Copperplate Engraving

Condition Report: The print is a fine example of 17th-century copperplate engraving, published by Jacob Meurs in Amsterdam in 1673.

Published in Zacharie Chatelain's Atlas Historique (2nd edition), this copperplate engraving reflects the artistic and scholarly standards of early 18th-century cartography.

His work is highly regarded for its scientific value and its charm as decorative art. These engravings were produced using copperplate engraving with original hand-colouring – a tec...

Ruff Bird Print with Nest – Tringa Pugnax by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 This antique hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the ruff (Tringa pugnax, now Calidris pugnax), a strikin...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Samuel 11:2, David on the roof sees Baths...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Samuel 6:12, David dances before the Ark ...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Maccabees 9, the death of the godless Ant...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Maccabees 3:25, Heliodorus beaten with ro...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: Daniel 4:33, Nebuchadnezzar driven out amon...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Kings 5:1 to 14, Naaman healed of his lep...

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Philippus Baldaeus (author), anonymous engraver, Amsterdam or London, c.1672

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 1 Kings 8:65, the Feast of Tabernacles, and...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Samuel 13:23, Absalom has his brother Amn...

The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Emanue...

This is an original antique copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Based on the explorations of Eusebio Francisco Kino, French school, c.1760

Recommended frames include dark walnut, ebonised wood, or restrained antique gilt for a museum-style presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, pub...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Pieter Mortier, Amsterdam, ca. 1700

Title: Germany and Surrounding Realms by Gabriel Bodenehr, circa 1710 This striking copperplate engraving, titled "S. Imperium Romano-Germanicum, Teutschland mit Seinen Angräntzende...

De Bruijn (1652–1726/27) was a Dutch artist and traveler known for his detailed visual accounts of the Middle East, Egypt, Persia, and beyond. The engraving is rendered with fine li...

Title: Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734 Description: This richly detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving, published in 1723, offers a fascinat...

This piece suits office spaces, libraries, and transportation-themed collections. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1857

They are also fine examples of copperplate engraving in the neoclassical style, designed for collectors, academics, and Grand Tour patrons alike.

Idols of Campeche, Yucatán, and Tabasco in Early Colonial Imagination This dramatic 18th-century copperplate engraving, dated 1723, depicts the so-called idols and ritual scenes ass...

Title: Healing and Funeral Rituals of the Paria Natives, imagined in 1734 Description: This striking copperplate engraving, published in 1734 in Bernard Picart’s Cérémonies et Coutu...

For thematic displays, this map pairs beautifully with other 18th-century port city plans. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: A. Porlier sculp., French school, c.1760

A cream or light grey mat will highlight the delicate coloring and fine engraving. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand color Maker: James Wyld, London, c.1855

For a more antique feel, consider a gold-accented frame or use museum glass to protect the aged paper and display its texture. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Isaak Tirion, ...

A subtle gold inner line or filet can enhance the classical style while drawing attention to the clean engraving. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam, c....

Blaeu Map of Walachia, Servia, Bulgaria, Romania, circa 1640 This is an original antique map titled “Walachia, Servia, Bulgaria, Romania,” published by Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam betwe...

Condition summary: This copperplate engraving is in very good condition with attractive original hand coloring.

This copperplate engraving is part of the series from "Groot werreldlyk tooneel des hertogdoms van Braband" (translated: "Castles in the Duchy of Brabant"), a work by Jakob Le Roy, w...

Title: Funeral Ceremonies of the Orinoco and Brazilian Indigenous Peoples, 1734 Description: This striking copperplate engraving, published in 1734 in Bernard Picart’s monumental *C...

Religious Ceremony of the Inhabitants of the Island of Hispaniola, 1734 Description: This vividly hand-colored copperplate engraving, issued in 1734 in Bernard Picart’s monumental w...

Peruvian Eclipse Panic and Antis Ritual Sacrifice – Rare 1734 Ethnographic Print This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents two dramatic scenes interpreting South American indige...

While the original 1705 plate was a large-format copperplate engraving printed on laid paper, this later lithographic version was produced in the 19th century for a growing audience ...

While the original 1705 plate was a large-format copperplate engraving printed on laid paper, this later lithographic version was produced in the 19th century for a growing audience ...

This piece is especially fitting for academic or historical-themed interiors. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: F. von Stülpnagel, published by Jus...

England and London Government Map with Allegorical Vignettes, ca. 1720 Description: This highly decorative and information-rich copperplate engraving, titled "Nouvelle carte du Gouv...

The technique used is copperplate engraving with hand-coloring, a method typical of the time, allowing for the fine detailing of the trader’s clothing and the texture of the furs, wi...

First Edition in book form. 4to, 8 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches (251 x 171 mm). ix pp, 51 sheets on cream laid paper, text in Dutch (gothic letters). 50 numbered full page copperplate engravi...

.; 8vo, 6 1/2 x 4 in. (165 x 102 mm) , vol. 1: (6), xl, 293; vol. 2: (1), 314; vol. 3: 910, xi, 331; vol. 4: 91), 322. With 28 copperplate engravings designed by F. Hayman and engra...

This landmark ornithological work was the first comprehensive bird study in the Netherlands and is celebrated for its combination of detailed natural history observations and exquisi...

Their combined efforts brought together scientific observation, taxonomy, and superb copperplate engraving, resulting in one of the earliest and most influential ornithological works...

London: 1981; p. 212] Bloomsbury: The Nonesuch Press, 1929 8vo, 8 1/4 x 5 1/8 inches (210 x130 mm); pp. [6] x, 631 [5]. 6 copperplate engravings by Charles Sigrist (portraits of W...

It stands as the first and most important ornithological study of the Netherlands, notable for combining detailed written descriptions with exquisite copperplate engravings. The acco...

Western Jackdaw Print – Corvus Monedula by Nozeman and Sepp, 1797 This antique hand-coloured copperplate engraving shows the Western Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), known in Dutch as the...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 1 Kings 18:4 to 13, Obadiah hides the proph...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Kings 1:9, the captain and his fifty cons...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Kings 19:35, the angel of the Lord slays ...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: Job 1:13 to 21, Job receives news of his mi...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 1 Kings 1:38, Solomon anointed king, and 1 ...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Kings 2:23, the children mocking Elisha d...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 1 Maccabees 2:49, Mattathias on his deathbe...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: Esther 6, the triumph of Mordecai, and Esth...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Samuel 18:9, the death of Absalom, and 2 ...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: Nehemiah 8, Ezra reads the Law to the peopl...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: Ezekiel 37, the vision of the valley of dry...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 2 Kings 10:7, the heads of Ahab's seventy s...

This original copperplate engraving from Pieter Mortier's illustrated Bible, Amsterdam circa 1700, shows two biblical scenes on one sheet: 1 Kings 13:1 to 6, the prophecy against the...