17th Century Prints

Antique portrait titled 'Iohanna Albretanae Regina (..)'. Portrait of Joan of Navarre. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onde...

Antique portrait titled 'Ioannes III D.G. (..)'. Portrait of John III of Portugal. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den ondergan...

Antique print, titled: 'Beschryving van de Japansche Apen-tempel.' - ('Description of the Japanese Monkey Temple'). Interior of a temple filled wit...

One leaf with an engraving on each site and text in old Dutch. One side shows the War Council of the locals in Bantam and the other side show some vegetables traders of Bantam. B...

Antique map titled 'Nova et Accurata Tabula Episcopatuum Stavangriensis et Asloiensis'. Old map of the southern part of Norway, it covers the region around Bergen. Decorated with...

Antique print, titled: 'Ypra.' Bird's-eye view plan of Ieper / Ypres in Belgium. With key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Latin on verso. This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu...

Antique print titled 'Tiencienwey'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Tiencienwey or Tientsin. Also depicted are many ships. This print originates from a German edition ...

Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Fairfax General du Parlement'. Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by P. Dre...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Nova In qua accuratè demonstratur tota Navigatio ab Amstelodami Statione per Vada vulgo de Watten Hamburgum usq.' - Two maps with the Dutch and German North Sea coast of Friesland, with West Frisian Islands and below East Frisian Islands with inset map of the Elbe around Hamburg. With title and a scale cartouche. Map by Henricus Hondius...

Antique print of various animals; Ovis Peruana (Lama species) - Aries Guineensis (Guinea Sheep) - Porcus Guineensis (Guinea Pig) - Zainq Tajacu Porcus sylvester (Collared peccary). T...

Antique print, titled: 'Iedo' A bird's eye view of Edo (or Jeddo, Yedo, now Tokyo) as seen from a nearby hill. 62 places are identified in a list (both in French and Dutch). Arno...

Antique map, titled: 'Afbeelding der Oude Stad Rhodus (…).' - Sheet with 3 bird's eye plans of Rhodes, Greece. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by ...

Antique map titled 'Insularum Britannicarum Acurata Delineatio'. Original antique map of the ancient British Isles. England and Wales are labelled as B...

Antique map titled 'Quarta pars Brabantiae cujus Sylvaducis Willebordus vanderBurgt desrib'. Highly detailed original antique map of the province of Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands. It shows the cities of 's-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven and surroundings. Includes a decorative cartouche, 6 coats of arms, topped by winged cherubs and two larger coats of arms...

Antique map titled 'Carta nova accurate del Passagio et strada dalli Paesi Bassi'. Old map of the western portion of Central Europe. Oriented to the Northeast. Artists and Engrav...

Antique map titled 'Franekera'. Old map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. Also shows two cartouches, coats of arms and legend. This map originates from a Latin edition of the town ...

Antique print, titled: 'Agrippina in Hortis Mediceis.' - Statue of Agrippina in Rome. Agrippina was a Roman Empress. From the 1660 Dutch edition of 'Icones et Segmenta Nobil. Signorum et Statuarum quae Romae extant' by Francois Perrier...

Antique print of domestic and wild cat species; Felis domestica, Zahme Katz (Domestic cat) - Felis sylvestris, Wilde Katz (Wild Cat) - Felis Zibetti, Zibet Katz (Civet cat) - Genetta...

Antique print China titled 'Kiangsi'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kiangsi with its ramparts. Behind the city wall a pagoda can be seen. This print originates fr...

The antique map titled "Gouvernement de La Guienne & Gascogne" depicts the region of Gascogne and Guyenne, known for their wine production, in France. This map is a rare edition, u...

Antique print titled 'Arx Britannica'. View of De Brittenburg, a Roman ruin on the Dutch coast near Katwijk, The Netherlands. Originates from 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan B...

Antique map titled 'Isle d'Auphine, communement Nommée par les Europeens Madagascar, et St. Laurens, et par les Habitans du pays Madecase'. Beautiful map of Madagascar...

Description: Antique print religion titled 'Het aanliggen op de Tafel-Bedden; hoedanigen Eetwyse der Assyriers, Persen, Grieken en Romeinen, ook by de Joden in gebruyk geraakt is'. ...

Antique portrait titled 'De Ed. Hr. Gerard Hulft, Eerste Raedt en Directeur Generael van Indien, Opper Bevelhebber over de Krygs-Mach soo te Water als te Lande afgesonden na Ceylon en de kusten van Indien'. Old portrait of Gerard Pietersz. Hulft (1621-1656), a Dutch East India general sent with a fleet to Ceylon. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'A. Blooteling' after 'G. Flinck'. Abraham Blooteling (1634-1690) was an eminent Dutch designer and engraver. Govert Flinck...

Antique print, titled: 'Zirizea.' - A bird's-eye view plan of Zierikzee in The Netherlands, with key to locations and coats of arms. After Matheo Rollando and Stephano Bellemo. Latin tekst on verso. From the city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu...

Antique print of Harmonillus turning into a lemon tree. This print originates from 'Hesperides, sive, De malorvm avreorvm cvltura et vsv libri quatuor' by Giovanni Battista Ferrari, published in 1646. This print is an illustration for the introduction by G.B. Ferraris book...

Antique print, titled: 'Namkun of Nankang' View of the Chinese city of Nanjing with its ramparts. Behind the city wall a pagoda can be seen. On the fore...

Two rare old miniature copper-engravings one one leaf. One showing the first arrival of the first Dutch in Indonesia, the so-called 'Houtman expedition' and on the reverse Portugese welcoming them with gifts. The First Dutch Expedition to Indonesia was an expedition that took place from 1595 to 1597. It was instrumental in the opening up of the Indonesian spice trade...

Antique map titled 'Ducatus Gelriae pars Tertia quae est comitatus Zutphaniensis'. Old map of the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands. The city of Zutphen can be found in the mid...

Antique map titled 'Frisia Occidentalis.' - A very decorative map of the Dutch province Friesland, also showing the Wadden islands Terschelling and Ameland. With coats of arms of the...

Untitled print of an Arab Moor man playing a stringed instrument 105: Mural in St. Marc's church: the left a painting of the Archangel Michael, said to be painted by S. Lucas. Th...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Japansche wapenen van den Kaisar.' - ('The Arms of the Japanese Emperor'). The image shows several official Imp...

Antique map titled 'Glocestriae comitatus olim sedes Dobunorum'. Map of Gloucestershire, England. This map originates from Camden?s 'Britannia' ...

Antique map titled 'Negapatam.' Bird's-eye plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India. This map originates from 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel…en het machtige ...

Title: "L'Afrique, ou Lybie ulterieure ou sont le Saara, ou Desert, le pays des negres, la Guinee, et les Pays circonv. Tirée en partie de Sanut, et de l'Arabe de Nubie; en partie de diverses Cartes veües jusques a present". Handsome map of Western Africa filled with information, much of it spurious, in the Sahara Desert, the Niger River and the coast of Guinea. Of particular interest are several incomplete rivers in the desert regions that appear and then disappear. The map is beautifully engraved with a title cartouche fashioned in the form of an oriental carpet. The map shows a fantastic level of detail near the coastlines, which extends into legend and Ptolemaic myth in the interior of the continent. Detail is particularly extensive in Guinea and the Gold and Ivory Coasts. The Niger River is traced to its Malian lakes. The Mediterranean is barely visible in the northern part of the map. This map incorporates the discoveries made by Samuel Blommaert, who was director of the Dutch West Indies Company, in addition to traveling extensively to Africa and settling the oldest land deed...

Antique print of a landscape with two horses and horsemen. Made after a painting by Philips Wouwerman. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J....

Description: antique print, titled: 'Manier der Buiksnyding.' - ('Method of belly cutting'). A nobleman must commit seppuku because of his crimes. He is kneeling on the ground an...

The antique print titled 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' is a fascinating piece from the early 17th century, part of the renowned 104-print series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" designed by Joannes Stradanus and engraved by Philip Galle around 1615. This series is celebrated for its detailed depiction of various hunting scenes. **Key Aspects of the Print:** 1. **Scene Depiction**: The print vividly portrays the practice of catching wild doves. It features a hunter selling doves from a basket on the side of his donkey, capturing a moment typical of rural life and hunting practices of the time. 2. **Hunting Technique**: The method of catching doves using large nets in the trees is illustrated, showcasing a historical hunting technique. This detail provides insight into the methods and tools used in bird hunting in the early 17th century. 3. **Artistic Style**: The print reflects the artistic style of Joannes Stradanus, a Flemish artist known for his dynamic and detailed illustrations. Stradanus's work often depicted scenes of hunting, agriculture, and daily life, capturing the spirit of the Renaissance. 4. **Engraving by Philip Galle**: Philip Galle, a renowned engraver, was known for his skillful execution and contribution to the spread of Renaissance art through printed media. His collaboration with Stradanus resulted in high-quality and artistically significant prints. 5. **Cultural and Historical Significance**: This print is valuable for its portrayal of hunting practices and rural life in the early 17th century. It serves as a window into the societal norms, livelihoods, and traditions of the time. 6. **Part of a Larger Series**: Being part of "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," this print is a piece of a larger collection that aimed to document various forms of hunting, fishing, and bird catching. The series is significant for its comprehensive portrayal of these activities. 7. **Educational Value**: For historians and art enthusiasts, this print offers educational insights into the techniques of Renaissance printmaking, as well as the socio-cultural aspects of hunting and trade in early modern Europe. The 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' print is not only an antique hunting print...

Antique map titled 'Novus Brasiliae Typus'. Fine old color example of Blaeu's first map of Brazil, with north oriented to the right. Includes inset map of Baya de todos Santos, elaborate cartouche, 2 compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals. The interior of the map includes vignettes of indigenous animals and native scenes, including cannibalism. Inset within a decorative border is a small map of "Baya de todos Sanctos". In the sea are monsters, a galleon and two compass roses. The large title cartouche features a male and female Brazilian, both of whom are shown naked. Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638) was a prominent Dutch geographer and publisher. Born the son of a herring merchant, Blaeu chose not fish but mathematics and astronomy for his focus. He studied with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe...

Antique map titled 'Carte du Diocese d'Alby'. Original antique map of the region of Albi in Southern France. This map originates from 'Topographia Galliae dat is eene algemeene e...

Antique miniature map titled 'Nova Guinea et Ins. Salomonis'. Rare miniature map of New Guinea (Solomon Islands). This map originates from 'Tabularum Geo...

Antique map titled 'B. V. Boleslaviensis in Bohemia, Moravia et Silesia (..).' Detailed uncommon map of the Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists...

Antique print titled 'Vallis Therebinthi'. Old print of the Valley of Terebinthus, below a decorative cartouche with lettered key and surrounded by 2 cherubins. This print originates...

Antique print titled 'Graf-Steden'. Old print depicting graves near the city of Nanjing, China. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie...

Artist: Cornelis de Bruijn (or de Bruyn); 1652 – 1726/7 was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buil...

17th-century Black and White Engravings of Architectural Fountains for Formal Gardens, Georg Andreas Bockler, Set of Six, Circa 1664 The framed ...

Antique map titled 'Gallia Vetus'. Beautiful map of France based on Caesar's De Bello Gallico. In the columns to the left and right important tribes and people are described. Art...

Antique print titled 'Harlingen, Staveren, Sneck'. Views of the cities of Harlingen, Stavoren and Sneek, Friesland, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Thooneel der Steden e...

Antique print titled 'The Castle of Batavia'. Old print of the Castle of Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. This print originates from 'An embassy from the East-India company of the Unite...

Antique print China titled 'Kancheu'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Kancheu with its ramparts. This print originates from the L...

Untitled print of the death of the prince heir, and his burial. Two prints, one with a long burial train including numerous horses, carrying the coffin, covered with cloth. The other...

Antique map titled 'Poictou'. Original antique map of the region of Poitou, a former province of west-central France whose capital city was Poitiers. Published by A. Ortelius, circa ...

Antique map titled 'Austriae Descrip. per Wolfgangum Lazium' Original antique map of Austria. Published by A. Ortelius, circa 1612. Artists a...

Antique print titled 'Stats Meesters en Konstenars Woningen'. This print depicts houses of government officials and artists in Batavia, Indonesia. Originates from 'Gedenkweerdige B...

Antique print China titled ‘Nanking'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Nanking with its ramparts. Also depicted are several pagodas and on the foreground there is a pal...

Antique map titled 'Descriptio Zeilan, et Maldivarum Inss'. Rare, original antique miniature map of Ceylon/Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This map originate...

Antique map titled 'Salisburgensis Iurisdictionis'. Original antique map of the region of Salzburg, Austria. Published by A. Ortelius, circa 1606.

Antique print titled ‘Afbeeldinge van de Spaansche Bloedraad in den Jaare 1567 door den Hartog van Alva aangestelt’. The Duke of Alva and his entourage seated at a table planning...