Engraving of the Abbey Church of Westminster by John Coney, 1820

Set of four framed copperplate engravings of English Gothic ecclesiastical buildings. Engraved and printed by John Coney, signed in the plates, and publishe...

Engraving on paper titled “Walsingham Abbey Gate” by John Sell Cotman, from a series of English Norman churches. The work has a dedication in the lower margin which reads: "To Edmond...

Copperplate engraving titled “Bolton Priory, Yorkshire” by John Coney, from a series of engravings of English gothic churches. Printed on laid paper, the en...

Copperplate engraving printed on paper, after the portrait by John Jarvis of Commodore Stephen Decatur. Framed in a Rosewood veneered molding with gilt bezel. Circa 1825.

This print is framed and matted, signed and title in the lower corner. Frame is silver and gold toned. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 12 W ; 1/2 D ; ...

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

A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black (17th century, with more recent matte and frame) by Pietro Bartoli. The engraving depicts the mosaic ceiling in the church of Santa Costanza outside of Rome, which was studied by the ecclesiatical archaeologist Giovanni Ciampini. The mosaic ceiling no longer exists, but is known through various depictions of the artwork, such as this engraving. The images include Christian imagery including the sacrifice of Cain and Abel and possibly Noah building the ark. The upper row of mosaics is believed to represent scenes from the New Testament, with caryatids dividing the ceiling into twelve segments. The engraving is captioned in Latin: "Opus Musiuum olim in tholo Templi, quod vulgo creditur Bacchi, nunc Sancte Constantie extra Portam Piam cariatides, et Telamones in duodecium dividant Segmenta, ubi plura autumnales ferias, et piscationis Genium demostrant, iuxta interpretionem Ciampini qui mediatatem exhibet Veterum monum." In the 17th century, the church of Santa Costanza was known as the "Temple of Bacchus," and was the site of rowdy Bacchic festivals until Pope Clement XI banned the rites in 1720. Pietro Santo...

Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral - Educational Print from Bertuch's Picture Book for Children (1790-1830) This beautifully hand-colored engraving showcases two of Englan...