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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Sea Chart of North America by Ottens, circa 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Septemtrionaliora Americae a Groenlandia (..)'. Sea chart of the northern waters of North America, including the coast of Labrador and pa...
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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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Stag Beetles and Rhinoceros Beetles, 1798 Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Stag Beetles and Rhinoceros Beetles, 1798 Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch ...
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Natural History Engravings Compilation: Illustrations of Fish Species, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite compilation showcases two engravings (not framed!) of various fish species from *Histoire Naturelle*, a significant 18th-century work on natural history. The engraving...
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Antique Print of a Japanese Pleasure or Galley Yacht (1669)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Faifena een Japans jacht.' Old print of a galley yacht from Japan, here identified as Faifena, Fayfena. This print originates from 'Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappe...
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Exquisite Hand-Coloured Butterfly Prints of the 18th and 19th-Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Illustrations of Colorful Insects: Hand-Colored Engravings from the 18th and 19th Century This exquisite pair of antique prints showcases vibrant depictions of colorful inse...
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Antique Portrait of Bentinck, a Dutch Naval Hero by Vinkeles
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck (..)'. Portrait of the Dutch naval hero Bentinck. Published c. 1780. Artists and Engravers: Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), D...
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1720 Etching of St. Christopher's Cathedral in Roermond by Jacobus Harrewijn
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print, titled *L'Eglise Cathedrale de S. Christophre à Ruremonde*, is an etching and engraving created by Jacobus Harrewijn around 1720. It offers a detailed view of S...
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Small Hand-Colored Print L'Ara Rouge et Bleu Parrot from Buffon’s Histoire, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
"1770s L'Ara Rouge et Bleu Parrot Print from Buffon’s Histoire" This stunning print, titled "L'Ara Rouge et L'Ara Bleu", originates from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon’s mo...
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Antique Print of French Garden Design by Le Rouge, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jardins de la Maison de Neuilly'. Copper engraving showing the design of a garden in France. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by...
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Scenes from 17th Century Chile: A Glimpse of Early Indigenous Cultures, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a historical copper engraving from 1673, taken from the German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' work, which is known for its depiction of the Americas and the Southern land...
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Long-Tailed Black-Headed Hummingbird and Butterfly Engraving by Seligmann, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled "Avis mellivora macroura capite nigro" (Long-Tailed Hummingbird with Black Head) and "Le Colibri à tête noire et longue-queue," features a...
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Antique Map of America with California as an Island by Homann '1710'
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, titled "Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis," represents a significant cartographic piece from 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Here's a description of this remarkable map: - Title: Totius Americae Septentrionalis et Meridionalis (...) - Date: Published in 1710 by Johann Baptist Homann. Description: This map is a first edition of Johann Baptiste Homann's map of America, and it is notable for several cartographic features and historical representations: 1. California as an Island...
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Antique Portrait of Christian II of Denmark by Janszoon, 1615
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Set of Three Antique Architecture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
"Architectural Elegance: Neoclassical Facades and Floor Plans from 'Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture' by Jean-Francois de Neufforge" offers a captivating glimpse into the rich heri...
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Antique Bird Print of the Spotted Nutcracker by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Caryocatactes'. This print depicts the Spotted Nutcracker (Caryocatactes - Nucifraga caryocatactes). The spotted nutcracker, Eurasian nutcracker, or just nutcra...
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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 1582 Copper Engraving of Hanseatic House, Antwerp by Guicciardini
Located in Langweer, NL
"Rare 1582 Copper Engraving of Hanseatic House, Antwerp by Guicciardini" This copper engraving, published in 1582 by Christoph Plantin in Antwerp, presents the impressive Hanseatic ...
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Rare Hand-Colored Antique Engraving of Flora Lying on a Bed Surrounded by Angels
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Flora'. It shows Flora lying on a bed between the trees. Two angels scatter flowers over her. Around her putti, satyrs and women who collect flowers...
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18th century James Sowerby botanical Engravings
Located in Seaford, GB
Rare Antique Botanical Prints by James Sowerby (1757–1822): A Timeless Tribute to British Flora Step into the enchanting world of 18th-century botanical artistry with our exceptiona...
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Neoclassical Grandeur: An Architectural Study from the Early 1700s
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts a classical façade of a building, designed with a series of evenly spaced windows and arches on the ground floor, and rectangular windows on the upper floor. The architectural style is neoclassical, characterized by its symmetry, balanced proportions, and the use of classical elements such as pilasters and pediments. Atop the structure sits a central pediment supported by columns, flanked by statues. This could represent a public building or a grand palatial structure. The precise lines and attention to detail suggest that it was intended for scholarly study or as a record of architectural design. The labeling at the bottom, if any, could provide information on the building's location or the architect, but it's not visible in the image. The engraving is possible part of a series published around the early 18th century by Joan Blaeu, a renowned Dutch cartographer born in 1599 and who passed away in 1673. His works often featured detailed engravings of notable locations. This particular piece would have been published posthumously, as part of a collection that his heirs continued, which was later reissued by publishers like Pierre Mortier. The exact date of publication for this specific engraving is not provided in the information, but it would be within the timeframe of the early 1700s, given the dates of the reissues mentioned and the info behind the watermark that is visible if you hold the print to the light. The text appears in the paper is a historical note about the Honig family, prominent in the Dutch paper manufacturing industry during the 17th and 18th centuries. Jan Jbz. Honig (1688-1757), the white paper manufacturer from Zaandijk, was the son of paper manufacturer Jacob Cz. Honig(h) (1648-1709). Jan began his independent work in 1738 and continued until 1757. He was the younger brother of Cornelis Jbz. Honig (1683-1755), and together they started the company C & J HONIG in 1709. Following a division of the family business in 1738, Jan took over the mill 'De Vergulde Bijkorf' and also acquired the mill 'De Eendracht'. He was married to Trijntje Claes Caescoper (1689-1763) and operated with his son Jacob Jsz. Honig (1712-1780) under the name J(an) HONIG & ZOON. Around 1741, this firm produced Pro Patria paper featuring the emblem of the Hollandse Tuin as a watermark. By 1764, under the direction of his son Jacob, J. HONIG & ZOON supplied paper to the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, using watermarks including the Amsterdam coat of arms...
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Jacques Rigaud Engraving Pont Neuf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th Century Jacques Rigaud engraving of Pont Neuf. The dimension is the sight of the image. This item is ready to be framed to your liking and s...
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Antique Print of the New Garden Room of Hall Barn by Campbell, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Section of a New Garden Room at Hall Barn (..)'. Plan of the garden room for Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus...
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Ancient World Map of Europe, Asia & Northern Africa with Ancient Names, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Geografische Kaarte van de Oude Weereld (..).' Original antique map of the ancient world depicting Europe, Asia, and northern Africa with ancient place names....
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Sun Worship Rituals of the Floridians Depicted in Sacrificial Ceremonies, 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Sun Worship Rituals of the Floridians Depicted in Sacrificial and Offering Ceremonies Description: This dramatic 18th-century copperplate engraving presents two related ritua...
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18th Century Ethnological Engravings of Peruvians and Ecuadorians
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th Century Ethnological Engravings of Peruvians and Ecuadorians Description: These two 18th-century engravings, printed in 1756, are detailed depictions of the social and cultural life in Peru and Ecuador during the colonial era. Created by Quentin-Pierre Chedel (1705–1762), they are part of *Histoire générale des voyages* by Antoine François Prévost, a monumental collection that documented the world's exploration and cultural encounters. First Engraving (Residents of Peru): This print illustrates the residents of Lima, Peru, highlighting the various social classes and ethnic groups present in the region during the colonial period. The detailed engraving captures: A. Femme de Lima en Habit de Ville – A woman from Lima in formal city dress, representing the elite of society. B. Femme en Habit de Ménage – A woman in household dress, typical of a middle or upper-class domestic attire. C. Espagnol vêtu comme on l’est au Pérou – A Spanish man dressed as one would in Peru, showing the influence of Spanish colonial fashion on local attire. D. Mulatresse – A woman of mixed African and European descent, reflecting the diverse ethnic makeup of colonial Peru. E. Nègre Domestique – A domestic servant of African descent, showcasing the role of enslaved individuals in colonial households. The scene is set in a lush, natural landscape, with attention to the differences in social standing and attire. Second Engraving (Residents of Quito, Ecuador): The second engraving, although similar in style, depicts residents of Quito, Ecuador, and provides an ethnological view of the city’s diverse inhabitants. The composition shows: 1. Espagnole de Quito – A Spanish woman of high status, dressed elegantly, representing the colonial upper class in Quito. 2. Indienne de Distinction – An Indigenous woman of notable status, likely representing the local nobility or important community figures. 3. Barbier Indien – An Indigenous barber, reflecting the occupational diversity and social roles of the Indigenous population in colonial society. 4. Métive de Quito – A Métis woman from Quito, showing the mixed-race population that emerged during the colonial era. 5. Paysan Indien – An Indigenous farmer, indicating the essential role of agriculture and rural labor in the economy of colonial Ecuador. 6. Indienne du Commun – A common Indigenous woman, dressed in traditional attire, representing the majority of the Indigenous population. Like the first engraving, this print captures the varied ethnic and social dynamics in a colonial society, with figures placed in a landscape setting, emphasizing the connection between people and their environment. These engravings are not only artistic representations but also important historical records of colonial Latin America...
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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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Edward Edwards R.A. Landscape Engraving, 1790
Located in Savannah, GA
Edward Edwards R.A. (English, 1738-1806) landscape engraving, published 1790 Paper: 6 by 4 ½ inches frame: 9 ½ by 9 ¼ inches
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Solemn High Mass Celebration, Bernard Picart, 1725, Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Solemn Mass or Grand' Messe" Description: This detailed engraving depicts a Roman Catholic solemn or high mass, typically celebrated on Sundays and holy days. The scene is s...
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Antique Shell Print of Univalves in Frame, Published ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique shell print of univalves. This antique print originates from William Frederic Martyn’s two volume work, 'A New Dictionary of Natural Histor...
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Rituals of the Sun: Sacrifice and Feast in Honor of Solar Deities, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original copperplate engraving on vellin-type paper, dating from a French edition of 1727-1738 of the monumental work "Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses..." by A. Moubach...
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Pair Original Hand Colored Engravings, Georges-Louis Leclerec, Comte de Buffon.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair Original Hand Colored Engravings, Georges-Louis Leclerec, Comte de Buffon, Paris 1749. These two original engravings from Histoire Naturell, Generale et Particuliere, avec la...
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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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Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar (Burma), C.1795
Located in Langweer, NL
This majestic hand-colored engraving depicts the "SHOEPANDOGE or ROYAL GOLDEN BARGE," a magnificent vessel that radiates the opulence and grandeur of a bygone era. Engraved for "Ma...
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Rare Antique Print of A Cupid being Eaten by A Crocodile, ca. 1608
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Cupid and a crocodile. This print originates from 'Amorum Emblemata', this work includes engravings of Cupids encountering the various trials of Love. The emblematic illustrations include verses in Latin, Dutch and French. The verse of this print would translate to 'Love is the opposite of a crocodile. They say the crocodile has such a nature, that he cries when he is killing and devouring men. But Amor has an opposite nature, for he laughs when he makes lovers perish'. Artists and Engravers: Otto van Veen...
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Antique Print of the Garden of Historic Hôtel Du Tillet in Paris, France, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Jardin du Tillet'. Copper engraving showing the garden of Hôtel du Tillet de la Bussière. Hôtel du Tillet de la Bussière is a historic hôtel particulier in ...
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Maltese Knight in Beaked Cloak: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Ceremonial Dress
Located in Langweer, NL
Maltese Knight in Beaked Cloak: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Ceremonial Dress This remarkable hand-colored engraving, titled "Maltheser-Ritter im Schnabelmantel" (Maltese Knight...
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Exotic Bounty: The Spice Lands of the East Indies by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Exotic Bounty: The Spice Lands of the East Indies The engraving depicts scenes from the East Indies, not the West Indies, which was a common point of confusion in historical texts d...
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Beautiful Large Scale Map of Spain and Portugal Published by Herman Moll in 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: A New and Exact Map of Spain & Portugal Author: Herman Moll Date: 1711 Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Herman Moll (c. 1654-1732) was one of the most important London mapmakers in the first half of the eighteenth century. Moll was probably born in Bremen, Germany, around 1654. He moved to London to escape the Scanian Wars. His earliest work was as an engraver for Moses Pitt on the production of the English Atlas, a failed work which landed Pitt in debtor's prison. Moll also engraved for Sir Jonas Moore, Grenville Collins, John Adair, and the Seller & Price firm. He published his first original maps in the early 1680s and had set up his own shop by the 1690s. Moll's work quickly helped him become a member of a group which congregated at Jonathan's Coffee House at Number 20 Exchange Alley, Cornhill, where speculators met to trade stock. Moll's circle included the scientist Robert Hooke...
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Drypoint etching of Penerils Castle, Derbyshire, England by Frank Short, c. 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Drypoint landscape etching on paper of Penerils Castle, Derbyshire, England. The etching is loose and expressive, with the castle looming above the village below and a small figure i...
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Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII" Description: This antique engraving is a detailed illustration o...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Amerikanische Pelican - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Amerik...
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Antique Botanical Engraving of Silverbush - Rare 1799 Floral Print by Curtis
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Engraving of Convolvulus Cneorum - Rare 1799 Floral Print by William Curtis This engraving is from the publication "The ...
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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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Antique Print of a Sacred Cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cimetiere d'Atooi'. View of a sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii (Atooi). This print originates from 'Cartes et figures du troisième voyage de Cook' published 1785.
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Striking 1740 Engraving of Colossus Depicting King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Striking 1740 Engraving of Colossus Depicting King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Description: This vibrant 1740 engraving, titled *Colossus Monarchic Statua Danielis Dan. II. 31*...
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1751 Engraving of Roman Fountain and Church - Fountain of Moses and Santa Maria
Located in Langweer, NL
1751 Giovanni Battista Piranesi Engraving - Veduta del Castello dell'Acqua Felice Description: This exquisite engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, *Veduta del Castello dell'...
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Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods. Each ruler is depicted within a circular frame, symbolizing their historical and cultu...
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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 Print of Widows in Florida by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of Widows in Florida mourning over their departed husbands assisted by King Hermafrodite and Widows in Florida spreading their hairs on the graves of their husbands. Th...
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Six Framed Jean-Baptiste Audebert Prints of Monkeys, France, C.1798
Located in Nantucket, MA
Group of six hand-colored engravings of monkeys by Jean-Baptiste Audebert (1759-1800), from his 'Histoire naturelle des singes', which included 62 images drawn and engraved by himsel...
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Rapa Nui Gaze: Portraits from Easter Island, Engraved and Published in ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving features side-by-side portraits of a woman and a man from Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, famous for its monumental statues known as moai. The left side depi...
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Set of 8 Original Antique Prints of Monkey's, circa 1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 8 copper-plate engravings of monkeys after De Seve I particularly like the naivety of the drawings. Published C.1780 Unframed. Free shipping.
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Good Samaritan Engraving – Luke X Helping the Injured Man 1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Good Samaritan Engraving – Luke X Helping the Injured Man 1735 This antique engraving illustrates the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10, published in...
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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 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 Fish Print 'Cyprinus Nasus' by C. von Meidinger, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique original hand-colored print of the Nose-Carp. This print originates from 'Icones Piscium Austriae Indigenorum' by the Baron von Meidinger.
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Antique Print of an Orrery and Ancient Church, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique print is titled "A Section of Mr. Hawk's Orrery, an Ancient Wooden Church, the Shrine of St. Edmund, and an Apparatus for Drawing the Moon's Path." The illustration pr...
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The Last Roman Catholic Monarch to Rule over England, Scotland and Ireland, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
An original engraved portrait of James II, King of England. The style of the engraving and the attire of the individual are consistent with late 17th-century fashion, aligning with James II's reign from 1685 to 1688. The text beneath the image indicates that it was published as part of the same historical work by Rapin de Thoyras, and this specific print was made from an original picture painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter of that time. The engraving was published as the act directs on August 1st, 1789, showing that it was also intended to be protected under copyright law. This inscription indicates that the portrait of James II, King of England, was originally painted by Godfrey Kneller (referred to as G. Kneller Pinx, with "Pinx" being an abbreviation for "pinxit," Latin for "painted by") and engraved by John Goldar (referred to as Goldar Sculp, with "Sculp" being short for "sculpsit," Latin for "engraved by"). James II of England, who was also James VII of Scotland, was born on October 14, 1633, and reigned from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution...
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Original Antique Print of Various Seashells by G.W. Knorr
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ex Museo Schadeloockiano'. Beautiful original antique print of various sea shells. This print originates from 'Verlustiging der oogen en van den geest; of Verza...
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