Antique Copper Engravings

The detailed copper engraving vividly captures the topography, street layout, city walls, harbors, and fortifications of Naples, nestled between the sea and surrounding hills.

Antique English Moths with Garden Flowers – Hand-Colored Entomology Engravings 1720 This set of two original hand-colored copper engravings was produced by Eleazar Albin for his cel...

Title: "Veue des Dardanelles de Constantinople, 1693" Description: This historical copper engraving, crafted by Nicholas de Fer between 1646 and 1720 in Paris, is a remarkable depic...

It is an authentic copper engraving made from two plates. The artist responsible for this work is Jan van Aveelen, who was born in Leiden in 1650 and died in Stockholm in 1727.

Title: Monumental Roman Temple Architecture Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This impressive early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s...

Title: Pair of Roman Antiquities & Classical Bronze Objects Engravings, 1721 Description: This elegant pair of early eighteenth-century copper engravings originates from Bernard de ...

Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or natural oak frames complement the calm landscape. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copenhagen, circa 1755 Keyword block: Ne...

Antique bird print titled 'Aquila di coda Bianca d'America - Aquila cauda Alba Americana Edw'. Beautiful copper engraving of the white-tailed eagle. This print originates from 'Stori...

This is an original eighteenth-century copper engraving, not a later reproduction. Sold unframed.

This is an original eighteenth-century copper engraving, not a later reproduction. Sold unframed.

A double mat with a thin red or blue inner border would highlight the accents in the feathers. Technique: Copper engraving with hand coloring Maker: After George Edwards (artist), J...

Keywords: China map, Japan map, Korea map, East Asia cartography, antique Asian map, Rigobert Bonne, 18th century geography Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France...

Keywords: British Isles map, England Scotland Ireland, antique UK map, 18th century cartography, Rigobert Bonne Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780

Framing tips: An ivory mat with a darker frame highlights the complexity of the composition. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Ger...

English Moths on Hawthorn Branch – Early 18th-Century Hand-Colored Print Published in London in 1720, this hand-colored copper engraving forms part of Eleazar Albin’s A Natural Hist...

XI Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Plate XVIII, p. 276 Copper engraving Sheet size: approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This anatomical engraving from Volume XI of Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle pre...

A neutral mat with a dark wood or black frame enhances the engraved detail and balances the ornate border. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Vincenzo Coronelli, Venice, 1690

Framing tips: A wide ivory mat and dark wood frame emphasize the scenic quality. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germany, 1831–1832

Use an off-white or lightly toned mat to preserve the calm tonal balance and add visual depth. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: William Byrne after Thomas Hearne, London, 1803

Dark walnut, blackened wood, or simple black frames complement the architectural subject and line work. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copenhagen, circa ...

A simple walnut, dark oak, or ebonized frame complements the period character and highlights the engraved detail, while a lighter natural wood frame can soften the overall appearance...

In the background, an architectural structure, possibly referencing the Temple or Jerusalem cityscape, situates the event within its biblical setting. This engraving is executed wit...

Executed with meticulous detail using the copper engraving technique, this print demonstrates the fine line work and shading typical of English Bible illustrations from the early 18t...

These plates reflect the transition from the great 18th-century copper engraving tradition into early 20th-century scientific illustration while fully preserving artisanal coloring t...

Karkan – 18th-Century Engraving of Ottoman State Punishment Collar, c.1730 This rare and unusual 18th-century copper engraving depicts a man restrained in a wooden punishment collar...

UV-filtering glass is recommended for long-term preservation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Anonymous Dutch engraver, Netherlands, circa 1750

A double mount with a thin green inner border can further enhance the botanical character. Technique: Copper engraving with hand coloring Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, Regensburg,...

Coffee, Aloe, and Date Trees – Exotic Botanical Engraving, Dutch, c.1730 This large and finely detailed copper engraving showcases three important tropical and subtropical plants: t...

Rare hand colored copper plate engraving by noted Botanist Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) Beautiful color after 250+ years!

Two rare old miniature copper-engravings one one leaf. One showing the first arrival of the first Dutch in Indonesia, the so-called 'Houtman expedition' and on the reverse Portugese ...

Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or natural oak frames complement the architectural subject. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copenhagen, circa 1755 Keyword bl...

A simple dark walnut or ebonized frame works well for a scholarly, museum-style presentation, while a lighter oak frame can soften the appearance for a residential interior. Techniq...

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving (vue d’optique) Maker: Daumont, Paris, circa 1760

A dark walnut or ebonized frame enhances the contrast and emphasizes the historical character, while museum glass is recommended to protect the original hand coloring. Technique: Co...

This is an original antique copper engraving published in 1671, not a modern reproduction.

A simple dark wood or ebonized frame will complement the historical character without distracting from the image. Technique: Copper engraving, hand colored Maker: Alain Manesson Mal...

The book is comprised of six hundred and twenty five pages, translated from the original latin with additions from formidable contemporaries including an index which outlines the nam...

Keywords: arctic fox, polar fox, snow fox, Vulpes lagopus, Canada, antique animal print, natural history engraving, Buffon, Hulk, hand colored, wildlife wall art, cabin decor, lodge ...

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: European School, published in 1749

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving (vue d’optique) Maker: Daumont, Paris, circa 1760

The pieces are sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Technique: Copper engravings with original h...

Framing tips: A dark walnut or aged gold frame paired with a moss-green or warm beige mat will enhance the woodland tones and bring focus to the central hunting figures. Technique: ...

The heavy stone arch, chains, and barred windows create a powerful contrast between captivity and miraculous liberation. This engraving is finely executed using the copper engraving...

In the background, scenes of ancient buildings, temples, and small figures engaged in daily activities create a landscape setting that situates him within the early Christian world. ...

Framing tips: Best suited to a black or ebonized frame with a soft off-white or ivory mat to draw attention to the detailed linework without competing with the image’s tone. Techniq...

Framing tips: A pale ivory mat with a dark wood or black frame creates a refined contrast. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, Germa...

She goes on to quote Vasari, who allocated Vico a substantial entry in his Lives: “many others have engaged in copper engraving, but have not attained such perfection.”

She goes on to quote Vasari, who allocated Vico a substantial entry in his Lives: “many others have engaged in copper engraving, but have not attained such perfection.”

Keywords: Netherlands map, Dutch Republic, Seven Provinces, antique Holland map, European cartography, Rigobert Bonne Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert Bonne, France, circ...

A symmetrical double hanging enhances the architectural rhythm; alternatively, placing the horizontal plate slightly above or below the vertical creates a designer-oriented compositi...

The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand...

Indian Follower of the Shaivite Sect – Sonnerat Voyage Engraving, 1806 This antique copper engraving titled "Indien de la Secte de Chiven" (Indian of the Sect of Shiva) is plate num...

Dark walnut, blackened wood, or simple ebonized frames emphasize the horizontal sweep and create a unified presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, C...

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving (vue d’optique) Maker: Daumont, Paris, circa 1760

Suitable for both classic and contemporary interiors as a single statement piece. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Dominique Baron Vivant Denon, Paris, 1802

Executed in detailed copper engraving, both prints showcase the elegant linework and theological symbolism characteristic of early 18th-century religious illustration.

A subtle museum-style presentation enhances both the architectural detail and the decorative cartouche, making it ideal for a study, library, or refined interior setting. Technique:...

Rare 17th Century Engraving of Solor Island Fort and Bay, Indonesia, circa 1670 Description: This rare and finely detailed 17th-century copper engraving depicts the bay and fort of ...

Title: Original Antique Print of Three Monkeys by Bertuch, circa 1805 Description: Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three species of monkeys, published in Fr...

Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or simple black frames enhance the horizontal format and create a cohesive presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copen...