German Prints

Norwegian Wedding Dress from Saetersdalen – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This striking 19th-century chromolithograph shows a bride and groom in full ceremonial wedding dress from Saeters...

Germany 1500–1600, Set of Six Antique Hand-Colored Renaissance Costume Prints This exceptional set of six hand-colored costume plates presents a richly detailed visual history of German dress between 1500 and 1600, a century marked by artistic transformation, political upheaval, and the dramatic rise of the Landsknechts—Europe’s most flamboyant mercenary soldiers. Produced by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin after designs by Max Tilke, the series forms a cohesive and chronologically focused group illustrating both military and civilian fashion at the height of the German Renaissance. Plate 121 (1500–1525) introduces early Renaissance styles through richly dressed townspeople, artisans, and vividly attired Landsknechts in striped hose, puffed sleeves, and slashed fabrics. Their bold silhouettes and vibrant colors reflect an era that embraced display, individuality, and martial confidence. Plate 125 shifts attention to educated and urban society. Nobles, scholars, patricians, and elegantly dressed women appear in fitted gowns, fur-lined robes, tall hats, and structured outer garments typical of pre-Reformation Germany. This plate captures the rising influence of civic authority and intellectual life in cities such as Nuremberg and Augsburg. Plate 128 brings us deeper into mid-16th-century fashion, featuring court musicians, entertainers, and courtiers in short doublets, decorative hose, lightweight cloaks, and feathered caps. A second grouping includes finely dressed nobles and diplomats, highlighting the refinement and ceremony of German court culture. Plates 133, 134, and 135 together form an extraordinary triptych of Landsknecht fashion. These soldiers became famous across Europe for their exuberant and unconventional dress—massive slashed sleeves, multicolored fabrics, puffed shoulders, dagger-cut openings, exaggerated hose, and feathered hats. Represented here in various ranks and roles, the Landsknechts illustrate not only military history but also one of the boldest and most influential costume styles of the Renaissance. Their outfits remain some of the most recognizable in European fashion history. As a complete six-plate group, these prints present a compelling narrative of German Renaissance society—its militarism, its artistic ambition, and its richly diverse clothing traditions. The hand-coloring across the set is bright and consistent, showcasing atmospheric tones, strong contrasts, and careful attention to detail. Few collections display this level of completeness and visual harmony. Ideal for collectors of European history, early modern military culture, historical costume, or decorative antique prints with strong visual presence, this series also suits interior designers seeking classical themes, warm palettes, and refined historical character. Condition report: All six plates are in very good antique condition with gentle age toning and minimal edge wear. Image areas are clean and colors remain vivid. Plate numbers and captions clearly present. No tears, staining, or repairs. Framing suggestion: For a striking installation, frame the six plates in matching dark-stained or walnut frames with warm cream mats. They display beautifully in two rows of three, or as a vertical series of paired prints. Their strong color palette and rhythmic compositions create a dynamic yet elegant wall display. Technique: Hand-colored lithographs Maker: Max Tilke, printed by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G., Berlin, c.1880 Keywords: German Renaissance costumes, 1500s German clothing, Landsknecht soldiers, antique costume print, hand-colored lithograph, Max Tilke, Ernst Wasmuth Berlin, Renaissance fashion Germany, 16th century attire, historical dress Germany, court fashion 1500s, German nobles costumes, artisan clothing Renaissance...

Great Britain 1300–1500, Antique Hand-Colored Medieval Costume Print This finely rendered antique costume plate offers a detailed and elegant overview of British dress between 1300 and 1500, a period defined by the late Middle Ages and the early beginnings of the English Renaissance. Drawn by Max Tilke and printed by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin, the plate captures a wide range of English social types, from armored knights to noblewomen, courtiers, and urban citizens. The hand-coloring is soft yet vibrant, giving the figures a distinct presence while retaining the scholarly clarity of the original publication. The upper register depicts individuals from the 14th and early 15th centuries. On the left, two armored figures represent the martial culture of medieval England, complete with shields, chainmail, and transitional plate armor. Beside them stands a queen or noblewoman in a red gown trimmed with ermine. Young courtiers and ladies-in-waiting follow, wearing fitted gowns, long sleeves, and elegantly draped fabrics typical of the period. The lower register moves toward the 15th century, showing the growing influence of continental fashion. A richly dressed courtier in purple robes gestures toward a noblewoman wearing a tightly fitted gown and headdress. Other figures illustrate the evolution of English headwear, from wimples and veils to the early forms of the gable hood. At far right, a colorfully dressed gentleman with a feathered hat reflects the increasing individuality and flourish that characterized late medieval wardrobes. This plate is of particular interest to collectors of medieval art, historical costume, or British history. The composition offers an engaging perspective on changing silhouettes, materials, and social roles in pre-Tudor England. It makes a superb display piece for libraries, offices, studies, and historically inspired interiors. Condition report: Good antique condition with gentle age toning. Minor edge wear and a few faint spots in the margins. Image area clean with vivid hand-coloring. No tears or repairs. Framing tips: Pair with a cream or parchment mat and a dark wood frame to accentuate the medieval palette. A thin gilt frame provides a more formal, museum-like presentation. Floating the sheet preserves the imprint and strengthens the antique character. Technique: Hand-colored lithograph Maker: Max Tilke, printed by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G., Berlin, c.1880 Keywords: Great Britain 1300–1500, medieval British fashion, English costume history, antique print, hand-colored lithograph, Max Tilke, Ernst Wasmuth, 14th century fashion, 15th century fashion, medieval clothing, British nobility dress, English knights, medieval women’s clothing, historical costume plate, Renaissance transition, decorative wall art, collectible antique print, medieval attire, English social classes, court dress, historical illustration IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORICAL PERIOD & SOCIAL CLASSES Historical period: – Late Middle Ages (1300–1450) – Early Renaissance influence in England (1450–1500) Social classes depicted: – Knights and military retainers – Noblewomen and queens – Courtiers and high-status officials – Upper-middle-class citizens – Well-to-do urban residents – Ladies-in-waiting and attendants IDENTIFICATION OF COSTUME TYPES SHOWN Costume types include: – Transitional plate and chainmail armor – Heraldic shields and knightly attire – Long medieval gowns...

Antique German Jousting Knights Plate c.1500, Hand-Colored Print This dynamic antique costume plate offers an energetic and beautifully rendered depiction of German jousting practic...

Byzantine Costume Plate 800–1100, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This beautifully rendered antique costume plate presents a vivid overview of Byzantine dress from the years 800–1...

Antique German Costume Print 500–1000, Hand-Colored Historical Plate This richly detailed antique costume plate presents an elegant and historically informed overview of clothing wo...

Early Christian Period Costume Plate, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This finely detailed antique costume plate presents a richly composed visual record of clothing styles from t...

A traditional pull-down wall chart illustrating picutres of the old testament, published by Ewald Becker, Hamburg. Colorful print on paper reinforced wit...

Regal Engraving of a Knight of the Order of St. Michael, France, 18th Century Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of St. Michael (Ritter...

Set of four antique prints titled 'Wappen I - Wappen IV'. It shows coats of arms of German States, Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Hawaii. These prints ori...

Original antique print of various snakes. Fig. 1. Die gelbgesprenkelte Natter. (Coluber flavo-punctatus.) Fig. 2. Die thonblaue Natter. (Coluber argillaceo-caeruleus.) Fig. 3. Die Do...

A portfolio of 12 offset-printed heart designs by noted German graphic designer Pierre Mendell (1929-2008) assembled from his work at Mendell & Oberer -...

Knight of the Holy Saints Maurice and Lazarus - Historic 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving This exquisite hand-colored engraving showcases a Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice ...

A traditional vintage pull-down school map illustrating North America, published by Westermann. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Measurements: Width 156 cm (61.42 inc...

Persian-Turkish Faience Plate with Spiraling Floral Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Description: A superb chromolithograph from Persisch-Türkische Fayencen (Persian-Turkish Fai...

Damascus Faience Plate with Carnations and Tulips – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Description: A striking chromolithograph from Julius Lessing’s Persisch-Türkische Fayencen (Persian-T...

Persian-Turkish Faience Plate with Twin Fish Motif – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Description: An exquisite chromolithograph from Julius Lessing’s Persisch-Türkische Fayencen (Persia...

Persian Iznik-Style Faience Plate with Floral Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Beautiful chromolithograph from Persisch-Türkische Fayencen. Teller (Persian-Turkish Faience Plate...

Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies from Carl Hoffmann’s 'Book of the World' This captivating hand-colored lithograph from Carl Hoffmann’s 'Book of...

Antique map titled 'Aegyptus, Phoenice et Palestina'. With inset maps of Tyrus, Alexandria and Hierosolyma. This map originates from 'Atlas Antiquus. Zwölf Karten zur Alten Geschicht...

This original copper engraving depicts a lively scene of daily life in New Spain from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Su...

Very decorative antique original German school wall chart, made in Germany 1967. Featuring the ''common'' wild rabbit (latin Lepus Europaeus) as it runs, bone structure, footprints....

The composition of these two hand-colored copperplate engravings presents a visually rich study of moths, butterflies, and their life stages, as published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Giant Moths and Silkworm Life Cycle – A Masterpiece in Natural History Art Description: This exquisite 19th-century hand-colored li...

This is an 18th-century hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, displaying a parrot species. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text: ...

Antique print titled 'Grundris der Stadt Damiât'. This print originates from 'Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien und andern umliegenden Ländern' by C. Niebuhr, 1774.

A classical pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart showing mildew. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Published by Lehrmitt...

"Phytanthoza Iconographia": Set of Four 18th-Century Weinmann Engravings of Grapes Circa 1740 A superb suite of four original antique botanical e...

A Pair of Framed 18th c Hand Colored Copper Engravings by Josef Friedrich Leopold (1668-1726) in Augsburg. One titled "Vertumnus and a Nymph Playing With Apples." The other "Mercury ...

Knight of the Black Eagle Order: Vibrant 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving This striking hand-colored engraving portrays a "Ritter des Schwarzen Adler-Ordens" (Knight of the Bla...

This print originates from 'Das Buch der Welt' by Carl Hoffmann. Published in Stuttgart, 1847. Lithographs by Engelhorn and Hochdanz.

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Spruce, Oak, and Currant, Calwer, 1854 This exquisite botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (185...

Pyrotechnicae repraesentationis splendidissimae typus – Fireworks View c.1765 This antique print is an optical view depicting a grand fireworks display, likely celebrating the coron...

Antique print titled 'Ballustraden'. Lithograph of balustrades. This print originates from 'Det Moderna Hemmet' by Johannes Kramer. Published by Ferdinand Hey'l, circa 1910.

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...

Wonderful limited edition, framed offset lithography on handmade paper by German sculptor, op artist and installation artist Günther Uecker (born 1930) called ‘Nails and Finger Marks...

Antique engraving of Madrid views by Gabriel Bodenehr, ca. 1700 This original early 18th-century engraving presents four finely detailed views of prominent buildings and squares in ...

Exquisite 1978 Horst Janssen Exhibition Print or Poster - "Gedicht An Viola" (Poem For Viola) For sale, we have a captivating print by renowned German artist and print-maker Horst J...

Set of two antique botany prints titled 'Palma humulis' and 'Palma prunifera'. It shows the European fan palm and the copernicia prunifera or the carnaúb...

Set of five original antique mycology prints. It shows many fungi. These prints originate from 'Cryptogamen-Flora, Enthaltung die Abbildung und Beschreibung Vorzüglichsten Cryptogame...

This illustration beautifully depicts two Great Tits (Parus major) in vivid detail, a common subject in ornithological studies due to their distinct appearance and widespread presenc...

This rare vintage wall chart shows different types of mushrooms, which are native to middle europe. This kind of wall charts are used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...

The engravings are from 1760 and depict botanical illustrations of flowers. Note: They are not framed yet. The hand-coloring is original from 1760. Here are the details of the flowe...

Original antique print of wolves and a fox. This engraved print originates from a very rare unknown Dutch work. The plates are similar to the plates in the famous German work: ‘Bilde...

Large antique print of the descent of the holy spirit. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

This illustration by Franz Sturm shows the female Procellaria pelagica, commonly known as the European storm petrel. The Latin inscription indicates this is the female specimen (L. F...

Set of 4 antique butterfly prints. Most likely originating from an edition of 'Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte. Insekten' by Gottlieb T...

Antique Portrait of John the Evangelist – German Bible Illustration, 1708 This finely engraved plate depicts John the Evangelist, one of the four Gospel ...

Erich Heckel (German, 1883 - 1970) Woodcut Print. Title: Junges mädchen / Young Woman (Dube 264 IIIB, Davis-Riffkind 1038, Brücke 14). Original woodcut carved & printed in 1913, woo...

The print is a botanical illustration from "Rumphia," which is a work by Carl Ludwig Blume, a noted 19th-century German-Dutch botanist. This particular illustration is from volume 3, which was published in 1847, and shows plate...

This engraving is from the Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, based on the works of George Edwards that was published in 1743. The text in the image is in both German and Latin...

This engraving, titled "Die Fischotter" and marked as Tab.LVIII, depicts an otter in a natural setting, engaging in its typical behavior of eating a fish. This work is from Johann Da...

Set of three original antique fish prints. Star fish, Peprilus paru 78, and swordfish, Xiphias gladius 79. Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus 84, and Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua 85. Jo...

Set of four antique prints depicting various butterflies and moths. These prints originate from 'Die Schmetterlinge (..)' by Gustav Ramann. Published circa 1870.

This is an original antique architectural design for a rococo pulpit dating approximately between 1740 and 1760. The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, an...

This rare vintage wall chart shows different types of mushrooms, which are native to middle europe. This kind of wall charts are used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...

This image is an illustration from a natural history work, a collection titled "Getreue Abbildungen naturhistorischer Gegenstände in Hinsicht auf Bechsteins kurzgefasste gemeinnützi...

Architectural design with the central elements depicted in the engraving: the Baroque design of the pulpit, the inclusion of a Corinthian column which suggests a classical influence, and the presence of a staircase plan indicating the approach to the pulpit. Dating approximately between 1740 and 1760. The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, and it was published by Johann Georg Hertel I in Augsburg. The design shows a richly decorated pulpit and archway, typical of the Rococo style, which is known for its elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and curves. This image is one of four numbered plates related to this work. The detail in the engraving is meticulous, showcasing the elaborate aesthetic that characterized much of the European art and architecture during the mid-18th century. Franz Xaver Habermann (1721–1796) was a German engraver and etcher who was active during the 18th century, a period marked by the Rococo style. Although not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Habermann contributed significantly to the graphic arts during his time. Habermann's work often featured architectural designs, such as the intricate pulpit depicted in the image you've provided. He was skilled in creating prints that detailed elaborate decorative schemes and architectural fantasies, which were popular during the Rococo period. His creations were known for their intricate details and the fluidity of their lines, capturing the lightness and ornamental excesses that characterized Rococo design. Johann Georg Hertel I, who published Habermann's work, was part of a notable family of engravers and publishers in Augsburg, a city that was an important center for publishing in Europe at the time. The Hertel family played a significant role in disseminating artistic and architectural designs through their publications. While specific details about Habermann’s life and training may not be as well-documented as those of major artists of his time, his surviving works suggest that he was a highly skilled engraver who had mastered the Rococo style, contributing to the spread of this aesthetic through his printed works. His designs would have influenced the tastes of the period, both within Germany and across Europe, where the appetite for such elaborate designs was significant. More in detail about this engraving: This engraving features a detailed representation of a Baroque-style preacher's pulpit, intricately designed and placed upon a Corinthian column, demonstrating the grandeur of religious architecture during the Baroque period. The pulpit is richly adorned with elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and possibly religious iconography, all common elements in Baroque ecclesiastical design. A significant feature of this print is the inclusion of architectural details such as the Corinthian column base, known for its ornate capital with acanthus leaves and scrolls, which supports the pulpit above. This classical element signifies stability and order, providing a stark contrast to the exuberant decoration of the pulpit itself. To the right of the pulpit, there's a tall, slender window filled with panes that could either be clear or stained glass, framed by an ornate window arch...

'The Market Square at Pirna' (After Bernardo Bellotto) - Antique copper plate engraving on paper - titled (in German) in pencil lower left - signe...

DADA: Documenting a Movement' original title 'DADA: Dokumente einer Bewegung' book by various authors. Published by Art Association for the Rhineland and Westphalia (Germany). Manuf...