Benelux - Prints

Antique map of Africa titled 'Africa Secundum Legitimas Projectionis Stereographicae regulas (..)'. Johann Matthias Haas' revision of J.B. Homann's 1715 map of Africa, augmented to include important cartographic developments as recorded by Guillaume Delisle and D'Anville. The map presents a fairly accurate picture without most of the fictitious lakes and rivers of previous cartography, focusing on the known coastal regions of the continent, leaving the interior blank or marked Terra Incognito. Egypt, Nubia and Abyssinia are shown as distinct entities, Lake Nyasa is shown as Lac Marawi, and the Congo is located. The Dutch settlements of Castell Batov and Stellenbosch are shown at the Cape. The most striking feature of the map is the large title cartouche that is framed by elephant tusks and a horned serpent. In the foreground is a scene of natives negotiating with European traders, surrounded by indigenous animals. In the background is a view of Table Bay...

The engraving captures a moment of traditional Hawaiian life, portraying native Hawaiians maneuvering a war canoe. The presence of traditional masks emphasizes the cultural significa...

Taizō-in Garden by Masao Ido. Traditional Japanese wood block print in great condition. The Taizō-in Garden is part of a small Zen Buddhism temple located in...

Antique print titled 'To-Ka-Con a Sioux Chief'. Large hand-colored lithograph of Tokacou, a Yankton Sioux warrior and a member of the tribal police force...

Cardinal Diacre (Cardinal Deacon), Plate 6, 1862 This exquisite handcolored lithograph, *Cardinal Diacre* (Cardinal Deacon), Plate 6 from *Album ou Collection Complète, et Histori...

Engraving of Hôtel de l’Amstel in Amsterdam viewed from the Amstel River This charming antique engraving depicts the iconic Hôtel de l’Amstel in Amsterdam, seen from across the tran...

Antique map titled 'l'Afrique Divisée en ses Empires, Royaumes, et Etats'. Decorative large map of Africa. The cartography is typical for the 17th century with the Nile originating i...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Jacob’s Ladder and Cup-and-Saucer Vine Description: This pair of original 1897 botanical prints features Jacob’s ladder (*Polemonium caeruleum*) an...

French and Italian Renaissance Ornament Prints by H. Dolmetsch, c. 1880, Set of 4 This exquisite set of four antique prints presents an impressive array of decorative designs from t...

Italian Renaissance Design Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, ca. 1880 This set of original antique prints comes from the famous Ornamentenschatz (Treasure of Ornament), ...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Calceolaria Hybrida, Rugosa, and Alonsoa Description: This set of three original 1897 botanical prints features the herbaceous calceolaria (Calceo...

Title: "European Goldfinches in Winter: An 1879 Lithograph" Description: This captivating lithograph, titled "European Goldfinches in Winter," was published in 1879, showcasing the ...

Antique map titled 'Johnson's New York'. Original map showing New York, with an inset map of Long Island. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Il...

Dutch optical print with illumination, Amsterdam 18th century Illumination optics prints etching, hand-coloured by Jan de Beijer (1703-1780). The rep...

Knight of the Order of the Thistle: Elegant 18th-Century Engraving by Schwan This exquisite hand-colored engraving portrays a "Ritter des Ordens von der Distel" (Knight of the Order of the Thistle), the premier order of Scottish chivalry. The knight is depicted in a stately black robe adorned with the iconic insignia of the Thistle Order, including the collar chain featuring the Thistle emblem and the accompanying badge and star. The figure exudes grace and dignity, with the refined details of his attire highlighting the prestige of this ancient Scottish...

Choix de Mosaïques Romaines d’Algérie by Charles Albert Joly – Illustrated Portfolio , 1915 This portfolio, titled *Choix de Mosaïques Romaines d’Algérie* and reproduced by Charles ...

Italian Regional Costumes: Sarzana, Sesto, Rome and Florence, 1823 This hand-colored lithograph presents six detailed bust portraits of Italian women dressed in traditional regional...

Antique map titled 'Septemtrionaliora Americae a Groenlandia (..)'. Sea chart of the northern waters of North America, including the coast of Labrador and pa...

Costume Print: Italian Gestures with Traditional Dress, “Cattivo!” Series, 1820s This delightful hand-colored engraving is part of a rare and humorous series titled *Italian Gesture...

Conventuel - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Conventual Franciscan Friar This 1862 hand-colored lithograph illustrates a Conventuel, or Conventual Franciscan Friar, seated at a ...

Costume Print: Italian Goatherd in the Hills, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving portrays an Italian goatherd in traditional dress, set against the id...

Antique print titled 'Rough-Coated Collie'. Dog print of a rough collie. Originates from the 'Kennel Gazette'. Published circa 1890.

Title: Antique Set of Two Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868) – Aspidium Articulatum and Aspidium Coadunatum Description: This rare and beautiful set of two original botanical fern prints was created by the distinguished British botanist Edward Joseph Lowe in 1868. These prints, which showcase *Aspidium Articulatum* (Jointed Shield Fern) and *Aspidium Coadunatum* (Clustered Shield Fern), are striking examples of 19th-century botanical illustration. Ideal for antique art collectors...

Antique bird print of African and Asian vultures. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and ...

Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts *Martynia prob...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Black Grouse' and 'Red Grouse'. Original old bird prints of a black grouse and red grouse. These prints originate from 'Br...

Antique religion print titled 'Plegtigheden der Jooden op den Sabbathdag'. This print depicts Ceremonies of the Jews on the Sabbath. Originates from 'Het algemeen groot historisch, o...

Original Antique engraving by Theodore De Bry from 'Pars Quarta Indiae Orientalis...,' 1601, with descriptive Latin text below the image. This 1601 e...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe en Naukeurige Kaart der Gantsche bekende Werreld.' A double hemisphere world map. Four allegorical figures in the c...

Laplanders in Winter Dress from Karasjok, Finmarken – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This atmospheric 19th-century chromolithograph portrays a Sámi couple in traditional winter dress from ...

Charming Vintage Print of a Child and Kitten – "The Darling" by Bruno Piglhein This exquisite late 19th-century print, titled "The Darling" (originally "Der Liebling"), was created ...

Antique print titled 'Salle a Manger. Hotel rue de Lisbonne No. 32 a Paris - Plafond. Par M. M. H. Fevre, architecte et Frechou, peintre-decorateur'. This print depicts the ornamenta...

Antique print titled 'Amphora'. Color-printed large lithograph by Ernst Wasmuth depicting a Greek Amphora. This print originates from 'Griechische Keramik' by A. Genick. Albert Genick...

In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm and mollusk phyla: **First Print:** 1. **Agathine zébrée** - Likely a gastropod with...

Antique print titled: 'Suplices du Japon'. This print originates from 'Histoire des Voyages..', by Prevost, circa 1750. Engraving by Jan van Schley.

Cheerful Winter Outing: Volendam Men & Children in Holiday Dress (1932) Original Lithograph from “The National Costumes of Holland” by Gardilanne & Moffatt This vivid and heartwarm...

Antique Lithograph of Italian Faience Vasque, Stockholm Museum, Delange, 1869 Large-format antique lithograph depicting a monumental Italian faience vasque in the grotesque style, p...

Title: "Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Engraving from the Indies" Description: This original 1601 engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection presents a fascinating array...

Antique print titled 'The Madonna di Foligno'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print titled 'Eine Frau v. Chippaway im Winter'. Lithograph of an inhabitant of Chippewa. This print originates from 'Neuen Bildergalerie für die Jugend'. The Ojibwe, Oji...

Antique portrait titled 'Dgi-Guerdgi Albanois qui porte au Bezestein des Foyes de Mouton pour nourrir les Chats'. Antique print depicting the Albanian Dgi-Guerdgi feeding cats in the...

Title: "Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases four distinct and captivating bi...

Antique print titled 'Spain - Espagne - Spanien'. Chromolithograph of Spanish Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Raci...

Title: Antique French Print of Page Attire, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Page, Règne de Charles V,” offers a charming glimpse into t...

Lithograph of the Peace Column in Berlin (Belle-Alliance-Platz), ca. 1860 This finely executed lithograph depicts the Peace Column (Friedenssäule) located in Belle-Alliance-Platz (n...

Set of 2 original antique prints of turtles. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 1861. Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France. At the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, d'Orbigny identified many of the flowering plant species returned to France from his brother's natural history collecting...

The following botanical prints are from a collection illustrated by Louis Benoît Van Houtte. Louis Benoît Van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and nurseryman. He publis...

Antique print of various snakes including the buff striped keelback snake. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Joha...

Antique print titled 'Ex Museo Schadeloockiano'. Beautiful original antique print of various sea shells. This print originates from 'Verlustiging der oogen en van den geest; of Verza...

Antique Map: Cenomanorum Galliae regionis typus vulgo le Mans – Blaeu, circa 1640 This beautifully engraved and hand-colored map depicts the historical province of Maine in northw...

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London" This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...

This engraving, part of the 18th-century work *Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses...* by A. Moubach and illustrated by Bernard Picart, depicts two scenes related to Inca religious ri...

Royal and Noble Costume Prints: Charles d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire This refined set of three hand-colored lithographs presents historically rich and visually detailed po...

Title: Rare 1852 Tinted Lithograph of Topkapi Palace Courtyard and the Bosphorus, Istanbul by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer Description: This exceptional tinted lithograph depict...

Frog Print of Oval Engystoma and Green Toad, c.1850, by Orbigny This vivid 19th-century hand-colored engraving, Reptiles Pl. 16, features two unique amphibians: the Oval Engystoma (...

These two original antique prints are hand-colored engravings of various bivalve mollusks, which are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These ...

Antique print titled 'Sit ferns exardet in circo tarus aperto, Cum sua terribili petit irritamina cornu'. No. 18 by A. Stradanus depicting a bull fight in Spain. Published in 1576.

The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York Published in The Illustrated London News, June 1883. The engraving from The Illustrated London News, is from June 1883, shortly after the bridge's completion. The Brooklyn Bridge was completed and opened to the public in May 1883, and engravings and illustrations like this one typically followed soon after its opening. Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in June 1883 in The Illustrated London News, commemorates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in May 1883. It captures the newly finished bridge spanning the East River, linking Long Island (Brooklyn) to Manhattan, New York City. The detailed panorama shows the urban landscape with buildings and streets leading to the grand suspension bridge, symbolizing one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. The bridge's enormous stone towers and suspension cables dominate the skyline, with a picturesque twilight sky framing the background. The engraving emphasizes the bustling waterfront, teeming with ships and ferries, highlighting the role of New York's waterways in commerce and transportation. The scene offers a glimpse into New York's rapidly growing cityscape, depicted with remarkable clarity from a rooftop perspective. The caption below the engraving reads: The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York. This print, issued in *The Illustrated London News*, reflects the magazine’s dedication to visually documenting historic achievements in architecture and engineering. --- **About the Publication and Technique:** *The Illustrated London News*, founded in 1842, was the first illustrated weekly news magazine. Its pages were filled with engravings and illustrations that provided readers with vivid, detailed imagery of major events and landmarks from around the world. In the 19th century, the publication became known for its depictions of architectural and engineering triumphs, like the Brooklyn Bridge. The engraving was produced using the wood engraving technique, in which artisans carved intricate designs into woodblocks, allowing for mass reproduction in magazines. This specific print is hand-colored, adding a vibrant, artistic quality to the precise wood engraving. Keywords: Brooklyn Bridge June 1883, Brooklyn Bridge opening engraving, Illustrated London News Brooklyn Bridge, 19th-century New York illustrations...

Title: Japanese Monk and Young Attendant: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This atmospheric lithograph from the 1880s presents a serene scene featuring a robed monk and his yo...

The hand-colored print titled "New York," published in 1842, presents a detailed and picturesque view of the cityscape of New York as it appeared in the early 19th century. The title "New York" is centered below the image. Below the title, the text reads "LONDON: Published by Thomas Kelly. 17, Paternoster Row," indicating the publisher and location of publication in London. Additionally, the text "S. Davenport. Sculp." is printed beneath the image, signifying that the engraving was done by S. Davenport. Description of the Image: - **Perspective**: The image provides a broad view, likely from an elevated point, showing the expanse of the city. The perspective gives a sense of depth, with the street extending into the distance. - **Central Street**: A wide, unpaved street runs down the center of the image, flanked by rows of buildings on both sides. This street is bustling with various activities. - **Buildings**: The buildings are primarily two to three stories tall, featuring a mix of architectural styles typical of the period. Some have distinct red roofs, adding a touch of color to the scene. - **Churches**: There are several prominent churches with tall spires visible in the background, indicating the importance of religious institutions during that time. - **Foreground**: In the foreground, to the right, there is a large, columned building, which might be a significant public or religious structure. - **Activity**: The street scene includes horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, capturing the everyday life of the city's inhabitants. - **Harbor**: In the far background, you can see masts of ships, indicating the proximity of the harbor and the importance of maritime activities to the city. Artistic and Historical Context: - **Engraving Style**: The work of S. Davenport, an engraver, suggests fine detail and precision typical of hand-colored prints of that era. - **Historical Significance**: This print serves as a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban layout and architecture of New York City in the early 1840s. - **Publishing Context**: Being published in London by Thomas Kelly indicates a transatlantic interest in the growing metropolis of New York, reflecting its emerging significance on the global stage. This print is not only an artistic representation but also a historical record, encapsulating the essence of New York City during a period of significant growth and development. Identifying specific buildings from a historical print like this one can be challenging, especially without modern landmarks for direct comparison. However, a few notable buildings and features from New York in the early 1840s could potentially be recognized based on historical context and architectural details. Potential Recognizable Buildings: 1. **St. Paul's Chapel**: Given its prominent spire and proximity to the center of early New York...