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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print of the Ceremony of Treading on the Crucifix, Nagasaki, Japan
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ceremony of Treading on the Crucifix and other Images (..)'. This print shows the trading on the crucifix and other images, at the beginning of the year, in Nag...
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Antique Print of the North-West Coast of Masafuero or Alejandro Selkirk Island
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de Cote N.O. de Masafuero'. Profile view of the north-west coast of Masafuero. It also shows the anchorage of the Swallow and depth soundings. Originates fr...
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Rare Old Copper Engraved Print of a Flying Cat, a Pig, a Bat and Civet Cat, 1729
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of various wild cats and bats. Dutch subtitles ‘1 Babi Roesa, 2 Sivet Kat, 3 Ambonse Vledermuis, 4 Vliegende Kat’.
A civet is a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mamma...
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Antique Print of an Encampment on Juan Fernández Island, Chile, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Gezigt van de Plaats op ’t Eiland Juan Fernandes daar de Tent van den Kommandeur stont‘. View of an encampment on Juan Fernández island, Chile, with tents and E...
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Antique Print with Views of the Lema Islands by Anson '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Iles de Lema (..)'. Various views of the Lema Islands, part of the Wanshan Archipelago, formerly known as the Ladrones Islands, part of Xiangzhou District in Zh...
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Original Antique Engraving of a Vox, Wolf and Hyenas, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various animals; Lupus, Wolff (Wolf) - Vulpes, Fuchs (Fox) - Zilio Hyaena (Hyena). This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis (..)' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657.
Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish...
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Antique Print of Japanese Modelling 'Kakiyemon' by G. Audsley, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print, Section VIII, plate VI. This chromolithograph depicts a statuette by modeller and painter Kakiyemon. The statuette represents Usugumo, a celebrated lady of Yoshiwara....
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Antique Bird Print of a Male Grey Partridge by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tetrao Perdix, Mas'. This print depicts the male grey partridge (Dutch: patrijs). The grey partridge (Perdix perdix), also known a...
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Original Antique Engraving of Christian, 6th King of Norway, 1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Christiaan de VI Koning (..)'. Old print depicting Christian, 6th King of Norway, Denmark etc. This print originates from the 7th-volume of 'Hedendaagsche Hi...
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Antique Portrait of Cardinal Troiano Acquaviva d'Aragona by Von Prenner '1748'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Eminentiss e Reverendiss Principe d Trojano (..)'. Portrait of Cardinal Troiano Acquaviva d'Aragona. This print originates from the series 'Illustri fatti fa...
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Antique Portrait of Coenraad van Heemskerk, Earl of Heemskerk, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Mr. Coenraad van Heemskerk (..)'. Old portrait of Coenraad van Heemskerk, Earl of Heemskerk. This print originates from 'Vaderlandsche historie, vervattende ...
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Copper Engraving of Cluster Mallow and Malva Sylvestris Flowers, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Malva Crispa, Malva Mauritana'. Copper engraving of cluster mallow and malva sylvestris. This print originates from 'Phytanthoza Iconographia' by J.W. We...
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Antique Print of the 9th Mughal Emperor by Valentijn, 1726
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sjah Ekbar, 9ste Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Farrukhsiyar, the 9th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by...
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Antique Print of a Lama, a Guinea Pig and Guinea Sheep & Collared Peccary, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various animals; Ovis Peruana (Lama species) - Aries Guineensis (Guinea Sheep) - Porcus Guineensis (Guinea Pig) - Zainq Tajacu Porcus sylvester (Collared peccary). T...
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Antique Horse Print of the Correct Posture of Horsemen by Ridinger '1722'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Postur eines guten Reüters - L'Assiette du bel homme de Cheval'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.
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Antique Print of Cumberland Bay and Juan Fernandez Island by Anson, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue du cote oriental de l'Ile de Juan Fernandes.' 'Vue de la Baye de Cumberland dans l'Ile de Juan Fernandes.' Eastern view of Juan Fernandez Island; View of th...
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Large Antique Engraving of a Pastoral Scene with Cows and Sheep, c.1770
By Kilian Bros
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Wie manchen hört von Kunst und den Antiquitaeten - Man als ein groses Kind und dümes Schafe reden'. Mezzotint of a pastoral scene showing sheep and cattle.
Ar...
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Old Print of A Pedler in Indonesia with Wife and Children, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'A Negro Pedler with his wife.' - This plate shows a black skinned peddler and his wife, Indonesia. It originally accompanied J. Nieuhof's account of his 'Voya...
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Antique Print of Domestic and Wild Cat Species, incl The Civet, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of domestic and wild cat species; Felis domestica, Zahme Katz (Domestic cat) - Felis sylvestris, Wilde Katz (Wild Cat) - Felis Zibetti, Zibet Katz (Civet cat) - Genetta...
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Antique Handcolored Castle Print of 'Huis te Schagen' in The Netherlands, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het Huis te Schagen 1612'. View of a former castle in Schagen, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Kabinet van Nederlandsche en Kleefsche outheden (..)', 1727-1733.
Artists and Engravers: Abraham Rademaker...
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Antique Map of the Island of Borneo by Janssonius, circa 1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insula Borneo et Occidentalis pars Celebis cum adjacentibus Insulis'. Rare sea chart of the island of Borneo. Published by J. Janssonius, circa 1650.
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Antique Print of Brittenburg 'Near Katwijk', the Netherlands by Blaeu, '1649'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Arx Britannica'. View of De Brittenburg, a Roman ruin on the Dutch coast near Katwijk, The Netherlands. Originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan B...
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Old Print of Kronenburg Castle Near Loenen, Utrecht, Holland, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het Huis te Kronenburg in Welstant'. View of Kronenburg, a former castle near Loenen aan de Vecht, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Kabinet van Nederlandsche en Kleefsche outheden (..)', 1727-1733.
Artists and Engravers: Abraham Rademaker...
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Antique Print of Kronenburg Castle Near Loenen, Utrecht, the Netherlands, c.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Huys Kronenburg van den Rywegh aen te zien (..)'. Two views on one sheet of Kronenburg Castle near Loenen aan de Vecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Versameling van 100 Nederlantse Outheden en Gesigten (..)'. Published c.1725.
Artists and Engravers: Abraham...
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Antique Bird Print of the Lesser Whitethroat by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Motacilla (Ruborum) Cinerea'. This print depicts the lesser whitethroat with nest and eggs (Dutch: braamsluiper). The lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is a c...
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Antique Voc Portrait of De Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Pieter de Carpentier, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indiën'. Old portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Dutch administrator of the Dutch East India Company (...
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Antique Portrait of Dutch General Gerard Pietersz, Hulft, c.1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'De Ed. Hr. Gerard Hulft, Eerste Raedt en Directeur Generael van Indien, Opper Bevelhebber over de Krygs-Mach soo te Water als te Lande afgesonden na Ceylon en de kusten van Indien'. Old portrait of Gerard Pietersz. Hulft (1621-1656), a Dutch East India general sent with a fleet to Ceylon. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'A. Blooteling' after 'G. Flinck'. Abraham Blooteling (1634-1690) was an eminent Dutch designer and engraver. Govert Flinck...
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Old Decorative & Highly Detailed Sea Chart of the North Dutch-German Coast, 1681
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Paskaart van een gedeelte van Vriesland, Groeninger, en Emderland. Met zyn onderhoorige Eylanden; Strekkende van't Eylant der Schelling'.
Decorative and highl...
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Antique Portrait of William Lord Russel by T.Cook
Located in Langweer, NL
Russell was the grandson of the disgraced Earl and Countess of Somerset, who had scandalised the Jacobean Court. He was a Whig politician, known as 'The...
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Old Print of Jews Eating on Beds like Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Greeks, 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print religion titled 'Het aanliggen op de Tafel-Bedden; hoedanigen Eetwyse der Assyriers, Persen, Grieken en Romeinen, ook by de Joden in gebruyk geraakt is'.
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Antique Botany Print of the Blue-Flowered Cineraria or Cape Aster
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print of the blue-flowered cineraria or cape aster. This print originates from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' ...
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Colored Antique Print of a Babirusa and Two Other Animals
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'c. Babi-Roesa. E. Lauw. F. Toepe'. This print depicts babirusa and two other animals, native to Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën'...
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Set of 3 Antique Botany Prints, Struthiola, Speedwell, Phylica
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 antique botany prints. It shows the smooth Struthiola, cross-leaved speedwell and heath-leaved Phylica. These prints originate ...
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Colored Antique Print of New Guinea Fishermen and views of New Guinea
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Volkeren van Nova Guinea , en hun Vaertuygen Het Brandende Eyland als het Noord West van u is De Kust van Nova Guinea beoosten het Eyland Jamma De Kust van Jamm...
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Colored Antique Print of various Water Plants including Coral in Southeast Asia
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Verscheyde Walvisch-tanden - Zwarte Acarbahaar (..)'. This print depicts various water plants including coral native to South East A...
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Antique Print of Siam and Various Vessels by Van Schley 'c.1750'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de Siam et divers Balons - Gezigt van Siam en verscheide Balons'. View of Siam (Thailand) and various vessels. This print originates from the Dutch edition ...
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Antique Print of Hop Pickers by Vivares, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of hop pickers. It shows a family outside a thatched cottage with casement windows, gathering hops; an elderly woman sitting under a tre ...
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Antique Bird Print of the Female Water Rail Bird by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Rallus Aquaticus, Foemina'. This print depicts a female water rail (Dutch: waterral). The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breed...
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Rare Antique Religious Engraving of a Horse Drawn Float, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of a horse drawn float with religious figures. Double page with joined sheets and original folding lines. This print originates from 'Prael-treyn [...] toegeschikt aen ...
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Antique Print of an American Bison by Wilkes, 1796
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The American Bison'. Original antique print of an American bison. Published by John Wilkes, 1796.
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Set of 2 Colored Antique Prints of Various Fishes and Crustaceans
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints of various fishes and crustaceans. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 –...
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Set of 4 Colored Antique Prints of Various Fishes and Crustaceans
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique prints of various fishes and crustaceans. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 ...
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Set of 3 Colored Antique Prints of various Fishes and Crustaceans
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique prints of various fishes and crustaceans. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 –...
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Antique Print of the City of Tiencienwey ‘Tientsin, China’ by J. Nieuhof, 1666
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tiencienwey'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Tiencienwey or Tientsin. Also depicted are many ships. This print originates from a German edition ...
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Antique Horse Print of a 'Pirouet' by Ridinger '1722'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Pirouet - La Piroëtte'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.
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Antique Bird Print of the Garrulus by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Garrulus'. This print depicts the garrulus bird with nest and eggs. Garrulus is a genus of Old World jays, passerine birds in the family Corvidae.
This print...
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Antique Map of Celebes 'Sulawesi', Island in Indonesia, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte De L'Isle Celebes ou Macassar'. Detailed copper engraved map of Celebes (Sulawesi, Indonesia), showing Makassar, which was the most important trading city o...
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Antique Print of Huis Ter Noot, The Hague in The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 't Huis Ter Noot'. View on the Huis ter Noot in The Hague (Huis ter Noot in Bezuidenhout, Den Haag). In the foreground, men and women walking and conversing. The...
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Original Antique Engraving of Buildings in Madrid in Spain, ca. 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
This fine engraving was published in Gabriel Bodenehr's famous serious "Europeans Macht und Pracht", a series of engravings depicting city views, plans, fortresses, and castles in Eu...
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Catching Doves in Renaissance Europe: Stradanus & Galle's 1615 Hunting Print
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique print titled 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' is a fascinating piece from the early 17th century, part of the renowned 104-print series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" designed by Joannes Stradanus and engraved by Philip Galle around 1615. This series is celebrated for its detailed depiction of various hunting scenes.
**Key Aspects of the Print:**
1. **Scene Depiction**: The print vividly portrays the practice of catching wild doves. It features a hunter selling doves from a basket on the side of his donkey, capturing a moment typical of rural life and hunting practices of the time.
2. **Hunting Technique**: The method of catching doves using large nets in the trees is illustrated, showcasing a historical hunting technique. This detail provides insight into the methods and tools used in bird hunting in the early 17th century.
3. **Artistic Style**: The print reflects the artistic style of Joannes Stradanus, a Flemish artist known for his dynamic and detailed illustrations. Stradanus's work often depicted scenes of hunting, agriculture, and daily life, capturing the spirit of the Renaissance.
4. **Engraving by Philip Galle**: Philip Galle, a renowned engraver, was known for his skillful execution and contribution to the spread of Renaissance art through printed media. His collaboration with Stradanus resulted in high-quality and artistically significant prints.
5. **Cultural and Historical Significance**: This print is valuable for its portrayal of hunting practices and rural life in the early 17th century. It serves as a window into the societal norms, livelihoods, and traditions of the time.
6. **Part of a Larger Series**: Being part of "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," this print is a piece of a larger collection that aimed to document various forms of hunting, fishing, and bird catching. The series is significant for its comprehensive portrayal of these activities.
7. **Educational Value**: For historians and art enthusiasts, this print offers educational insights into the techniques of Renaissance printmaking, as well as the socio-cultural aspects of hunting and trade in early modern Europe.
The 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' print is not only an antique hunting print...
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Antique Print of Mandrake Roots and a Root of Ginseng, 'c.1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mandragores artificielles (..)'. Original antique print of mandrake roots in the form of human figures, both naked and clothed; the mandrake plant itself (Mandr...
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Antique Bird Print of the Great Black Cormorant by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pelecanus Carbo'. This print depicts the Great Black Cormorant (Dutch: Aalscholver). The great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), known as the great black cormora...
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Antique Print of a Monastery of the Talapoin in Siam (Thailand), 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Afbeelding van een Klooster de Talapoinen in Siam'. View of a monastery of the Talapoin in Siam, Thailand, in a landscape with fig tree and several elephants. T...
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Decorative Antique Engraving of Suillus and Agaricus Mushrooms, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pl. 884 Cryptogamie, Champignons'. Old print showing suilles, a genus of basidiomycete fungi in the family Suillaceae and order Boletales. Below, a print of aga...
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Antique Optica Print of the Westminster Bridge in London, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Prospectus Pontis Westmonasteriensis Londini - Viso del Ponte de Westmiinster a Londra'. Antique print of the Westminster Bridge, Londo...
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Copper-Line Engraving by Cornelius de Bruyn of Alexandria in Egypt, c.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Artist: Cornelis de Bruijn (or de Bruyn); 1652 – 1726/7 was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buil...
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Scarce Print of Natives in New South Wales, Australia, c.1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: View of a Hut in New South Wales
Description: Scarce c.18th First Fleet period engraving depicting Australian aborigines from the account by Governor Arthur Phillip.
Artist: Robert Cleveley (1747-1809) Third brother of James Cleveley who was famous painting the death...
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Antique Bird Print of the Yellowhammer by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Emberiza, Citrinella'. The yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to New...
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