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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Bible Print Joshua Makes the Sun and Moon Stand Still by J. Luyken
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique Portrait of Willem Charles Henry Friso of Orange by Tanjé '1750'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Willem Karel Hendrik Friso'. Portrait of William Charles Henry Friso of Orange.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Prussiae Nova Tabula'. Rare early edition of Blaeu's map of Prussia, embellished with a gorgeous large format cartouche, compass ros...
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American Revolutionary 1780s War Bond, State of Connecticut in Custom Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from the late 18th century in custom black frame under glass. This late 18th-century American Revolutionary War bond ...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Print of a Puma and Lynx by Diderot '1774'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled '1. Le Couguar, 2. Le Linx'. Handcolored engraving of a puma and lynx. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie, Ou Dictionnaire Raisonné Des Sciences, Des Arts ...
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Antique Print of American Stoves Published in the Gentleman's Magazine, 1781
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from: 'The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle 1781. Volume LI. For the Year MDCCLXXXI'.
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Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Island Goose by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Island Goose by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730 Description: This rare antique hand-colored engraving depicts the Island Goose, titled Anser Bassanus...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Tomb of William the Silent – Nieuwe Kerk Delft – Dutch Engraving circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Tomb of William the Silent – Nieuwe Kerk Delft – Dutch Architectural Engraving c.1750 This finely detailed antique engraving depicts the elaborate tomb monument of William the Silen...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Print of Fish Species 'no. 461' by Valentijn '1726'
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of various fish species from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Antique Print of Inquisition Banners and Religious People by B. Picart, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremo...
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Antique Print of Ceremonies of the Incas 'South America' by B. Picart, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of the marriage by blood and the ceremony of giving names to the new born child (by cutting the hair ). This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdie...
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Set of Three Hand Colored Copper Wheel Engraved Floral Prints by John Hill c1756
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Three Hand Colored Copper Wheel Engraved Floral Prints by John Hill c1756. One print signed in the plate, "I Hill." Published in England and hand colored. From an edition of 6...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Large Decorative Antique Print of a Fresco in the Vatican by Ottaviani, ca. 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Descendit de Monte Sinai, tenens duas Tabulas in manibus (..)'. Beautiful hand colored engraving of a fresco by Raphael. The title translates to 'Moses Descends from Mount Sinai'. This title does not seem to relate to the print, however, this print is part of a larger fresco...
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J. Kip and L. Knyff 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings, Set of 4
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Set of four antique hand-colored engravings. "Britannia Illustrata," the publication in which these prints originally appeared, was one of the most important topographical works of t...
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English Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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A View of Cape Rouge, Quebec, Canada, Mazell after Capt. Hervey Smyth, c.1760s
Located in Savannah, GA
A View of Cape Rouge, or Carouge, on the Saint Lawrence River, north of Quebec. Engraving by Peter Mazell after a drawing by Captian Hervey Smyth, published c.1760's, London. T...
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Canadian British Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Aurora Engraving after Guido Reni Fresco by R.S. Morghen, c.1787
Located in Savannah, GA
Raffaello Sanzio Morghen (Italian, 1758-1833) Apollo in his Chariot preceded by Aurora, engraving after Guido Reni, c.1787. A rare original engraving with most examples being housed in museum collections. Apollo on his chariot bringing light to Aurora, surrounded by maidens or the Hours. Phosphorus in putto form personifying the morning star holds a torch lighting...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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"Globe Aerostatique" a Hand-Colored Engraving, after Claude Louis Desrais
Located in valatie, NY
"Globe Aerostatique" a gilt framed hand-colored Engraving, French circa 1787, after Claude Louis Desrais, (1746-1816.) A pastoral scene featuring a tricolored balloon at the center. ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Venetian Naval Battle Print – Rare Optical Vue of Venice versus Turks, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Combat Naval dans le Golfe de Venise – Rare Optical Print of the Venetian Victory over the Turks, circa 1770 This rare and vividly hand-colored 18th-century 'vue d’optique' titled 'Combat naval dans le Golfe de Venise gagné par les Vénitiens sur les Turcs le 29 may 1749' portrays the dramatic naval engagement between Venetian and Ottoman forces in the Gulf of Venice. Published anonymously around 1770 and engraved with both French and contemporary Dutch captions, this optical print commemorates the final large-scale clashes between two former Mediterranean naval superpowers. The scene is packed with explosive detail. On the left, Venetian galleons fly red flags and dominate the composition, their cannon smoke billowing across the water. Soldiers and sailors tumble into the sea or scramble into longboats, while others engage in intense shipboard combat. To the right, the Ottoman fleet, also with full sails and ornate sterns, exchanges fire from a line of vessels that extends toward the hazy horizon. The turbulent sea, streaked with swimmers, debris, and gunfire, draws the viewer's eye toward the vanishing point, a classic technique in *vues d’optique* designed to create depth when viewed through a zograscope. The perspective is exaggerated and theatrical, heightening the tension of the moment. The hand coloring, still strong and fresh, adds to the dramatic impact—especially the reds, blues, and blacks used to signify uniforms, flames, and flags. Above the scene, a reversed French title along the top border is a hallmark of optical prints, meant to appear legible when viewed through mirrored optical devices. The lower margin features a printed French description and a carefully penned Dutch caption in brown ink, adding provenance and local historical context for a Dutch-speaking audience. These types of naval battle scenes are among the most collectable of optical prints, especially when they depict rare or less frequently recorded events such as this Turkish-Venetian engagement, which helped mark the waning of Ottoman influence in the Adriatic. Keywords: Venetian naval battle print, Ottoman fleet, vue d’optique maritime, 18th-century naval...
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B.West Engraving "Naval Battle, Battle of the Houge" 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This magnificent engraving is entitled "Battle of La Hougue" by the engraver E.C Voysard after Benjamin West. It depicts the Battle of Barfleur- La Hougue,...
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18th Century Set of Four Engravings by J Audran
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four 18th Century engravings by J Audran. These fabulously detailed copper plate engravings show Alexander The Great in various Battle scenes, one riding an elephant, spear in...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Unique Entomology Study - Hand-Colored Butterfly Prints Published in ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored 18th Century Butterfly Prints by J.B. Schmutzer - Circa 1775-1790 These beautifully hand-colored engravings, created by J.B. Schmutzer in the late 18th century (circa 1...
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Collection of 18 Prints of Musical Instruments from Gabinetto Armonico, 1722
Located in valatie, NY
A collection of 18 framed prints from engravings of musical instruments from the book by Gabinetto Armonico, which was published in 1722. The book had a total of 150 instruments. The...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Jacques Rigaud Engraving Palais Des Thuilleries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th Century Jacques Rigaud engraving of Palais Des Thuilleries. The dimension is the sight of the image. This item is ready to be framed to your...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: St. Philip Apostle Engraving – John I Calling of Philip c.1735 Description: This detailed antique engraving titled “St. Philip the Apostle” depicts Philip, one of the Twelve ...
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St. Thomas Apostle Engraving – John XX Doubting Thomas c.1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: St. Thomas Apostle Engraving – John XX Doubting Thomas c.1735 Description: This detailed antique engraving titled “St. Thomas the Apostle” depicts Thomas, also known as “Doub...
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Hand Colored View of the Piazza Navona by Gomar Wouters, Antwerp 1649, c1724
Located in valatie, NY
Hand Colored View of the Piazza Navona in Rome, with the Church of St Agnese at the Left and Bernini's Fountain in the Middle. By Gomar Wouters, (also called Gommarus Wouters) Flemis...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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17th Century Pair of Etchings by Theodoor Van Thunlden from Rubens, Antwerp 1642
By Peter Paul Rubens, Theodoor van Thulden
Located in Cagliari, IT
"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...
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Belgian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Map of Choromandel & Malabar, Incl Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Part of Sri Lanka, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar.' Original antique map of Southern India documenting the VOC's areas of influence. Included is Kerala, Tamil Nadu...
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Antique Title Print Featuring the Personification of the Swedish Realm, 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. 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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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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Poulaho, King of Tonga, Participating in a Kava Ceremony in the Friendly Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving is titled "Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava." It depicts a ceremonial scene with Poulaho, the King of the Friendly Islands (modern-day Tonga), parti...
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An Allegorical Illustration from Anthony Le Grand's The Principles of Philosophy
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a fascinating print by Johannes Kip (1652/53–1722), an accomplished Dutch engraver known for his works illustrating various subjects in philosophy, architecture, and landscap...
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Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
"Justice and Diversity in the Early Modern World" Description: This detailed engraving presents a vivid tableau in two distinct parts, each illustrating significant cultural and hi...
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Engraving of the Empress of Russia's Night Carriage Amidst Eruption, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
"THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA'S TRAVELLING EQUIPAGE," as indicated by the title at the bottom of the print. It portrays a unique scene featuring a large, box-like carriage being transport...
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Salsta Castle in Pastoral Uppland, Sweden: A Dahlberg Engraving, 1694
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Salsta Castle in Pastoral Uppland: A Dahlberg Engraving, 1710" Description: This original hand-colored engraving from 1694, entitled 'SAALSTAD,' presents a stately view of S...
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Francesco Zuccarelli "Fishing Scene in a Landscape" Engraving 18th Century
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This magnificent engraving depicts a fishing scene in the middle of a landscape with lush vegetation. In the foreground of this scene is a man standing fishing. At his feet a young woman and a child are looking at the water. Further back on the right, there is another fishing scene, this time with two men. The whole is immersed in nature. In the background is a shepherd with a herd of cattle. This scene was first painted by Francesco Zuccarelli. He was an 18th century painter and engraver. He began his training in Rome and then in Florence as a figure painter. Alter He moved to Venice. He was noticed for his talent in the art of landscape. He benefited from the protection of the English consul Joseph Smith, for whom he produced numerous works. This engraving is made by Francesco Bartolozzi who is an engraver of the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. He is an Italian who had 3 years of training in painting. But he finally devoted himself to engraving. He moved to Venice. He worked in the workshop of Joseph Wagner...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Inhabitants of Quito, South America, from Middleton's Geography, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
Inhabitants of Quito, South America, from Middleton's Geography, 1777 This antique engraving, titled 'Inhabitants of Quito', was produced for Charles Theodore Middleton's 'A Complet...
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18th Century, Antique Horse Prints by Baron D'Eisenberg- A Set of Four
Located in Downingtown, PA
Hand colored prints of horses from "L'art de monter a cheval: ou description du manége moderne, dans sa perfection" by Baron D'Eisenberg, Published in 1747. Each print is mounted in a cherrywood parcel-gilt frame, with a glazed reverse depicting the corresponding text sheet and can be sold as pairs. The following subjects are depicted: 1. L'Andaloux, Le Cheval d'Espagne, Plate I; 2. Le Barbe, Le Cheval Barbe, Plate II, 3. L'Allemand, Le Cheval d'Allemagne, Plate III; 4. L'Arabe, Le Cheval Arabe...
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German Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Étienne Dupérac Etchings of Ancient Roman Ruins, 17th Century - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Étienne Dupérac (French, 1535-1604) A pair of etchings from I vestigi dell'antichita di Roma raccolti et ritratti in perspettiva depicting ruins of Ancient Rome, including the Temp...
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Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Pair of 18th Century Albertus Seba Hand Coloured Engravings
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 18th Century Albertus Seba coloured serpent engravings (double folio). A pair of engravings with hand colouring from Albertus Seba’s (blog article here) very rare publicatio...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Rare Antique Print of an Arabian Man Playing a Violin or Kamanche in Cairo, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a man from Cairo, Egypt. The man is playing an (music) instrument. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein As...
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Christoffel Van Sichem Ii, Dutch (1577 - 1658), Woodcut, 1646, Framed
Located in Bilzen, BE
Christoffel Van Sichem II (1577 - 1658) Title: Banquet scene with three young couples, an old man standing at right Series/Book Title: Bibel Tresoor ofte der Zielen Lusthof, Amsterda...
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Dutch Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Pl. 8 Antique Plan of the House of Mr. Morel by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de la Maison de Ville et de Campagne de Mr. Morel'. Copper engraving showing a plan of the house of Mr. Morel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Ch...
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Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Citrus By Giovanni Baptista Ferrari
Located in Essex, MA
From "Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor", published in 1646. Cassiano dal Pozzo, a friend and scholar on citrus led to the publication. Ferrari was the...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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The Dardanelles in the Age of Sail: A Panoramic Etching, Ca.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare and exquisite view depicts the strategic Dardanelles strait, the narrow passage between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara with the distant cityscape of Istanbul. Part of th...
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The Lark, Mark Catesby, c.1754
Located in Savannah, GA
Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Original Catesby entitled “The Lark” from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands…, Volume I”, published London 1731-43. Hand-...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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18th Century Engraving of Ornate French Cannons, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Engraving of Ornate French Cannons from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770 This exceptional 18th-century engraving, titled Fonte des Cano...
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Antique Map of the British Isles with Contemporary Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Les Isles Britanniques'. Original antique map of the British Isles, with original/contemporary hand coloring. Published by Crepe, circa 1767.
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Antique Map of the of the Course of the Albis River 'or Elbe River'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Albis Fluvius Germaniae celebris A Fontiubus Ad Ostia, Cum Fluminibus ab utroque latere in illum fluenibus descriptus'. Detailed map of the course of the Albis Ri...
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First Sparks of the Eighty Years' War in Oosterweel in 1567, Engraved in 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique engraving of the Battle of Oosterweel, which took place in 1567 during the Dutch Revolt. It is an early conflict leading up to the full-scale Eighty Years' War. T...
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Joseph and Pharaoh – Antique Vue d’Optique by Probst, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Optical Print of Joseph Interpreting Pharaoh’s Dreams, circa 1770 – Hand-Colored Vue d’Optique by Georg Balthasar Probst This impressive hand-colored *vue d’optique*, titled "Josephus explicatis Pharaoni somniis, ad honorum gradus elevatur" (Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and is elevated to honor), illustrates the dramatic moment from Genesis chapter 41 when Joseph rises from prisoner to high-ranking advisor by successfully interpreting the Pharaoh’s troubling dreams. This 18th-century optical print was produced in Augsburg around 1770 by renowned publisher Georg Balthasar Probst (1732–1801), one of the most prolific creators of such prints during the golden age of *vues d’optique*. The scene is set in a grand palace hall rendered in classical architectural style, with a vaulted arcade, ornate columns, and checkerboard flooring...
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The Manors of Kärsö and Malmvik near Stockholm in Sweden, by Erik Reitz, ca.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
The manors depicted in this original antique engraving, Kärsö and Malmvik, are located in Sweden. The image is a copper engraving from the famous work "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," ...
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Baroque Splendor: Ericsberg Castle in Swidde's Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna, 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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The Ekolsund Castle and Gardens in Sweden in Swidde's 1695 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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The Mälsåker Estate in Dahlberg's 'Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna', 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a hand-colored engraving depicting the Mälsåker manor, located near Strängnäs in Södermanland, Sweden. Above the image, two coats of arms are displayed, likely indicatin...
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Life on the Edge: Unangan People of Unalaska, Late 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
This listing is an original antique engraving titled "The INSIDE of a HOUSE, in OONALASHKA." It shows an intimate scene inside a dwelling, presumably belonging to the indigenous peop...
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Daily Life in Tierra del Fuego: A Glimpse of the Fuegian People in 1783
Located in Langweer, NL
The print depicts a scene of the indigenous inhabitants of Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland, across the Strait of Magellan. Ti...
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Old Map of the Cook Islands Takutea, Atiu, Mangaiac and Tubuai, Polynesia, 1781
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Mangeea Island, Toobouai Island (..)'. Map of three of the Cook Islands: Wanooaette [i.e. Takutea] Island, Wateeoo [i.e. Tui or Atiu] ...
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Engravings of John Hawkesworth & Captain James King: Chroniclers of Captain Cook
Located in Langweer, NL
Commemorative Portraits of John Hawkesworth and Captain James King by Thornton This detailed engraving, crafted by the artist Thornton, presents a pair of oval portraits depicting t...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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Rare Original Double Hemisphere World Map with Allegorical Figures, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe en Naukeurige Kaart der Gantsche bekende Werreld.' A double hemisphere world map. Four allegorical figures in the c...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints

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