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Period: 17th Century
Engraving of a Ceremonial Gathering in New Spain in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This detailed copper engraving originates from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", depicting a ceremonial gathering in New Spain...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Antique Print of the Hindu God Vishnu Incarnated as Krishna, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print shows the Hindu god Vishnu incarnated as Krishna. Dutch text on verso. From: 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromande...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of America by Danckerts, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per I. Danckerts'. Striking map of America. California is shown as an island, Based Upon Sanson's model. The Great Lakes are shown with an open western coastline. No Northwestern Coast beyond 40 degrees. The seven cities of Cibola appear in the Southwestern US. The conception of the Mississippi River is still very vague and pushed far west of its true mouth. The large lake in the Southeastern US first seen on Le Moyne's map is still present. South America retains its excessively wide format. A hopeful extension from Button's Bay is shown portending a possible Northwest Passage. The map is richly embellished with two cartouches, 9 sailing vessels and elaborate vignettes of native villages, native warriors...
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Original Antique Bird's-Eye View of the City of Genoa
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Genua'. Bird's-Eye View of the City of Genoa, Italy. Published by Matthäus Merian the Elder, circa 1650.
Matthäus Merian sr. (the Elder; 1593-1630) was born in Switzerland but eventually settled in Frankfurt; he was trained as an engraver. He married Maria Magdalena de Bry, daughter Johann Theodore de Bry...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored map of North & South America entitled "Americae Descriptio" by the cartographer Johannes Jansson, published in Jansson's Atlas Minor in Amsterdam in 1628....
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Dutch Antique 17th Century Prints
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Paper
Antique Map of Morocco Showing Towns of Marakesh, Taradant and Fez, 1636
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Fezzae et Marocchi regna Africae Celeberrima'. Map of Morocco, showing large fortified towns of Marakesh, Taradante and Fez, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, etc....
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Rare Antique Map of the Middle East, ca.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, untitled.
Two decorative maps on one sheet of the middle east in biblical times. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous...
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Antique Map of the Province Groningen in The Netherlands, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Groningae et Omlandiae Dominium vulgo de Provincie van Stadt en Lande'.
Old map of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. This map originates from 'Germani...
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17th Century Flaemish Abraham Genoels II "Landscape with Rabbit" Etching
By Abraham Genoels II
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful etching by Abraham Genoels II (Antwerp 1640-1723) from a painting by Adam Frans van der Meulen (Brussels 1844-Paris 1690).
Excellent state of conservation with wide margin...
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Belgian Antique 17th Century Prints
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Copper
Copper Engraving Depicting the High Quality of the Fashion Under Louis XIV, 1684
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful engraving of Jean Dieu de Saint-Jean with title 'Homme de qualité en Surtout'
(translated in English: Man of of a particular quality). This original copper engraving is ha...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Old Genuine Antique Map of Tartary in the Russian Far East
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Tartaria sive Magni Chami Imperium'. This great map of Tartary covers all of eastern Asia between the Caspian Sea and northern China and Manchuria. Being...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Pair of 17th Century Chinese Huaniaohua Paintings with Gilded Frames
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 17th century Chinese Huaniaohua paintings created in 1665 with the watercolor mixture Gouche.
The pair showcases beautiful floral scenes in the centuries old tradition of...
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Chinese Qing Antique 17th Century Prints
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Quartz
Antique Map of Zeeland 'The Netherlands' by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Comitatus Zelandiae (..)'. Detailed chart of the province Zeeland, The Netherlands, with details shown pictorially. Published by N. Visscher.
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Copper Engraving of Hispaniola - Indigenous Life in America by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This original copper engraving, extracted from the scarce German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekante Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", ...
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Copper Engraving of Conquest and Culture in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This evocative original copper engraving, featured in Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," presents a scene from...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Peter Paul Rubens Six Plate Engraving, The Battle of the Amazons
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a large engraving assembled from six printing plates, by well known German artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Rubens was born in Siegen, Westphalia, Germany and ...
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Belgian Antique 17th Century Prints
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Paper
1632 Decorative Map of the Holy Land, Insets of Jerusalem and Biblical Artefacts
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1632 Decorative Map of the Holy Land with Insets of Jerusalem and Biblical Artefacts
Description: This richly detailed map of the Holy Land, published in 1632, offers a fa...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Old Detailed Trade Route and Shipping Map from Italy to the Low Countries, c1671
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Italy titled 'Carta Nova accurata del Passagio et strada dalli Peis Bassi per via de Allemgna per Italia et per via di Pesi Suizeri a Geenea, Lione et Roma (..)'. Detailed trade route and shipping map...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Set of Six Hand Colored Engravings of Northern France
Located in Essex, MA
All featuring the communes of northern France including Rethel, Dunkirk, Mouzon, Gravelines etc. Framed and matted. By C.N. Cochin. Uninspected out of frames. Likely 19th century.
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French Antique 17th Century Prints
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Paper
Gorgeous Antique World Map by the Dutch Mapmaker Visscher, published circa 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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17th Century Engraving of the Royal City of Arakan (Burma) by Arnoldus Montanus
Located in Langweer, NL
Lovely detailled engraving of the old city of Arakan in Myanmar, in good condition. This illustration is from "De Oost-Indische Voyagie van Wouter Schouten", published by Jacob Meurs...
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"La tentation de Saint Antoine" Engraving 17th according to Jacques Callot
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
The Temptation of Saint Anthony inspired by Jacques Callot. The engraving is almost identical to the one made by Jacques Callot. The detail...
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French Antique 17th Century Prints
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Paper
"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "Africa Vetus, Nicolai Sanson Christianiss Galliar Regis Geographi" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d...
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French Antique 17th Century Prints
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Paper
Copper Engraving of Ceremonial Life in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This detailed copper engraving is from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," which offers a glimpse into the cere...
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The Sjö Castle and Gardens in the Swedish Countryside, 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts a grand manor house surrounded by formal gardens. It is titled "Facies Splendidissimi Ornatißimique Palatii," which suggests it is an illustration of an opulent and ornate palace. The year noted for the engraving is 1696, and it was engraved by Swidde, referring to Willem Swidde, a Dutch artist known for his work in Sweden and his significant contributions to the collection "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna" by Erik Dahlbergh...
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Rare Large 1650 Copper Engraving Depicting the Naval Battle of Gibraltar, 1607
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare Large 1650 Copper Engraving Depicting the Naval Battle of Gibraltar, 1607
Description: This rare and exceptionally large copper engraving, measuring 32 x 85 cm, capture...
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Pair of Road Maps of England by John Ogilby
Located in Essex, MA
The first road maps of England. London to Holyhead and London to Carlisle. Nicely framed and matted. These are plates removed from a book. These are fir...
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English Antique 17th Century Prints
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Original Antique Hand-colored World Map with or without Frame, '1696'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique world map titled 'Mappe-Monde dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences (..)'. Beautiful original antique world map...
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Capture of Spanish Ships by Dutch Fleet Near Cuba, 1628, Led by Pieter Ita
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The Capture of Two Spanish Admiral Ships by the Fleet of the Dutch West India Company under Admiral Pieter Adriaensz Ita, 1628
Description: This mid-17th century engraving, c...
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17th Century Etchingn and Drypoint" Ceres and Phytalus" by Salvator Rosa, 1662
Located in Cagliari, IT
" Ceres and Phytalus"
To left, Phytalus, kneeling, receives the fig tree from the goddess Ceres, standing to right, as a reward for his hospitality. Etching and drypoint, circa 1662,...
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Italian Baroque Antique 17th Century Prints
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Paper
Old Map of the Mughal Empire, Persia in the West to Lake Chimay etc., ca.1685
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'L'Empire du Grand Mogol'. Old map of India and Central Asia.
The map extends from Persia in the West to Lake Chimay and the Bay of Bengal...
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Six Assorted Framed Botanicals By Besler
Located in Essex, MA
All by Basilius Besler { 1561-1629] Besler was an apothecary and botanist and managed the gardens of Bishop Johann Conrad of Eichstatt, Germany. Besler created 'Hortus Eystettensis a...
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German Antique 17th Century Prints
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Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Large Antique Map of France by De Wit, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accuratissima Galliae Tabula vulgo Royaume de France'. Detailed map of France. Shows provinces, cities, rivers etc.
Artists and Engravers: Frederick de Wit (1...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Map of The East Indies with the Route of Capt. William Dampier's Voyage, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van Oost Indie'.
Old map of the East Indies. It shows the routes of Captain William Dampier's voyage throughout the regio...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Set of 5 Antique Horse Riding Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 5 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Antique Map of Northern Germany, Including Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Basse Partie de la Basse Saxe ou sont les Duchés de Sleswick, Holsace, Meckelenbourg et Lauvenbourg (..)'. Original old map of northern Germany, including Schlesw...
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Panoramic View of Isfahan in 17th Century Persia by J.C. Haffner, ca.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Panoramic View of Isfahan in the Late 17th Century by J.C. Haffner
The translation of the German text on the engraving:
"A. The Meidan or Great Market and Promenade Square in front...
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Antique 17th Century Prints
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Original Antique Sea Chart of the Northern Part of Hispaniola, Western Cuba
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Pas kaart van de Noord Kust van Espaniola (..)'. Beautiful sea chart of the northern part of Hispaniola, western Cuba. The map includes the Turks & Caicos Islands and southern part of the Bahamas. Shows Guanahami or S. Salvador. Guanahani is an island in the Bahamas that was the first land in the New World sighted and visited by Christopher Columbus' first voyage, on October 12, 1492. It is not known precisely which island it was, and several theories have been put forth by historians. Guanahani is the native Taíno name; Columbus called it San Salvador. Originates from 'De Nieuwe Groote Lightende Zee-Fakkel'. Published by J. van Keulen, circa 1684.
The Van Keulens were a family of chartmakers and publishers. The firm, In de Gekroonde Lootsman (In the Crowned Pilot), was founded in 1678 by Johannes van Keulen (1654-1715). Van Keulen originally registered his business as a vendor of books and instruments (specifically cross-staffs). In 1680, however, he gained a privilege from the States of Holland and West Friesland for the publication of pilot guides and sea atlases.
In that year, van Keulen released his Zee-Atlas (Sea Atlas), which secured him a name in the competitive maritime publishing market. In 1681, he published the first volume of Nieuwe Lichtende Zee-Fakkel (New Shining Sea Torch). This would be the first of an eventual five volumes originally published between 1680 and 1684. A sixth volume was added in 1753. The Zee-Fakkel won van Keulen lasting fame. The atlas had charts compiled by Claes Jansz Vooght and artwork from Jan Luyken...
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Daily Life in Brazil in the early 17th Century on a Copper Engraving by Montanus
Located in Langweer, NL
"Daily Life in Brazil"
This striking copper engraving, part of Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", presents a ...
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Coast of Northumberland, England, Incl the Holy & Farne Islands, Etc, 1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Holy Island, Staples and Barwick.'
A map of the coast of Northumberland, England. This map includes Holy Island, Buckton, Sunderland and the Farne Islands. Th...
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Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680
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This copperplate engraving depicts a dramatic scene of a fortified island rising f...
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Detailed Engraving of The Greater Coat of Arms of Sweden, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original detailed engraving of the greater coat of arms of Sweden, referred to in Swedish as "Svea rikes huvudvapen." The engraving was printed in Paris in 1669 according to Erik Vennberg.
The coat of arms is elaborately detailed, with each escutcheon representing a component of the Swedish empire, including the arms of the House of Vasa among others. At the center, the shield is crowned with a regal crown, symbolizing the Swedish monarchy. Two regally posed lions, a common heraldic symbol of courage and strength, support the shield. The entire composition is topped with a mantle that looks to be teeming with various heraldic motifs, representing the unity and history of the Swedish nation.
The intricacy of the work is indicative of the period's engraving techniques, with each line meticulously carved to bring out the opulence and intricate detail of the symbols. The coat of arms is a visual representation of the sovereignty and history of Sweden.
The engraving is attributed to Jean Le Pautre, a notable French engraver from the 17th century, while the author of the work is Erik Dahlbergh...
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Antique Map of the North Pole by V.M. Coronelli, circa 1692
Located in Langweer, NL
Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...
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Baroque Grandeur: The Rosersberg Palace Gardens in Swidde's 1695 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original antique copperplate engraving by Swidde, completed in 1695. The scene is a meticulous depiction of an elegant palace and its formal gardens, rendered in the ...
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Set of 2 Antique Horse Riding Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.
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Vibyholm Castle in Sweden: A Baroque Gem in Dahlbergh's Collection, ca.1675
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Vibyholm Castle: A Baroque Gem in Dahlbergh's Collection"
Description: This splendid hand-colored engraving from the 1670s features Vibyholm Castle, a notable example of Swe...
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Original Hand-coloured Antique Map of Pomerania by Sanson '1684'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Le Duche de Pomeranie divise en ses Principales Parties (..)'. Large map of Pomerania. Pomerania is a historical region on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea in...
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German copperplate engraving of the nativity, 1600's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Copperplate engraving of the nativity printed on hand laid paper. The piece has an incredible level of fine detail for the diminutive size of the work.
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German Antique 17th Century Prints
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Cultural Encounter in New Mexico, Copper Engraving Published in 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This original copper engraving hails from Arnoldus Montanus' seminal work, "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," a comprehensive depiction of the Americas published in 1673.
It presents a vivid scene set in colonial New Mexico, showcasing a moment of interaction—possibly a ceremonial or everyday event—between indigenous people and European settlers or explorers. The detailed attire and adornments of the figures suggest a narrative rich in cultural exchange and complexity. This piece is not only a reflection of the artistic style and engraving techniques of the 17th century but also serves as a historical document capturing the early encounters between different worlds.
Published in Amsterdam by Jacob Meurs, this rare German edition offers a unique glimpse into the perceptions and imaginations of European society regarding the New World during the Age of...
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Antique Map of China and Korea incl Formosa and Hainan, by Janssonius, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio'. Beautiful map of China and Korea, much detail troughout the map. Including the Islands of Formosa (Taiwan) and Hainan. The Great...
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Antique Portrait of James IV, King of Scotland by Janszoon, 1615
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Iacobus IIII dei Gratia Scotorum Rex'. Portrait of James IV of Scotland. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sede...
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The Martyrdom of Father John Forest, Burned by Order of Henry VIII in 1538
Located in Langweer, NL
Engraving of the burning at the stake of a Franciscan friar. Here is a detailed analysis, including a description and a translated version of the text:
The text at the bottom reads:...
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Antique Miniature Map of the Roman Province of Illyricum 'Dalmatia'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Illyricum'. Original small map of Illyricum. The Roman province of Illyricum stretched from the Drilon River (the Drin, in...
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Antique Print of Hanseatic City of Lübeck in Northern Germany by Merian, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Lubecca, Lübeck'. A bird's eye view of Lubeck, the northern German city in Schleswig-Holstein. This print originates from 'Topographia Saxoniae Inferioris'.
Ar...
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Harmonious Mischief: A Triptych of Baroque Putti, circa 1620
Located in Langweer, NL
These images are rare but fine examples of original 17th-century European engravings, displaying characteristics that might point to an Italian origin based on stylistic analysis. Th...
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Old Engraving of The Battle of Bergen in Hainaut during the Eighty Years', 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
The print is a historical depiction of the Siege of Bergen (also known as Mons) in Hainaut in 1572, during the Eighty Years' War.
This event is significant as it involved Count Lou...
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Antique Map of the Area Around Venice in Italy by H. Hondius, circa 1606
By Jodocus Hondius, Gerard Mercator
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive and early map of the area around Venice, Italy. With South-Tirol in the North, areas of Krain (Slovenia), Croatia, Ferrara, Modena and Piacenza. In the east with areas aro...
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Very Rare Antique Print of the City of Nice in France, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Nicaea Civitas'. Original antique print with a view of the city of Nice, France. Rare in this edition. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engraver...
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