Copperplate Engraving

The map on offer is an antique copperplate engraving of India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), created by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794), a prominent French cartographer.

Three Antique Engravings – Gospel Scenes and Apostles from St. Mark’s Account (1735) This striking trio of copperplate engravings, published circa 1735, features key episodes and fi...

Map of Zurich and Basel Region by Mercator, Uncolored Engraving c.1600 This original uncolored copperplate engraving, titled *Zurichgow et Basiliensis Provincia*, was created by the...

Through delicate copperplate engraving and subtle shading, he captures both the grandeur of the Louvre architecture and the animated life of the exhibition crowd.

Pairing the prints together in matching frames creates an elegant museum-style presentation suitable for classical, library, or gallery interiors. Technique: copperplate engraving M...

Costumes of Peru, 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder This detailed 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates traditional co...

A dark wood or black frame provides contrast, while a gilded frame enhances its historical and decorative presence. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Dutch School, after D.

The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and are not always on scale. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Jacob Hou...

The Abandonment of Ariadne on Naxos by Theseus: A Classical Myth Depicted by Tommaso Piroli, 1789 This captivating copperplate engraving, created by the Italian engraver Tommaso P...

A double-glass frame allows viewing of both sides of the original text leaf. Technique: Copperplate engraving with letterpress text on laid paper Maker: After Jan Huygen van Linscho...

Created circa 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving captures the dramatic and celebratory atmosphere of this foundational New Testament event.

XV, p. 276 Paris, 1771 Copperplate engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm A finely detailed anatomical engraving illustrating components of the male reproductive system in d...

For a brighter interior, a lighter gilt or soft-toned frame with clean ivory matting also works well, especially in Parisian or New York-style settings. Technique: Copperplate engra...

Title: Funeral Rites and Burial of Inca Nobles – Rare 1734 Engraving of Peruvian Customs Description: This detailed 1734 copperplate engraving presents two dramatic scenes depicting...

Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues – Ferrario Costume Series, 1815 This striking hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a group of Chinese religious or ceremonial figu...

The map is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original. Technique: Copperplate engravi...

Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Antonio Rancati after Giulio Ferrario, Milan, circa 1815

Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Andrea Bernieri after Giulio Ferrario, Milan, circa 1815

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity – Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents two theatrical interpretations of religio...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Henri Abraham Chatelain, Amsterdam, 1720

Executed in detailed copperplate engraving, the compositions are infused with visionary symbolism and Baroque grandeur, making the set ideal for collectors of scriptural prints or th...

Greater Scaup – Antique Bird Engraving Anas Marila by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled ‘Anas Marila’, depicts the greater scaup (Aythya...

This hand-colored copperplate engraving presents the vast northern and central Asian region then known as Tartary—a term used in early European cartography to describe an expansive a...

Technique: Hand-coloured copperplate engraving Maker: Giulio Ferrario workshop, Milan, circa 1815

Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued.

Geographically, the map extends from the Adriatic coast across the northern Aegean, including important historical locations such as Thessalonica, Philippi, and the mountainous inter...

This engraving is a hand-colored copperplate print by Robert Benard, part of the *Histoire Naturelle* from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790.

Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued.

Mexican Penitence and Human Sacrifice – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Religious Rites Description: This dramatic 1734 copperplate engraving illustrates two imagined rituals from ancient M...

Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued.

Light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with 18th-century copperplate engraving. Original centerfold as issued.

Consider a dark walnut or black frame with a generous ivory or archival white mat to emphasize the crisp geometry and create a museum-style display suitable for modern or classical i...

Executed in refined copperplate engraving typical of London mapmaking of the period, the plate demonstrates clarity of line, precise typography, and harmonious composition.

Executed in refined copperplate engraving typical of early nineteenth-century London atlas production, the plate demonstrates clarity of design, elegant typography, and meticulous vi...

Executed in refined copperplate engraving typical of early nineteenth-century London atlas production, the map demonstrates clarity of line, elegant typography, and balanced visual c...

The design reflects early nineteenth-century scholarly interest in historical chronology and ecclesiastical governance, combining clarity of information with elegant graphic presenta...

Executed in refined copperplate engraving typical of early nineteenth-century London atlas production, the plate demonstrates both intellectual clarity and aesthetic balance.

Executed in refined copperplate engraving typical of early nineteenth-century London atlas production, the plate demonstrates precision, elegant typography, and careful visual organi...

An 18th century English cartographic county reference engraving by Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784), dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.

Seligmann’s technique of copperplate engraving with hand-coloring was meticulously detailed, allowing each print to serve both as an educational tool and a piece of art.

His wife dreamt of a little chapel with a Madonna that someone had previously advised her to purchase, In 1642 a copperplate engraving, representing Our Lady of Luxembourg, was in...

Keywords: Buffon Barbary sheep Amsterdam 1769 edition hand coloured engraving Jacques de Sève North African sheep print 18th century natural history Le Mouton de Barbarie antique zoo...

Jakob Andreas Eisenmann: The engraver responsible for the hand-colored copperplate engravings found in Schreber's work. His engravings are based on illustrations provided by artists ...

Copperplate engraving was a labor-intensive process where the cartographer would meticulously incise the design into a copper plate, which was then inked and pressed onto paper.

Engraved in 1801, this work captures the essence of discovery from the age of explorers, immortalized on cotton-rich paper using the intricate copper plate engraving technique. Desc...

Blaeu’s map combines precision and artistry, with vibrant hand-coloring distinguishing boundaries and geographical features. The copperplate engraving ensures fine detail, making thi...

The work was published in Paris between 1770 and 1786, and it contains 1008 fine, originally hand-colored copperplate engravings. These prints represent the Ortolans or Buntings, spe...

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Merian, in Augsburg or Nuremberg, circa 1656–1670

Title: Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder Description: This engaging hand-colored copperplate e...

Therefore, the encyclopedia was illustrated throughout with vivid and detailed copperplate engravings, that were scientifically accurate and sophisticated in their composition and ex...

He then disappeared without trace on Madagascar, traveling in a sloop from which he had landed to seek drinking water. The engravings are made after Nieuhoff's drawings. Technic: Co...

XXIII, p. 276. Paris, 1771 Copperplate engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm A detailed anatomical plate presenting two enlarged vertical studies of elongated organic struc...

Frame shown for presentation purposes only. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Keywords: antique architectural plan, Fontainebleau palace Nap...

A thin gilt liner can further enhance the hand coloring and decorative cartouches while maintaining a sophisticated seventeenth-century appearance. Technique: Copperplate engraving ...

The map is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original. Technique: Copperplate engravi...

Seligmann used the copperplate engraving technique, which allowed for fine details to be etched into a metal plate, creating a matrix that could be inked and pressed onto paper multi...

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