18th Century Prints

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...

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...

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...

Antique map titled 'Septemtrionaliora Americae a Groenlandia (..)'. Sea chart of the northern waters of North America, including the coast of Labrador and pa...

Archibald Bower – 18th-Century Line Engraving by Thomas Holloway after Knapton Description: This finely detailed line engraving depicts Archibald Bower (1686–1766), a prominent Scot...

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

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...

Antique botany print titled 'Jasione Montana'. Hand colored engraving of the jasione montana, a low-growing plant in the family Campanulaceae found in rocky places and upland regions...

Title: Der Rote Brachvogel - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This vivid hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Rote Brachvogel', depi...

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...

Antique print titled ‘Strix Ulula, mas'. Strix is a genus of owls in the typical owl family (Strigidae), one of the two generally accepted living families of owls, with the other bei...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart der platte Grond van de Stad Parys (..)'. Beautiful city plan of Paris, France. This map originates from 'Nieuwe en Beknopte Hand-Atlas, bestaande in...

18th Century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch, A pair, circa 1780. A fine pair of prints of fish by Marcus Bloch with decoupage frame. Dimensions: 13 3/4 inches x 20 inches wide....

Flying Squirrel & Blue-Tail Lizard – Catesby’s Natural History Prints c.1777 This set of two antique prints features the work of renowned English natu...

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.

Antique print titled 'Schweizer Pferd'. Original old lithograph of a Swiss horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neuesten Syste...

This is an authentic engraved portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was one of the most fascinating and tragic figures in Scottish and English history. She became queen consort in...

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...

The original antique print is a pair of original engravings from "Bankes's New System of Geography." This work, as indicated by the title, was published by royal authority, suggestin...

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...

This is an early 18th century map of Spain and Portugal, with attractive original hand-coloring, entitled "Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna per Nicolaum Visscher cum Privilegio Ordinu...

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...

Raymond du Puy: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of the First Grand Master of the Hospitallers This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled "Raymund du Puy, erster Großmeister des J...

Description: Antique print titled 'Cérémonie du Mariage des Incas'. Copper engraving of an Inca marriage ceremony. This print originates from volume 20 of 'Histoire generale ...

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...

Antique architecture print of ornaments titled 'Meta dell' Ornato del Volto eseguito di Stucco in una delle Camere di Vonversazione (..)'. This print orginates from 'Ornamenti Diversi'. by Giocondo Albertolli...

This finely executed engraving, titled "The Outside of a Morai, or Burial Place in Atooi" and "The Inside of a House, in the Morai in Atooi," offers a fascinating depiction of Hawaii...

Opulent set of four framed and matted Etruscan vase engravings after Giovanni Passeri (Italian) by Sir William Hamilton illustrated in the Picturea Etruscor in Vaculis. The set inclu...

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...

This is an engraving, in colors. With a large frame in wood. Representing an architectural place in Nancy. It has been made in France in the 18th century. The engraving has no glass...

Title: "Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII" Description: This antique engraving is a detailed illustration o...

Antique map titled 'Perse, Turquie Asiatique et Arabie (..)'. Map of the Middle East with a large Arabia, extending from the Black Sea to the In...

Title: Striking 1740 Engraving of Colossus Depicting King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Description: This vibrant 1740 engraving, titled *Colossus Monarchic Statua Danielis Dan. II. 31*...

1751 Giovanni Battista Piranesi Engraving - Veduta del Castello dell'Acqua Felice Description: This exquisite engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, *Veduta del Castello dell'...

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...

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...

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 ...

Antique print titled 'La Vraije Methode pour les passades'. Original old print of the Duke of Newcastle enacting half turns, canters and pirouettes o...

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...

Plate 17 from "La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" portrays William Cavendish, the first Duke of Newcastle, providing instructions to Captain Mazin in the art of...

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...

Set of 2 hand-colored avian engravings, Italian, c. 1770, with figures of wild ducks, the mallard and the cicada, taken from Xavier Manetti's Natural History of Birds. They are on v...

The engraving titled "Westindische Visserij" (West Indian Fisheries) is a fascinating artwork by Romeyn de Hooghe, printed by Pieter van der Aa, which vividly depicts the rich biodiv...

Maltese Knight in Beaked Cloak: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Ceremonial Dress This remarkable hand-colored engraving, titled "Maltheser-Ritter im Schnabelmantel" (Maltese Knight...

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...

Antique print titled 'Prospetto generalle di Palmira (..)'. Beautiful view of the ruins of Palmyra, Syria. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique',...

Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael in Ceremonial Attire, 18th Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving depicts the Grand Master of the Order of St. Michael, adorned in ...

Title: "Title-Page to a Book of Prospects of London, Published by R. Butter (1785-1799)" This etching, serving as the title-page to a 'Book of Prospects of London', was published by...

Antique portrait titled 'George Lord Digby Earl of Bristol'. George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, KG (bapt. 5 November 1612 – 20 March 1677) was an English politician who as Lord Digby...

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....

Description: Antique print, untitled. This original old antique print shows an ancient Roman tomb and a floor plan in Rome, Italy. This original old ant...

Antique print titled 'Caryocatactes'. This print depicts the Spotted Nutcracker (Caryocatactes - Nucifraga caryocatactes). The spotted nutcracker, Eurasian nutcracker, or just nutcra...

Untitled print, Section III, plate VIII. This chromolithograph depicts two different brocades. Detailed information about this print available on request. This print originates fr...

Antique print titled 'Nouveau Mexico'. Copper engraving with a panoramic view of Mexico city. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de...

"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...

Antique shell print of univalves. This antique print originates from William Frederic Martyn’s two volume work, 'A New Dictionary of Natural Histor...

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 ...

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.

Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal Engraving by Christian F. Schwan This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal, resplendent in ...

18th-Century Fencing Engraving – Elegant Depiction of Escrime Techniques This exquisite 18th-century engraving, titled 'Escrime', presents a detailed depiction of fencing techniqu...