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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Old Print of Ascension Island with Ships, a Whale and Flying Fish, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Vera effigies et delineato Insulae Ascenstio …' - Bird's eye view of Ascension Island. Five large sailing ships in the background and flying fish and waterfowl in the foreground. On the rear an image of four ships sailing towards a whale, accompanied by fowl, flying fish and dolphins. From 'Indiae Orientalis', 1598-1604.
Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Jean Theodore de Bry...
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The Repast of the Reapers: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Rural Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Repast of the Reapers: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Rural Scene"
Description: This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled *The Repast of the Reapers*, depicts a lively ru...
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Antique Portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby, English Courtier and Diplomat
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Sr. Kenelm Digby'. Sir Kenelm Digby (11 July 1603 – 11 June 1665) was an English courtier and diplomat. He was also a highly reputed natural philosopher, ast...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Seligmann, c.1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Kleinere Weiße Carolinische Reiher - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This finely detailed hand-colored engravin...
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Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary, China and Korea, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A General Map of Eastern and Western Tatary, commonly call'd Tartary; drawn from the Particular Maps of the Jesuit Missionaries'.
Rare antique map of Tartary, C...
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Antique Print of Kannur, Kerala, India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cananor'. Original old print with a view of Kannur, Kerala, India. Formerly known in English as Cannanore. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale...
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The Dutch Defeat a Spanish Force: 18th-Century Engraving Published in Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving depicts a historical battle scene between Dutch forces and a party of Spaniards, as noted by the inscription at the bottom of the image. The scene shows armed soldiers...
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Antique Print of the Albanian Dgi-Guerdgi Feeding Sheep Liver to Cats, 1727
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Dgi-Guerdgi Albanois qui porte au Bezestein des Foyes de Mouton pour nourrir les Chats'.
Antique print depicting the Albanian Dgi-Guerdgi feeding cats in...
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Antique Portrait of Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Edward Sackville Earl of Dorset Lord Chamberlain'. Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset KG (1591 – 17 July 1652) was an English courtier, soldier and politic...
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Antique Optical Print of the Ancient City of Babylon
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Murailles de Babylone'. A vue d'optique of the ancient city of Babylon. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were m...
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Hendrik Brouwer: Eminent Navigator and Governor-General of the VOC, 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Hendrik Brouwer was a notable figure in the 17th century, particularly for his role in the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and his contributions to maritime navigation. Here's a summa...
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Antique Print with Coastal Views of Kamchatka in The Russian Far East, c.1784
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Views of the Coast of Kamtschatka (..)'. Print with coastal views of Kamchatka including volcanoes. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages.
Artists and ...
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Map of The East Indies with the Route of Capt. William Dampier's Voyage, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van Oost Indie'.
Old map of the East Indies. It shows the routes of Captain William Dampier's voyage throughout the regio...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of Hummingbirds and Dormouse by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Kolibri mit rother Brust, der Kolibri mit grüner Brust, und der Siebenschläfer - Hand-Colored Engraving of Hummingbirds and Dormouse by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Cent...
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Optical View of Grand Bierkade, The Hague by Jacques Chereau, ca. 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored Optical View of Grand Bierkade, The Hague by Jacques Chereau, ca. 1750
This optical print titled "Vue perspective du Grand Bierkade à la Haye" depicts the Grand ...
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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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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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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Little Duck with a Purple Head by Seligmann, c1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Kleine Ente mit Purpurfarbenem Kopf - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Little Duck with a Purple Head by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This delightful hand-colored engr...
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Antique Bible Print Peter's Sermon at Pentecost by J. Luyken, 1743
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 French Map of Hungary with Decorative Title Cartouche, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Hongrie suivant les Nouvelles Observations (..)'. Antique map of Hungary with decorative title cartouche. Artists and Engravers: ...
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Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...
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Set of 4 Original Antique Prints of Monkeys, circa 1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of monkeys
Copper-plate engraving
Published C.1790
Unframed.
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Pl. 4 Antique Print of Various Elements of the Kew Gardens by Le Rouge, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue du Lac, de l'Orangerie et du Temple d'Eole à Kew (..)'. Copper engraving showing the lake, orangery, temple and pagoda of the Kew gardens. This print origin...
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Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Il Monte avec la Main, les Eperons, et Gaule (..)'. Plate 4 from "La Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" by William Cavendish. This engraving shows William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle...
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Set of Four Antique Archicture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...
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Antique Print of Fort Rotterdam in Makassar 'Ujung Pdang', Sulawesi, Indonesia
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Fort Rotterdam, 't Kasteel Rotterdam'. This print depicts Fort Rotterdam, Makassar. Fort Rotterdam is a fort built in Makassar on the island of Sulawesi in Indo...
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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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Set of 3 Antique Horse Riding Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three original antique equestrianism or horse riding prints. Each print shows two horses and riders. These prints originate from 'Des Welt-berühmten Herzog Wilhelms von Newcas...
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Antique Print of Dabul 'now Dabhol' India
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de Dabul'. View of Dabhol, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de tout...
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Original and Decorative Antique Engraved Map of Finland and Sweden, ca.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Ducatus Uplandiae cum Westmanniae Sudermanniae (..)'
This map shows parts of Finland and Sweden. Originally published by Frederick de Wit in the late 1600's. ...
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View of Frankenberg: Braun & Hogenberg's Historic Bird's-Eye Map, 1599
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique print titled 'Francenbergum, vel ut alij Francoburgum Hassiae Opp', published by Braun & Hogenberg around 1599, is a remarkable historical ...
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Original Antique Portrait of Charles XI of Sweden, Engraved in 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique print that features an intricate engraving from 1698, depicting Charles XI, the King of Sweden, titled "Carolus XI, Suecorum Gothorum Et Vandalorum Rex,"...
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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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18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Moths and Larvae with Nettles
Located in Langweer, NL
18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Moths and Larvae with Nettles
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This finely detailed hand-colored engraving, titled 'Nacht-Vlinders van 't Tweede Gezin der Eerst...
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Antique Bird Print of a Mistle Thrush
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Turdus Viscivorus'. Original antique print of a mistle thrush. This print originates from 'A Natural History of Birds' by Eleazar Albin, published circa 17...
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Marriage, Baptism, and Other Customs of the Sami People in Lapland, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Marriage, Baptism, and Other Customs of the Sami People
This print features four distinct scenes depicting various customs and rituals of the Sami people, an indigenous group from L...
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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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Antique Print of Horse Riding: Piaffe Lesson Between Pillars
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Manège, La Capriole. Lecon du piafer dans les piliers'. Copper engraving of horse riding: piaffe lesson between pillars. The piaffe is a dressage movement where the horse is in a highly collected and cadenced trot, in place or nearly in place. The center of gravity of the horse should be more towards the hind end, with the hindquarters slightly lowered and great bending of the joints in the hind legs. The front end of the horse is highly mobile, free, and light, with great flexion in the joints of the front legs, and the horse remains light...
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Antique Portrait of Charles III of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Carolus III Hispania'. Original antique print of Charles III of Spain. The print shows the king illustrated with the symbols of royal power and war, as well as with several archaeological pieces...
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Resolution Bay in the Marquesas: Indigenous Canoes and European Exploration
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving, titled "View of Resolution Bay, in the Marquesas", is a depiction of Resolution Bay in the Marquesas Islands. The scene shows traditional indigenous canoes in the for...
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Antique Print of the Royal Flagship of the English Fleet by P. Mortier, c.1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vaisseau Royal de l'Angleterre, Konincklyke Schip van Engeland'. Beautiful hand-coloured engraving of the Royal Flagship of the English Fleet. Originally publis...
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18th Century Framed Botanical Prints
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century hand tinted assorted framed botanicals by Elizabeth Blackwell. The image measurement is 12.5 inches H x 8.5 inches W. The framed prints are sold individually. The price ...
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Antique Map of South Sweden 'Scandinavia' by F. de Wit, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Accurata Scaniae, Blekingae et Hallandiae Descriptio per F. de Wit Amstelodami'. This map shows South Sweden with an inset of Halmstad and vicinity. Contemporary ...
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Antique Portrait of the Mufti by Picart, circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic l...
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Antique Map of South America by De la Harpe '1780'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Amerique Méridionale'. Original antique map of South America. Note the 'Laguna de Xarayes' is illustrated as the source of the Paraguay river. The laguna is now known as Pantanal, world's largest tropical wetland area. This map orginates from 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des Voyages' by J.F. de la Harpe.
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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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Antique Plan of the City of Bayonne, France
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Bayonne'. Original old plan of the city of Bayonne, France. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime (..)' by J.N. Bellin. Published 1764.
Be...
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Antique Print of an English Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Englischer Wettrenner'. Original old lithograph of an English horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen de...
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Antique Prints of Red Gladiolus, Purple Gerbera Daisy and Pink Canna Lily, 1799
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Prints of Red Gladiolus, Purple Gerbera Daisy, and Pink Canna Lily, 1799
This exquisite collection of handcolored copperplate engravings from 1799 features three vibrant bot...
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Antique Print of the Marketplace in Anamooka, Tonga Islands, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'View in Anamooka and the Inhabitants'. Depicts the marketplace that was established in a ring in front of the main house in Anamooka, Tonga - named the Friendly Islands because of his reception when James Cook's third Pacific voyage arrived there in May 1777.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved for Bankes's 'New System of Geography'. Published by Royal Authority.
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1790
Overall size: 38.6 x 23.2 cm.
Image size: 30.6 x 21.5 cm.
A View at Anamooka
This engraving after a drawing comes from the official account of Cook's third voyage, 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean'.
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) made three separate voyages to the Pacific (with the ships Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure, and Discovery) and did more than any other voyager to explore the Pacific and Southern Ocean. Cook not only encountered Pacific cultures for the first time, but also assembled the first large-scale collections of Pacific objects to be brought back to Europe. He was killed in Hawaii in 1779.
Cook was in Nomuka (Annamooka), Tonga or Friendly Isles from May 1-14, 1777.
"On May 2 1777 the expedition reached Nomuka and anchored in the harbour on the north side of the island, which Cook had already used in June 1774. Both ships were in want of refreshments. A camp was erected on shore both as a trading post and a workshop for repairs. Watering, cutting wood...
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Antique Map of Greece by Allard (c.1698)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Hellas seu Graecia Universa' Detailed map of Greece, with Crete, the Aegean Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Alla...
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Old Print of Aztec deities Vitzliputsli, Tlaloch or Tescalipuca, Mexico, 1723
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vitzliputsli (..)'. Old print of the Aztec deities Vitzliputsli, Tlaloch or Tescalipuca. Also depicted are Mexican priests. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutu...
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Very Attractive Antique Map of the World as Planisphere, Shows Cook's Voyages
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the World, according to Mercators Projection'. This world map shows the various discoveries of Captain James Cook during his 3 voyages between 1768 and 1780, and the English and French Explorers who followed immediately thereafter, including Vancouver and La Perouse. This edition of the map is significantly revised from the editions issued immediately after the official report of Cook's Voyages were integrated into the map, showing better detail in New Zealand, Australia, the Northwest Coast of America and North East coast of Asia, along with Greenland. A new large lake also appears for the first time in the Western part of North America, shortly before the commencement of the Lewis...
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Antique Print of Tartar Tents, Wagon and a Tartar Church, 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tartatsche Tenten - Tartarische Tentwagen en Kerck'. View of Tartar tents and a Tartar church. This print originates from 'Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en ...
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Historic View of Malacca: An original 1777 Engraving by Middleton
Located in Langweer, NL
"The City of Malacca in the East Indies" is from Charles Theodore Middleton's work, "A New and Complete System of Geography."
This book was published in 1777. Therefore, the engrav...
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Antique Print of the Temple of Pythons, Ouidah, Benin, Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Procession au Temple du Serpent - Ommegang naar den Tempel des Serpents'.
Print of the procession at the Temple of Pythons, Ouidah. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.
The Temple of Pythons is a site of historical and modern symbolism and spiritual practice in Ouidah, Benin. The snakes are a major totem for followers of Vodun, a religion practiced by groups of people within West and Central African nations such as Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Vodun became somewhat widespread in southern regions of the New World as a result of the African diaspora. It became the inspiration for other religions such as Louisiana Voodoo and Haitian Vodou...
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Island Leadership: The Chief and a Principal Woman of Santa Cristina, circa 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts two individuals labeled as "The CHIEF, at STA CHRISTINA." and "A Principal WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA."
On the left, the chief is shown with a prominent headdress ...
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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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