Dutch Prints

The Kaaba in Mecca – Early 18th-Century Dutch Engraving, c. 1730 This rare and striking copper engraving presents a historic European view of the Kaaba ("De Kabba, of Het Huis Gods ...

Dutch Golden Age Cattle Etchings – After Paulus Potter, Blooteling Set of 8 A rare complete set of eight etched cattle scenes after the celebrated Dutch Golden Age animal painter Pa...

St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776 This striking pair of antique engravings offers a rare architectural study of the renowned monastery ...

This detailed copper engraving originates from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", depicting a ceremonial gathering in New Spain...

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.

Title: Engraving of Harpocrates and Ancient Egyptian Magical Seals, c.1776 Description: This striking 18th-century engraving presents an image of Harpocrates, the Graeco-Egyptian go...

The Encounter, 1944 Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Print size: 13.5 by 18.5 inches (34.2 by 47 cm) Frame size: 23.25 x 27.5 inches (59 by 70 cm) From the catalogue raison...

Rare Antique Map of the Americas with Island California by Justus Danckerts, ca. 1696 This exceptional antique map titled Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Americae Descriptio per I...

Victorian Butterfly Plates from The Rhopalocera of Java by Piepers & Snellen This striking horizontal compilation brings together three richly detailed entomological plates from The...

Antique Buffalo Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769 This handsome hand-coloured 18th-century engraving of the buffalo, titled Le Buffle, comes from the rare Dutch edition of Buffon’s celebrated Histoire Naturelle, published in Amsterdam by J.H. Schneider in 1769. Appearing as Plate XXV in Tome XI, the image was drawn by Jacques de Sève, Buffon’s principal illustrator, and engraved by C.J. Fritsch. The plate is one of the most appealing large mammal portraits in the Buffon series, notable for its expressive character, fine engraving, and warm, atmospheric colouring. The buffalo stands in full profile on a grassy bank beneath a soft blue sky. Its muscular body, thick neck, and distinctive curved horns are rendered with precise cross-hatching, highlighting both strength and powerful form. The shaggy hair around the head and chest is drawn with exceptional sensitivity, giving the animal a lively, alert presence. Behind the buffalo, a distant landscape shows classical buildings, rolling hills, and soft vegetation—an elegant composition typical of de Sève, who often placed his subjects in idealised settings to evoke the exotic nature of these animals for 18th-century European audiences. Hand colouring in the Schneider edition is among the finest of all Buffon printings. The warm browns of the buffalo’s coat...

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

This map covers the northwestern coast of Greece and part of present-day Albania. The map was drawn by Johannes Wilhelm Laurenberg, a mathematician and historian who produced several...

Art Deco Portrait “Gladys” – W\.E. Webster Lithograph, Dutch Edition 1922 Description: Delightful Art Deco portrait titled *Gladys*, created by British illustrator W\.E. Webster and...

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.

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 'Novissima Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula, Auctore Nicolao Visscher'. Gorgeous example of Nicholas Visscher's World map, which appeared...

Title: De Bry Engravings of Exotic Encounters – Giant Crabs, Tortoises, Whales, and Cockfights, c.1598 A remarkable set of four original copper engravings from Theodor de Bry’s cele...

Description: Antique map titled 'Novissima et Accuratissima Totius Russiae vulgo Muscoviae Tabula'. Antique map of Western Russia and Ukraine, published by Justus Danckerts. The ma...

Constantinopel Ottoman Street Scene Antique Dutch Engraving c1870 This atmospheric 19th-century engraving depicts a street scene in Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, centered ar...

Antique Moth Pair Plusia Moneta Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolored Diptych This elegant matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 7–8 of t...

Title: "Spices of the Tropics: Cinnamon and Cassia in De Bry's 1601 Illustration" Description: This 1601 engraving by Theodore de Bry offers a detailed look at the spice-bearing tre...

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This finely hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Inwooners van Nootka” (“Inhabitan...

Title: Dutch Fleet off the Coast of Java, from Pontanus’ History of Amsterdam, 1611 This original 1611 engraving from Johannes Isacius Pontanus’ *Rerum et urbis Amstelodamensium his...

Engraving of the Caravanserai of Cachan – Dutch 18th-Century View of Persian Architecture This fine architectural engraving depicts “De Caravansera van Cachan” (The Caravanserai of ...

Antique map titled 'Regni Gothiae (..)'. Detailed map of South Sweden. Embellished with beautiful title cartouche with scale and coats of arms. Published in Amsterdam by Covens & Mor...

Natural History Title Page, Insects Serpents, Jan Jonston, Amsterdam 1660 This engraved title page introduces the Dutch edition of Jan Jonston’s natural history of reptiles, i...

Antique Portrait Jan Nieuwenhuyzen – Etching by Portman after de Lelie, c.1800 This finely executed etching portrays Jan Nieuwenhuyzen (1724–1806), a Dutch Mennonite minister and in...

Title: Architectural Study of Egyptian Capitals and Friezes, c.1750 Engraving Set Description: This finely detailed pair of 18th-century engravings presents a comparative visual stu...

Egyptian Seated Scribe Statue with Hieroglyphs – Front and Profile Views This pair of antique engravings depicts a striking Egyptian statue of a seated f...

By Johannes Van den Aveelen and engraved by Holmice. Six views of Swedish royal residences. Hand colored engravings. Framed and matted.

Floor Plan of the Temple of Amun at Luxor – Ancient Thebes, c.1710 Description: This antique architectural engraving presents a detailed floor plan of the famous Temple of Amun in L...

Title: Egyptian Mummy and Sarcophagus with Canopic Jar – Antiquities Engraving, 1776 Description: This striking 1776 engraving presents a detailed depi...

Antique Roman Hunting Scenes – Hyenas and Wild Boar, Goeree after Desseine, 1704 This antique engraving, published in 1704 by François Halma after designs by Jan Goeree, depicts two...

Very good condition. Original hand coloring remains vivid, particularly in the greens and butterfly markings. Slight age toning and a few natural paper spots consistent with 18th-cen...

Antique world map titled 'De Werelt Caart'. A scarce and richly detailed double hemisphere world map that was probably based on an earlier work by Cornelis Dankerts. This map has t...

Dutch Fleet off the Coast of Madagascar, from Pontanus’ Rerum et urbis Amstelodamensium historia, 1611 This elegant early 17th-century engraving shows a Dutch fleet sailing off the ...

Exceptional pair of 18th century hand-colored engraving prints by Albertus Seba (Dutch 1665-1736). Each featuring woven paper mounted in gilt wood frames behind museum grade acrylic....

Title: Javanese Butterflies – Three Antique Chromolithograph Plates, Java 1908–1910 This set of three striking chromolithograph plates features Javanese butterflies in vivid natural...

Inscriptions on the Legs of the Colossus of Memnon – Greek & Latin Graffiti Description: This fascinating paired engraving documents the inscriptions found on the legs of the famed ...

New Orleans View – Antique Dutch Lithograph of Nieuw-Orleans c.1850 This atmospheric mid-19th century Dutch lithograph offers a panoramic view of the city of New Orleans, titled in ...

Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus – The Young Bald Eagle, by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770s This magnificent hand-colored engraving of Falco Leucocephalus Hornotinus (the young Bald Eagle) was ...

Antique Moth Pair Xylina Lambda Ortholithia Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolor This refined matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 7–8 of...

Antique Moth Pair Sciapteron Xystophora Sepp Brants 1906 Handcolor This striking matching pair of antique moth engravings originates from Parts 3–4 of th...

Antique Butterfly Pair Satyrus Statilinus Sepp Brants 1905 Handcolor NOTE: WE SELL THE PRINTS UNFRAMED. THE PRINTS ARE ORIGINAL AND GUARANTEED OVER 100 YEARS OLD. This refined matching pair of antique butterfly engravings originates from Parts 1–2 of the rare third and final series of 'Nederlandsche Vlinders', published in The Hague by Martinus Nijhoff between 1905 and 1913. The work was executed under the direction of A. Brants as a continuation of the legendary Sepp tradition in Dutch entomological illustration, first begun in 1728. This late series represents the final chapter of one of the most important illustrated natural history projects ever produced in the Netherlands. Both plates depict the life cycle of Satyrus Statilinus, showing the butterfly in multiple wing positions alongside detailed studies of caterpillar, chrysalis, egg, and host plant. The scientific accuracy is paired with remarkably subtle hand coloring, revealing soft browns, muted greens, and carefully shaded contours. These plates reflect the transition from the great 18th-century copper engraving tradition into early 20th-century scientific illustration while fully preserving artisanal coloring techniques. This offering includes not only the two original hand-colored copper engravings, but also the complete original printed text leaves (in Dutch language) from Part 1–2, allowing the set to be preserved as a true historical entomological unit rather than isolated decorative prints. The plates come from the library of the noted Dutch lepidopterist Jan Hendrik Ernst Wittpen (1878–1956), with his library stamp present, adding strong scientific provenance. The third series of Sepp’s butterflies is markedly rarer on the market than the earlier volumes and is highly sought after by collectors of natural history, scientific art, and museum-quality wall decor. Presented as a matching diptych, this pair works especially well for libraries, studies, and refined contemporary interiors where historical scientific imagery adds quiet authority and warmth. Condition report Both engravings and accompanying text leaves are in excellent, near-mint condition. Clean impressions, fresh original hand coloring, strong plate marks visible, no foxing, no tears, no stains. Exceptionally well preserved. Framing tips This pair is ideally suited for a horizontal diptych presentation. Use soft ivory or warm light-grey museum matting with slim walnut, bronze, or muted gilt frames. Museum glass is strongly recommended to preserve the original coloring. Hanging the two plates with 4–6 cm spacing creates a balanced and elegant wall composition. NOTE: WE SELL THE PRINTS UNFRAMED. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: A. Brants after Sepp tradition, The Hague, circa 1905–1913 SEO keyword block antique butterfly engraving, sepp butterfly print, brants entomology, satyrus statilinus, dutch natural history art, hand colored insect print, antique scientific illustration...

Title: Earliest Depiction of Balinese Festival and Gamelan, Dutch Engraving c.1601 Description: Rare early 17th-century Dutch engraving showing a royal festival and equestrian tourn...

Title: Early Depiction of Indigenous Fishing, “Maniere van te visschen,” Linschoten c.1601 Description: Original 17th-century Dutch engraving from Itinerario by Jan Huygen van Linsc...

Antique Equestrian Portrait of Luis de Requeséns, Etching c.1620 This striking equestrian portrait depicts Luis de Requeséns y Zúñiga (1528–1576), a prominent Spanish diplomat, sold...

Mounted Persian Soldier (KoeseIbasje) – Antique Engraving of Safavid Military Costume, c.1730 This impressive 18th-century engraving depicts a heavily armed Persian cavalryman known...

Dutch Fleet and Fortified Port City of Bantam, from Pontanus’ History of Amsterdam, 1611 This remarkable 1611 engraving triptych originates from Johannes Isacius Pontanus’ Rerum et ...

Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings This finely detailed set of three architectural engravings illustrates the floor plans and elevations ...

Javanese and Malay Ships near Bantam, from Pontanus’ Amsterdam History, 1611 Plus extra image on the reverse of an elephant, salamandar, turgle and rhino. This finely detailed ear...

Two Species of Wrasse Fish – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1780 Beautiful 18th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting two species of wrasse fish, titled in manuscript Le l...

Allegorical Engraving of the Four Continents and the World, Banse, 1798 This rare and finely executed allegorical engraving, published in Amsterdam by H.A. Banse in 1798, presents a...

Tomb of William of Orange in Delft – After Houckgeest, Dutch Print 1926 Description: Magnificent early 20th-century chromolithograph depicting the monumental tomb of William of Oran...

Cape of Good Hope & Table Bay – Dutch Ships at Anchor, 1777 Engraving Antique print titled 'Reede van de Kaap de Goede Hoop', a striking 18th-century engraving depicting the anchora...

Title: Javanese Butterflies – Three Antique Chromolithograph Plates, Java 1908–1910 This set of three striking chromolithograph plates features Javanese butterflies in vivid natural...

Title: Exotic Wildflower with Butterflies – Rare Botanical Engraving by Meerburgh, 1775 Description: This exquisite hand-colored botanical print, marked Tab. X, comes from the 1775 ...

Christ Healing the Possessed and the Paralytic, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 This fine biblical engraving originates from Pieter Mortier’s illustrated Bible, published in Amsterdam arou...