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1739 Masterwork: Van der Horst's Architectural Elegance in Original Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
These engravings are a series of detailed architectural drawings from "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde" by Tieleman van der Horst, engraved by Jan Schenk...
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1787 Engraved Portrait of King Henry IV - Lancastrian Sovereign
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraved portrait of Henry IV, King of England.
Henry IV was the first English monarch from the Lancastrian branch of the Plantagenets and came to power after deposing his cousin Richard II in 1399. His reign was marked by the start of the 15-year civil strife known as the Wars of the Roses, numerous rebellions, and efforts to consolidate his power and legitimize his somewhat tenuous claim to the throne.
The text mentions that the portrait is based on a picture at Hampton Court, which is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Published as the act directs on June 18th, 1787, this engraving is part of the collection for "Harrington's Edition of Rapin's History of England."
Henry IV's reign is notable for the rebellion led by the famous knight Henry Percy...
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1787 Engraved Portrait of King Edward I - Hammer of the Scots
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraved portrait of Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, who was King of England from 1272 to 1307.
The text beneath t...
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Baroque Staircase Craftsmanship: Van der Horst's Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
This composite image features three separate engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE," a pivotal work in the field of architectural design published ...
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1784 Engraved Portrait of Edward VI - Young English Monarch
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique engraved portrait from Harrington's edition of "Rapin's History of England."
The text identifies the subject as Edward the VI, King of England, France, and Irel...
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Habit of a Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577, Published in 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a colored print depicting a "Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577," as indicated by the title below the illustration. The lady is dressed in a fashion typical of the late...
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Engraving of The American Tit Bird with Yellow Throat in Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an ornate botanical and ornithological illustration from one of Johann Michael Seligmann's collections, which were based on George Edwards's natural history studies.
Th...
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Engraving of an Antique Rosette Plate 45 by Antonini, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an original architectural print depicting a rosette, a decorative motif fashioned after a stylized rose, commonly found in ...
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Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Fox-Colored Thrush, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
A beautiful hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, which was based on the earlier works of George Edwards.
The text on this image is in German, Latin, a...
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1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from circa 1782 in custom black frame under glass. Step into the pages of history with this authentic American Revolu...
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North American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Prints
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Ancient Rosette in the Arch of the Silversmiths, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print is labeled "Rosone Antico nell'Arco degli Argentari," which can be translated as "Ancient Rosette in the Arch of the Silversmiths."
The phrase "Rosone An...
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The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, displaying a parrot species. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text:
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The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's work, depicting a butterfly and a two-headed snake.
Below is the transcription and translation of the text:
- "Di...
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Original Roman Rosette Engraving from Tivoli Villa Adriana, Plate 45
Located in Langweer, NL
This elegant engraving from the late 18th century features a rosette, an ornamental design resembling a stylized rose, which has been a recurring motif in architectural design throug...
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Classical Profiles: Raphael's Vision by Nicolas Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Classical Profiles: Raphael's Vision by Nicolas Pigné, 1740"
This is an original engraving from 1740 by Nicolas Pigné, after a painting by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known ...
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Antique Illustration of Two Skulls: Human (Homo Sapiens) and Primate, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique engraving of a Comparative Anatomy of Primate Skulls
Description: This detailed print by Carl Johann Georg Reuss, an illustrious illustrator, features a striking il...
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Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Pomegranate and blue morpho Nr. 9
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705
Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian.
This plate is part of ...
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Ancient Rosette in the Temple of Jupiter the Stayer, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
"Rosone Antico nel Tempio di Giove Statore."
A breakdown of the title:
- "Rosone" typically refers to an architectural term for a rose window, which is a circular window with a dec...
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The Long-tailed African Finch and Blue Butterfly Original Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, part of Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, is a precise and vibrant representation of wildlife, based on the works of George Edwards. It showcases an...
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Original Italian Frontispiece with Classic Elegance Engravings, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This is the frontispiece of the first volume of "Delle antichità di Ercolano" (The Antiquities of Herculaneum), published in 1757 by the Royal Printing House of Naples, Italy.
The ...
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Rare German Frontispiece of Rumphius Cabinet of Curiosities, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
The Amboinese Cabinet of Curiosities was a work by Georg Eberhard Rumphius, and included many engravings of sea shells and crustaceans.
The German edition of the book was financed ...
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Floral Majesty: Rosette Plate 47 Engraved from Antiquity, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving, titled "Rosone preso da Frammenti Antichi," presents a detailed rosette that draws inspiration from classical motifs found in ancient fragments. The intricate design ...
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1780s Villa Albani-inspired Rosette Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite engraving, dating back to around 1780, presents a masterfully crafted rosette, a decorative motif that captures the elegance and refined aesthetic of the neoclassical ...
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The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail Engraved in 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is from the Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, based on the works of George Edwards that was published in 1743.
The text in the image is in both German and Latin...
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Bird Print of an American Goldfinch on a Branch Engraved and Hand-Colored, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration showcases the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), formerly known as Carduelis Americanus, perched gracefully upon a leafy branch.
It is a detailed 18th-century re...
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Original Antique Roman Rosette Engraving #26, Campo Vaccino
Located in Langweer, NL
This elegant engraving from the late 18th century features a rosette, an ornamental design resembling a stylized rose, which has been a recurring motif in architectural design throug...
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"Cherubic Melody: Raphael's Vision, Engraved by Thomassin, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving features two cherubic faces, each blowing an object that is not fully visible, which may be a wind instrument, giving life to an unseen melody. The cherubs, with their ...
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Engraving of Anthony Madox: 1753 Master Contortionist
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving features Anthony Madox, an English performer known for his dexterity and contortion skills. He was active in the 18th century and was renowned enough to perform before...
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Wisdom and Innocence: Contrasts in Time Engraved by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by Nicolas Pigné, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres" collection, shows a stark contrast between two figures. On the left, ...
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Natural History Illustrations: Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an illustration from a natural history work, a collection titled "Getreue Abbildungen naturhistorischer Gegenstände in Hinsicht auf Bechsteins kurzgefasste gemeinnützi...
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Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London in 1640, Published in 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored atnique print, this time depicting the "Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London, in 1640." It's a historical costume illustration showing the fashion of a high-ra...
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Villa d'Este Tivoli Rosette, Plate 21 Engraved in 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Villa d'Este Tivoli Rosette, Plate 21"
Description: This 18th-century engraving, titled "Da frammenti Antichi nella Villa d'Este in Tivoli," portrays...
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Curly Gaze: The Expressive Study by Pigné Engraved, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving showcases two striking male profiles, each rendered with remarkable detail, characteristic of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres." ...
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Copper Engraving: Jesus at the Cross with Vanitas Symbols and Passion Implement
Located in Hamburg, DE
Explore the profound historical narrative captured in this 18th-century French copper engraving from Paris, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus with Mary Magdalene. Rich in symbolism,...
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Contrast of Time: Ancient Wisdom Engraved by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving, attributed to the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, displays two male profiles with distinctive expressions and hairstyles, characteristic of Renaissance portraiture. The ...
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Generations in Profile: Time's Contrast by Beauvais, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving by D. Beauvais, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, presents a compelling juxtaposition of two heads: an elder, bearded man on the left, and a youthful, cherubic ...
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Serene and Stern: Dualities of Raphael by C. Dupuis, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by C. Dupuis, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," features two contrasting profiles. On the left is a serene and contempla...
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The Lesser Grey Shrike Bird in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration is indicative of the works that emerged from the collaborations and influences of the 18th-century naturalists like George Edwards and Johann Michael Seligmann. Geor...
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Ancient Lamps in Art: Montfaucon's 18th-Century Engravings, circa 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
These set of original antique engravings are from Bernard de Montfaucon's "L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures" (Antiquity Explained and Represented in Figures), which is a comprehensive collection of engravings illustrating various aspects of ancient life. This work was a significant contribution to the study of antiquity in the early 18th century. The specific volume these images are taken from likely deals with artifacts such as lamps, which were common in burial practices and other rituals of ancient cultures.
This collage features two pages from the 18th-century publication just mentioned, displaying a series of intricately detailed engravings of ancient lamps...
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Antique Map of the City of Visby 'Sweden' by F. Hogenberg, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a wonderful bird's-eye plan/view of the oldest city in Sweden.
Visby, the largest city on the island of Gotland was an important Viking city and the main centre of the Ha...
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Dialogue of Eras: Cap and Feather in Profile by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving depicts two contrasting profiles. On the left is a male figure adorned with a detailed, patterned cap, his features marked by a hooked nose and a small, tightly curled...
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Renaissance Reflections: Engraved by Pigné, Directed by Dorigny, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is part of the ambitious project overseen by Sir Nicolas Dorigny, "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," which translates to "Collection ...
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Reflective Resilience: Timeless Profiles by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving presented here exhibits two male figures, each bearing a unique expression and hairstyle, likely echoing the artistic style of Raphael's Renaissance works. On the left,...
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Original Antique Engraving of Hunting, Small Game Hunting and Traps, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
The plate is dedicated to "Chass...
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Maria Sibylla Merian - P. Sluyter - Peppers and Hawkmoths Nr. 55
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705
Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian.
This plate is part of a comprehensive collection comprising 17 plates. Check out other listings to view the entire series.
1964 Hoffman and Campe Verlag, Hamburg Complete production Mladinska Knjiga, Ljubljana/Yugoslavia.
This 1964 official reproduction table come from the editions: Dissertation sur la génération et les transformations des insectes de Surinam, The Hague, Pierre Gosse, 1726, and Over de Voortteeling en Wonderbaerlyke Veranderingen der Surinaamsche insects, Amsterdam, Jean Frederic Bernard, 1730.
PEPPERS AND MOTIVES
Paprika, from the night damage family, a gift from the New to the Old World, a pleasant one like tomatoes and potatoes, like corn and beans, not a dangerous one like tobacco. You can no longer imagine our, especially the Mediterranean cuisine of the pre-Columbian period, both received such enrichment from America, potatoes, corn, beans as substances, tomatoes and peppers as spices and flavors, foreign, from far away , adding a new dimension to our dishes. The pepper has become the strongest source of vitamins in our latitudes, an indispensable medicine in our often denatured food.
The varieties we grow belong to the species Capsicum annuum, the plant drawn by the painter is Capsicum sinense, of which two or three fruit shapes and different stages of ripeness were combined on one branch. The ripe fruit bodies are visible on the eye of the tongue: anyone who looks at them will taste the peppery spiciness after a while. The leaf is a triangle, it thins from the lower broad solidity of the capsule area up to the lightness of the buds and flowers. Diversity also in the fact that the fruits are of different lengths, different colors, harmony between the dark green and red shapes, relief-like articulation of the pod surfaces.
Butterfly, chrysalis and caterpillar cannot be precisely defined; they are hawkmoths from a group that counts seventy species in tropical America. A close relative of the strong-snouted Cocytius antarus - the pupa's beak is also noticeable here.
(Original plate no. 55)
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Echoes of Antiquity: Youth and Wisdom by Beauvais, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving a compelling piece featuring two distinct profiles: one of a youthful figure with soft, flowing hair and the other of an older, bearded individual whose face is marked...
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Visages of Virtue and Vigor: Raphael to Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving is part of the collection "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," and showcases two male profiles in a classical style.
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Antique Zoological Study: Weasel Anatomy, 18th Century Handcolored Print, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
This rather large original antique engraving on strong paper depicts two images: one of a weasel in its natural habitat and another of its skeletal structure.
The German title "Das...
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The Art of Mackerel and Salmon Fishing - An Exquisite 1793 Panckoucke Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793, specifically from the section 'Rec...
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Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
These antique engravings are illustrations from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
These plates are particularly v...
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Original Classical Lamp Engravings: Montfaucon's Collection, Published in 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
These set of original antique engravings are from Bernard de Montfaucon's "L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures" (Antiquity Explained and Represented in Figures), which is a comprehensive collection of engravings illustrating various aspects of ancient life. This work was a significant contribution to the study of antiquity in the early 18th century. The specific volume these images are taken from likely deals with artifacts such as lamps, which were common in burial practices and other rituals of ancient cultures.
This collage showcases three pages from Bernard de Montfaucon's seminal work "L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures." Each page features detailed engravings of ancient lamps...
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Habit of the Marchioness of Belfont, Daughter of the Duke of Mazarine, ca. 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This original engraving depicts a woman and a young black boy from the 18th century, and was published between the years 1757 and 1772, likely in 1757.
The woman is identified as t...
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Engraving of Various Hunting Traps, Published in 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
The image is an antique plate il...
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Vintage Net Crafting Elegance - 1793 Panckoucke Fishing Series
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793, specifically from the section 'Rec...
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Ancient Lamp Drawing of a Bull and Lion; Tauroctony Engravings Published in 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
This 1722 engraving portrays an ancient lamp, intricately designed with the scene of tauroctony, which is a depiction of Mithras slaying a bull, a central...
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Hunting, Small Game Hunting, and Traps: Engraved in the 18th Century, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
The image depicts a plate from t...
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1620 Elegance: The Attire of a Painter's Muse Engraved, circa 1756
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored print is labeled "Habit of Rubens Wife, in 1620." It depicts a woman dressed in the style that would have been fashionable among the upper echelons of society in th...
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Baroque Ironwork Designs: Tables and Candelabras Engraved, 1767
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are a stunning representation of Baroque ironwork designs, a testament to the intricate artistry of the 18th century. Created in 1767, the works of Charpentier and Huq...
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