Dutch Prints

Antique Print of Gasteracantha Spiders – Sumatra c.1887 This detailed antique lithograph depicts various Gasteracantha species (spiny orb-weaver spiders) from the Dutch natural hist...

Plate page 714: 'd'Aal-oude Kruis-straffen der Romeinen: hoedanig door Constantyn de Groot ..'. (The ancient punishment by crucifixion which was abolished by Constantine the Great in deference to the cross of Jesus...

Rare 1769 Barbary Sheep Engraving – Hand-Coloured Buffon Amsterdam Edition This handsome hand-coloured 18th-century engraving, titled Le Mouton de Barbarie (Plate XXXVIII from Tome ...

Rare 1769 India Sheep & Ram Trio – Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings Set Description: This exceptional trio of hand-coloured engravings of Indian sheep and rams comes from the scarce ...

Rare 1769 Iceland Sheep Pair – Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings Amsterdam This superb pair of hand-coloured 18th-century engravings of the Icelandic sheep and ram, titled La Brebis d’Islande (Plate XXXII) and Le Bélier d’Islande (Plate XXXI), comes from the 1769 Amsterdam Dutch edition of Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle. These plates are among the most characterful and decorative images in the quadruped series, capturing the distinctive long-haired Icelandic breed with remarkable artistic sensitivity. Drawn by Buffon’s celebrated illustrator Jacques de Sève and engraved with fine precision, each sheet presents an Icelandic sheep in a natural landscape, shown with rustic dwellings, hills, and the atmospheric grey skies of the North. The hand colouring of the Schneider edition is exceptionally appealing: warm chestnut and golden tones in the long wool, contrasted with soft greens and muted earth tones in the foreground. The engraver’s subtle linework in the facial features and horns brings great expression to these hardy northern animals. The ewe, shown in Plate XXXII, stands with a slightly turned head, her long fleece rendered with delicate layered strokes. Small cottages and distant volcanic forms complete the landscape, nodding subtly to Iceland’s rugged environment. The ram, Plate XXXI, is even more striking, with dramatically curled horns and a powerful stance. His expression, posture, and thick coat combine to form one of the most distinctive animals in the Buffon series. Together, the two plates form a natural pair—male and female, complementary compositions, matching landscapes, and identical framing proportions. When hung side by side, they create an elegant and balanced display that combines scientific illustration, pastoral charm, and 18th-century artistry. Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle was one of the most influential natural history works of the Enlightenment, and the Amsterdam edition is particularly prized for its hand colouring and high production values. Icelandic sheep were of special interest to Buffon because of their adaptation to extreme climates, their unusual wool, and their cultural importance. These engravings remain among the earliest widely circulated images of the breed in Europe. Condition report: Very good condition for age. Clean sheets with wide margins and strong plate marks. Minor age toning and occasional small foxing spots, mostly in the margins. Hand colouring bright and well preserved. No tears, repairs, or stains affecting the image. Framing tips: Frame the pair together for maximum visual impact. Use warm cream or pale grey matting to complement the wool tones. Natural oak, walnut, or light gilt frames work beautifully with the earthy palette. Floating the sheets also highlights the generous margins and plate marks. Keywords: Iceland sheep engraving Buffon 1769 Amsterdam Jacques de Sève hand coloured natural history La Brebis d’Islande Le Bélier d’Islande antique farm animal prints...

Antique Zebu Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769 Description: This charming and beautifully hand-coloured engraving of the zebu, titled Le Zébu, comes from the rare...

'Market Square in Wijk bij Duurstede' - Vintage lithographic Architectural print on paper with white hand painted highlights - titled (in Dutch) in the lower margin - signed in the p...

Antique Zebu Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769 This charming and beautifully hand-coloured engraving of the zebu, titled Le Zébu, comes from the rare Dutch editio...

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...

Antique Dromedary Camel Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769 This beautifully hand-coloured 18th-century engraving of the dromedary camel, titled Le Dromadaire, comes from the Dutch edition of Buffon’s influential Histoire Naturelle, published in Amsterdam by J.H. Schneider in 1769. Appearing as Plate IX in Tome XI, this elegant image was drawn by Jacques de Sève, Buffon’s primary illustrator, and engraved by C.J. Fritsch. It is one of the most graceful and sought-after camel plates...

Antique Rhinoceros Horn Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Pair 1769 Description: This elegant pair of 18th-century anatomical engravings illust...

Elegant 1769 Elephant Anatomy Suite – Buffon Scientific Engravings Set of Six Description: This remarkable suite of six original 18th-century elephant anatomy engravings comes from ...

Charming Elephant Pair, Antique Hand-Coloured Prints by Buffon, 1769 This impressive matched pair of 18th-century elephant engravings, depicting the male and female Asian elephant, ...

Original antique images of Singapore of the early 20th century. Very rare. 1) New Harbour 2) Pulu Brani Tin Smelting Works 3) Mail Arrives 4) Mail...

Ruffs and Reeves in Breeding Plumage, Ornithological Lithograph c.1895 This vivid antique chromolithograph, dating from around 1900, presents a stunning group of *Philomachus pugnax...

Pheasant and Wild Turkey, Antique Chromolithograph Game Birds c.1900 This vibrant antique chromolithograph features two striking game birds: the pale variant of the Common Pheasant ...

This scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch ...

Village Festival near Mount Ardjoeno – Java Celebration Lithograph, Published 1872 This vibrant and richly detailed lithograph captures a lively village celebration in the region su...

Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Highly decorative antique map of the Spice Islands (Moluccas) published by W. Blaeu (circa 1640). This map features a large inset ...

Antique print titled 'Gezigt op Pijnboomen-Eiland'. This print depicts a view of Pine Tree Island. Originates from 'Reizen rondom de Waereld' by J. Cook. Translated by J.D. Pasteur. ...

Antique View of Dam Square, Amsterdam, Hand-Colored Lithograph c.1850 Description: This elegant hand-colored lithograph titled De Dam / Place du Dam offers a timeless view of Amster...

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 print titled 'Oude Nieuwe-Brug'. This print depicts a bridge in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from 'Beschryvinge van Amsterdam (..)' by C. Commelin. Ar...

Antique print titled 'Hila en de Fortress Amsterdam, Nieuwe Moorsche Tempel van Hila, de Fortres Rotterdam op Larike, de Pas Baguwala en de vesting Middelburg.' This is a print of Hi...

Shetland Islands Sea Chart – Antique Nautical Map by Ottens Brothers, c.1740s This striking antique nautical chart titled Nieuwe Paskaard van ...

A rare engraving titled “IN ADAM OMNES MORIUNTUR” (All die in Adam) by Johann Sadeler after a work by Maerten de Vos, depicting Adam taking the forbidden fruit from Eve. Signed and...

Antique portrait titled 'Willem Karel Hendrik Friso, Prins van Oranje, Erfstadhouder der Vereenigde Nederlanden enz. enz. enz'. Portrait of William Charles Henry Friso of Orange. Ar...

Antique print with two religious images on one sheet. 1. Iugement de l'Inquisition dans la grande Place de Madrid, 2. La Procession de l'Inquistion, a Goa'. Antique print depicting Spanish inquisitions...

Title: The Chimpanzee from Angola: A Catalogue of Enlightenment Era Natural History Engravings Description: This finely detailed 18th-century engraving depicts a young chimpanzee st...

Frontispiece – Nederlandsche Vogelen Vol. V by Nozeman & Sepp, 1829 Original hand-coloured frontispiece from volume V of Nederlandsche Vogelen; volgens hunne huisdouding, aert, en e...

Ardea Stellaris Rufa – Eurasian Bittern from Nederlandsche Vogelen, 1809 This finely detailed hand-coloured engraving depicts the Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris), here under t...

Description: Antique print with two views of Ephesus, Greece, an ancient Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor, near present-day Selcuk, Izmir Pro...

Plate: 'Konings feesten tot Pegu.' (Kings celebrations in Pegu.) On this plate: 1. The King. 2. And the Queen, sprinkling water on each other. 3. Their children. 4. Officers. 5. ...

Plan of Ancient Jerusalem – Cornelis de Bruijn’s Engraved City View c.1698 This antique map titled Jerusalem is an intricate plan of the ancient city, richly detailed and marked wit...

Beautiful and sober print after a still life of German artist Friedrich Meckseper. This print announced an exhibition of the artist at the "Galerie Jalmar" in Amsterdam, Netherlands....

Antique map titled 'Plan der Stad en 't Kasteel Batavia'. A very rare late 18th century detailed plan of Batavia, Indonesia, with an alpha-numeric key showing the main areas and buil...

Antique print titled 'De Moordt der Spanjaerden te Naerden geschiedt den eersten van December in den Jaare 1572'. Old print of the massacre by the Spaniards in Naarden, the Netherlands, 1 december 1572. This print originates from 'Oorsprongk, begin, en vervolgh der Nederlandsche oorlogen' by Pieter Christiaansz. Bor. Artists and Engravers: Jan Luyken...

Antique print titled 'Romuli et Remi Templum - Remuliet remi Templum'. This print shows the Temple of Romulus in Rome. Made by or after J. Goeree. The antique print, titled 'Romuli...

Antique print titled 'Tire du cabinet de Mr. le Brun, d'après le Tableau original de C. Maes'. Engraving after the original painting by Nicolaes Maes. Scene of a child with his arms around the neck of a deer, and a dog yapping at his feet. This print originates from 'Galerie des Peintres Flamands...

Antique print titled 'De wet is door Mozes gegeven, de genade en de waarheid is door Jesus Christus geworden.' The law is given by Moses, Mercy and Truth established by Jesus Christ....

Antique print titled 'Het Beleg van Alkmaar'. Old print depicting the Siege of Alkmaar, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Hugo de Groot, Nederlandtsche Jaerboeken en Histo...

Antique map titled 'Die Heylige en Wytvermaerde stadt Jerusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem, Genesis 14 vers 18'. This map originates from 'Biblia. Ouden ende Nieuwen Testaments (..)'. Publi...

Antique Bird Print – Velvet Scoter Anas Fusca by Nozeman & Sepp, 1770 This fine hand-coloured engraving shows the Velvet Scoter, titled ‘Anas Fusca’, known in Dutch as the Bruine Ze...

The grand entry of Charles III into Madrid on June 25, 1706, was a significant moment during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). This conflict arose over competing claim...

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 ...

Set of 27 antique anatomy prints of splanchnology, the study of the visceral organs, i.e. digestive, urinary, reproductive and respiratory systems. These prints originate from 'Magaz...

Botanical Engraving of Alaternoides Afric Lauri Serratae from Caspar Commelin, 1706 This engraving is possibly a botanical illustration from Caspar Commelin's *"Praeludia Botanica,"...

Antique print titled 'Het Beleg van Alkmaar'. Old print depicting the Siege of Alkmaar, the Netherlands. This print originates from 'Nederlandsche historien, seedert de ooverdraght d...

The copper engraving by Herman van Loon, published by Pieter Mortier in 'Le Neptune François' in Amsterdam, is a remarkable piece within the realm of seventeenth-century cartography....

The print titled "AMERIKENS ENTDECKER" is a striking antique copper engraving, crafted in 1673 during the 17th century as part of the German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' influential work, "Die Unbekante Neue Welt" ("The New and Unknown World"). The engraving was executed by Jacob van Meurs, a renowned Dutch engraver and publisher known for his detailed works on geography and history, and it was published in Amsterdam. Description of the Print: The engraving measures 17 x 13 cm (approximately 6.6 x 4.7 inches) and is set on a page that is 31 x 19.5 cm (about 12.2 x 7.4 inches). It depicts a vivid scene that illustrates the discovery of America...

One of the first maps of the Indonesia islands of Java, Bali, Sumbawa etc. in early days of the Dutch Indies. Also showing Banten, Jakarta (Jacatra), Indr...

The print is from "The History of the Birds of Europe" by Henry Eeles Dresser, published between 1871 and 1896. This work is noted for its high-quality...

Antique print Indonesia titled 'Batavia in 't Verschiet'. Large panoramic view on Batavia, present day Jakarta, Indonesia. Originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën (..)' by François...

Antique map titled 'Fezzae et Marocchi regna Africae Celeberrima'. Map of Morocco, showing large fortified towns of Marakesh, Taradante and Fez, towns, mountains, rivers, lakes, etc....

Antique print titled 'c. Babi-Roesa. E. Lauw. F. Toepe'. This print depicts babirusa and two other animals, native to Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën'...

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

These chromolithographs were published in the "Revue Horticole" where they showcase an exquisite level of detail and vibrant color, typical of high-quality chromolithographic printin...

European Green Woodpecker – Picus Viridis – Hand-Coloured Engraving with Text, 1770–1829 A detailed hand-coloured engraving of the European green woodpecker (Picus viridis), shown i...

This is an engravings set of 12, with black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in Holland in the 17th Century.