxford (1674 engraving), 1674

$1,833

H 11.82 in W 16.15 in

David Loggan: Queen's College, Oxford (1674 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells (b.1956) has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Oriel College, Oxford (1674 engraving), 1674

$1,697

H 15.75 in W 10.52 in

David Loggan: Oriel College, Oxford (1674 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells (b.1956) has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Magdalen College, Oxford (1674 engraving), 1674

$2,104

H 12.6 in W 16.54 in

David Loggan: Magdalen College, Oxford (1674 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

etchings which bring Loggan’s original vision up to date.

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: University College, Oxford (1674 engraving), 1674

$1,697

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in

David Loggan: University College, Oxford (1674 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

etchings which bring Loggan’s original vision up to date.

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: New College, Oxford (1674 engraving), 1674

$1,697

H 19.1 in W 10.71 in

David Loggan: New College, Oxford (1674 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

etchings which bring Loggan’s original vision up to date.

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Canterbury Quad, St John's College, Oxford (1675 engraving), 1675

$1,697

H 12.6 in W 20.08 in

David Loggan: Canterbury Quad, St John's College, Oxford (1675 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

etchings which bring Loggan’s original vision up to date.

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Balliol College, Oxford (1675 engraving), 1675

$1,697

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in

David Loggan: Balliol College, Oxford (1675 engraving)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells (b.1956) has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Oriel College, the Hall of the Blessed Virgin, Oxford (1675), 1675

$339

H 9.85 in W 13.78 in

David Loggan: Oriel College, the Hall of the Blessed Virgin, Oxford (1675)

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

etchings which bring Loggan’s original vision up to date.

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Jesus College, Oxford engraving, 1675

$1,697

H 11.82 in W 16.15 in

David Loggan: Jesus College, Oxford engraving

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells (b.1956) has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Pembroke College, Cambridge engraving, 1690

$2,715

H 14.18 in W 17.72 in

David Loggan: Pembroke College, Cambridge engraving

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells (b.1956) has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: Peterhouse, Cambridge college engraving, 1690

$3,055

H 19.89 in W 25.2 in

David Loggan: Peterhouse, Cambridge college engraving

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

artist Andrew Ingamells (b.1956) has produced a highly-acclaimed series of etchings which bring Loggan’s

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17th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe Singers, 1667

$20,000

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in

The Singers

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Chicago, IL

The Singers (4th State), 1667 Etching printed with tone 240 x 190 mm.; 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Giovanni Andrea PodestàBacchanal, 1649

$2,400

H 11.5 in W 16.5 in

Bacchanal

By Giovanni Andrea Podestà

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Bacchanal Etching, 1649 Inscribed in the square left: "Magnificentis/simo Principi/Paolo lorda/no

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Franz HogenbergMoscow /Moscovia Antique Map, Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Braun and Hogenberg, 1572-1617

$2,133

H 15.95 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in

Moscow /Moscovia Antique Map, Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Braun and Hogenberg

By Franz Hogenberg

Located in Roma, IT

Hand colored Etching from Civitates Orbis Terrarum. One of the first printed views of Moscow, and

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17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe Peasant Settling His Debt, 1647

$3,500

H 4 in W 3.63 in

The Peasant Settling His Debt

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on thin, cream laid paper 4 x 3 5/8 inches (100 x 90 mm), with narrow margins, trimmed

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17th Century Old Masters Interior Prints

Materials

Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe Organ Grinder, 1680

$500

H 4.19 in W 3.63 in

The Organ Grinder

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper with a large heraldic watermark which is partially trimmed, 4 3/16 x 3

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Charles Amand DurandBeggar man and woman coming from behind a bank – after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1630

$400

H 3.98 in W 2.64 in

Beggar man and woman coming from behind a bank – after Rembrandt van Rijn

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Middletown, NY

from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. The task started when the main curator of the Louvre gave

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Rembrandt van RijnSleeping Herdsman by Charles Amand-Durand, 1644

$450

H 4.89 in W 4.49 in

Sleeping Herdsman by Charles Amand-Durand

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Middletown, NY

right. No. 154 from a 19th century collection of etchings by Durand after Rembrandt.

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Laid Paper, Etching, Engraving

Charles Amand DurandPeasant Family on the Tramp – after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1652

$400

H 4.65 in W 3.51 in

Peasant Family on the Tramp – after Rembrandt van Rijn

By Charles Amand Durand

Located in Middletown, NY

, and 17th centuries. The task started when the main curator of the Louvre gave Amand Durand the

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, Etching

Rembrandt van RijnJan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher by Rembrandt Van Rijn, 1646

$78,500

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.13 in

Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher by Rembrandt Van Rijn

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in New Orleans, LA

center) Etching on paper Renowned among the Old Masters, the Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn is widely

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Etching

Herman van SwaneveltLandscape with a Cardinal, 1650

$300

H 6.78 in W 10.75 in

Landscape with a Cardinal

By Herman van Swanevelt

Located in Middletown, NY

Utrecht: Herman van Swanevelt, c1650. Etching on cream laid paper, 6 3/4 x 10 3/4 (172 x 273 mm

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Herman van SwaneveltA Distribution of Bread to the Poor, 1650

$300

H 6.78 in W 10.75 in

A Distribution of Bread to the Poor

By Herman van Swanevelt

Located in Middletown, NY

Utrecht: Herman van Swanevelt, c1650. Etching on cream laid paper, 6 3/4 x 10 3/4 (172 x 273 mm

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Anthonie WaterlooThe Great Landscapes III, 1651

$3,200

H 8.875 in W 11.375 in

The Great Landscapes III

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Chicago, IL

3rd State Watermark: Gekrontes Wappen. Similar to: Paschal Lamb on Shield, Ash & Fletcher no 29 B’a, dating this sheet to about 1651.

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Mid-17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Adriaen van der CabelLandscape with a Maiden and her Dog, 1600s

$2,000

H 6.188 in W 9.625 in

Landscape with a Maiden and her Dog

By Adriaen van der Cabel

Located in Chicago, IL

A very fine impression

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Mid-17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Adriaen Van Der KabelShepherd Leading his Herd, 1600s

$1,200

H 4.5 in W 6.313 in

Shepherd Leading his Herd

Located in Chicago, IL

A very fine impression

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Mid-17th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Jan LievensSleeping Man, 1620

$3,000

H 4.02 in W 2.88 in

Sleeping Man

Located in Middletown, NY

A superb impression from an important mid-19th century collection. Etching on white laid paper

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Israel SilvestreIl tempio del Sole, 1640

$350

H 2.84 in W 6.23 in

Il tempio del Sole

By Israel Silvestre

Located in Middletown, NY

in the later part of the 17th century, and by renowned British publisher Thomas Major in the middle

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe couple, 1650

$935

H 15.25 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

The couple

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Adriaen Van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685) Title: The Couple Year : 1638 Medium: Etching

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe Smoker and the Drinker, 1650

$935

H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 1.25 in

The Smoker and the Drinker

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image (plate mark) size: 3.35 x 3.15 inches Signature: Signed in

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Fra Bonaventura BisiThe Holy Family, 1634

$9,000

H 12 in W 9 in

The Holy Family

By Fra Bonaventura Bisi

Located in Chicago, IL

The Holy Family, 1634 Etching after Parmigianino (Parma 1503 - 1540 Casal Maggiore) 305 x 230 mm

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Adriaen van OstadeThe Hunchbacked Fiddler (3rd State), 1654

$10,500

H 6.5 in W 4.44 in

The Hunchbacked Fiddler (3rd State)

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Chicago, IL

The Hunchbacked Fiddler (3rd State), 1654 Etching 266 x 113 mm.; 6 1/2 x 4 7/16 inches Watermark

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

David LogganDavid Loggan: University of Cambridge Engraving 1690 Frontispiece and Dedication, 1690

$2,240

H 14.97 in W 21.66 in

David Loggan: University of Cambridge Engraving 1690 Frontispiece and Dedication

By David Loggan

Located in London, GB

etchings which bring Loggan’s original vision up to date.

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17th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Johannes van VlietBeggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632

$350

H 3.75 in W 2.76 in

Beggar with a Wooden Leg

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on handmade wove paper, 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches (95 x 70 mm), thread margins. Third state (of

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Handmade Paper

Herman van SwaneveltVenus abducting Adonis.; Plate 2 from The Story of Adonis, 1654

$500

H 9.73 in W 12.84 in

Venus abducting Adonis.; Plate 2 from The Story of Adonis

By Herman van Swanevelt

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching with engraving on thin laid paper with an unidentified ovoid purple ink stamp (not in Lugt

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching

Adriaen van OstadeFarmers enjoying a barn dance with a violinist and a bagpiper., 1660

$2,000

H 9.06 in W 12.88 in

Farmers enjoying a barn dance with a violinist and a bagpiper.

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper mounted to a cream laid paper support, 9 x 12 7/8 inches (230 x 327 mm

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Interior Prints

Materials

Etching, Laid Paper

Herman van SwaneveltThe Anglers, 1650

$500

H 6.5 in W 9.89 in

The Anglers

By Herman van Swanevelt

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching with engraving on cream laid paper with a large unidentified alphabetic watermark, 6 1/2 x

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching

Adriaen van OstadeSmoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair, 1672

$750

H 16.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in

Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in San Francisco, CA

: 1672 Medium: Etching Paper: Laid paper Image size: 4.1 x 3.55 inches Signature: Signed in the plate

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Israel SilvestrePorto Vecchio, Corsica, 1680

$350

H 3.08 in W 7.09 in

Porto Vecchio, Corsica

By Israel Silvestre

Located in Middletown, NY

Paris: Israël Henriet, c1680. Etching with engraving on cream laid paper, laid down to a cream

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching, Engraving

Anthonie WaterlooThe Great Landscapes VI (2nd State), c. 1650

$2,800

H 8.875 in W 11.375 in

The Great Landscapes VI (2nd State)

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Chicago, IL

Watermark: Wappen von Amsterdam mit Nebenmarke

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Claude Gellée Le LorrainMercury and Argus (2nd State), 1662

$7,500

H 6.375 in W 8.75 in

Mercury and Argus (2nd State)

Located in Chicago, IL

References: Blum 38 II/IV Robert-Dumesnil 17 I/III Russell 49 II/IV Mannocci 42 IIb/III

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17th Century Old Masters Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

Anthonie WaterlooThe Great Landscapes II, (4th State), c. 1650

$2,800

H 8.875 in W 11.375 in

The Great Landscapes II, (4th State)

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Chicago, IL

Watermark: Schellenkappe (Foolscap) Similar to Churchill no. 340

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Herman van SwaneveltThe Birth of Adonis; Plate 1 from The Story of Adonis, 1654

$500

H 9.73 in W 12.84 in

The Birth of Adonis; Plate 1 from The Story of Adonis

By Herman van Swanevelt

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching with engraving on thin laid paper with an early and large unidentified heraldic watermark

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching

Herman van SwaneveltJeux de boules - Near the City Gate, 1650

$250

H 6.88 in W 10.88 in

Jeux de boules - Near the City Gate

By Herman van Swanevelt

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper, 6 7/8 x 10 7/8 inches (175 x 275 mm), thin margins. Some minor surface

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Wenceslaus HollarStudy of a Head, 1635

$800

H 3.44 in W 2.75 in

Study of a Head

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Middletown, NY

By Wenceslaus Hollar, after Jan Van Bylert (Biler) Etching on cream laid paper, 3 7/16 x 2 3/4

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Claude LorrainHarbour with a Round Tower, 1641

$200

H 5.07 in W 7.69 in

Harbour with a Round Tower

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Middletown, NY

1641. Etching on cream wove paper, 5 1/16 x 7 11/16 inches (128 x 195 mm), narrow margins. Printed

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Mid-17th Century French School Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Etching

Rembrandt van RijnCarolus de Mallery, by Lucas Vorsetman the Elder after van Dyck, 1633

$800

H 9.44 in W 6.13 in

Carolus de Mallery, by Lucas Vorsetman the Elder after van Dyck

By Rembrandt van Rijn

Located in Middletown, NY

: Maarten van den Enden, 1633. Etching on cream laid paper with an indiscernible watermark, likely 17th

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching

Giovanni Battista PiranesiVedute di Roma (3rd state) (Frontispiece of series, with Statue of Minerva), 1748

$9,500

H 20 in W 25.25 in

Vedute di Roma (3rd state) (Frontispiece of series, with Statue of Minerva)

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Chicago, IL

Views of Rome (Vedute di Roma): Frontispiece for the whole series, with Statue of Minerva. A fine impression of the rare 3rd state (of seven) of this major work, the frontispiece fo...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Allaert van EverdingenFrontispiece with tomb in a rocky landscape., 1630

$550

H 4.88 in W 6.25 in

Frontispiece with tomb in a rocky landscape.

By Allaert van Everdingen

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream laid paper, 4 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches (123 x 160 mm), full margins. In good condition

Category

Early 17th Century Flemish School Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Anthonie WaterlooThe Plank Bridge – Landschap met een bruggetje van planken, 1650

$2,750

H 5 in W 5.94 in

The Plank Bridge – Landschap met een bruggetje van planken

By Anthonie Waterloo

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on thin cream laid paper with a partial "M" or "W" watermark, 5 x 5 15/16 inches (126 x 150

Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching, Laid Paper

(After) Frans Pourbus the YoungerMaximilien de Bethune, Duc de Sully, 1696

$650

H 10.25 in W 7.5 in

Maximilien de Bethune, Duc de Sully

By (After) Frans Pourbus the Younger

Located in Middletown, NY

I of England; by Gerard Edelinck, after Franz Pourbus the Younger Etching on fine cream laid paper

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

A study of whimsical architectural elements: Satyr's, Torch, Sphynx, Sea Monster, circa 1650

$450

H 3.75 in W 8.75 in

A study of whimsical architectural elements: Satyr's, Torch, Sphynx, Sea Monster

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on handmade laid paper with a large, indiscernible heraldic watermark, , trimmed inside

Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

Jean DolivarFour French Louis XIV period chimney-piece design engravings by Jean Dolivar, 1670

$800

H 12.21 in W 7.49 in

Four French Louis XIV period chimney-piece design engravings by Jean Dolivar

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Luire de Cheminees a la Moderne nouvellement Invente et Grave par Jean Dolivar.' Collection of 4 engravings with designs for chimney-pieces. Published in Paris, circa 1670. 210mm ...

Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Adriaen van OstadePeasant with a Crooked Back, 1675

$600

H 3.07 in W 2.25 in

Peasant with a Crooked Back

By Adriaen van Ostade

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on on laid paper, adhered along left sheet edge to archival wove paper. A rich inking

Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, 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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