Early 17th Century Prints

Antique map titled 'Prussia'. Original antique map of Prussia, a historically prominent German state that originated in 1525 with a duchy centered on th...

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...

Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick the Shire Towne and Citie of Coventre described'. Map of Warwickshire, England. Includes inset town plans of Warwick and Coventry. This map ...

Antique map Indonesia titled 'Bandae Insulae designatio'. Antique map depicting the Banda Islands, Indonesia. With Latin text, blank verso. Orig...

Antique map titled 'Picardiae Belgicae regionis descriptio'. Original antique map of the region of Picardy, France. Superb example of the decorative style of Ortelius and filled ...

Antique map titled 'Geldria et Transysulana'. One of the earliest maps of Gelderland and Overijssel in the Netherlands, prepared by Gerard Mercator. Artists and Engravers: Ger...

A 17th century hand-colored map of North & South America entitled "Americae Descriptio" by the cartographer Johannes Jansson, published in Jansson's Atlas Minor in Amsterdam in 1628....

Antique print, titled: 'Frisiae Occidentalis.' Handsome map of the Dutch Provinces of Friesland and Groningen. Embellished with strapwork title-car...

Antique print depicting two horses near the Louvre, France. Also depicted are a group of men, including Mr. LeGrand. This print originates from 'L'Instruction du Roy en l'Exercice de...

Antique map titled 'Guineae Nova Descriptio.' This very decorative map shows the West African coast from Senegal (the 'Rio Senega' is the Senegal River) to Cape Lopez on the Gulf...

Antique map titled 'Eboracum, Lincolnia, Derbia, Staffordia, Notinghamia, Lecestria, Rutlandia et Norfolcia'. Decorative early map of the northeast of England, comprising the cou...

Insula Kilduyn. Orig. copper-engraving after details from J. H. van Linschoten's map taken from his account of the three expeditions undertaken by Willem Barents in 1594, in an attem...

Antique portrait of William of Orange I. With text in oval 'tranquillus in undis saevis'. Latin text below: 'Guihelmus D:G: Princeps Arausionensum; comes Nassavia, Cattimelibocii, Vianda, Dietzia, Linga, Buyra Leerdami; etc. Marchio Vera et Flissinga; dominus et baro Breda, Diest, Grimbergia, Arlay, Noseretti, Castelbellin; etc. vice comes hereditarius Antverpia et Bisancia Gubernator generalis Brabantia Hollandia Zelandia Frisia Ultrajecti Arcdithalassus maris inferioris Germania: quam celeberimi Pr: effigiem a Cornelio Vischero ad visum depictam et Guilismo Jacobi Delphio coelo hac forma expressam dedicat consecratq ipse sculptor DD: principibus Mauritio et Henrico filijs paternarum virtutum heredibus. Cum privilegio illus tr: DD : Ordinum gener. ad annos octo An. Dom'. William the Silent (24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), also known as William the Taciturn or, more commonly in the Netherlands, William of Orange, was the main leader of the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1581. Born into the House of Nassau, he became Prince of Orange in 1544 and is thereby the founder of the Orange-Nassau branch and the ancestor of the monarchy of the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, he is also known as Father of the Fatherland (Pater Patriae). A wealthy nobleman, William originally served the Habsburgs as a member of the court of Margaret of Parma, governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Unhappy with the centralisation of political power away from the local estates and with the Spanish persecution of Dutch Protestants, William joined the Dutch uprising and turned against his former masters. The most influential and politically capable of the rebels, he led the Dutch to several successes in the fight against the Spanish. Declared an outlaw by the Spanish king...

Two rare old miniature copper-engravings one one leaf. One showing the first arrival of the first Dutch in Indonesia, the so-called 'Houtman expedition' and on the reverse Portugese welcoming them with gifts. The First Dutch Expedition to Indonesia was an expedition that took place from 1595 to 1597. It was instrumental in the opening up of the Indonesian spice trade...

One of the first maps of the Indonesia islands of Java, Bali, Sumbawa etc. in early days of the Dutch Indies. Also showing Banten, Jakarta (Jacatra), Indr...

One leaf with an engraving on each site and text in old Dutch. One side shows the War Council of the locals in Bantam and the other side show some vegetables traders of Bantam. B...

The antique print titled 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' is a fascinating piece from the early 17th century, part of the renowned 104-print series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" designed by Joannes Stradanus and engraved by Philip Galle around 1615. This series is celebrated for its detailed depiction of various hunting scenes. **Key Aspects of the Print:** 1. **Scene Depiction**: The print vividly portrays the practice of catching wild doves. It features a hunter selling doves from a basket on the side of his donkey, capturing a moment typical of rural life and hunting practices of the time. 2. **Hunting Technique**: The method of catching doves using large nets in the trees is illustrated, showcasing a historical hunting technique. This detail provides insight into the methods and tools used in bird hunting in the early 17th century. 3. **Artistic Style**: The print reflects the artistic style of Joannes Stradanus, a Flemish artist known for his dynamic and detailed illustrations. Stradanus's work often depicted scenes of hunting, agriculture, and daily life, capturing the spirit of the Renaissance. 4. **Engraving by Philip Galle**: Philip Galle, a renowned engraver, was known for his skillful execution and contribution to the spread of Renaissance art through printed media. His collaboration with Stradanus resulted in high-quality and artistically significant prints. 5. **Cultural and Historical Significance**: This print is valuable for its portrayal of hunting practices and rural life in the early 17th century. It serves as a window into the societal norms, livelihoods, and traditions of the time. 6. **Part of a Larger Series**: Being part of "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," this print is a piece of a larger collection that aimed to document various forms of hunting, fishing, and bird catching. The series is significant for its comprehensive portrayal of these activities. 7. **Educational Value**: For historians and art enthusiasts, this print offers educational insights into the techniques of Renaissance printmaking, as well as the socio-cultural aspects of hunting and trade in early modern Europe. The 'Retibus aut iaculis capitar sic sepe Palumbe' print is not only an antique hunting print...

Description: Antique map titled 'Typus Frisie Orientalis a Dullarto (..)'. One of the most decorative maps of East Frisia and its important shipping center of Emden and the Watten Is...

Extremely rare original antique print of a fleet of nine ships departing from Amsterdam for a voyage to the East Indies, 1603. This may be the second voyage to the East Indies for the VOC under Steven van...

Antique map titled 'Poictou'. Miniature map of the region of Poitou, France. Published by Pieter Bertius, circa 1600. Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ensure...

Two anatomical copper engravings by Francesco Valesio. From De humani corporis fabrica libri decem Evangelista Deuchino, Venice: 1627. Laid paper.    

"Antique hand colored map of Flanders, Belgium, circa 1630, engraved by Henricus Hondius. “Henricus Hondius II (1597 – 16 August 1651) was a Dutch eng...

Antique miniature map titled 'Nova Guinea et Ins. Salomonis'. Rare miniature map of New Guinea (Solomon Islands). This map originates from 'Tabularum Geo...

Antique miniature map titled 'Turcicum Imperium'. Rare miniature map of the Turkish Empire. This map originates from 'Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri septem (..)' by P. B...

Antique miniature map titled 'Iava Maior'. Rare miniature map of Java, Indonesia. This map originates from 'Tabularum Geographicarum Contractarum Libri s...

Antique map titled 'Descriptio Zeilan, et Maldivarum Inss'. Rare, original antique miniature map of Ceylon/Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This map originate...

Antique map titled 'Poictou'. Original antique map of the region of Poitou, a former province of west-central France whose capital city was Poitiers. Published by A. Ortelius, circa ...

Antique map titled 'Salisburgensis Iurisdictionis'. Original antique map of the region of Salzburg, Austria. Published by A. Ortelius, circa 1606.

Two original antique maps on one sheet titled 'Basiliensis Territorii Descriptio Nova [with] Circulus sive Liga Sueviae'. The first centers on Basel, Switzerland, located on the Rhine River...

Antique map titled 'Hispaniae Novae Sivae Magnae Recens Et Vera Descriptio 1579'. Map of western New Spain, showing the recently-created Spanish settlements, many rivers, and large l...

Attractive and early map of the area around Venice, Italy. With South-Tirol in the North, areas of Krain (Slovenia), Croatia, Ferrara, Modena and Piacenza. In the east with areas aro...

Beautiful burin from the rare suite "The Months" performed by the artist and engraved by Claens Jansz Visscher (1587-19 June 1652). Very fresh and well contrasted, laid paper with w...

Antique map titled 'Eboracum Lincolnia, Derbia, Staffordia, Notinghamia, Lecestria, Rutlandia, et Norfolcia'. Decorative early map of the northeast of England, comprising the countie...

An early hand-colored map of Britain's Hampshire county, published in the 1607 edition of William Camden's great historical description of the British Isles, "Britannia". This map was drawn by cartographer John Norden (c. 1547-1625) and engraved by William Hole (active 1607-1624) and William Kip...

Rare antique miniature map titled 'Iava Maior'. This map shows the northern coastline of Java (Indonesia) with numerous place names, but the southern coa...

Beautiful original Basilius Besler engraving of Pansies and Hyacinth dating to 1613 with later hand-coloring.

Very rare plan of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands. With several cartouches and coat of arms. With a legend and compass rose at bottom right. Made by 'Pieter Bast' after the su...

John Parkinson was the last of the great English herbalists and one of the first of the great English botanists. Here the pair of prints show mosses and lichen and the other of ferns. From: Paradisi in sole Paradisus Terrestris: or a garden of all sorts of pleasant flowers...

Antique map titled 'Isole Molucche'. The map depicts the East Indies and Indochina, including modern-day Indonesia and the Philippines. The area covered stretches from the Bay of Bengal...

Antique print titled 'Provincie Pegu incola (..) - Incola ex Insulis Moluco (..) - Penequais familiae (..)'. Old print showing various figures including a man from Pegu, a man from the Moluccan islands, Penequais Indians and inhabitants of S. Thomas. Illustration from an edition of Linschoten's Itinerario. This work informed Europeans of the 16th century Portuguese trade and navigation in southern Asia.

Beautiful bird's eye-view plan of the town of Duinkerken. From Ludovico Guicciardini.'s description of the Netherlands 'Beschrijvinghe van alle de Nederlanden anderssins ghenoemt Ned...

The ruins of the Roman fortress Brittenburg near Katwijk, The Netherlands. Made by 'Ludovico Guicciardini' after an anonymous artist. Lodovico Guicciardini (19 August 1521-22 March 1...

Beautiful burin from the rare suite "The Months" performed by the artist and engraved by Claens Jansz Visscher (1587-19 June 1652). Very fresh and well contrasted, laid paper with w...

This set of four framed botanical prints is from Crispin van de Passe’s Hortus Floridus, published in 1614-1616. The Hortus Floridus was a collection of 160 engravings depicting flow...

Antique print titled 'Proh quanta potentatia regni est Venus'. Print of the Triumph of Venus. 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. Artists and Engravers: Otto van Veen...