1720s Wall Decorations

French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wood Wall Self with 14 Porcelain Stands . Moveable closing glass door at the bottom. Interior wood supports for future wood shelves or glass shelves to yo...

Pair of Serlio Architectural Plan Engravings, Neoclassical, c.1721 This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings presents a sophisticated series of classical architec...

Monumental Classical Allegory, Large Horizontal Engraving from Montfaucon, 1721 Description: This impressive large-format engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumenta...

Pair of Classical Mythological Engravings – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained 1721 A refined pair of classical engravings depicting mythological figures after ancient Roman sculpture, ...

Roman Statues and Coins, Composite Antiquities Plate with Center Fold, 1721 Description: This large and visually rich engraving is a composite antiquarian study plate from the first...

Title: Monumental Roman Temple Architecture Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This impressive early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s...

Set of 6 Antique Classical Antiquities Engravings, Sculpture & Medals, 18th C. The map is offered unframed, giving flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interio...

Classical Antiquities Engraving, Sepulchrum des Nasonii, Montfaucon 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving presents a scholarly compilation of classical antiquities drawn from ancient Roman artworks, engraved gems, and sculptural sources. The plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s influential publication *L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures*, published in Paris in 1721, one of the most important antiquarian works of the Enlightenment and a cornerstone in the development of archaeology and classical art history. The composition assembles multiple mythological and archaeological subjects arranged in a structured, comparative format typical of Montfaucon’s method. At the center appears a detailed scene labeled “Sepulchrum des Nasonii,” referring to the celebrated Tomb of the Nasonii located along the Via Flaminia in Rome, an important Roman funerary monument known for its painted mythological decorations. The engraving records figures, animals, and pastoral imagery derived from ancient wall paintings, offering eighteenth-century scholars and collectors access to monuments that were otherwise difficult to study directly. Surrounding vignettes reproduce imagery taken from antique cameos, engraved gems, and sculptural fragments. Oval compositions depict mythological figures and allegorical scenes, while the lower section includes a classical statue and medallion studies attributed to antiquarian sources associated with collectors and scholars such as Maffei and Vaillant. These references reflect Montfaucon’s ambition to synthesize knowledge gathered from Europe’s major antiquities collections into a single visual encyclopedia. Executed with refined precision, the engraving demonstrates the clarity and balance characteristic of Parisian copperplate engraving of the early 1700s. Fine linework and careful tonal shading translate sculptural and painted sources into a harmonious graphic composition. Today, plates from Montfaucon’s work are appreciated both for their scholarly significance and for their elegant decorative qualities, making them highly suitable for libraries, study interiors, or contemporary gallery walls seeking classical visual depth. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best complements the intended interior. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light discoloration consistent with early eighteenth-century paper. Minor edge wear and handling marks mainly confined to the margins. Plate impression visible. Blank verso. Framing tips: A dark walnut, gilt, or ebonized frame with a generous ivory mat enhances the academic and neoclassical character of the engraving. For modern interiors, a slim black gallery frame with wide mat spacing provides a refined museum-style presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, France, Paris, 1721 Keywords: Montfaucon engraving, Antiquité expliquée, Sepulchrum des Nasonii, Roman antiquities print, classical archaeology engraving, antique mythological engraving, 18th century copperplate engraving, French antiquarian print, Roman tomb illustration, Via Flaminia Rome print...

Antique View of Campeche Mexico by Van der Aa Allard Leiden Engraving c1720 An early 18th-century engraved view of Campeche, Mexico, published in Leiden by Pieter van der Aa after C...

Anonymous ca. 1725-50; Italy Polychrome pinewood Approximate size: 38.5 (h) x 24 (w) x 16.5 (d) in. This pair of two-tier monumental corner wall brackets are a unique and interesti...

Cybele, Magna Mater – Classical Goddess Statues and Medals, Montfaucon, 1721 DESCRIPTION Large classical engraving depicting Cybele, the Magna Mater or Great Mother goddess, shown t...

Diana of the Ephesians Antique Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving depicts the famed Diana of the Ephesians (Artemis of Ephesus), one of the most recognizable and symbolically rich cult images of the ancient world. The plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication *L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures*, published in Paris in 1721, a foundational scholarly work that systematically documented classical antiquities and helped establish archaeology as an academic discipline. Montfaucon’s encyclopedic project sought to gather visual knowledge of ancient civilizations through carefully engraved illustrations based on surviving sculptures, coins, manuscripts, and earlier collections. This engraving presents the Ephesian Artemis in her distinctive archaic form: a rigid frontal figure crowned with a mural headdress, arms extended, and a body covered with symbolic registers. The multiple rounded forms across the torso—traditionally interpreted as fertility attributes—reflect the goddess’s role as a universal mother and protector of nature. Bands of animals, mythological creatures, and sacred motifs reinforce her association with cosmic order, fertility, and the natural world. Unlike the athletic huntress Artemis familiar from Greek sculpture, the Ephesian Diana represents an older Anatolian cult tradition absorbed into Greco-Roman religion. The engraving therefore documents not only a sculpture but also Enlightenment-era attempts to understand ancient religious symbolism through comparative study. Montfaucon’s precise linework and balanced composition exemplify the refined craftsmanship of Parisian copperplate engraving during the early 18th century, combining scholarly accuracy with strong decorative appeal. Today, engravings from L’Antiquité expliquée are highly regarded by collectors of classical antiquity, archaeology, and early academic illustration. The graphic symmetry and sculptural clarity make this image particularly suitable for interiors ranging from traditional libraries to contemporary gallery walls. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame that best suits the intended interior. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light discoloration to the paper, consistent with early eighteenth-century prints. Minor edge wear and handling marks confined mainly to the margins. Plate impression visible. Blank verso. Framing tips: A dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory mat enhances the classical presence of the figure. For a modern interior, a slim black frame with generous mat spacing creates a museum-quality presentation emphasizing the engraving’s symmetry. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, France, Paris, 1721 Keywords: Diana of Ephesus, Artemis of Ephesus engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité expliquée, antique classical engraving, Ephesian Diana print, Greek mythology print...

Roman Goddesses, Allegorical Statues and Coins, Composite Engraving, 1721 Description: This large and finely engraved composite plate originates from the first English edition of Be...

Antique Roman Sculpture & Medals Plate – Montfaucon, Antiquity Explained, 1721 Description This large-format engraved plate originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s landmark antiquar...

Antique Roman Ephesian Artemis Statues, Montfaucon Classical Engraving 1721 This impressive early 18th-century copper engraving presents a comprehensiv...

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...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Antique religion print titled 'Susanna resisteth the temptation of the two Judges'. She said to her maids, "Bring me oil and ointments, and shut the garden doors so that I may bathe." When the maids had gone out, the two elders rose and ran to her, and said: "Look, the garden doors are shut, no one sees us, and we are in love with you; so give your consent, and lie with us. If you refuse, we will testify against you that a young man was with you, and this was why you sent your maids away." Susanna sighed deeply, and said, "I am hemmed in on every side. For if I do this thing, it is death for me; and if I do not, I shall not escape your hands. I choose not to do it and to fall into your hands, rather than to sin in the sight of the Lord." This print originates from 'Figures de la Bible'. Artists and Engravers: Published by P. de Hondt. Illustrated by Gerard Hoet...

French Aubusson woven tapestry from the early 1700's depicting a lizard standing in luscious vegetation. Created in Aubusson, located in central France. Interestingly this vertical w...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Pompe Funebre des Rois de Tunquin' - This plate shows a funeral procession of the Kings of Vietnam (formerTunquin or Tonk...

Description: Antique print titled 'Le grand sacrifice des Canadiens à Quitchi-Manitou ou le grand esprit'. This plate shows an ethnic scene of Native Americans dancing...

Antique print, titled: 'Puzza ou la Cybele des Chinois (…)' - This plates hows Puzza, Sibyl of China and Puzza sitting on a Lotus flower. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists...

Roman Statues and Coins, Composite Antiquities Plate with Center Fold, 1721 Description: This large and visually rich engraving is a composite antiquarian study plate from the first...

Roman Sculptures and Portrait Heads, Composite Antiquities Plate, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This finely engraved composite plate originates from the first English edition of Bern...

Jupiter Cults and Roman Coins, Composite Classical Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 This detailed composite engraving originates from the first English edition of Bernard de Montfaucon’s ...

Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).' Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....

Oceanus, Saturn, Prometheus and Janus – Roman Mythology Engraving, c.1721 Description: This impressive early-18th-century engraving presents a learned overview of major Roman mythol...

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London" This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...

Antique print titled 'Captif ecorché apres avoir eté vaincu (..)'. Three images on one sheet. The first image shows a captive being flayed after he was killed, the second image shows...

Antique Italian painting from the early 18th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting an amazing still life with flowers and a view in the background of excellent pictorial quality. ...

Antique print titled 'Emir Chef des descendans de Mahomet'. Old print of an Islamic Emir on a horse. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses (..)'. Art...

Antique religion print depicting rituals and ceremonies for the death of the Pope. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach. Artists and Engrave...

Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Procession with holy oil, benediction of same, the Bishop's hand...

Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Degradation of a Bishop, excommunication, rehabilitation of someone ...

Antique map titled 'Ducatus Luneburgici et Comitatus Dannebergensis accurata Descriptio.' This detailed regional map includes Hamburg, Luneberg, and as far south as Hannover, Bra...

Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islam...

Antique print titled 'This new Design for a Bridge over the River Thames at London (..)'. Print of the design for a new bridge across the Thames at Westminster. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus...

Antique print London titled 'Londres, capitale de l'Angleterre'. Antique print of London with St. Paul's Cathedral (before the fire) in the...

Title: Monumental Classical Relief Frieze – Bacchic Procession, Montfaucon, 1721 Description: This large-format engraving is conceived as an architectural object rather than a small...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, important and highly collectable 10 Commandment Tapestry sampler...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Antique map titled 'Oost-Indize Voyagie door William Hawkins van Suratte gedaan na 't Hof van den Grooten Mogol tot Agra. - Voyage des Indes Orientales...

Antique print titled 'Calvalcade du Grand Seigneur' and 'La Féte du poids au Mogol'. The upper image depicts the Calvalcade of the Great Lord, the lower image depicts The celebra...

Antique print Europe titled 'Poliometria Europae Maxime Autem Germaniae ac Finitimorum Locorum'. This unusual chart depicts the traveling distances between various European citie...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of the Royal Exchange (..)'. Old engraving of the entrance facade of the Royal Exchange, Cornhill. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Brita...

Description: Untitled print, ten images on one plate. This plate deals with the ten divine transformations according to Indian religion. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige b...

Beautiful collection of 13 engravings of 300 years old! Nicely framed. The maker Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), w...

Antique map titled 'Ducatus Brabantiae Nova Tabula in qua Lovanii Bruxellarum March S. Impreii Sylvae Ducis et Merchliniae Dominia.' This fully engraved copperplate map...

A large and beautifully executed 18th-century Italian School painting that combines the elegance of a still life with the imaginative charm of an architectural capriccio. The composi...

Title: Roman Mirrors, Vessels & Mythological Antiquities Engraving, 1721 Description: This elegant early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s ...

Title: Classical Roman Altars & Antiquities Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This finely engraved early eighteenth-century antiquarian plate origin...

A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...

Title: Pair of Roman Antiquities & Classical Bronze Objects Engravings, 1721 Description: This elegant pair of early eighteenth-century copper engravings originates from Bernard de ...

Title: Roman Antiquities & Classical Decorative Arts Engraving, 1721 Description: This richly detailed early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfauco...

Title: Antique Neoclassical Architecture Engraving by Montfaucon, 1721 Description: This elegant early eighteenth-century architectural engraving originates from Bernard de Montfauc...

Title: Monumental Roman Temple Architecture Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This impressive early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s...

Classical Mythological Figures Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, published in Paris in 1721. Widely regarded as one of the most important scholarly works of the Enlightenment, Montfaucon’s encyclopedic study systematically documented the art, mythology, and material culture of the ancient world, laying essential foundations for modern archaeology and art history. The plate presents a carefully arranged compilation of mythological and sculptural studies derived from ancient sources. Multiple vignettes depict classical figures, relief fragments, and symbolic motifs recorded from antique sculptures, gems, and coins. The composition functions almost as a visual catalogue, comparing different representations of mythological subjects collected from prominent European antiquarian collections, including references to works associated with scholars such as Maffei and other early collectors of classical antiquities. At the bottom of the composition, two triton-like sea beings with human torsos and serpent tails raise a nude female figure above the waves, evoking marine mythology connected to nereids, sea deities, or allegorical representations of Venus emerging from the sea. Surrounding studies include winged figures, sculptural heads, medallions, and mythological scenes rendered with remarkable clarity. Montfaucon’s analytical approach—placing multiple related images together for comparison—reflects the Enlightenment ambition to classify and interpret antiquity through visual evidence. The engraving demonstrates the refined precision of early eighteenth-century Parisian copperplate engraving, characterized by delicate linework, balanced spacing, and restrained tonal shading. Beyond its scholarly significance, the plate possesses strong decorative appeal, combining classical imagery with an elegant graphic structure that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame appropriate to the intended interior or collection setting. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light paper discoloration consistent with early eighteenth-century prints...

Title: Temple of Vesta & Classical Rotunda Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 Description: This striking early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s ce...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Description: Johann Baptista Homann’s Atlas Novus Frontispiece (Circa Early 18th Century) This original hand-colored engraving served as the frontispiece for Johann Baptista Homann’...