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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Print of Frederick I, King of Sweden, 1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Fredrik de Eerste (..)'. Old print depicting Frederick I, King of Sweden. This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie of...
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Old Print of the Spinning House in Batavia, Nowadays Jakarta, Indonesia, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Spinhuys'. Engraving of the spinning house, a prison and workhouse, in Batavia, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Joan Nieuhofs Zee en lant-reize, door ver...
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Frontispiece Title-Page of the French Atlas Historique et Moderne, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two prints, frontispiece and title page, of 'Atlas Historique de la France Ancienne et Moderne' by M. Rizzi Zannoni. Artists and Engravers...
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Antique Bible Print Peter Cuts off the Ear of Malchus, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique Botany Print of the Broad Leaved Shrubby Germander
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Antique Map of Coiba Island, Panama, South America, C.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la partie orientale de l'Isle de Quibo'. Map of the eastside of Coiba Island (Quibo), Panama, showing the shoreline around Port de Dames indicating soft s...
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Antique Print of Dido s Death, a fantastic Dutch Burlesque
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Didoos Dood - La Mort de Didon'. Dido's death; the queen lying on a pyre, dressed in peasant clothes. A fantastic Dutch Burlesque. From a series of thirty-one unnumbered plates after Cornelis Troost. The series was begun in 1754 with three prints by Punt and Tanjé; between 1757 and 1764 twenty-nine plates...
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Antique Print of Dabul now Dabhol India, 1766
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de Dabul'. View of Dabhol, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India. This print originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages, ou nouvelle collection de tout...
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Antique Print of Binckhorst Castle, The Hague
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Binckhorst'. View on the Binckhorst in The Hague. This print was used in: Jacob de Riemer’s: “Beschryving van ‘s-Graven-Hage…” Delft an...
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Set of 2 Antique Botany Prints - Solid Rooted and Hollow Rooted Fumitory
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique botany prints. It shows the Hollow-Rooted Fumitory and Solid-Rooted Fumitory. These prints originate from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' b...
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Antique Print of a Japanese Wedding Ceremony
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Iapanische traugeprauge - Ceremonie van haer Trouwen'. View of a Japanese wedding ceremony. This print originates from 'Denckwürdig...
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Original Antique Engraving of King Henry VIII, C.1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Henry VIII'. Portrait of King Henry VIII of England. This print originates from 'A New, Universal and Impartial History of Englan...
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Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Anatomy of a Straw, 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anatomie d'un Tuyau de Blé - Anatomie eines Strohhalms'. Old print depicting the anatomy of the straw. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' by F.J...
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Rare Engraving of NY Celebrations by the Moors Muslims in Bengal, India, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Diversche Feesten van de Moren - Als die van het Nieuwe Jaar.' View of several celebrations by the Moors/ Muslims like the New Year celebration., January 1664. Bengal, part of present day Bangladesh and India. This very scarse attractive original old antique print / plate / etching / engraving originates from: 'Wouter Schoutens, Reys-Togten naar en door Oost-Indien ...' (Wouter Schoutens travels into the East Indies), 2nd. edition, published by Andries van Damme, Amsterdam, 1708. Artists and Engravers: Wouter Schouten (1638-1704) joined the Dutch VOC...
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Original Hand-Colored Optica View of the Coast of Zeeland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue des Côtes de Zelande, du côté du Nord'. View of the coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...
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Original 17th Century Hand-Colored Print of a Roach, Sea Snake and other Fish
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of illustrating several fish species including a roach and sea snake. These rare hand colored copperplate engraving has been selected from a work entitled "Historia Naturalis”, published in Amsterdam in 1657 under the supervision of John Jonston. John Jonston (or Johnstone), a descendant of a Scottish family...
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Antique Print of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, King of France Navarra, C.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Philippus Herzog von Orleans'. Engraving of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engrav...
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Antique Engraving of the Caper Bush and Other Plants, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Capparis Arabica (..)'. Old botany print depicting the caper bush, shepherd's purse and other plants. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...
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Antique Print of the Bill of an Ibis Bird by Shaw, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bek van den Ibis Vogel (..)'. Old bird print depicting the bill of an ibis bird. Also depicted are jelly-fish, sea pen and a coin of Em...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular and Nervous System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system and nervous system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artists and Engra...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...
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Antique Engraving of Ancient Coins, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print depicting various ancient coins, illustrated with figures and animals. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa title...
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Antique Bird Print of the Hawfinch by Sepp Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Loxia, Coccothraustes'. The hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Its closest ...
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Antique Bible Print Tenth Plague of Egypt by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Pharoah was warned that the tenth and final plague would be the most devastating. God told the Hebrews to sacrifice lambs and eat the meat before morning, but not before they used th...
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Buddhist Talapoins next to Pagodas and Parasols given by the King of Siam, c1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Couvent de Talapoins - Pierres en forme de Mitre - Parasols d'Honneur'. This plate shows a convent of the Buddhist Talapoins, mitre schaped stones found next to Pagodas and parasols given by the King of Siam...
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Antique Map of the Bahia Todos Santos Brazil by Tirion, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart Van De Aller-Heiligen Baay Waar aan de Hoofdstad legt van Brazil.', Detailed map of the Bahia Todos Santos in Brazil, with a lar...
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Antique Architecture Print of Ornaments Tav. IV by Albertolli
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique architecture print of ornaments titled 'Quarta parte dell Ornato del Volto eseguito di Stucco in una delle Camere da Letto delle Loro (..)'. This print orginates from 'Orname...
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Original Antique Anatomy Print of the Muscular and Venous System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the muscular system and venous system. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. Artists and Engrav...
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Antique Print of a Vessel Cross Section by Pluche 1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Troisieme Figure de la coupe d'un Vaisseau du premier rang'. Original antique print of a vessel cross section. This print originates from 'Le spectacle de la na...
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Original Antique Frontispiece Engraving of Les Délices Des Pais-Bas , 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique frontispiece titled 'Les Délices des Pais-Bas'. This print orginates from 'Les délices des Pays-Bas ou description géographique et historique des XVII provinces Belgiques'. ...
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Catching Doves in Renaissance Europe: Stradanus Galle s 1615 Hunting Print
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Antique Print of the Governor s House in Colombo by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
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 ...
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Antique Botany Print of Litium Candidum or White Lily
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print of the white lily. This print originates from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' by William Curtis. Publishe...
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Antique Print of Two Idols of the Virginian Culture by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one plate. Image 1. Kiwasa: This Idol is placed in the temple of the town of Secotam, as the keeper of the king's dead corpses. Image 2. The God of Wind. Both idols are...
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Antique Print of Turkish Slavery and Jail by P. van der Aa, circa 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare antique print, in this scene: 1. Tatars with slaves and their cruelty. 2. Slave market. 3. Charity bag at the jail tower. 4. Their miserable life. 5. Feet punishment / torture. 6. Thrown before the birds. 7. Sticked. 8. Transported on a galley. 9. Severe regime. 10. Carrying wood...
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Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou or Capuchin Monkey, circa 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou Monkey (1797-1800) – Audebert’s Masterpiece This exquisite antique engraving, titled "Le Sajou. Variété A. Simia apella v.a.", is a...
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Antique Anatomy Print of the Human Skeleton, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique anatomy print of the human skeleton. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...
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Original, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 4 Ducks (1792).
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Ducks, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied eg...
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Antique Print of the Temple of Ablaykit, a Buddhist Monastery, Kazakhstan - 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Peintures du Temple d'Ablaikit (..)'. Copper engraving of the painting of the Temple of Ablaykit. This print originates from volume 18 of 'Histoire generale des...
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Richly Hand-Colored, Authentic Copper Engraving of 4 Geese (1792)
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Geese on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied egg...
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Original, Beautifully Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Four Parakeets 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Parakeets: La Perruche de Mahe, La Perruche a gorge Tachetee, La Perruche Cornu and La Perruche couronnee...
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Original, Richly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of 4 Parrots 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 Parrots, on parchment paper (copper engraving). It has a fine shining because of the authenticly applied ...
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Bohemian Waxwing – Ampelis Garrulus from Nederlandsche Vogelen, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Bohemian Waxwing – Ampelis Garrulus from Nederlandsche Vogelen, 1797 This fine hand-coloured engraving shows two Bohemian waxwings (Ampelis garrulus) perched on bare branches, with ...
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Antique Print of Henry VI after a Window at All Souls College 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Henricus VI Fundator'. Portrait of Henry VI after a window at All Souls College: whole-length, standing directed to right, wearing crown...
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Set - Cassia Barbadensis Marilandica – Botanical Prints by John Martyn c.1728
Located in Langweer, NL
Cassia Barbadensis & Cassia Marilandica – Botanical Engravings by John Martyn c.1728 This set of two antique botanical prints features detailed depictions of Cassia barbadensis and ...
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Antique Print of Floating Village in China by Nieuhof, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vlottendt Dorp'. Old print depicting a floating village in China. On verso, text and a view of 'Tsisang'. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Nee^rl...
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Original Engraving of the Duke of Newcastle Horseback Riding
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Vraije Methode pour les passades (.)'. Original old print of the Duke of Newcastle enacting half turns, canters and pirouett...
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Antique Print with Two Views of the Cape of Good Hope
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue et Description du Cap de Bonne Esperance'. Striking view of the Cape of Good Hope, with Dutch ships in the harbor and Table Mountain in the background. A ni...
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Set of 2 Antique Horse Riding Prints, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.
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Antique Print Mercury Descending to Earth Made After a Fresco by Raphael, 1693
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mercurius uocalis Deus ex Louis mandato Deos omnes ad concionem conuocat de Cupidinis ac Psyches coniugio sententiam laturi'. Mercury descending to earth can be seen in a red waving coat. Garlands with flowers and fruits frame the picture. Winged figures, a lion and birds are to the right and left of Mercury. Above a wall ledge are two arched windows framed by garlands. This print originates from a series of twelve plates engraved by Nicolas Dorigny after a fresco by Raphael which can be found in Villa Farnesina. The Villa Farnesina is a Renaissance suburban villa in the Via della Lungara, in the district of Trastevere in Rome, central Italy. The villa was built for Agostino Chigi, a rich Sienese banker and the treasurer of Pope Julius II. Chigi also commissioned the fresco decoration of the villa by artists such as Raphael, Sebastiano del Piombo...
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Antique Print of Horse Riding, Ballotade
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Manege, la Croupade et la Balotade'. Copper engraving of horse riding: ballotade. Ballotade is a forward leap performed by a horse t...
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Antique Print with Various Antique Figures of Hemispheres by Scherer, c.1703
Located in Langweer, NL
Various antique figures of hemispheres illustrating the positioning of the earth. Printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Artists and Engravers: Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704) was a Professor of Hebrew, Mathematics and Ethics at the University of Dillingen until about 1680. Thereafter he obtained important positions as Official Tutor to the Royal Princes...
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Antique Map of Chili by Montanus, circa 1671
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chili'. A very attractive map covering the known coastal region of Chile. The Andes are shown prominently, with two live volcanoes in the vicinity of Villarrica. ...
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Original Antique Engraving of Christian, 6th King of Norway, 1735
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Christiaan de VI Koning (..)'. Old print depicting Christian, 6th King of Norway, Denmark etc. This print originates from the 7th-volume of 'Hedendaagsche Hi...
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Antique Print of Natives of Southern Asia by Linschoten, circa 1605
Located in Langweer, NL
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.
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Antique Battle Scene of the Attack on Split on the Adriatic Coast, ca.1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Abbildung der Statt und Vestung Sovazchi, so von den Venetianern, durch den H. G. Lazaro Mocenigo, erobert und Demolirt worden den 18. May 1657'. Great battle scene of the attack...
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Antique Print of the Temples and Pagodas in Tunquin by Tavernier, 1679
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Representation des Temples ou Pagodes des Idolastres au Tunquin (..)'. Original antique print of the temples and pagodas in Tunquin, a historical region of sout...
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Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp Nozeman, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Hirundo Agrestis'. This print depicts the barn swallow with nest and eggs (Dutch: boerenzwaluw). The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) ...
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Copper Engraving of Spike Speedwell and Various Other Plants, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Veronica Spicata minor (..)'. Copper engraving of spike speedwell and various other plants. This print originates from 'Phytanthoza Iconographia' by ...
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Antique Bible Print Jesus Teaching from the Boat by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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