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Ruins Engravings

Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755
Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755

Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755 This impressive 18th-century engraving presents a detailed view and perspective of the island of Phila...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Paper

Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755
Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755

Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755 Description: Depicting the ruins of Sabua in Nubia, this plate documents temple remains along the riverbank, combining archa...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Paper

Samuel Buck (1696-1779) Ruins of Byland Abbey Yorkshire Engraving Print

Samuel Buck (1696-1779) Ruins of Byland Abbey Yorkshire Engraving Print

Located in London, GB

Samuel Buck (1696-1779) & Nathaniel Buck (d. 1759/1774) The Ruins of Byland Abbey Engraving 1721 18.5x35.5cm “Byland Abbey is an interesting ruin about five miles from Helmsley.

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1720s Realist More Art

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Engraving

18th Century Italian Architectural Capriccio Engraving of Monte Cavallo Ruins
18th Century Italian Architectural Capriccio Engraving of Monte Cavallo Ruins

18th Century Italian Architectural Capriccio Engraving of Monte Cavallo Ruins

Located in Miami, FL

An evocative 18th century Italian architectural engraving depicting romanticized classical ruins and monumental masonry structures within the famed gardens of Monte Cavallo, Rome.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Old and Rare Original Engravings of Ruins in India, 1711
Old and Rare Original Engravings of Ruins in India, 1711

Old and Rare Original Engravings of Ruins in India, 1711

Located in Langweer, NL

Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Shepherd, Cattle, and Ruins
Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Shepherd, Cattle, and Ruins

Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Shepherd, Cattle, and Ruins

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Shepherds Artist: Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772) Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown) Date: Circa 1720–1750 Mediu...

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Antique 1730s Prints

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Paper

Antique Engravings on One Sheet Depicting Ruins in Mexico, 1857
Antique Engravings on One Sheet Depicting Ruins in Mexico, 1857

Antique Engravings on One Sheet Depicting Ruins in Mexico, 1857

$206Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.16 in W 8.15 in D 0 in

Antique Engravings on One Sheet Depicting Ruins in Mexico, 1857

Located in Langweer, NL

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

Egyptian Desert Ruins and Rock-Cut Tomb, Antique Engraving, c.1802
Egyptian Desert Ruins and Rock-Cut Tomb, Antique Engraving, c.1802

Egyptian Desert Ruins and Rock-Cut Tomb, Antique Engraving, c.1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Egyptian Desert Ruins and Rock-Cut Tomb, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This elegant engraved plate presents two contrasting views of ancient Egyptian ruins set within a broad desert lan...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Egypt Temple Ruins with Architectural Plan – Denon Voyage Egypt Engraving 1802
Egypt Temple Ruins with Architectural Plan – Denon Voyage Egypt Engraving 1802

Egypt Temple Ruins with Architectural Plan – Denon Voyage Egypt Engraving 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Egypt Temple Ruins with Architectural Plan – Denon Voyage Egypt Engraving 1802 This finely engraved plate originates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, published in Paris...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Egypt Desert Panoramas & Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802
Egypt Desert Panoramas & Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802

Egypt Desert Panoramas & Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Egypt Desert Panoramas & Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802 This atmospheric group of panoramic desert views and ruin studies forms part of the celebrated work ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Copperplate Engraving of Ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis, 1820
Antique Copperplate Engraving of Ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis, 1820

Antique Copperplate Engraving of Ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis, 1820

$441Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 10.44 in D 0 in

Antique Copperplate Engraving of Ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis, 1820

Located in Langweer, NL

This is an 1820 copperplate engraving by Denon, expertly crafted by Hawkesworth, depicting the ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis in Egypt.

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

Engraving of Julius Ceasar's Ruins and Skeleton: A Charpentier Vanitas, 1757
Engraving of Julius Ceasar's Ruins and Skeleton: A Charpentier Vanitas, 1757

Engraving of Julius Ceasar's Ruins and Skeleton: A Charpentier Vanitas, 1757

Located in Langweer, NL

"Vanitas of Roman Grandeur: A Charpentier's Homage to Piranesi" This etching by François Philippe Charpentier, crafted around 1757, serves as a satirical homage to Piranesi's works....

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Antique 1750s Prints

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Paper

Landscape with Roman Ruins

Landscape with Roman Ruins

By (After) Peter Paul Rubens

Located in Chicago, IL

Engraving after Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - 1640 Antwerp), executed by Schelte Adams Bolswert (Bolsward c. 1586 -1659 Antwerp). Bolswert was one of the major printmakers in the ...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Temple Ruins at Thebes with Architectural Plan, Egypt, Antique Engraving, c.1802
Temple Ruins at Thebes with Architectural Plan, Egypt, Antique Engraving, c.1802

Temple Ruins at Thebes with Architectural Plan, Egypt, Antique Engraving, c.1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Temple Ruins at Thebes with Architectural Plan, Egypt, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This finely engraved plate presents a detailed view of ancient temple ruins at Thebes, shown in thei...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Antique Engraving of the Baths of Titus in Rome, Ruins, Niquet Family, c.1780
Antique Engraving of the Baths of Titus in Rome, Ruins, Niquet Family, c.1780

Antique Engraving of the Baths of Titus in Rome, Ruins, Niquet Family, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Engraving of the Baths of Titus in Rome, Ruins, Niquet Family, c.1780 This refined late 18th-century engraving presents a picturesque and historically informed view of the r...

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Antique Early 17th Century French Maps

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Paper

Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni
Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni

Box with green enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins. Contemporary modern...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Ruinarum Antiquarum quae Romae, title page; Authentic drawings of ancient ruins
Ruinarum Antiquarum quae Romae, title page; Authentic drawings of ancient ruins

Ruinarum Antiquarum quae Romae, title page; Authentic drawings of ancient ruins

By Willem van Nieulandt II

Located in Middletown, NY

The title page from a popular Grant Tour publication featuring a cartouche with Fame and Winged Victory, and an allegory to artistic inspiration. Rome: 1618. Engraving on cream lai...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Engraving

17th century etching black and white landscape harbor ruins figures scene
17th century etching black and white landscape harbor ruins figures scene

17th century etching black and white landscape harbor ruins figures scene

By Claude Lorrain

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Harbour Scene" is an engraving by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). The artist signed the piece in plate lower left. 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" art 18 1/8" x 20 1/4" frame Biography Claude Lorra...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Antique Print of the Ruins of Kalbassin in Siberia, 1768
Antique Print of the Ruins of Kalbassin in Siberia, 1768

Antique Print of the Ruins of Kalbassin in Siberia, 1768

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Ruines de Kalbassin (..)'. Copper engraving of the ruins of Kalbassin near that of Sem Palat (now Semipalatinsk / Semey).

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

South Gate of Antinoë – Architectural Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790
South Gate of Antinoë – Architectural Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790

South Gate of Antinoë – Architectural Engraving, Upper Egypt, c.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

During the 18th century, European travellers, scholars, and draughtsmen recorded the surviving remains of the city, which by then lay largely in ruins. This engraving is typical of p...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Maps

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Paper

Tombs near Esna, Egypt – Nile Landscape by Norden, Copper Engraving 1755
Tombs near Esna, Egypt – Nile Landscape by Norden, Copper Engraving 1755

Tombs near Esna, Egypt – Nile Landscape by Norden, Copper Engraving 1755

Located in Langweer, NL

The scene records ancient burial grounds as part of a living geography, rather than isolating them as detached ruins. The engraving is particularly attractive for interior display d...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Paper

Across the Nile – Pair of Antique Egypt Engravings with Distant Pyramids, c.1755
Across the Nile – Pair of Antique Egypt Engravings with Distant Pyramids, c.1755

Across the Nile – Pair of Antique Egypt Engravings with Distant Pyramids, c.1755

Located in Langweer, NL

Norden’s work is distinguished by its measured, observational approach, documenting Egypt as a living geography rather than a theatrical vision of ruins. These engravings reflect tha...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Paper

Capriccio Con Arco Drawing, Brown Ink on Laid Paper, Mid-18th Century
Capriccio Con Arco Drawing, Brown Ink on Laid Paper, Mid-18th Century

Capriccio Con Arco Drawing, Brown Ink on Laid Paper, Mid-18th Century

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

A major figure of 18th-century Italy, Piranesi is best known for his engravings of ancient ruins and his Carceri d’invenzione, labyrinthine visions of monumental, dreamlike architect...

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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Laid Paper, Ink

17th Century Topographical Map of Cote D'azur, Avignon, Frejus by Iohan Peeters
17th Century Topographical Map of Cote D'azur, Avignon, Frejus by Iohan Peeters

17th Century Topographical Map of Cote D'azur, Avignon, Frejus by Iohan Peeters

Located in New York, NY

Also of note is the Notre-Dame de Jerusalem Chapel which was designed in the 1960's by Jean Cocteau. The Frejus engraving shows the town proper, surrounded by the picturesque Roman r...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps

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Paper

Early Giovanni Battista Piranesi Castel Sant'Angelo Veduti Di Roma Wall Decor
Early Giovanni Battista Piranesi Castel Sant'Angelo Veduti Di Roma Wall Decor

Early Giovanni Battista Piranesi Castel Sant'Angelo Veduti Di Roma Wall Decor

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large 18th Century Etching / Engraving Of The Ruins Of Rome An Early Print Of Castle Saint Angelo By Giovanni Piranesi (1720-1778) Circa.1756 Collection Privée : Eléonore Vincent Ba...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Prints

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Paper, Wood

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Untitled - Ruins, perhaps the Baths of Caracalla.

Untitled - Ruins, perhaps the Baths of Caracalla.

By Johannes van Doetecum

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Etching and engraving on hand laid paper. Watermark: monogram PL. From the edition printed by Cornelis Danckerts I around 1660. Originally published in 1562. State: First state of ...

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16th Century Landscape Prints

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Engraving, Etching

After P. Fourdrinier - 19th Century Engraving, Ruins of Baalbek
After P. Fourdrinier - 19th Century Engraving, Ruins of Baalbek

After P. Fourdrinier - 19th Century Engraving, Ruins of Baalbek

Located in Corsham, GB

This architectural drawing showcases the intricate details of a classical column and entablature, focusing on the ornate pediment and frieze. The original plate was created in 1757 ...

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19th Century Landscape Prints

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Engraving

After  Paul Fourdrinier - 19th Century Engraving, The Ruins of Palmyra I
After  Paul Fourdrinier - 19th Century Engraving, The Ruins of Palmyra I

After Paul Fourdrinier - 19th Century Engraving, The Ruins of Palmyra I

Located in Corsham, GB

This architectural drawing showcases the intricate details of a classical column and entablature, emphasising the ornate pediment and decorative frieze. The original plate was made ...

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19th Century Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Italian Neoclassical Half-Moon Chest of Drawers by Ignazio and Luigi Ravelli
Italian Neoclassical Half-Moon Chest of Drawers by Ignazio and Luigi Ravelli

Italian Neoclassical Half-Moon Chest of Drawers by Ignazio and Luigi Ravelli

Located in IT

In this climate is placed the work of Ignazio Ravelli, who reworks the work of Maggiolini preferring scenes with imaginative architectural views, whims of ruins, inspired by the engr...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

Colored Engraving of the Ancient Ruins of Persepolis in Persia (Iran), 1782
Colored Engraving of the Ancient Ruins of Persepolis in Persia (Iran), 1782

Colored Engraving of the Ancient Ruins of Persepolis in Persia (Iran), 1782

Located in Langweer, NL

This print is titled "RUINS OF PERSEPOLIS" and it showcases a detailed and colored engraving of the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Persia (modern-day Iran).

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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa
Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa

Old Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa

Located in Langweer, NL

This plate shows views of the ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra, Egypt. Source unknown, to be determined.

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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa
Antique Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa

Antique Engraving of the Ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra in Old Egypt, Africa

Located in Langweer, NL

This plate shows views of the ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra, Egypt. Source unknown, to be determined.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Old Original Print Depicting the Ruins of the City of Palmyra, Syria, 1782
Old Original Print Depicting the Ruins of the City of Palmyra, Syria, 1782

Old Original Print Depicting the Ruins of the City of Palmyra, Syria, 1782

Located in Langweer, NL

The print is a detailed 18th-century engraving depicting the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria.

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Antique 1780s English Prints

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Paper

Two 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings Depicting Roman Ruins

Two 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings Depicting Roman Ruins

Located in London, GB

Two 18th century classical hand-colored Grand Tour engravings, both depicting views of The Temple of Jupiter.     

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Antique 1790s French Paintings

Great Set of Ten Hand Colored Engravings of Ruins
Great Set of Ten Hand Colored Engravings of Ruins

Great Set of Ten Hand Colored Engravings of Ruins

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming set of ten prints with custom frames and partial watercolored surfaces over engraved images

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

Framed Early Piranessi Engraving
Framed Early Piranessi Engraving

Framed Early Piranessi Engraving

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome large engraving of classical ruins by Piranessi. From the later numbered printing done by Piranessi's son in Paris early in the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Prints

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Wood, Glass

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Ruins Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ruins engravings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary or Old Masters versions of these works for sale today — there are 1 Contemporary and 1 Old Masters examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. You can search the ruins engravings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige and gray. Israel Silvestre, (After) Peter Paul Rubens and Johannes van Doetecum took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in engraving, etching and aquatint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Ruins Engravings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of ruins engravings start at $229 and top out at $4,900 with the average selling for $924.