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

Antique print titled 'South East Angle of the Parthenon'. View of the Parthenon, a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece. This print originates from 'A Journey Through Alba...

This plate shows views of the ruins of the Palace of Cleopatra, Egypt. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, p...

The two engravings displayed side by side depict monumental structures from ancient Egypt and are dated to the late 18th century. They are both examples of European interest in documenting and exploring Egyptian antiquities during the period of early exploration and fascination with the ancient world. ### Image 1: Profile View of the Remains of the Sphinx near the Pyramids of Egypt - Subject: The Sphinx, one of Egypt's most iconic monuments, is shown with its body largely buried in sand, as it was during this period before modern excavations. The figures atop and around the Sphinx provide scale and show the magnitude of the monument. The image also captures European explorers and researchers measuring the Sphinx, emphasizing the curiosity and study of ancient civilizations. - Age: This engraving likely dates from the late 18th century, during a time when European expeditions to Egypt were becoming more common, particularly following Napoleon's campaign in the late 1790s, which sparked Egyptomania across Europe. - Maker: The engraving is credited to Denon and Lege, both of whom were active artists and engravers during this time. Dominique Vivant Denon...

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). The image portrays a se...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Ruins of Kom Ombo" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by...

Wonderful image of The Temple of Artemis Fine steel engraving Published Circa 1840 Unframed. .

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek Fine steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Fisher. Dated 1838 Unframed. Free shipping

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Portico of the Temple of Kalabshi" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...