Belgian Prints

Antique Mecklenburg Horse Portrait 1898, German Warmblood Equestrian Wall Art This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 4...

Antique Thoroughbred Horse Portrait 1898, Pur Sang Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts Le Cheval de Pur-Sang, the Thoroughbred, the most ...

Amazing set of nine framed botanical hand-colored etching lithographs after 19th century horticulturist Louis Van Houtte (Belgian 1810-1876) who was with the Jardin Botanique de Brus...

Antique East Prussian Horse Portrait 1898, Trakehner Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts Le Cheval de la Prusse Orientale, the East Pruss...

Antique East Prussian Horse Portrait 1898, Trakehner Equestrian Wall Art This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 9. Le Cheval de la Prusse Orientale, the East ...

Antique Norwegian Horse Portrait 1898, Scandinavian Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts Le Cheval Norwégien, the Norwegian horse, shown i...

Antique Suffolk Punch Horse Portrait, Belgian Equestrian Lithograph 1898 This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts a powerful...

Antique Holstein Horse Portrait 1898, European Warmblood Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts Le cheval du Holstein, the Holstein horse, o...

Antique Andalusian Horse Portrait 1898, Spanish Classical Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 28. Le Cheval Andalous, the Andalusian ...

Antique Australian Horse Portrait 1898, Colonial Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 39. Le C...

A very beautiful original Belgian exotic botanical vibrant off-set lithograph, 'Decaisnea Insignis', by artis Horto Van Houtteano, circa 19th century, Belgium. 'Decaisnea Insignis' i...

Scottish Clan Chief in Highland Dress – Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 Description: This striking lithograph depicts a Scottish clan chief wearing full Highland dress, including t...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Architectural engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge (1714–1791). Neufforge was a Flemish engraver, architect, and publisher known for his work "Recueil élémentaire d'architectur...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Citrus Decumana' and 'Xanthochymus Dulcis'. It depicts the citrus decumana and xanthochymus dulcis. The citrus decumana is a tree from Southeast Asia producing large fruits resembling grapefruits. The xanthochymus dulcis yields three different types of fleshy bright orange fruit. These prints originate from 'Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de l'Ile de Java' by Berthe Hoola Van...

Baroque Portrait Henricus Herdingh, Peace of Westphalia Diplomat, c.1650 This refined mid-17th-century copperplate engraving presents an elegant portrait of Henricus Herdingh, a Ger...

Ortelius Asia Japan China Taiwan Philippines East Indies Antique Map 1570 This highly important early map of Asia titled “Indiae Orientalis Insularumque Adiacientium Typus” is one of the most influential 16th-century European depictions of East and Southeast Asia. Published by Abraham Ortelius for his groundbreaking atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, this map presents a sweeping geographical vision of the Far East before the full penetration of the Dutch into the region. It covers India, Indochina, China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, the East Indies or Spice Islands, New Guinea, and parts of the western Pacific. Ortelius was the first European cartographer to name Formosa (modern Taiwan), marking a milestone in Western geographic knowledge of Asia. Japan appears in its famous early “kite-shaped” form, shown as a large oval island...

Lovely antique Litho Print with dogs, from the Belgian artist Eugène Verboeckhoven. The print is dated 1844. It is framed behind glass in a simp...

Turkish Woman with Child, Ottoman Costume, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This finely coloured lithograph presents a Turkish woman accompanied by a child, dressed in Ottoman-era c...

Antique Lipizzaner Horse Portrait 1898, Classical European Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No...

Antique Russian Draft Horse Portrait 1898, Eastern European Equesestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts...

Young Woman of Porto, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845 : This refined hand-coloured lithograph depicts a young woman from Porto, shown in traditional regional ...

Poultry Seller of Pardilho, Portugal – Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This lively lithograph shows a poultry seller from Pardilho, Portugal, holding bundles of birds for market. T...

Woman of Torna-Härad and Man of Järfsö, Scandinavia, Lithograph, ca.1845 This final plate presents two Scandinavian figures—a woman from Torna-Härad and a man from Järfsö—shown sepa...

Mountain Man from Wallachia, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This dramatic figure represents a mountain inhabitant from Wallachia, wearing a heavy fur cloak over traditional garmen...

Bohemian Woman near Prague, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This elegant hand-coloured lithograph depicts a woman from the Prague region in Bohemia, dressed in traditional attire w...

Limited Edition Engraving by Ramah on "Unicorn" Laid Paper This exceptional work is a masterclass in the revival of traditional intaglio techniques. Purchased in Belgium, the engravi...

Antique print titled 'Otophora Alata'. Large lithograph of the tepisanthes alata tree. The edible fruit is gathered from the wild for local use. The tree is also occasionally cultivated for its fruit in Indonesia. This print originates from 'Fleurs, fruits et feuillages choisis de la flore et de la pomone de l' Ile de Java peints d'après nature' by Berthe Hoola Van Nooten.

Antique map titled 'Insularum Aliquot Maris Mediterranei Descriptio'. A very attractive example of Ortelius' map combining, on one page, maps of the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corfu, Elba, Malta and Zerbi (Jerba, off the coast of Tunisia.) The maps detail fortifications on the islands and other major features. (Jerba, for instance, is shown connected to the mainland by a causeway.) The waters are attractively engraved and are sailed by ships. A shipwreck, north of Malta, indicates the point at which St. Paul is thought to have shipwrecked. Volcanoes are indicated in the Sicily map...

We are delighted to offer for sale The Duke Inspired by Thierry Poncelet Framed Art Print Black And Gold Frame. Please carefully examine the pictures to see the condition before ...

This minimalist abstract lithograph is made by Dan Van Severen. This lithograph is signed and dated 1975. Dan Van Severen (Lokeren, 8 February 1927 – Ghent, 15 February 2009) was a ...

Antique Persian Horse Portrait 1898, Oriental Equestrian Wall Art This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 15. Le Cheval Persan, the Persian horse, a refined or...

Antique Danish Horse Portrait 1898, Scandinavian Equesestrian Wall Art This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 36. Le C...

The prints are from "Revue Horticole," a prominent horticultural periodical known for its high-quality botanical illustrations, which served both educational and ornamental purposes....

This serigraph silkscreen in 4 colors was created by the Belgian artist Guy Vandenbranden (1926-2014). This serigraph is number 69 of an edition of 150. The serigraph is in very good...

Russian Priest and Monk – Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 Description: This sober and atmospheric lithograph shows a Russian Orthodox priest and monk engaged in conversation. Their...

Man from Murcia, Spain – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845 Description: This hand-coloured lithograph depicts a man from Murcia in southeastern Spain, wearing regional dr...

Bulgarian Man in Traditional Dress – Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 Description: This lithograph portrays a Bulgarian man dressed in regional costume, complete with sash, headwear...

Inhabitants of the Landes on Stilts, France – Hand-Coloured Lithograph Description: This distinctive plate shows two inhabitants of the Landes region in southwestern France, depicte...

Corsican Man with Firearm – Hand-Coloured Lithograph by Markaert, c.1845 This powerful image portrays a Corsican man in traditional dress, armed with a long firearm and posed agains...

British Smuggler, Coastal Scene, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This lively lithograph portrays a British smuggler on a rocky coastline, accompanied by barrels and a dog. The scen...

Russian Peasant Family, Government of Tver, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, 1845 This engaging lithograph shows a Russian peasant family from the Tver region, including a man, woman, and ...

Laplander in Traditional Dress, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This lithograph depicts a Laplander (Sámi figure) dressed for a cold northern climate, wearing layered garments and ...

Orphan Children of Amsterdam, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This evocative lithograph shows two orphaned children from Amsterdam, identifiable by their sober clothing and formal ...

Peasant from the Environs of Moscow, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This hand-coloured lithograph portrays a rural inhabitant from the outskirts of Moscow, captured in traditional...

Greek Man in Traditional Dress, Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 This finely hand-coloured lithograph depicts a Greek man in traditional regional costume, published in Auguste Wahle...

Texas Nightshade Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features Solanum texanum, commonly known as Texas Nightshade, a plant recognize...

This drawing is representing a nude woman. The frame is in a brown color, and the drawing is done on a white support. It has made circa 1940. Art Deco Period. by VAN DOREN (Raymond...

Antique map titled 'No. 95 Bengale'. Detailed map of Bengal, Bangladesh. With text about the Ganges river. Originates from 'Atlas Universel' by P.M. Vand...

Title: Dutch Troops Winter Quarters in a Cheese, Belgium 1830 Satirical Cartoon Description: This satirical lithograph, titled "L'Armée Hollandaise Prenant Son Quartier d'Hiver," wa...

This lithograph in 4 colors was created by the Belgian artist Albert De Bois (1938-2010). This piece is number 67 of an edition of 150. The lithograph is in very good condition. The ...

Title: Portrait of Abraham Ortelius Engraved by Philippe Galle, first published in 1579, featured in the *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*. Description: This is a meticulously detailed portrait of Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598), the renowned Flemish cartographer, geographer, and creator of the first modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. This copperplate engraving, crafted by the master engraver Philippe Galle (1537–1612), was first published in the 1579 edition of Ortelius’s groundbreaking work. The image presents a bust-length profile of Ortelius facing to the left, emphasizing his austere yet intellectual presence. He is depicted wearing formal attire typical of the late Renaissance period, including a richly textured doublet with a fur-lined collar and a finely detailed ruff around his neck. His aged, yet determined face, with a pointed beard and furrowed brow, symbolizes his deep dedication to the study of geography and cartography. Surrounding the portrait is an elaborate architectural and floral frame, characteristic of late 16th-century Mannerist designs, which conveys a sense of both intellectual grandeur and artistic sophistication. At the top of the frame is a "Chi Rho" symbol, representing Christ, and emphasizing the religious underpinnings of Ortelius's worldview. The Latin inscription below the portrait reads: "Spectandum dedit Ortelius mortalib. orbem, Orbi spectandum Galleus Ortelium" ("Ortelius gave the world to be seen by mortals, Galleus gave Ortelius to be seen by the world.") This suggests the lasting legacy of Ortelius’s work in mapping the known world and how Galle, through his engraving, immortalized Ortelius himself. About the Engraver: Philippe Galle (1537–1612) was a prominent Flemish engraver and publisher, known for his precision and technical skill in copperplate engraving. Galle often worked with leading figures of his time, producing prints that highlighted important cultural, intellectual, and political figures. His engraving technique involved etching intricate lines and textures onto a copperplate, which would then be inked and pressed onto paper to produce highly detailed prints. His collaboration with Ortelius on this project further solidified his reputation as a master engraver. Why Ortelius was Important: Abraham Ortelius is celebrated as one of the founders of modern cartography. His atlas, *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum* (Theatre of the World), published in 1570, was the first to gather a comprehensive collection of maps into a single, standardized volume. This work marked a turning point in the history of geography by establishing a modern understanding of world mapping. Ortelius also significantly contributed to geographic knowledge by incorporating information from various cartographers, which helped to unify mapmaking practices across Europe. Ortelius's work not only aided navigators and explorers but also influenced scholars and rulers in their understanding of the world. His reputation extended well beyond his home in Antwerp, making him one of the most respected intellectuals of his time. Keywords: Abraham Ortelius portrait, Philippe Galle engraving, 1579 Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Renaissance cartography, Ortelius atlas, historical cartographer portrait, copperplate engraving, Mannerist engravings...

The prints are from "Revue Horticole," a prominent horticultural periodical known for its high-quality botanical illustrations, which served both educational and ornamental purposes....

Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.

The artist of this original antique print is Georges Severeyns, often referred to as G. Severeyns. He was a Belgian lithographer and botanical illustrator active in the 19th century....

Antique print titled 'Etalon de race barbe'. Chromolithograph of a Barb or Berber horse. A Barb is a North African breed of riding horse with great hardiness and stamina. It is clos...

Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of Illyricum stretched from the Drilon River (the Drin, in...

This black-and-white silkscreen print on paper is enscribed to Ado Hamelrijck, a Belgian artist born in 1941. This print was part of the art folder: “10 Artists Plus” from the Rotary...

Antique costume print titled 'Georgienne'. Original antique print of a Georgian woman. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by Auguste...

Antique horse print titled 'La Vraije Methode (..)'. Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux...