Early 18th Century Prints

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Situation du Paradis Terrestre, Et des Pais Habitez par les Patriarches Dressee pour bien entendre l'Histoire Sainte, Par Messire Pierre Daniel Huet.' This interesting map covers the region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf. Detail is omitted in favor of Biblical depictions including the Sermon on the Mount...

Antique print titled 'Het huijs des Gouverneurs op Colombo / Platte Grond vande Thuijn, achter het Gouverneurs huijs, op Colombo'. View of the house of the governor of Colombo and a ...

Antique print titled 'Afschrift van den Brief des Konings van Batsjan in 't Maleyths (Malays), met een Arabische letter door Juffr. Cornelia Valenyn'. This print depicts part of ...

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

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...

The image features an 18th-century engraving from Bernard de Montfaucon's "L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures." It depicts a classical lamp in the form of a mounted ride...

Original antique map titled 'Achaia quae et Hellas hodie Livadia'. Detailed map of the coast of part of Greece. With inset maps of Athens and Thebes. This map originates from 'Philippi Cluveri Introductionis in universam geographiam (..)' by P. Clüver. Published 1729. Philipp Clüver was an Early Modern German geographer and historian. Cluver's Geography was one of the most enduring works of the 17th & 18th Centuries, issued by several different publishers with many different sets of maps...

An engraving of Torquato Tasso, a prominent Italian poet of the 16th century, best known for his epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata" ("Jerusalem Delivered"), which tells the story of th...

Antique print, titled: 'Majorinus Numida' Majorinus was a bishop of Carthage in dispute with Ceacilianus. He favored the so-called Donatist sect. Het died ca. 329 AD. The background to the controversy was the wave of persecutions of Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. At that time some Church leaders - unwilling to endure torture or death and become martyrs - had been ready to take such acts as worshipping the gods of the old pantheon, considered idols by Christians, or surrendering church books and property to the imperial authorities. Such people became known as 'traditors' ("surrenderers"). One of these "traditors", named Caecilian, had returned to the fold of the Church once the persecutions ended, and was consecrated Bishop of Carthage and Primate of North Africa. Those of the faithful who refused to accept the authority of such a spiritual leader raised Majorinus as a rival bishop; however, Majorinus died shortly after being consecrated, and it fell to Donatus to take his place and continue the struggle. This rare print originates from: 'Historie der Kerken en Ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het Jaar onses Heeren 1688. Onzydig in 't Hoogduytsch beschreeven, door den Hoog-geleerden Heer Godfried Arnold, Voor deezen Hoog-Leeraar in de Historien tot Giesen. In het Neederduyts vertaald. Vercierd met verscheyde Koopere Plaaten door den Heer Romeyn de Hooghe.' (transl.: History of Churches and Heretics from the start of the New Testament until the year of our lord 1688 ...), by Godfried Arnold, Dutch edition published by Sebastiaan Petzold, Amsterdam 1701. This edition contains portraits of heretic figures, etched by the reknown Romeyn de Hooghe. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Romeyn de Hooghe' after an anonymous artist. Gottfried Arnold (pseud. Christophorus Irenaeus) was an important representative of the so-called radical Pietism, publicist, church historian and chants writer (so he was believed to have written the well-known Church song 'O Durchbrecher aller Bande'). Arnold studied theology in Wittenberg. From the Lutheran Orthodoxy he converted, through writings of Spener, to Pietism, associating later into a circle around the court preacher Sprögel, who was influenced by Jakok Böhm. Many medieval mystics were later re-issued by him. In addition he was clearly influenced by Grotius and the early enlightenment. His quest for the 'true' Christianity rightly brought him in the early Church. So he arranged an edition containing the sermons of the desert father Macarius. Arnold was a skilled patristicus, although he did not escape from the creation of an ideal image of the Christian life in the early Church, in his view a flowering time which ended with the reign of Constantine. His first study of the early Church ('Die erste Liebe der Gemeinen Jesu Christi') provided him a professor position in Gießen, a post which he soon left, disappointed by what he called the 'Ruhmsachtige Vernunftwesen des akademischen Lebens'. He continued as an individual scientist and he published books and poems. His main work is 'Unparteiischen Kirchen- und Ketzerhistorie' (1699-1700), of which this is the Dutch translation. He adapts in this study the reformatory decay theory, where the censure lies no longer with Constantine, but the post-Apostolic time. The decay is temporarily lifted with the Reformation, but occurres again soon, so that even the contemporary institutional Protestantism lies under the fire of his criticism. On the other hand he favours the 'Church of the spirit' that existed in all times (invisible) and is characterised by avoiding the world and asceticism. Not the orthodoxy, but the subjectivity of religious man...

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 ...

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...

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

The engraving from 1724 of Ioannes Camphuys is artistic representation of his legacy long after his tenure as the Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the Dutch ...

The portrait you've shown of Christoffel van Swol is an example of an early 18th-century engraving, likely created to honor his service as a Governor-General of the Dutch East India ...

Rare untitled antique map of Persia. It covers from the Gulf of Suez eastward to Ahmedabad (Amadabad) in modern day western India. This map, centered on Persia, includes the Caspian Sea and part of the Arabian Peninsula...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Zuyd-Ooster Eylanden van Banda.' Map of the southeastern part of the Banda islands. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by Franço...

This 1722 engraving portrays an ancient lamp, intricately designed with the scene of tauroctony, which is a depiction of Mithras slaying a bull, a central...

Original antique map titled 'Kaart der Zuyd-Wester Eylanden van Banda'. A fascinating map of the islands in the southwestern part of the Banda Sea including Sumba, Flores and Timor. Published 1724-1726 by Joannes van Braam...

Antique map titled 'Oost-Indize Voyagie door William Hawkins van Suratte gedaan na 't Hof van den Grooten Mogol tot Agra. - Voyage des Indes Orientales...

Description: Antique print Indonesia titled 'Casteel Rotterdam op Maccassar - Macassaarsche Man en Vrouw'. Two engravings on one sheet depicting a Macassar Couple and the Fort on Rot...

Antique map titled 'La partie des Indes Orientales vers le Zud-Est, depuis Timor jusqu'a Midanao (...).' (The part of the East-Indies towards the South-East, from Timor to Mindanao.)...

The image is a two-part engraving with the upper section titled "Mount Hecla, with one of its Glaciers," depicting the formidable Mount Hecla in Iceland, an active volcano known for ...

Antique map titled 'Superioris atque Inferioris Alsatiae'. Beautiful map of the Alsace region, from Basel in the south to Philipsburg in the north, centered on Strassburg. Published ...

Original antique engraving of 'Westras' or Västerås in Sweden The location referred to in the print is likely "Westras," which seems to be a historic name or variant spelling relate...

Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Procession with holy oil, benediction of same, the Bishop's hand...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Zuyd-Ooster Eylanden van Banda'. Map of the southeastern part of the Banda islands. This map originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valen...

Antique map titled 'De Platte Grond van Amboina zoo als het was in den Jaare, 1718'. Antique map depicting the City of Ambon, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost...

Plate 68-69 : 'Vilagio Primo att Nilo - Vista del Nilo presso di Damiate.' This plate shows panoramic views of the Nile, Egypt. Below near Damietta. This rare print originates from: 'Voyage au Levant c'est a dire dans les principaux endroits de l'Asie Mineure dans les Isles de Chio, de Rhodes, de Chypre &c., de meme que dans les plus considerables villes d'Egypte, de Syrie, et de la Terre Sainte...

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

Antique print titled 'Het Stadhuys van Batavia'. Original antique print with views of three important buildings in Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. Includes views of the city hall and P...

This rare original handcolored print includes detailed illustrations of birds, and there is text at the bottom that serves to identify each bird depicted. Here's the transcribed text...

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

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

Antique print titled 'Le Temps qui te passe t'approche du jour auquel tu dois rendre compte du Temps que tu auras passé'. Copper engraving of the Allegory of Time...

This 1724 engraving features Laurens Reaal, who served as a Governor-General of the VOC (Dutch East India Company) in the Dutch East Indies. The detailed engraving displays Reaal in ...

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

Antique map titled 'A Large Draught of the East End of Java and Madura shewing the Streights of Bally.' Rare early example of this working English Sea Chart of part of Indonesia ...

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

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar'. Antique map depicting the southern part of India and the northern tip of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. This map originates from...

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

Carel Reyniersz (often spelled Carel Reyniersz) served as the Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the Dutch East Indies, but his term was from 1650 to 1653, not...

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

Antique print titled 'Pier Mohhammed. IVde Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Jahangir, the 4th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by...

A small early 18th century black and white map of Batavia by the Dutch cartographer Pieter Van Der Aa. This map was first published in his 'Nouvel ...

Antique print titled 'Die Pferde zum Schiessen zu gewöhnen - Pour former les Chevaux à tenir ferme en tirant'. This print originates from 'Neue Reit-Kunst' by J.E. Ridinger.

Antique map titled 'Civitas Leucorum sive Pagus Tullensis'. Detailed map of the Diocese of Toul, France. Centered on the cities of Nancy and Toul and including Metz, Verdun, S. Dizie...

Joan Maetsuycker was a prominent Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. Maetsuycker's term in the Dutch Indies was from 1653 to 1678. 1. **Early Life**: Joan Maetsuycker was b...

Antique print titled 'La Ville de Bantam capitale du Roiaume de meme nom'. A bird's eye view of the city Banten or Bantam near the western end of Java in Indonesia. Several tall ...

Antique print titled 'De Cora-Cora van Titaway'. This is an original copper engraving of the Coracora fleet from Titaway. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. ...

Antique print titled 'Ceremonie nuptiale du Canada / Maniere dont les peuples du canada font le divorce'. Two prints on one page depicting wedding and divorce customs in Canada. This...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Pompe Funebre des Rois de Tunquin' - This plate shows a funeral procession of the Kings of Vietnam (formerTunquin or Tonk...

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...

This original antique print depicts an antique hand-colored engraving of the Bååtska Palatset in Stockholm, Sweden, illustrated by Erik Dahlbergh. The Bååtska Palatset is a notable...

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 Islam...

The engraving provided is a hand-colored work by the artist and engraver, Johannes or Johan van der Aveelen,. He worked on engravings for Erik Dahlbergh’s project, "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," which was a grand collection of engravings...

Antique portrait titled 'Antonio van Diemen, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indiën'. Old portrait of Anthony van Diemen (also Antonie, Antonio, Anto...

Antique print titled 'Aboe Said, vyfde Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Shah Jahan, the 5th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud ...

Antique map titled 'Gallia vetus ex C. Iulii Caesaris (..)'. Original antique map of France. Published by P. Mortier, c.1710.

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate VI" Description: This 19th-century ornithological print, intended as a scientific reference, features a variety of lan...

Antique print titled 'Mariage des Lapons (..)'. Old print of various ceremonies (marriage, funeral, baptism, magic) of Finland. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes...