Europe - Prints

Print from the Collection Botanique Bulbacee representing Tulipa and Lilium, enriched with blue colors and nuances of watercolor. Another different Bulbacee flowers prints are avail...

Antique print titled 'Factoreries a Canton'. This print (on india paper) depicts factories in Guangzhou, China. Originates from 'Voyage Autour du Monde par les Mers...

Antique print titled 'De Paulus Broeders ook Tertianen, nu de oude waale kerk en St. Joris hof'. This print depicts the Paulus Broeders monastery in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This ...

Lithograph with golden yellow background Signed in pencil lower left ‘P d A’ Artist's proof Signed in pencil lower right ‘G. De Chirico’ Inscribed in the centre in pencil ‘Bucintoro...

This original antique print shows the Hindu god Vishnu incarnated as Krishna. Dutch text on verso. From: 'Naauwkeurige Beschryvinge van Malabar en Choromande...

These are three botanical prints from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré: Tome Second," published in Paris in 1880 by J. Rothschild, Editeur. Each print depicts a single plant leaf with...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Spiked and Circular Shields Description: This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph features two striking examples of medieval...

Elegant hand-watercoloured print representing Jellyfishs, from the Japanese Sea Life Series This marine style print is available in 6 different natural re...

Magpie (Pica) – Antique Ornithological Print with Dutch Text, Nozeman, 1770–1829 This fine hand-colored engraving depicts the magpie (Pica), shown perched on a branch with a single ...

Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Raci...

These prints from the Italian Renaissance exhibit detailed artistic designs across various mediums. Maker and Publication: These prints were designed by Friedrich Hottenroth and included in the compilation titled "Historische Bilderbogen," published in 1884. The work aimed to document and celebrate the richness of European decorative arts, with a particular focus on the Italian Renaissance period. Attractiveness and Decorative Appeal: The prints are particularly attractive due to their: Detail and Precision: Each print exhibits a high level of detail, from the individual brush strokes in paintings to the tiny tesserae in mosaics. Variety and Richness: The wide array of themes and techniques represented provides a comprehensive glimpse into Renaissance artistry. Color and Design: The vibrant colors and structured designs in the colored prints contrast beautifully with the intricate line work of the black and white engravings, making each piece striking and aesthetically appealing. Cultural and Historical Value: These prints not only serve as beautiful decorative pieces but also offer insight into the cultural and artistic norms of the Renaissance, reflecting the period’s philosophy, mythology, and artistic innovation. The prints in detail: 1. Majolica Painting (First Image): This print features a central medallion surrounded by ornate borders, showcasing intricate majolica pottery designs. The imagery includes classical motifs, such as vases and mythical creatures, set against a vividly colored backdrop that highlights the vibrant glazes typical of majolica ware. 2. Sculptural and Bronze Ornaments (Second Image): This print presents a series of relief sculptures and bronze ornaments. The detailed engravings depict lush vegetation, mythological figures, and ornamental designs, showcasing the high craftsmanship in marble and bronze works from the Renaissance. 3. Wall and Ceiling Paintings (Third Image): The image displays vibrant frescoes used in wall and ceiling decorations, featuring allegorical and mythological scenes. The use of bold colors and intricate designs exemplifies the elaborate narrative style of Renaissance fresco painting. Each of these prints illustrates the diversity and richness of Italian Renaissance art, emphasizing the era's dedication to beauty and detail in both functional and decorative contexts. These works capture the essence of Renaissance artistry, making them not only valuable for historical study but also highly sought after for their aesthetic appeal in today's art and design sectors. When searching for prints like these that showcase Italian Renaissance designs, people typically use the following keywords: 1. **Italian Renaissance Prints** 2. **Historical Art Reproductions** 3. **Renaissance Decorative Arts** 4. **Majolica Pottery Art** 5. **Renaissance Sculpture Prints** 6. **Antique Art Prints...

Plate 28: 'Parma. Orde van Constantijn. Polen. Orde van den Witten Adelaar - Orde van St. Stanislaus - Orde van Militaire Verdiensten.' (Parma. Order of Constantine. Poland. Order of the White Eagle - Order of St. Stanislaus - Military Order of Merit). The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George is a Roman Catholic order of chivalry. It was fictively established by Constantine the Great, though, in reality, it was founded some time between 1520 and 1545 by two brothers belonging to the Angeli Comneni family. The Order of the White Eagle is Poland's highest decoration awarded to both civilians and the military for their merits. It was officially instituted on November 1, 1705 by Augustus II the Strong. The Order of Saint Stanislaus also spelled Stanislas, was an Order in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Kingdom of Poland between 1765 and 1831 and of the Russian Empire from 1831 to 1917. The Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari (War Order of Virtuti Militari) (Latin for 'For Military Valour') is Poland's highest military decoration...

Antique bird print titled '1. Black Cap 2. White Throat 3. Nightingale' Old bird print depicting the Black Cap, White Throat, Nightingale. This print originates from: 'Illustrated bo...

Great image after Veronese Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Pair framed antique engravings of ottoman personages. Set of 12 hand coloured antique engravings of 36 diverse personages of Ottoman and Oriental background spectacularly attired in ...

Majestic Victorian Butterfly Illustrations: Rare and Detailed Portraits by Frederic C. Moore This collection features beautiful 19th-century butterfly lithographs by Frederic C. Moo...

Antique lithograph with a view of Frederiksborg Slot (Castle), Denmark. This print was published by P.G. Philipsens, circa 1850.

Title: 1849 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Dragonflies and Nymph Stages – A Study in Entomology Description: This intricate hand-colored lithograph from 1849 illustrates various drago...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of a Drummer on Horseback in Medieval Attire This original hand-coloured lithograph, dating from 1842, provides a captivating look into the ceremoni...

Untitled plan of a design for a country landscape garden. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a survey - chi...

Very original reproductions of decorative vases from important English mansions, printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umb...

Step into the timeless brilliance of Pablo Picasso with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...

Antique print titled 'Dames Francaises (..)'. Original hand colored print of French ladies. This print originates from 'Iconographie générale et Méthodique du Costume du IVe au XIXe ...

Untitled print of various fish species from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Antique print titled 'Strix Nyctea'. The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eur...

This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremo...

Great print of Faneuil Hall Steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Virtue 1838 Unframed. The measurement is the paper size. Free shipping  

This illustration from Vanity Fair, dated September 30, 1897, depicts Prince Henry of Orleans. It's crafted by Jean Baptiste Guth, an artist known for his detailed and refined portraits in Vanity Fair. This particular caricature portrays the prince in an elegant pose with a fencing foil...

Children’s Traditional Dress from Urk with Embroidered Aprons and Silver Details This charming early 20th-century lithograph captures children from the island of Urk, one of the mos...

Bruno Munari Untitled 1950-1986 Serigraph on paper Ed. 22/100 Wood Frame frame size: h 30x25.5x3 cm paper frame: h 16 x 12 cm

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Catapults and Siege Engines Description: This finely hand-coloured lithograph features two intricately designed 'medieval ...

François Gilot original lithograph. From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in 366 co...

This vibrant hand-colored lithograph depicts a touching domestic scene from the village of Staphorst in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. It illustrates a mother and her child...

Amazing images of bats. Copperplate photogravure engravings by Walter L. Colls. Good quality wove paper Published C.1900 Free shipping.

Square print optical Pop Art Victor Vasarely attributed 1970s.

Description: Antique print titled 'S. Johannes - S. Matthaeus - S. Marcus - S. Lucas'. Scarce plate showing the four evangelists; John, Matthew, M...

Antique print titled 'Renaissance - Renaissance - Renaissance'. Chromolithograph of glazed paving and wall tiles, Spanish and Italian 16th century ornaments. This print originates fr...

This beautiful hand-colored engraving is a work by Robert Benard (1734-1786), published around 1790, and was part of the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, a monumental work of the Enlightenment period. The engraving is a study of exotic parrots, showcasing fine details with the scientific curiosity of the time. Each bird is numbered and named in French, revealing their interest as species from various regions of the world. Birds Depicted (Translation and Descriptions): 1. Fig. 1: Le Kakatave des Philippines...

Antique print titled 'Plat (Grafiito) Collection de Mr. le Prince Ladislas Czartoryski'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of Mr. le Prince Ladislas...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

"Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th-Century Floral Art" An exquisite collection of original antique prints from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by the esteemed bot...

Antique bird print titled '1. Black-crested or green cardinal. 2. Red-crested cardinal. 3. Cardinal grosbeak or virginian nightinggale.' Old bird print depicting the black-crested or...

Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Great image of the solar system Unframed. Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1900 The measurement is the paper size of the print Free shipping.

Antique map titled 'Égypte Moderne'. Old map of Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Kordofan and Darfour (parts of Sudan), as well as part of Arabia. With decorative vignette of J...

Antique map titled 'Johnson's Mexico (..)'. Two maps one one sheet showing Mexico and Central America, with inset maps of Tehuantepec and Panama. This map originates from 'Johnson's ...

The three prints from "Les Plantes A Feuillage Colore Tome Second" feature illustrations of plants with distinctive and colorful foliage, a characteristic focus of the publication. H...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Hybrid Coleus, Scarlet Sage, and Spotted Dead Nettle This set of three original botanical prints from 1897 features hybrid coleus (*Coleus hybridus*...

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...

Antique print titled 'XVIIIth Century - XVIIIe Siecle - XVIIItes Jahrhundert'. Chromolithograph of XVIIIth Century ornaments and decorative arts. This print originates from 'l'Orneme...

Large antique print with two religious engravings. The upper image depicts the The Meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek. The lower image depicts God's Covenant with Abraham. This print originates from a work illustrating the complete series of Vatican frescos painted...

This original antique engraving depicts a collection of marine mollusks, which are a diverse group of invertebrates living mostly in aquatic habitats. These are likely depicted for t...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Apparition à la Madeleine.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Appearance to Mary Magdelene...

Antique print titled 'Neufundländischer Hund (..) - Barry, Hund vom St. Bernhardsberg (..)'. Original antique print of a Newfoundland and St. Bernard dog. This print originates from ...

This print depicts the Antwerp warship Fin de la guerre, a massive vessel constructed during the Siege of Antwerp (1584-1585). It is a copperplate-engraved oblique profile of the D...

Great image after J.M.W Turner Fine steel engraving Published by Virtue, C.1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Very original reproductions of decorative vases from important English mansions, printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umb...

Antique print titled 'Plat - Collection de S.A.I. le Prince Napoléon'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of S. A. I. Prince Napoléon. This print ori...

This is an original antique print titled 'Photographische Apparate II'. It shows various photo equipment and cameras. This print originates from Volume 5 of Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, published between 1893 and 1897. Meyers Konversations-Lexikon or Meyers Lexikon was a major encyclopedia in the German language that existed in various editions, and by several titles, from 1839 to 1984, when it merged with the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Joseph Meyer (1796–1856), who had founded the publishing house Bibliographisches Institut in 1826, intended to issue a universal encyclopaedia meant for a broad public: people having a general knowledge as well as businessmen, technicians and scholars, considering contemporary works like those of Pierer and Brockhaus to be superficial or obsolete. The cameras in more detail described: The print titled "Photographische Apparate II" features a detailed collection of photographic equipment from the late 19th century. This would have been state-of-the-art technology at the time, showcasing the various types of cameras and accessories used in the field of photography. The print originates from Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, which was a major German encyclopedia that was known for its comprehensive and well-illustrated articles. The fact that this print comes from Volume 5 of the encyclopedia, published between 1893 and 1897, places it at the end of the 19th century, a period of rapid advancement in photographic technology. The apparatuses shown include: 1. **Darkroom lamps and safelights** used to provide illumination in darkrooms without affecting light-sensitive materials. 2. **Various camera designs**, including folding cameras, box cameras, and plate cameras, reflecting the technological diversity of the time. 3. **A camera with a plate magazine** allowing for multiple exposures before needing to reload. 4. **A stereo camera...

Antique print titled 'De Nieuwe Kerk van binnen, naar 't Westen, te zien'. This print depicts the interior of the 'Nieuwe Kerk' in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates f...