Set of Four Framed Dutch Hand Colored Copper Engravings, Houses of The Hague

Early 17th century, French hand colored equestrian engraving. After Antoine de Pluvinel (French, 1552-1620), "Henry IV, Mounted", figure 42 from "L'Instruction du Roy en l'Exercice de Monter a Cheval", c. 1625, matted and framed under UF-3 plexiglass (blocks approx. 97% of UV) , gallery label verso. Figures from this publication have sold at Christie's. Those were not hand colored. A highly detailed engraving with the French King Henry 1V the central figure. Mounted on horseback, Le Roy (the King) is watched by no less than 10 courtiers some of whom are mounted on horseback, all of which are named in the engraving. Antoine de Pluvinel (1552, Crest, Dauphine - 24 August 1620) was the first of the French riding masters, and has had great influence on modern dressage. He wrote L’Instruction du Roy en L'exercice de Monter à Cheval ("instruction of the King in the art of riding"), was tutor to King Louis XIII, and is credited with the invention of using two pillars, as well as using shoulder-in to increase suppleness. In 1594, Pluvinel founded the "Academie d'Equitation" near what is now Place des Pyramides. There, the French nobility was trained not only in horsemanship, but also in all the accomplishments (dancing, fashionable dressing, etc.) It can be said that Pluvinel's influence on the aristocracy lasted from the late 16th century to the 17th century. Richelieu, the future Prime Minister of King Louis XIII attended the Academie; so did William, Duke of Cavendish. Pluvinel's book was published posthumously by the Flemish engraver Crispijn van de Passe II and the royal valet de chambre...

A hand-colored aquatint engraving dated January 1, 1825 and engraved by T. Sutherland, London. Titled "South Sea Whale Fishery", after a painting by Will...

A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot, NYC. This set comprises the first letters A through M, each with a short rhyming ...

A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot, NYC. This set comprises the letters N through Z, each with a short rhyming descri...

Antique German architecture print on heavy paper showing an illustration of a portion of a ceiling painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, 16th centur...

Antique German architecture print on heavy paper showing an illustration of a portion of a ceiling painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, 16th centur...

Antique print of Barberries (Dutch: Zuurbessen). Originates from 'Pomologia' by J. H. Knoop. Artists and Engravers: Published by Johann Hermann Knoop (c.1700-1769).

Original antique print of opossums. Originates from Bertuch's 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. In 1790 Friedrich Justin Bertuch started his biggest book-project ever. Issued in 12 volumes it...

Antique costume print titled 'Louis XIV Roi de France. 1675'. This print depicts Louis XIV, also known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand). Originates from a rare costume book ti...

Antique print titled 'T Leproos-Huis'. View of the leper's house in The Hague. In the water, a barge, and a number of swimmers. On the roads various figures and carriages. Published ...

Antique costume print titled 'Eine Frieslaenderin. 1605. Parûre Ancienne d'une Mariée de Frise'. This print depicts a Lady of Friesland, the Netherlands. Originates from a rare costu...

Antique costume print titled 'Lady of Rotterdam'. Old costume print depicting a lady of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'The Costume of the Netherlands display...