Netherlands - Prints

"Butterfly Species: Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Small Copper" This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving features a collection of exquisite butterf...

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...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Plate Armor Components Description: This hand-coloured lithograph presents two meticulou...

Antique print titled 'Guerrier de l’Ile Sawoe'. Hand colored woodcut of a warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. He wears a batik headcloth, ikat sarong (skirt), belt...

Antique Map of the Americas and West Indies by Robert de Vaugondy, 1778 This detailed antique map titled "Amérique ou Indes Occidentales" was published in 1778 by the renowned Frenc...

Title: On the Southern Route, From San Francisco to New York - Published in *The Graphic*, October 1, 1887 This hand-colored wood engraving, published on October 1, 1883, in The Graphic, a British illustrated newspaper, depicts various scenes from the "Southern Route" that travelers took from San Francisco to New York. The engraving is divided into multiple vignettes, each showcasing different aspects of life in the American West during the late 19th century. - Top Left: A scene in a Western town, showing cowboys on horseback outside a saloon and others interacting with their environment, illustrating the rugged lifestyle of the frontier towns. - Top Right: A view of a Mexican house at Fort Yuma, Arizona, providing a glimpse into the architectural styles and interactions between locals in the region. - Middle: A street scene in Dodge City, Colorado, emphasizing the vibrant social life of the Western town, with cowboys gathered outside a saloon and horses tethered...

Set of twelve antique astronomy prints. Published 1787-1797 for 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. Engraved by A. Bell.

Title: Exquisite Cloisonné-Style Urns on Decorative Stands – Plate V from Section VII Description: This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate V from Section VII of G. A. Audsley’s semin...

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...

Antique print of a Panhard et Levassor Coupe 4pl Conduite car. This print originates from a rare catalog of the exclusive French brand Panhard & Levassor from 1914. Panhard was a French motor vehicle...

Antique print titled 'Delphi'. View of Delphi, both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in th...

Title: "Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer" Description: This print presents a serene image of a woman, labeled as a bourgeoise, engaged in an act of devotion. Her a...

Antique map titled 'Bouquet No. 4'. Beautiful color lithograph by Villain of a flower bouquet. Published by Schroth, Paris.

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...

Title: Etats Due Grand-Seigneur En Asie, Empire De Perse, Pays Des Usbecs, Arabie et Egypte . . . 1753 Detailed map of the Turkish Empire, extending to the Black Sea, Georgia, the...

Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Eastern Costumes from F.J. Bertuch’s Work Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Port...

Historische Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the Prominent Italian Royal and Ducal Houses, 1718 This exquisite copper engraving, printed in 1718 in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbuln...

This beautiful collection of 19th-century hand-colored bird prints showcases a variety of exotic and native species. Each print is meticulously detailed, featuring vibrant colors and...

Untitled antique maritime print. Antique print depicting an unidentified port/harbour. In the background various vessels. Source unknown, to be...

Title: Historic View of a Comanche Camp Along Shady Creek , 1856 The scene depicted, a Comanche camp along Shady Creek, is likely situated in what is now Oklahoma or Texas, as the ...

This is an original engraved print from 1585, depicting the construction plans for the ship bridge built by the Duke of Parma during the Siege of Antwerp in the Eighty Years' War. ...

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...

Eternal Devotion in Prayer: Handcolored Religious Adorer Print, Plate 77, 1862 This poignant handcolored lithograph, Eternal Devotion in Prayer, is Plate 77 from the 1862 second e...

These original antique prints are beautiful examples of botanical illustrations featuring tropical plants, drawn with precise detail and coloration. The Latin and English names of th...

Title: Rare 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Black and Sumatran Rhinoceroses from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, created in 1805,...

Title: Compilation of Italian Renaissance Artistic Designs Description of the Prints: These four prints showcase a diverse collection of Italian Renaissance design motifs, origina...

Chromolithograph titled 'A Great Realist'. Lithograph of John Singer Sargen, an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocat...

Antique portrait titled 'Maurits, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'. Engraving of Maurice, Prince of Orange. Bust length with beard, closed ruff, armour, and with sash over right shoul...

Title: Scenic Expedition to Cadotte’s Pass in the Rocky Mountains Description: This historic lithograph, titled "Approach to Cadotte’s Pass," captures a timeless view of one of Mont...

The engraving shows the majestic ruins of the Palace of Luxor, located in the village of Luxor near the site of ancient Thebes in Upper Egypt. Luxor was once a flourishing city and t...

Gentle Repose at Österby: An 1824 Aquatint by Ulrik Thersner. This aquatint by Ulrik Thersner, created in 1824, depicts the serene landscape of Österby in Sweden. The image is suffused with a gentle light that bathes the scene in a warm, inviting glow. It features two individuals on horseback in the foreground, suggesting a tranquil pace of life and leisurely exploration. Their presence adds a narrative element to the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the journey the riders are undertaking. The central focus of the aquatint is the stately building situated by the water, likely a manor house or a significant estate of the time, reflecting the architectural style of the early 19th century. The estate is flanked by expansive, lush greenery and tall trees, with a prominent pine tree in the foreground that anchors the composition. The detailed rendering of the foliage and the atmospheric perspective in the background create a sense of depth and spaciousness. In Skåne, Thersner had drawn several mansions in 1816, and he decided to publish a counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia antiqua et hodierna. He called his work Fordna och present Sverige, and in 1817 began its publication. Carl Fredrik Akrell engraved the images, which were executed in aquatint. Eventually, Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan joined the publication. The Scania part was completed in 1823, Östergötland was started in 1820 and Uppland and Södermanland in 1824-25. Thersner himself wrote the text for the pictures. After Thersner's death, his widow, with the help of friends, continued the publication, which had never received public support. Michael Gustaf Anckarsvärd took over the publication, in lithographic form, until 1843. The work could be continued, partly with the drawings left by Thersner as templates, partly by Anckarsvärd and others contributing new drawings. In general, Anckarsvärd's work is considered superior to Thersner's. In 1843, the work was taken over by Thersner's daughter, Thora Thersner (1818-1867). She continued publishing until her death. Thora Thersner lithographed her drawings herself, which are usually considered conscientious, if somewhat dry and weak. During her time, among other things, the part about Närke (1838-55) was continued and completed. At the time of Thora Thersner's death, the entire work comprised 91 booklets, containing 364 plates with text. The publication had cost each subscriber 682 kroner and 50 öre. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...

Antique print titled 'Mambrino bred by Lord Grosvenor'. Antique print of Mambrino, grey thoroughbred racehorse, foaled in 1768, bred by John Atkinson of Scholes at whose death became the property of Richard Grosvenor...

Antique print, titled: 'Kinnungam' View of the Chinese city of Kinnungam with its ramparts. Also depicted are ships and a pagoda can be seen as well. ...

Antique print titled 'Wildes Pferd'. Original lithograph of a wild horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neuesten Systemen zum ...

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 ...

This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), first published in 1805, showcases a detailed botanical i...

This print is labeled as the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, engraved by J. C. Griffiths, whose name appears in the lower right corner. The scene portrays the opulent interior of the E...

Title: Antique Copperplate Engraving of Serpents and Amphibians, 1805 Description: This striking copperplate engraving from 1805 presents two captivating depictions of serpentin...

Antique print titled 'Arabisches Pferd'. Original chromolithograph of an Arabian horse. Published circa 1890.

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

Title: Tinted Lithograph of Metamorphic Rocks at the Border of the Desert, 1856 Description: This striking lithograph, "Metamorphic Rocks - Borders of the Desert," captures the r...

Untitled antique print of a lobster from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or V...

Antique portrait titled 'Franciscus II (..)'. Portrait of Francis II, King of France. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van...

The print, titled "Demoiselle," which translates to "Young Lady" or "Damsel," depicts a young noblewoman from the Middle Ages. It is another hand-colored engraving from the 1847 seri...

Original antique botany print of the Broad Leaved Shrubby Germander. This print originates from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' by William Curtis. Published...

Japanese Wood Block Print Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797/98-1861) - Battle Scene Ukiyo-e woodblock print master. Additional information: Material: Wood & Paper Region of Origin: Jap...

Antique Purple Jacob's Ladder, Golden Monkeyflower, and Red Kangaroo Paw Prints, 1796 This captivating collection features three antique botanical prints from 1796: Purple Jacob's L...

Antique print titled 't Maria Klooster, aan de west zyde van de Nesse'. This print depicts the Maria monastery in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from 'Amsterdam, I...

Book title is written on stone tablet in center, on which an angel blows a trumpet, at right a woman representing Judaism and holding there Law, allegorical scenes showing the Vices ...

Title: "A Bountiful Vine: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Grapes from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*" Description: This captivating 19th-century botanical engraving featu...

The image, an original antique aquatint, depicts "Egyptians Crocodile Catching." Historically, crocodile catching has been documented in various regions, primarily in Africa and Asia...

Exquisite 19th-Century Butterfly Lithographs: A Study of Exotic Lepidoptera by F. Hochmanz, Stuttgart This stunning compilation of 19th-century lithographs beautifully captures the ...

This lithograph presents an elegant fashion illustration from the late 19th century, specifically from the year 1889. The image depicts a woman standing in a formal gown, characteriz...

Antique print titled 'Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung'. Lithograph of fashion in the year 1894. This print originates from 'Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung Artists and Engravers: Anonymous....

Enchanting Victorian Butterfly Lithographs: Vivid Portraits of Rare Species by Frederic C. Moore These enchanting butterfly lithographs by Frede...

"Charming Florals of the Victorian Era: A Collection from 'Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse'" Step into the enchanting world of Victorian horticulture with "Charming Flora...

The two engravings vividly depict members of the Tungusic peoples of Siberia, known for their distinct cultural practices and attire. 1. The "Tungoose" engraving shows an individual...

Title: 1852 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Fire Salamanders – A Natural History Illustration Description: This beautifully detailed hand-colored lithograph from 1852 portrays two fire ...

Title: "Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This lively hand-colored copperplate engraving captures four distinct vignettes of traditional European life and festive activities, highlighting the cultural practices and vibrant community spirit of the 19th century. Published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s renowned *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) in Weimar, 1805, the engraving reflects the Enlightenment-era focus on illustrating the diversity of human life. The scenes include: - Figure 1: A wrestling match in a grassy meadow, surrounded by an attentive crowd, showcasing traditional sportsmanship. - Figure 2: A pastoral scene with a group enjoying the melodies of an alpine horn...

The print is aan original detailed 1695 engraving of Ekolsund Castle in Sweden, crafted by Willem Swidde. The engraving is part of the collection from "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," which was a grand work showcasing the estates and landmarks of Sweden through elaborate illustrations. The scene depicted in the engraving is a classic example of the baroque garden architecture style, with geometrically arranged gardens, symmetrical layouts, and an expansive approach leading up to the castle, emphasizing the grandeur and formality of the estate. The meticulous detail in the gardens and the inclusion of figures within the grounds suggest a vibrant and cultured estate life. Ekolsund Castle, located in Enköping Municipality in Uppsala County, Sweden, is a manor house with a rich history dating back to the 14th century. By the 15th century, it was owned by the prominent Bengt Jönsson...