Copperplate Engraving

The delineation of river basins alongside elevation shading provides insight into continental drainage patterns, supporting historical studies in geography, settlement development, t...

Title: "Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805" Description This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engraving presents an intricate, magnified...

Title: "Andean Condor (Male) - Majestic Vultur gryphus Illustration by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving features the male Andean condor (*Vultur gryp...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes / V. von Stülpnagel, Gotha, 1857

Perfect for a study, library, or historic-themed interior. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1858

"Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805" This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts two remarkable plants: the Galbanum (*Ferula galba...

Title: "Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases four distinct and captivating bi...

Each print is a stunning representation of marine life, insects, and their detailed anatomical features, brought to life through the meticulous copperplate engraving technique. The v...

"European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles" This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving, from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für K...

The image is an original antique copperplate engraving by Swidde, completed in 1695.

The first edition of this map was produced in 1634. It is a copperplate engraving on paper, printed during a period when Blaeu’s workshop was producing high-quality atlases and indiv...

"Botanical Illustration of Cardamine amara (Bittercress)" Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Guimpel, depicts Cardamine amara, commonly known as Bi...

Greece is shown as an independent kingdom while neighbouring territories remain under Ottoman control, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the period. Technique: Copperplate eng...

Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

Rapin de Thoyras, published circa 1786. The engraving shows both the obverse and reverse of the seal in finely detailed copperplate, hand coloured in regal gold tones.

CARTOGRAPHER: Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724) DATE: Circa 1710 ORIGIN: Nuremberg, Germany MEDIUM: Copperplate engraving with contemporary wash and outline colouring on laid pape...

Otto van Veen, also known by his Latinized name Otto Venius or Octavius Vaenius, (c.1556 – 6 May 1629) was a painter, draughtsman, and humanist active primarily in Antwerp and Brusse...

Created in 1691 by the artist Willem Swidde, this copperplate engraving is a part of the renowned work "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna."

Artistic Techniques Engraving - **Medium**: The print is a copperplate engraving, a common technique during the Renaissance for producing detailed and precise images.

Executed with exceptional technical precision, the engraving demonstrates Baltard’s mastery of copperplate engraving.

III – Pl. XV, p. 256 This copperplate engraving presents a comprehensive anatomical view of the urinary and major vascular systems within the posterior abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Antique Louvre Sculpture Reliefs Print, Institut Fireplace – Baltard 1803 Description: This elegant early 19th-century copperplate engraving originates from the rare architectural p...

Blackie, Scotland, 1860 This is an original 19th-century copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

Blackie, Scotland, 1860 This is an original 19th-century copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

III – Pl. II, p. 234 This copperplate engraving presents a detailed anatomical study of the human brain and its principal internal structures, illustrated through multiple sectional...

III – Pl. 16, p. 266 This finely executed copperplate engraving presents a detailed anatomical study of the posterior abdominal cavity and pelvic region, viewed from the front with ...

Presenting them in a panoramic arrangement will highlight their unity as a historical set. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, incl Houbra...

Dark wood, black, or gilt moulding will complement their formal style. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, after contemporary portraits; c...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes / V. von Stülpnagel, Gotha, 1857

Executed in elegant copperplate engraving and enhanced with delicate contemporary hand coloring, the map reflects the refined cartographic style of early nineteenth-century London ma...

This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving originates from Blaeu’s monumental atlas Toonneel des Aerdrycx, one of the most celebrated cartographic works of the Dutch Golden Age.

The southern coast of Borneo and the eastern coast of Sumatra are also clearly identified, emphasizing the interconnected maritime geography of the Indonesian archipelago. Issued as...

A thin gilt fillet can enhance the rich hand color and decorative cartouche while maintaining an elegant museum-style presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original ha...

A walnut or ebonized frame provides sober dignity, while a gilt frame enhances the sacred and monumental qualities of the evangelists. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Pieter...

Title: 1757 Native American Tribal Adornments – Feathered Headdresses, Belts & Jewelry Description: This exceptional pair of antique copperplate engravings, published in 1757 in *...

Ideal for libraries, studies, or interior settings that highlight travel, architecture, or classical antiquity. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: After Cornelis de Bruijn, The...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring used to outline counties and territories in subtle yet clear hues.

The depiction of ocean currents, longitudinal scales, and landmass outlines reflects the era’s focus on practical navigation and geographic understanding, essential for colonial expa...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring to delineate political borders and territories, using subtle yet precise hues for each region.

Such profiles allowed scholars and travellers to visualise and understand altitudinal differences between European mountains and other world ranges, enhancing education in physical g...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring, used here to highlight stars in yellow and constellation illustrations in pale blue for clarity.

The map also highlights territorial extents of Russia before the Alaska Purchase (1867), making it a valuable historical record of pre-transfer geography. Technique: Copperplate eng...

Title: Bird's-Eye View of Blâmont in Lorraine by Braun and Hogenberg, 1597 This copperplate engraving, published in 1597 by Braun and Hogenberg, depicts a bird's-eye view of the t...

A black, gilt, or dark wood moulding will complement the historical style of the prints. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, c.1700s

A black, dark walnut, or gilt moulding would suit the formal nature of the portraits. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various engravers, after contemporary por...

Ideal for display in a library, office, or study. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1857

"Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805" Description This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the medlar (Mespilus germanica) an...

The Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis, and the sun at midnight as seen from the North Cape, Norway. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (...

Madagascar is presented with German-named features and detailed coastlines reflecting European geographical knowledge of the era. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand...

It reflects geopolitical realities during a period of rapid expansion, migration, and early industrialisation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring, used to...

The Ionian Islands were under British protection at this time, shown with their distinct administrative status before their unification with Greece in 1864. Technique: Copperplate e...

It provides valuable insight into Ireland’s political geography under British rule and its transport connections, including towns, canals, and ferry routes. Technique: Copperplate e...

It presents detailed copperplate engravings of Martinique and Guadeloupe (shown divided into Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre) alongside the smaller islands of Marie-Galante, La Désirade...

1778 View of the Dutch Fortifications and Port of Batavia, Now Jakarta This original 1778 copperplate engraving titled "A View of the Dutch-Fortifications and Port of Batavia" captu...

The conflict depicted likely highlights the efforts of Charles X Gustav of Sweden to assert dominance over Denmark-Norway. Engraving Details: - **Artist:** Created as part of Theatr...

Title: "Life Cycle of Moths and Caterpillars: Stages of Transformation, Bertuch, 1805" Description This intricately hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a captivating explorati...

Perfect for display with other European maps of the period. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1858

Each print employs the traditional copperplate engraving technique, a process that allowed for exceptionally fine lines and intricate details.