17th Century Prints

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...

Very old and interesting engraving of the Eighty Years' War. The Battle of Jodoigne (or the Battle of the River Gete), which was a clash that occurred on October 20, 1568, during th...

Untitled antique print with two views of Cairo, Egypt. 78: Palace of Sultan Gori. 79. Tower and aqueduct. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardst...

A detailed map of a region in eastern Germany. Cartouches depict coat of arms surrounded by cherubs. The map is fully engraved with towns, political boundaries, rivers and forests. P...

This original print is a hand-colored engraving of Ulriksdal Castle, also historically known as "Jacobsdal" due to its location in the area of Solna near Stockholm, Sweden. The title...

Antique portrait titled 'Maria Stuaert (..)'. Old portrait of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. This print originates from 'L'histoire des Pays-Bas d'Emanuel de...

An engraving by Willem Swidde from 1696. The print features a palatial estate surrounded by formal gardens, a common representation of baroque architecture and landscaping. The centr...

The engraving depicts Ericsberg Castle (Erichsberg), a baroque castle located in Södermanland, Sweden. This hand-colored print is from "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna" (Ancient and Moder...

The print is aan original detailed 1695 engraving of Ekolsund Castle in Sweden, crafted by Willem Swidde. The engraving is part of the collection from "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," which was a grand work showcasing the estates and landmarks of Sweden through elaborate illustrations. The scene depicted in the engraving is a classic example of the baroque garden architecture style, with geometrically arranged gardens, symmetrical layouts, and an expansive approach leading up to the castle, emphasizing the grandeur and formality of the estate. The meticulous detail in the gardens and the inclusion of figures within the grounds suggest a vibrant and cultured estate life. Ekolsund Castle, located in Enköping Municipality in Uppsala County, Sweden, is a manor house with a rich history dating back to the 14th century. By the 15th century, it was owned by the prominent Bengt Jönsson...

Title: "Livonia: Antique Map of the Northern Baltic Region" Description: This antique map, titled "Livonia," is a detailed representation of the northern Baltic region. Centered on ...

Original antique map titled 'Regna Congo et Angola'. Decorative 17th Century English map of a portion of West Africa, focused on the Congo and Angola. The map is centered on the Zair...

Antique map Holy Land titled 'Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse, der kinderen Israels uyt Egipten, door de Roode-Zee; mitsgaders de Woestyne tot int Beloofde Landt Canaan, : met groote vlyt uyt verscheryden auctoren by een gestelt, uyt de H. Schrift gecorigeert, ende int licht gegeven'. Beautiful and rare antique map of the Holy Land...

Untitled print of a woman from Cairo, Egypt. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cyprus, Me...

Antique print titled 'Hercules inter Hesperides Romanis in hortis Mediceoru'. Engraving of Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides. This print o...

Antique print, titled: 'Hasselt.' Bird's-eye view plan of Hasselt in The Netherlands. With key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan originates from the famous city Atlas: 'Toneel der Steeden' published by Joan Blaeu...

The ancient city of Saint Malo in North Western France has long been associated with adventure on the high seas, piracy and exploration. It was the birthplace of several important in...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Reba, Koning der Arabieren (…)' - This plate shows Reba, the King of Arab people. Reba was one of five Midianite kings killed during the ...

One sheet with two engravings: One print is titled: 'Siccabonsii, Japansche Papen. [verso: Japanese soldiers].' An image of a Japanese priest. In one hand hee holds a long rope with a thick knot in it. In the other he holds aloft a copper gong...

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. 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...

Antique portrait titled 'Matthias I (..)'. Portrait of Matthias I of Hungary. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onderganck va...

Figure 10 of first part: The French king Louis XIII (aged sixteen) standing at left, with Messieurs de Pluvinel and le Grand, a horse tethered b...

Antique print titled 'Mogolsche gezant'. Old print depicting a Moghul Embassy. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten...

Antique print titled 'Sultan Hibraim I (..)'. Portrait of Ottoman sultan Ibrahim I, bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar Moncornet, circa 1660. Balthasar ...

Antique print titled 'Carolus der V Hertzog in Lotharingen'. Engraving of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engra...

Antique portrait titled 'Iacobus VI (..)'. Portrait of Edward VI of England. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck ...

Print relating to Coevorden during the first decades of the eighty year war between Spain and the Low Countries: (plate 210). This plate shows the attack on...

Antique map titled 'Prussiae Nova Tabula'. Rare early edition of Blaeu's map of Prussia, embellished with a gorgeous large format cartouche, compass ros...

Antique portrait titled 'Franciscus II (..)'. Portrait of Francis II, King of France. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van...

The antique map, titled 'Scotiae pars septentrionalis,' depicts the northern part of Scotland. Crafted by Hondius around 1640, this map is a historical treasure showcasing the geogra...

Print relating to Oldenzaal during the first decades of the eighty year war between Spain and the Low Countries: (plate 264). This plate shows the siege of Oldenzaal by Marquis de Sp...

Antique print titled 'Iulles Mazarin Cardinal (..)'. Portrait of Jules Cardinal Mazarin, half-length directed to left looking to front, in oval. With coat of arms in the upper left c...

Antique map titled 'Carte Generale des Dixsept Provinces des Pais Bas'. Rare and Early map of the Seventeen Provinces. The Seventeen Provinces were the Imperial states of the Habsbur...

Antique portrait titled 'Henricus IIII (..)'. Portrait of Henry IV of France. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onderganck va...

Antique portrait titled 'Fredericus II (..)'. Portrait of Frederick II of Denmark. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van chri...

Two views on one sheet. The upper image depicts a hunting scene with noblemen and count Floris V. The lower image depicts Gerard van Velzen murdering count Floris V. Published circa ...

Antique print with two views of Alexandria, Egypt. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus, Cypr...

Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick (..)'. Map of Warwickshire, England. Includes inset town plans of Warwick and Coventry. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine'...

Antique map titled 'India quae Orientalis dicitur, et Insulae adiacentes'. Old map of the East Indies and Southeast Asia showing the area between India in the West and parts of Japan...

"Arch dedicated to Hercules" and "Arch dedicated to Bellerophon" Splendid and very rare etchings belonging to a suite of subjects executed for the preparations of the "Celebrations for the entry into Antwerp of the Cardinal-Infante Ferdinando of Habsburg-Spain on 17 April 1635". The sketches for the decorations were all drawn by Sir Peter Paul Rubens and the execution of the etchings was entrusted to Van Thulden. Bottom left: P.P. Rubens. Bottom right: G. Gervatius (who was commissioned to bring together the illustrations of the arches in a special volume) and Van Thulden. Laid paper with watermark - copper imprint - margins - excellent condition. At the end of 1634 Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was invited to make a series of drawings to decorate the city of Antwerp on the occasion of the solemn entry of the infant cardinal Ferdinand of Habsburg (1609-1641) who, after his death of Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia (1633), Spanish governor of the southern Netherlands, had been elected as his successor. Generally in these circumstances, the itinerary was articulated through a series of stations and the city - in its main urban hubs - was adorned with decorations and ephemeral apparatuses which, without solution of continuity, covered the facades of the palaces, churches and convents facing the parade axis of the celebratory itinerary, testifying to the participatory role of the various public and private institutions that took part in the feast1. As had happened for the entrances of Charles V in 1520, of Philip II in 1549 and of the archdukes Albert and Isabella in 1599, also in this case, on 17 April 1635, the most important streets and squares of Antwerp were enriched with arrangements: temporary altars, four scenarios, a portico and large triumphal arches built in wood, over twenty meters height, decorated with paintings, sculptures and allegorical scenes. The references to the ancient alluded in this case to the greatness of the Habsburgs and to the merits of Ferdinand for the victory obtained over the Protestant armies of Sweden and their German allies. The choice to use the triumphal arch has its roots in the "city of the popes" and must be read as a connection with the triumphal and modern arches, with Rome and with the "possession" ceremony, placing the emphasis on its centuries-old use . In the elaboration of the drawings and sketches Rubens proved to be a true connoisseur of architecture, but what is most surprising about the artist is the casual use of architectural language and fidelity to sixteenth-century Roman models. In order for the memory of these works to be perpetuated over time, some artists were commissioned to etch the ephemeral apparatuses and, under the guidance of the painter Theodor van Thulden...

Antique print titled 'Kingang'. Old print depicting Chinese Deities / Idols, the Deity of immortality and the Deity of lust. Also depicted is a Chinese g...

Antique map titled 'Tabulae dominii Groeningae quae et complecititur maximam partem Dreniae Emendata a F. de Wit'. Original antique map of the province of Groningen, the Netherlands....

Untitled print of a barefoot wandering dervish. Dervish or darwish in Islam can refer broadly to members of a Sufi fraternity (tariqah), or more narrowly to a religious mendicant, wh...

Set of 10 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.

Antique portrait titled 'Christiernus II (..)'. Portrait of Christian II of Denmark. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onderg...

Antique print titled Roffiaen'. Old print depicting a Ruffian, a Chinese pimp and his concubine / prostitute sitting on a donkey. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^...

Antique print of several figures trying to catch a snake. This print originates from 'Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel, der zelver aangrenzende ryken, en het mach...

Antique print titled 'Sineese Mannen'. Old print depicting a group of Chinese men. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indi...

Antique print titled 'Veuë et Perspective d'une grotte au bout de l'allée du grand Jet d'eau a St. Clou'. This print depicts the fountain at St. Cloud, France. Artists and Engrav...

Antique print titled 'Sineesche Boeren en Boerinne'. Old print depicting Chinese farmers (male and female). This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rlandtsche Oost-Indisc...

Antique print, titled: 'Topograhpiae Enchusae.' Bird's-eye view plan of Enkhuizen in The Netherlands, with key to locations and coats of arms. Text in Dutch on verso. This plan o...

Antique print titled 'Anna Dautriche Royne de France et de Navarre'. Engraving of Anne of Austria, Queen of Louis XIII. This print originates from 'The...

Antique print titled 'Monsieur Monsieur le Baron D'enquenfort (..)'. Portrait of General Adrian von Enckevort in middle age; half-length, standing ...

Antique portrait titled 'Iean Baptiste Gaston de Bourbon'. Portrait of Gaston Duke of Orléans, half-length, turned to left and looking towards the view...

Antique print titled 'Michel Phedorwitz Grand Duc (..)'. Portrait of Michael of Russia (Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov), bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar...

Antique portrait titled 'Fridericus III D.G.'. Portrait of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende ...

Antique portrait titled 'Guiljelmus Fridericus'. Engraving of William Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Dietz. Originates from 'Principum et illustrium quorundam virorum, qui in Europa ali...

Print relating to Oldenzaal during the first decades of the eighty year war between Spain and the Low Countries: (plate 233). This plate shows the siege of Oldenzaal, Enschede and Oo...

Antique print titled 'Iapanische traugeprauge - Ceremonie van haer Trouwen'. View of a Japanese wedding ceremony. This print originates from 'Denckwürdig...