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Period: 1650s
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1658 Siege of Copenhagen by Swedish Forces: A Panoramic Perspective
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts the siege of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, by the King of Sweden in 1658. This historical event is captured in a detailed panoramic view, showcasing the s...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Map of Northwestern Switzerland (Basel and Zurich Region) by Willem & Jan Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Northwestern Switzerland by Willem & Jan Blaeu (Circa 1650) This is a detailed map of Northwestern Switzerland, specifically depicting the region between Basel and Zurich, cr...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

"ALS MESTRES DE CATALUNYA", 1974.
By Antoni Tàpies
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
ANTONI TÀPIES PUIG (Barcelona, 1923 - 2012). "Als mestres de Catalunya", 1974. Litografía, ejemplar P/A. Firmada y justificada a lápiz. Medidas: 90 x 65 cm. Tàpies se inicia en el a...
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1670s Abstract Europe

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Lithograph

German Midcentury Set of Four Glass Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Set of Four Murano glass Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794. Each Wall Sconce is co...
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1670s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Europe

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Metal

Beautiful Original Antique Map of Antwerp, Belgium by Mapmaker Blaeu, ca.1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Antverpia; Gallis Anvers. Vernacule Antwerpen.' A very nicely coloured plan of Antwerp in Flanders, Belgium. West-oriented, with the river Scheld...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Detailed Map of the Holy Land, Showing the Travels of Christ & Apostles, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door wandelt van onsen Salichmaeker Jesu Christo neffens syne Apostelen.' Detailed map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Christ and the Apostles, including Paul's travel's at sea and numerous sailing vessels. Below bible scenes such as the nativity and crucifiction of Christ. An excellent example of a Duch Bible map...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Epirus Albania - Etching by Johannes Janssonius - 1650s
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Roma, IT
Epirus Albania is an ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volume V: ca...
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1650s Modern Europe

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Etching

Old Original Antique Engraved Portrait of Pope Bonifacius / Boniface, 1678
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'XLIV S. Bonifacius'. Old portrait of Pope Bonifacius / Boniface. Originates from 'Triomph der Pausen van Roomen over alle hare Benyders ende Bestryders met eene volkomen, ende overtuyghende wederlegginghe van alle de lasteringhen, en valscheden van de sectarisen (..)' published in Antwerpen. Artists and Engravers: Cornelius Hazart (1617-1690) was a Dutch Jesuit controversialist, orator, and writer of polemical history. Saint Boniface I, (born, Rome—died Sept. 4, 422, Rome; feast day September 4), pope from 418 to 422, whose reign was markedly disrupted by the faction of the antipope Eulalius. Boniface was a priest, believed to have been ordained by Pope St. Damasus I and to have served Pope St. Innocent I at Constantinople. When Boniface was chosen pope by a majority of the Roman electors, his rival Eulalius, a deacon, was simultaneously chosen by a clerical faction. The two claims and the fifth schism that resulted caused chaos in Rome. Eulalius lost the support of the West Roman emperor Flavius Honorius for violating an agreement that both claimants leave Rome pending a council’s decision. Boniface’s reentry into Rome ended the 15-week schism. Thereafter his pontificate was noted for his peaceful, yet firm, diplomacy and for his zealous support of Bishop St. Augustine of Hippo...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

1970s "Fox Hunt" Design Rectangular Cherry Wood Inlaid Coffee Table
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s "Fox Hunt" Design Rectangular Cherry Wood Inlaid Coffee Table This stunning rectangular coffee table, designed in the 1970s with a unique "Fox Hunt" inlay pattern, exudes vint...
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1670s Italian Antique Europe

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Cherry

17th Century Tapestry Village Festival - n° 1048
Located in Paris, FR
1048 - 17th century Tapestry village festival. Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as...
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1650s Belgian Louis XIV Antique Europe

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Wool

Old Print of Farmers Harvesting Cinnamon on the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Hoe men de Caneel schilt opt Eyland Ceylon.' This rare original plate shows a group of farmers harvesting cinnamon on the island of Ceylon / Sri Lanka. Du...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

German Midcentury Pair of Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Pair of Murano glass Wall Sconces or Flush Mounts by WILA Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794. Each Wall ...
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1670s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Europe

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Metal

“Tuomas” Acrylic Pendant Light by Yki Nummi for Stockmann-Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Stockmann-Orno, Yki Nummi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This nice grey and white acrylic pendant light was designed by Yki Nummi for Stockmann-Orno in the 1950's. The lamp is in a very good condition with some minor signs of age and use. ...
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1650s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Antique Europe

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Metal

Loudun and Mirebeau: A Cartographic Masterpiece of 17th Century France by Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Cartography, 17th century. Willem (1571-1638) and Joan Blaeu (1596-1673), Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus..., 1635. Figure: Loudonois. Laudunum (Loudun); Mirebalais (Mirebea...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Map of Scotland - Etching by Johannes Blaeu - 1650s
Located in Roma, IT
Map of Scotland is an geographic map realized by Johannes Blaeu. Etching, printed in 1660 ca. Copper engraving, colored (coeval coloring), on paper, with center fold; Latin text. ...
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1650s Modern Europe

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Etching

Antique Engraving Showing Animals of the Guenon & Armadillo Species, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various animals; Cercopithecus Sagovin Clusy (Guenon species) - Mapach (Racoon) - Cercopithecus Barbatus Clusy (Guenon species) - Iguavu sive Haut clusy - Armadillo ...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Bird's-Eye Plan of Tutecoryn (Tuticorin or Thoothukudi), India, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map, titled: 'Tutecoryn.' Bird's-eye plan of map of Tutecoryn (Tuticorin or Thoothukudi), India. This map originates from 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choroman...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Decorative Antique Map of the Berry Region, France, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Bituricum Ducatus - Duche de Berri'. Decorative map of the Berry region, France. Berry is a region located in the center of France. It was a provinc...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge engraving by David Loggan
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the ...
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1670s Realist Europe

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Engraving

Emperor Trajan Addressing the Roman Soldiers by Pietro Santi Bartoli - 1672
By Pietro Santi Bartoli
Located in Roma, IT
Emperor Trajan addressing the Roman soldiers is an artwork realized by Pietro Santi Bartoli (1635-1700) in 1672. Etching. Good condition. The T...
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1670s Modern Europe

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Etching

Golf of Benngala - Etching by Johannes Janssonius - 1650s
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Roma, IT
Golfo De Benngala is an antique map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). The Map is Hand-colored etching, with coeval watercoloring. Good conditions with slight fox...
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1650s Modern Europe

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Etching

Original Antique Print of a Procession of Monks in Ceylon 'Sri Lanka', 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. This original antique print shows a procession of monks in Ceylon. A group of dancing monks, beating drums, in front of the abbot, seated on an elephant. Dut...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Original Rare Antique Map of the Ancient German Empire in Northern Europe, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Germaniae Veteris typus.' Map of the ancient German Empire in Northern Europe, based upon an earlier map by Ortelius. Extends fr...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Set of 2 Gianfranco Frattini Chairs Modell 830, 1950s, Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of "Model 830" armchairs was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for the Italian company Cassina in the 1950s. Both pieces are upholstered in dark green fabric and are supporte...
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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Europe

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Fabric, Wood

Old Engraving of The Catching of Horses on Jafnapatnam, Ceylon 'Sri Lanka', 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Paardevangst op Jafnapatnam' - This plate shows the catching of horses on Jafnapatnam. The province of Jaffna , and specially the fort at Jaffnapatnam were th...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Circa 1970 Original poster by Malaval - Transat Marine Campagne Rock n Roll
By Robert Malaval
Located in PARIS, FR
Robert Malaval (1937 - 1980) is a French artist. Painter, designer and writer, he constantly sought to renew his work, composing with materials as unusu...
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1670s Pop Art Europe

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Lithograph, Paper

Antique Map by Janssonius of the Dutch Province of Overijsel, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Very good, given the age. Center fold as issued with wide margins. Sharp print with beautiful old-fashioned colouring, carbon copy on verso. Paper in the margins somewhat browned.
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Beautiful Antique Map of the Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insularum Moluccarum Nova Descriptio.' Beautiful map of the Moluccas. The famous Spice Islands, the cornerstone of the Dutc...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Rare Old Copper Engraving of a Clove Tree in the East Indies, Asia, 1659
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Clove Tree'. Copper engraving of a clove tree. This print originates from 'Voyages and Travels to the East-Indies' by J. Nieuhof. Artists and engravers:...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Murano Glass Fumè Bottle
Located in Vo', Veneto
Smoked glass bottle, VeArt, Murano manufacture (Venice), 1960s. VeArt Murano Artistic Glassware VeArt Vetreria was founded in 1965 by the collaboration of Ludovico Diaz and Bili...
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1650s Italian Antique Europe

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Glass, Art Glass

Rare Etching of a Warrior Standing and Leaning on a Long Sword, ca.1658
Located in Langweer, NL
Etching of a warrior standing and leaning on a long sword. Originates from a figurine series 1653-1658, signed with his monogram. Artists and engravers: Sa...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Original Copper Engraving of the Indian City of Suratte 'Surat', 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Suratte' View of the Indian city of Suratte (Surat) showing a panoramic view of the city with figures, animals and a river wi...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Map of the Alsace, France Incl the Rhine from Phillipsburg to South Basle, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Utriusquae Alsatiae Superioris Ac Inferioris Nova Tabula'. Map of the Alsace region (France) including the Rhine from Phillipsburg to south of Basle. Two deco...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Original Antique Engraving of a Vox, Wolf and Hyenas, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various animals; Lupus, Wolff (Wolf) - Vulpes, Fuchs (Fox) - Zilio Hyaena (Hyena). This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis (..)' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657. Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Old Map of The Southern Part of Norway, Covering the Region Around Bergen, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Decorative Antique Map of the Quercy Region in France, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Quercy olim Cadurcium'. Decorative map of the Quercy region. Quercy is a former province of France located in the country's southwest, bounded on th...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Detailed Antique Map of Northern Spanish Region of Aragon, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Arragonia Regnum'. Detailed map of northern Spanish region of Aragon. The map is centered on the city of Zaragoza, aka, Saragossa. Shows towns, rivers, castle...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Old Map of the City of Franeker, Friesland by the Famous Mapmaker Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Franekera'. Old map of the city of Franeker, Friesland. Also shows two cartouches, coats of arms and legend. This map originates from a Latin edition of the town ...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Print of Domestic and Wild Cat Species, incl The Civet, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of domestic and wild cat species; Felis domestica, Zahme Katz (Domestic cat) - Felis sylvestris, Wilde Katz (Wild Cat) - Felis Zibetti, Zibet Katz (Civet cat) - Genetta...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Attractive Antique Map of Western Africa with Lots of Details on the Coast, 1655
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "L'Afrique, ou Lybie ulterieure ou sont le Saara, ou Desert, le pays des negres, la Guinee, et les Pays circonv. Tirée en partie de Sanut, et de l'Arabe de Nubie; en partie de diverses Cartes veües jusques a present". Handsome map of Western Africa filled with information, much of it spurious, in the Sahara Desert, the Niger River and the coast of Guinea. Of particular interest are several incomplete rivers in the desert regions that appear and then disappear. The map is beautifully engraved with a title cartouche fashioned in the form of an oriental carpet. The map shows a fantastic level of detail near the coastlines, which extends into legend and Ptolemaic myth in the interior of the continent. Detail is particularly extensive in Guinea and the Gold and Ivory Coasts. The Niger River is traced to its Malian lakes. The Mediterranean is barely visible in the northern part of the map. This map incorporates the discoveries made by Samuel Blommaert, who was director of the Dutch West Indies Company, in addition to traveling extensively to Africa and settling the oldest land deed...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Original Antique Engraving of a Sea Chart of the Western Mediterranean, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Pascaerte van 't westlyckste deel vande Middelandsche-Zee (..)'. Sea chart of the Western Mediterranean. The map extends from the Straits of Gibralter to Italy ...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Saint Jerome, 1670
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the late 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a religious subject, Saint Jerome, of good pictorial quality. A painting of good size and great i...
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1670s Italian Antique Europe

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Canvas

Old Print of Vishnu and the Fifth Incarnation, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. This original antique print shows Vishnu in his fifth incarnation or avatar. Dutch text on verso. From: 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromandel...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Nice Hand-Colored Plan by Blaeu of Bolsward in Friesland, the Netherlands, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Bolswaert' - (Town plan of Bolsward). Plan of Bolsward in Friesland, the Netherlands. A cartouche and two coats of arms. From the town atlas 'Toneel der S...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Botanic Garden, University of Oxford David Loggan 1675 engraving
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. David Loggan (1634 - 1692) The University of Oxford Botanic Garden (1675) Engraving 40 x 50 cm An eighteenth-century view of one of Oxford's dreamiest spaces: the Botanic Garden, engraved by David Loggan, the noted engraver, draughtsman, and painter. The University of Oxford Botanic Garden was founded in 1621 and is the oldest botanical garden in Great Britain. Loggan's engraving focuses on its architectural qualities, with four features of the garden highlighted for their beauty, symmetry, and prowess of design. Of particular interest in this etching are the six trompe l'oeil pieces: four gently curling pieces of paper which frame the gates of the garden, and two heraldic banners borne by cherubs and sporting legends about the garden's foundation. The Danby Gate (bottom left) at the front entrance to the garden is one of the three entrances designed by Nicholas Stone...
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1670s Realist Europe

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Engraving

Detailed Original Antique Map of the Picardy Region of France, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of France titled 'Picardia vera et inferior'. Detailed map of the Picardy region of France. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum Orbis Orbis Terrarum:...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Old Map of the Alsace 'Elzas' Region with Lotharingen 'Lorraine', France, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Alsatia superior cum Suntgoia et Brisgoia'. Old map of the Alsace (or Elzas) region with Lotharingen (Lorraine), Strassburg, Freiburg, Basel etc. Source unkno...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Map of Frisian Cities Sloten, Ylst, Workum and Hindelopen by Blaeu, 1652
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Slooten - Ylst - Worcum - Hinloopen'. Three plans and a bird's eye view on one sheet. The plans show the Frisian cities Sloten, IJlst, Workum and the view shows...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Copper Engraving of Various Rodent Species, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various rodent species; Aperea cuniculi species, Veld Ratte (Rodent, Rat species) - Carigueya (Opossum species) - Aguti (Agouti) - Cavia Cobaya - Cuniculi Inda Gesne...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Map of the Siege of Syracuse, Sicilia, Italy, 'ca.1675'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Syracus beseeged by the Athenians.' This original uncommon antique map shows the siege of Syracuse, Italy, by the Athenians. Key top left. The siege of Syracus...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Detailed Original Antique Map of Thuringia, Germany by J. Janssonius, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Thuringiae Nova Descriptio.' Detailed map of Thuringia, Germany by J. Janssonius. With one cartouche, coat-of-arms and a mileage scale. With Erfurt in the centre....
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of Artois or Artesia, France, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Artesia Comitatus Artois'. Map of Artois or Artesia, France. Artois is former province located in the northwestern part of France, boarding Belgium (Flanders)...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Rare Engraving of The Opera about The Birth of The Archduchess of Austria, 1678
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Romanus Dictator coram populorem expediens'. Engraving of a dictator who signs his orders. This engraving shows one of the stage sets for 'Il Fuoco Eterno C...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Map of Region Near the Baltic Sea, Present Day Bulgaria, Romania & Turkey, c1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Illyricum Orientis: In quo Partes II Moesia et Thracia'. Engraved map of the area west of the Baltic Sea, present day Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. The map i...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Old Portrait of Peter Canisius, a Renowned Dutch Jesuit Catholic Priest, Ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'R.Petrus Canisius Societatis Iesv'. Old portrait of Peter Canisius, a renowned Dutch Jesuit Catholic priest. He became kno...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Map of the Coast of Angola Up to Port Elizabeth in South Africa, 1675
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Cimbebas et Caffariae Littora a Catenbela ad Promontorium Bonae Spei'. This map depicts the coast of Angola, South-West Africa and South Africa up to Port Elizabeth...
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1670s Antique Europe

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Paper

Antique Print of Buffalos, Bisons Magnus, Jubatus and Locobardus, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print of bisons, buffalo; Bisons Magnus - Bison Jubatus - Locobardus Bison. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by ...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Large Panoramic View of Eisenerz, an Old Mining Town in Styria, Austria, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print titled 'Der weyt berümpte Marckt und Bergwerck Eysenärtz im Hertzogtum Steyer'. Large panoramic view of Eisenerz, an old mining town in the Austrian st...
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1650s Antique Europe

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Paper

Godfried Schalcken "the Family Concert" 18th Century Engraving by Georg Wille
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This is an engraving by Johann Georg Wille after the work of Godfried Schalcken. This is a genre scene. Representing a family is sitting around...
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1670s Dutch Baroque Antique Europe

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Paper

Christ's College, Cambridge 1690 engraving by David Loggan
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the view you want. David Loggan (1634 - 1692) Christ's College, Cambridge (1690) Engraving 39 x 48 cm Loggan's view of College, Cambridge from the 'Cantabrigia Illustrate', with later hand colouring. Loggan was born to English and Scottish parents, and was baptised in Danzig in 1634. After studying engraving in Danzig with Willem Hondius (1598-1652 or 1658), he moved to London in the late 1650s, going on to produce the engraved title-page for the folio 1662 Book of Common Prayer. He married in 1663 and moved to Nuffield in Oxfordshire in 1665. Loggan was appointed Public Sculptor to the nearby University of Oxford in the late 1660s, having been commissioned to produce bird’s-eye views of all the Oxford colleges. He lived in Holywell Street as he did this. The 'Oxonia Illustrata' was published in 1675, with the help of Robert White (1645-1704). Following its completion, Loggan began work on his equivalent work for Cambridge; the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' was finally published in 1690, when he was made engraver to Cambridge University. The 'Oxonia Illustrata' also includes an engraving of Winchester College (Winchester and New College share William of Wykeham as their founder) whilst the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' includes one of Eton College (which shares its founder, Henry VIII, with King’s College). Bird’s-eye views from this era required a particular talent as an architectural perspectivist; it was not until 1783 that it became possible for artists to ascend via hot air balloons and view the scenes they were depicting from above. Loggan thus had to rely on his imagination in conceiving the views. Loggan’s views constitute the first accurate depictions of the two Universities, in many ways unchanged today. Whilst the Oxford engravings were produced in reasonable numbers and ran to a second edition by Henry Overton (on thicker paper and with a plate number in Roman numerals in the bottom right-hand corner), those of Cambridge were printed in much smaller numbers. The Dutchman...
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1670s Realist Europe

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Engraving

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