18th Century and Earlier Prints

A historical copper engraving depicting "The Death of Captain James Cook, F.R.S. at Owhyhee in MDCCLXXIX" (1779). This engraving is particularly sig...

Antique print titled 'Instrumento in Batam'. Original antique print of musical instruments in Banten, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Gabinetto Armonico' by Filippo Bonanni. P...

Antique print titled 'Iles de Lema (..)'. Various views of the Lema Islands, part of the Wanshan Archipelago, formerly known as the Ladrones Islands, part of Xiangzhou District in Zh...

Antique print, titled: 'Leodiensis Dioecesis.' Detailed map including the Dutch and Belgium provinces Limburg and the Belgium province of Namen and Ardennes. Exquisitely engraved...

Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...

The image is an ornithological print from the early 19th century. It depicts various species of birds perched on branches. The birds are illustrated in vibrant colors with a high lev...

Antique print titled 'Anatomie d'un Tuyau de Blé - Anatomie eines Strohhalms'. Old print depicting the anatomy of the straw. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' by F.J...

Antique Map: Carte du Détroit du Sond with Copenhagen Inset, Jaillot/Mortier, 1693 This rare and striking antique map, titled *Carte du détroit du Sond contenant les costes de l’Is...

These prints are from a series twenty four views taken in the Cape , India,Ceylon , The Red Sea, Abyssinia and Egypt. Salt from England was a watercolorist and studied under Joseph F...

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 5 GALLINA. Plate IV" Description: This ornithological print from the early 19th century, Plate IV in its series, showcases birds from ...

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748 This antique print depicts Maurice, Prince of Orange, shown in half-length facing to the right. He wears orna...

This image is an exquisite hand-colored engraving from the "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," a seminal work published between 1765 and 1780. The artist behind this detailed work is F...

Antique Print titled 'Leuwarden'. A bird's eye view of Leeuwarden, in Friesland. The old city hall tower and city hall are indicated with German caption. This print originates from '...

Antique print titled 'Le Marché aux Herbes d'Amsterdam'. Large print of the vegetable market in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It shows a group of Dutch peasants...

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

Original 18th century color engraving print by renowned artist Pe. F.H. Bruegel. A fine crisp impression of great rarity; it is particularly unusual to find color engravings of this...

Antique map titled 'Isole dell' Indie, diuise in Filippine, Molucche e della Sonda'. Old map of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Northern Australia and contiguous i...

Title: Truncated Mountain, with the focus of an extinguished volcano in the island of Owyhee. Engraved by Deeble, from a drawing by Craig for the gallery of nature and art Source:...

Antique print of various animals; Lea Capra - Fantasy creature, Ovis Cretensis, Camelo Pardalis. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis (..)'...

Antique print titled 'A machine for boring Pipes'. Print of a machine for boring pipes. This print originates from 'The Universal Magazine of Kn...

Antique map titled 'Cours de la riviere de l'Adour depuis la mer jusqua Bayonne'. Original old map of the Adour river, near Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas ...

Original antique map titled 'Ducato D'Normandie Scala di Miglia d'Italia'. Very decorative map of Normandy, with a fine title cartouche featuring Leda ...

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

Antique portrait titled 'Carolus V (..)'. Portrait of Charles V of Spain. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sed...

Antique print of illustrating several fish species including a roach and sea snake. These rare hand colored copperplate engraving has been selected from a work entitled "Historia Naturalis”, published in Amsterdam in 1657 under the supervision of John Jonston. John Jonston (or Johnstone), a descendant of a Scottish family...

Antique print titled 'Eauweck Capitale du Camboye'. View of Longvek (or Lavek), capital of Cambodia. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection...

Antique bird print titled 'The Horsman Pidgeon'. Original antique print of a horseman pigeon. This print originates from 'A Supplement to the Natural History of Birds illustrated wit...

Rock Dove or Common Pigeon – Antique Hand-Coloured Engraving with Dutch Text, 1770-1829 This finely hand-coloured engraving depicts the Rock Dove (Columba livia), also known as the ...

Antique print titled 'Verscheide wyzen van Straf-Oefeningen by de Persianen gebruiklyk'. Old print depicting various punishments of the Persians. This print originates from 'Hedendaa...

Antique map titled 'Thraciae Descriptio.' Charming miniature map of Thrace, from the pocket atlas 'Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem quam novam .. Acessit P. Be...

Antique print, titled: 'A Sea Hogg (…).' - A Sea Hogg, Amboina Fish, Stone Bream, The Indian Herring, The Bald peat, The Dung Fish. Drawn to accompany J. Nieuhof's account of his...

The engraving, attributed to the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, displays two male profiles with distinctive expressions and hairstyles, characteristic of Renaissance portraiture. The ...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Environs de Batavia'. Map of the environs of Batavia (now Jakarta), Indonesia. This print originates from volume 8 of 'Histoire générale des voyages'. P...

Architectural design with the central elements depicted in the engraving: the Baroque design of the pulpit, the inclusion of a Corinthian column which suggests a classical influence, and the presence of a staircase plan indicating the approach to the pulpit. Dating approximately between 1740 and 1760. The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, and it was published by Johann Georg Hertel I in Augsburg. The design shows a richly decorated pulpit and archway, typical of the Rococo style, which is known for its elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and curves. This image is one of four numbered plates related to this work. The detail in the engraving is meticulous, showcasing the elaborate aesthetic that characterized much of the European art and architecture during the mid-18th century. Franz Xaver Habermann (1721–1796) was a German engraver and etcher who was active during the 18th century, a period marked by the Rococo style. Although not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Habermann contributed significantly to the graphic arts during his time. Habermann's work often featured architectural designs, such as the intricate pulpit depicted in the image you've provided. He was skilled in creating prints that detailed elaborate decorative schemes and architectural fantasies, which were popular during the Rococo period. His creations were known for their intricate details and the fluidity of their lines, capturing the lightness and ornamental excesses that characterized Rococo design. Johann Georg Hertel I, who published Habermann's work, was part of a notable family of engravers and publishers in Augsburg, a city that was an important center for publishing in Europe at the time. The Hertel family played a significant role in disseminating artistic and architectural designs through their publications. While specific details about Habermann’s life and training may not be as well-documented as those of major artists of his time, his surviving works suggest that he was a highly skilled engraver who had mastered the Rococo style, contributing to the spread of this aesthetic through his printed works. His designs would have influenced the tastes of the period, both within Germany and across Europe, where the appetite for such elaborate designs was significant. More in detail about this engraving: This engraving features a detailed representation of a Baroque-style preacher's pulpit, intricately designed and placed upon a Corinthian column, demonstrating the grandeur of religious architecture during the Baroque period. The pulpit is richly adorned with elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and possibly religious iconography, all common elements in Baroque ecclesiastical design. A significant feature of this print is the inclusion of architectural details such as the Corinthian column base, known for its ornate capital with acanthus leaves and scrolls, which supports the pulpit above. This classical element signifies stability and order, providing a stark contrast to the exuberant decoration of the pulpit itself. To the right of the pulpit, there's a tall, slender window filled with panes that could either be clear or stained glass, framed by an ornate window arch...

Antique map titled 'Essex, devided into Hundreds, with the most antient and fayre Towne Colchester (..)'. Map of Essex, England. Includes an inset town pl...

Original hand-coloured engraving anno 1710 with title: Templum Orientale / Oosterkerk. The Oosterkerk is a 17th-century church building on the Wittenburgergracht in Wittenburg (Amst...

Antique map titled 'La Baye de l'isle et Ville de Borneo'. Small map depicting a Bay of Borneo. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. ...

Antique print titled 'Alcyonium candidum (..)'. Old print depicting various (stone) corals. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa...

Antique map titled ‘Kaart van den Loop der Rivier van Tonkin van Cacho tot aan de Zee / Carte du Cours de la Riviere de Tunquin Depuis Cacho jusqu'à la Mer J. v. Schley direx.’ Detailed map of the Tunquin River and Bay, extending north to Cacho, the capital...

Antique world map titled 'A Map of the World from the best Authorities'. Detailed map of the World, showing tracks of Captain James Cook in his 3 voyages in great detail. The map is ...

Title: "Narrow Escape: Captain Cook's Perilous Departure from Erromango" Description: This original antique engraving here on offer presents a dramatic scene titled "The Fortunate E...

Antique portrait titled 'William Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester'. Portrait of William Waynflete. William Waynflete, born William Patten, was Provost of Eton (1442–1447), Bishop of Winchester (1447–1486) and Lord Chancellor...

This is an engraving depicting sea lions from a 1765 Dutch edition of George Anson's account of his voyage around the world. Here's a detailed description of the artwork: Title: "Ee...

Antique map titled 'Liberae et Hanseaticae urbis Daventriensis delineatio'. Original bird's eye plan of the Dutch hanseatic city Deventer, on the situated IJssel river. This map ...

African Aloe Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s "Horti Medici Amstelaedamensis," 1706 This engraving is possibly a botanical illustration from Caspar Commelin's "Praeludia B...

Antique print, titled: 'Abraham Blomaert' Portrait of Abraham Bloemaert after a self-portrait by Bloemaert, engraved by Hendrik Snijers. Abraham ...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Indes, de la Chine & des Iles de Sumatra, Java & c'. Detailed map of India, Southeast Asia and the Far East, extending from Gujerat to the supposed "T...

Antique portrait titled 'Basilius Magnus (..)'. Portrait of Ivan IV (1530-84, 'the Terrible'). This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert den onderganck van het Griecks keyserdom vervatende hare beeltnissen afcomsten ende voornaemste daden (..)'. Ivan IV Vasilyevich (Russian: ???´? ????´??????; 25 August 1530 – 28 March [O.S. 18 March] 1584),[2] commonly known in English as Ivan the Terrible...

These are exceptionally RARE color engraved prints done after originals by artist Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811) and engraved by Francesco Bartol...

Untitled print, Section III, plate II. This chromolithograph depicts silk and gold tissues. Detailed information about this print available on request. This print originates from ...

Antique print titled 'Evae ex Costa Adami productio (..). This original antique print shows a scene from Genesis in the Old Testament; Eve is made from Adam's rib. Originates from 'Physica Sacra' by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer. Scheuchzer believed that the Old Testament was a factual account of the history, of the world...

Title: Ortolans from Martinet’s *Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux* (1780) The two exquisite prints are from the renowned Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, part of the monumental natural...

A strongly engraved map of European Russia showing its political divisions, major topographical features, cities and towns. Extends to the Sea of Azov and the tip of the Caspian Sea ...

This engraving is a botanical illustration possibly from Caspar Commelin's "Praeludia Botanica," published in 1703. It depicts the Aloe ferox, a species of African aloe, known for it...

Antique print titled 'De Twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschiet'. Old print depicting two large large synagogues of German jews...

Antique print titled ‘Turdus ater Merule'. This print depicts the common blackbird with nest and eggs (Dutch: merel). The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush...

Antique print titled 'Paleis van den Paus in 't Vatikaan'. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche historie van, en reis-boek door Italien'. Amst., M. de Bruyn, 1779.

Antique print titled 'Carte Genealogique des Rois de France (..)'. Genealogical chart of the French Kings with descriptive French text. This print orginates f...

Antique portrait titled 'Deo Servire Caesareum est'. Portrait of Andreas Caesareus, pastor in Den Haag, The Netherlands. Arists and Engravers: Romanus Dominicusz van Wesel. Co...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size