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Holy Family in the Carpenter’s Workshop, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This beautifully composed late nineteenth-century German chromolithograph portrays the Holy Family in an intimate domestic scene set in the carpenter’s workshop of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is shown at work with hand tools, shaping wood with calm concentration, while the young Christ stands beside him holding a carpenter’s mallet and plane, symbolically participating in the labor of His earthly father. The Virgin Mary sits quietly nearby, spinning or winding thread, watching over both with serene devotion. All three figures bear softly glowing halos, emphasizing their sacred presence within this everyday setting. The composition is rich in symbolic meaning. The carpenter’s tools and wooden beams reference Christ’s future Passion and the cross, while the youthful participation of Christ in Joseph’s trade underscores the themes of obedience, humility, and the sanctification of daily labor. The Madonna’s gesture toward her heart reflects maternal love and quiet contemplation. Through the open landscape beyond the wall, distant hills and buildings evoke the Holy Land and create depth and peace within the scene. This type of Holy Family imagery was especially popular in Catholic households at the turn of the century, intended as a model for family life rooted in faith, work, and devotion. The scene offered both spiritual instruction and emotional warmth, presenting the Holy Family not in glory, but in humble daily life. Such images were widely displayed in private homes, schools, convents, and parish buildings. The print was produced using traditional chromolithography, a complex multi-stone printing process that allowed for the rich, luminous colors and fine painterly detail visible in the drapery, skin tones, and landscape. The halos, floral elements, and wooden textures show exceptionally fine tonal control. This is a genuine period devotional chromolithograph and not a modern reproduction. The lower margin printing confirms German production for the Catholic devotional market. Large-format Holy Family scenes of this quality and color preservation are becoming increasingly scarce and are highly desirable to collectors of religious iconography and historic devotional prints. Condition report: Very good overall condition. Colors remain strong, fresh, and well saturated. Light age toning visible mainly in the margins. Minor handling wear consistent with age. No major tears, losses, or water damage observed. The image area itself is clean and visually striking. Framing tips: This print displays beautifully in a soft gilt or antique gold frame that complements the warm tones of the workshop setting. A light ivory or warm cream mat enhances the colors without overpowering the scene. Dark walnut or cherry wood frames also work exceptionally well for church, rectory, or classic interior settings. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German devotional press, printed in Germany, circa 1900 holy family carpenter workshop saint joseph carpenter print child jesus with tools virgin mary devotional art antique catholic chromolithograph holy family wall art german religious print christ child carpenter family devotion image religious home interior print antique christian wall art catholic household devotion sacred family scene turn of the century devotional saint joseph and child jesus holy family workshop scene printed in germany religious antique religious lithograph...

St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This exceptionally tender and beautifully composed late 19th–early 20th century German chromolithograph depi...

Antique print titled 'S. Nilus a D.N.I.C. Crucifixo ipsi apparente benedictur, et ab impuris tenta tionibus prorsus liberatur'. Scarce plate showing Saint Nilus, kneeling in prayer; in front of him a crucifix; Christ comes alive. This print originates from 'Picturae Dominici Zampierii, vulgo Domenichino, quae extant in sacello sacrae aedi Cryptoferratensi adjuncto tabulis aeneis incisae' published 1762. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'F. Bartolozzi' after 'Domenico Zampieri'. Francesco Bartolozzi...

Medieval European Warriors Plate 800–1300, Antique Hand-Colored Print This impressive antique costume plate presents a richly detailed study of European warriors and military equipm...

Vintage Hunting Dog Lithograph “Pointer and Mallard” by Paul Wood – New York, 1930s Description: This fine early 20th-century lithograph by American artist Paul Wood portrays a clas...

Title: Italy circa 1500, Antique Hand-Colored Renaissance Costume Print Description: This striking hand-colored costume plate presents a vivid and engaging view of Italian dress aro...

Antique Engraving of Spiders, Centipede and Scorpion from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 An original copperplate engraving from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s *Encycl...

Polynesian and Maori Figures – Inhabitants of Nuku Hiva and New Zealand Canoe, c.1845 This beautifully hand-colored lithograph, titled “Océanie – Polynésie,” originates from Le Mond...

Antique bird print titled 'Mergus Merganser'. Old bird print depicting the common merganser. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von...

Fortress Assault Triptych – 1894 Japanese Meiji War Woodblock by Gekko This powerful Meiji-era woodblock triptych by Ogata Gekko (1859–1920) depicts the dramatic assault on a Chines...

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

Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed ...

The Good Shepherd, c.1900 German Devotional Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This early 20th-century German chromolithograph presents one of the most iconic and comforting Christian images: Christ as the Good Shepherd. Produced around 1900 by a major German devotional press, the print exemplifies the luminous colour layering, soft modelling, and serene atmosphere characteristic of high-quality chromolithography from this period. These works were widely distributed throughout Europe and the Americas and became treasured objects in Catholic homes, chapels, and pastoral settings. Christ stands barefoot in a verdant landscape, gently holding a lamb to his chest while a flock gathers around him. The rich red cloak, delicate golden halo, and pastoral backdrop are rendered with exceptional detail and depth, achieved through multiple stone plates typical of fine chromolithographic production. The artwork conveys both theological symbolism and emotional warmth: the shepherd guiding and protecting his flock, the gentle lamb symbolising innocence, and the tranquil landscape offering a sense of peace and reassurance. The lower margin features multilingual titles identifying the subject for international Catholic distribution: “Der Gute Hirt. The Good Shepherd. Le Bon Pasteur. Il Buon Pastore. El Divino Pastor.” This multilingual caption format is typical of German devotional publishers active from the late 19th into the early 20th century. The imprimatur line, “Imprimi permittitur. Ordinariatus episcopalis Limburgensis,” confirms that the image was officially approved for devotional use by the Catholic Church. The imprint “Printed in Germany” situates the work within one of the major German chromolithographic centres, likely Munich or Cologne, renowned for their beautifully saturated and technically refined religious images. This is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The velvety colour fields, warm matte lithographic paper, subtle stippling, and natural toning all align with authentic early 20th-century stone-based printing. The crisp border text and preserved pigments further confirm its originality. The Good Shepherd was among the most cherished devotional themes of the period, and examples in this level of condition are increasingly rare and desirable among collectors of sacred art. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colours bright and unfaded. Minor age toning and small, expected handling marks at the outer margins. No tears, creases, losses, or repairs. The plate text and imprimatur are sharp and fully legible. Tips for Framing: Ideal for framing in a warm walnut or gilded frame to enhance the halo and red cloak. A cream or ivory mat complements the pastoral greens and highlights the central figure. A clean black frame with a wide mat offers a more contemporary presentation while keeping the devotional character intact. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 the good shepherd christ the shepherd jesus with lamb pastoral christ catholic art devotional art religious art german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph chromolithograph imprimi permittitur church imprimatur holy shepherd pastoral scene sacred art early 20th century religious print fine chromolitho religious ephemera christian iconography christ among the sheep antique christian art...

Adoration of the Magi, c.1900 German Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph depicts the Adoration of the Magi, one of the most cherished subjects in Christian art. Printed around 1900–1920 by a major German devotional press, the work displays the hallmarks of high-quality chromolithographic craftsmanship: deep, luminous color; soft tonal transitions; richly layered stone-based pigments; and a gentle atmosphere that recalls late 19th-century academic religious painting. The composition presents the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, Joseph beside her, and the Three Kings kneeling in reverence as they present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. A young attendant appears in the doorway holding another offering. The figures are rendered with delicately modeled expressions, soft haloes, and meticulously detailed robes—particularly the embroidered white garment of the kneeling king and the golden cloak of the standing monarch. These chromatic effects were achieved through multiple lithographic stones, a technique that reached its peak among German devotional publishers during this period. The multilingual caption along the lower margin identifies the print for international Catholic distribution: “Anbetung der Könige. Adoration of the Three Kings. L’adoration des rois mages. L’adorazione dei Magi. La adoración de los Reyes Magos. Pokłon Trzech Króli.” This reflects the broad export networks of German publishers who supplied churches, monasteries, and private devotional homes throughout Europe and the Americas. The note “Printed in Germany” confirms its origin, consistent with presses in Munich, Dresden, Cologne, and Limburg, known for producing richly colored religious chromolithographs from the late 19th to early 20th century. This work is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The image shows true stone-layered color rather than digital or offset dots, and the paper retains the matte texture, subtle toning, and characteristic stippled pigment structure associated with genuine early 20th-century chromolithography. The presence of the multilingual caption, period typography, and the “Printed in Germany” imprint further authenticate the piece. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. Minor age toning to outer margins and small handling marks consistent with age. No tears, losses, or repairs observed. The bottom title and imprint text are sharp and fully legible. Tips for Framing: Ideal for framing in a gilded or walnut frame to complement the warm palette and ceremonial richness of the scene. A cream or ivory mat enhances the devotional character and highlights the luminous tones of the garments. A darker frame with a wide mat can also create a refined, museum-style presentation. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 Keyword Block: adoration of the magi three kings epiphany art christ child holy family mary and jesus st joseph devotional art catholic art religious art chromolithograph german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph german devotional print early 20th century religious print nativity scene christian iconography epiphany print anbetung der könige fine chromolitho religious ephemera magi kings christmas art holy family scene antique christian art...

Meiji-Era Triptych of the Battle of Pyongyang in the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 This striking 1894 woodblock triptych by Ogata Gekko (1859–1920) depicts the dramatic Battle of Pyongyan...

Piazza di S. Pietro – Antique Hand-Coloured View of St. Peter’s Square (c.1840) This elegant 19th-century hand-coloured engraving presents a sweeping panoramic view of St. Peter’s S...

Antique print titled ‘La Torture, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of torture/punishment. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII, XIV et XV siècle' by ...

Élévation de l’Autel de la Chapelle du Château d’Écouen – Engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard A refined architectural engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846), titled Élévation g...

Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Ancient American Figures, Pre-1500 Indigenous Art Description: An original early 1900s chromolithograph published by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin, illust...

Antique map titled 'Karte von dem groessten Theil des Landes Jemen'. Original map of Yemen, this map is the first printed map specifically of Yemen, and t...

Title: French Regional Costumes – Bretons, Parisians and Savoyard, c.1845 This charming mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph illustrates the regional diversity of traditional French costumes, taken from the rare Parisian publication Le Monde en Estampes: Types et Costumes des Principaux Peuples de l’Univers, issued around 1845–1850. The lithograph was executed by J. Bocquin after drawings by Fossey, printed by Lemercier in Paris, one of the most respected lithographic ateliers of the century. Published by Amédée Bedelet, this series presented detailed portrayals of national and regional dress from across Europe and beyond, accompanied by text by Élisabeth Müller. The composition, labeled “Europe – France,” presents an elegant gathering of figures from various French provinces. In the foreground, a Breton couple walks proudly in their regional attire—he in a broad-brimmed hat and embroidered vest, she in a richly colored dress and traditional lace cap. To their left, a seated woman from Caux wears a tall white headpiece, while another figure represents a Marin Maconnaise from Burgundy. At the center and right, mountaineers from the High Pyrenees converse with Parisians dressed...

Emil Schumacher (1912 Hagen-1999 Ibiza) Untitled Aquatint and etching on vellum Created in 1967 Ed. 4/120 Numbered in pencil and signed lower right Sheet size: 52 x 72 cm Fra...

Antique Engraving of a Flying Squirrel (Sciurus aërobates Linn.), engraved by Johann Nußbiegel, circa 1800 This fine zoological engraving depicts the flying squirrel (Sciurus aëroba...

Medieval Floor Tile Patterns – Middle Ages Decorative Motifs, Plate XLV, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph from L'Ornement Polychrome (Plate XLV) presents a remarkable as...

Ancient Scythians and Asia Minor Costumes – Antique Ethnographic Print, c.1905 This original early 20th-century ethnographic plate presents a detailed depiction of Scythian and Asia...

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778) Engraving of an Urn Rome, circa 1768–1778 Etching on paper Dimensions: 35 × 29 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. Executed and published in Rome during...

Betty Woodman "Eyup" print signed and numbered 62 / 150 in original frame. Measurements posted are frame size.

Title: "Curiosity Reflected" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894) Description: "Curiosity Reflected" is a delightful print from the "Cats and Kittens" series by Henriette R...

Islamic Ritual Print Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Scene V, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This expressive lithograph titled “De Dans der Derwîsjen (Vijfde tooneel)” or “The Dance of the Dervi...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Agrostis, Panicum & Setaria Grasses, c.1830 This refined set of eight antique botanical engravings presents an elegant survey of early ninet...

Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Caraway and Earth-Nut Species, 1902 This graceful trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 presents three elegant members of the Apia...

The Lady’s Magazine 1784 Frontispiece: Allegorical Temple of Learning and Virtue Description: This finely engraved frontispiece features three classical draped figures approaching a...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, c.1830 This set of eight antique botanical engravings presents a distinctive collection of British wetlan...

Clerical and Monastic Vestments 1400–1800, Antique Hand-Colored Print This elegant antique costume plate illustrates a wide range of clerical and monastic garments worn within the R...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of French-Willow Species, 1902 Description: This graceful botanical set from 1902 features three detailed engravings of the French-Willow or...

Set of 4 Grecian style orange and black prints with figures and a cover page with beige matting in light burl wood frames

Antique map titled 'Macedonia, Epirus et Achaia'. Ornated with a nice allegoric cartouche, one ship and a milage scale. Macedonia is shown in the centre of the map. With many detai...

Title: 19th-Century Chromolithograph of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem – Historical View After David Roberts Description: This exceptional 19th-century chromolithograph offers a ...

Set of five antique botany prints. These prints originate from various editions of 'The Floral Magazine'. Published by Vincent Brooks, circa 1870.

Antique print titled 'Penrhyn Castle'. Color printed woodblock of Penrhyn Castle, a country house in Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, in the form of a Norman castle. This pri...

Antique map titled 'Peru'. Original antique map of Peru. With cartouche, compass rose, ships and two sea-monsters. Published by W. Blaeu, circa 1645.

Title: 1632 Decorative Map of the Holy Land with Insets of Jerusalem and Biblical Artefacts Description: This richly detailed map of the Holy Land, published in 1632, offers a fa...

Kitten Playing with a Marble – Etching by Kurt Meyer-Eberhardt, 1977 Estate This charming etching depicts a playful kitten, rendered in exquisite detail by the talented German anima...

Antique Roman Military Costume Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This striking antique costume plate presents a detailed and authoritative visual survey of Roman military dress, rend...

Title: Moldavian and Circassian Costumes – Peoples of the Danubian Provinces, c.1845 Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, titled “Europe – Pr[ovinces] Danubiennes Ci...

Antique costume print titled 'Tapada de Saya'. Old print depicting a woman from Lima, wearing a Saya dress. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée de Costumes). Arti...

Venice 16th-Century Costumes, Doge and Nobility, Antique Wasmuth Plate (c.1880) Description: This original early-20th-century costume plate presents a richly detailed depiction of c...

Top: lithograph commemorating schooner "Henrietta". Lithograph by T.G. Dutton, printed in London by William Foster, circa 1867. Commemorating Trans-Atlantic voyage of unprecedented...

Antique Print of Capelin and Smelt (Mallotus villosus and Osmerus eperlanus) – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 Description: This finely detailed hand-colored lithograph features two A...

French Renaissance Costumes 1500s – Set of 6 Antique Prints This exceptional set of six antique costume plates presents a richly detailed visual survey of French Renaissance dress during the first half of the 16th century...

Description: Antique map titled 'Antverpia; Gallis Anvers. Vernacule Antwerpen.' A very nicely coloured plan of Antwerp in Flanders, Belgium. West-oriented, with the river Scheld...

Antique Map of the Pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur – Egypt, c.1710s Description: This rare early 18th-century engraving presents a bird’s-eye topographic plan of the pyramids of Saq...

Baroque Garden and Palace near Vienna – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1649 This is a beautifully detailed 17th-century engraving, depicting a formal Baroque garden layout in Vien...

Views of Saqqara, Dahshur, and Thebes Pyramids with Ancient Babylon – c.1710 Description: This compelling composite engraving from the early 18th century features multiple scenic vi...

Antique Costume Print of Tattooed Man from Byron Island, 1854 This striking hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by Martial Ardant Frè...

Antique print titled 'Le Jacamar femelle, No. 48'. This print originates from "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et des Rolliers, Suivie de Celle des Toucans et des Barbus" by Francois Levillant. Barraband pinxt. Gremillier Sculpt. De l'Imprimerie de Rousset. Jacques Barraband (or Pierre-Paul Barraband) (1767? (baptized 1768), Aubusson (Creuse), France–1 October 1809, Lyon) was a French zoological and botanical illustrator, renowned for his lifelike renderings of tropical birds. His pictures were based on mounted specimens and his illustration was considered the most accurate ones made during the early 1800s. Barraband was born to Jacques Barraband and Marie-Anne Bebit in 1767 (or 1768) and was baptized on August 31, 1768 at the church of Sainte-Croix in Aubusson. His father worked in the local tapestry factory and the son also worked there briefly after studying art at the local school, which was famed for producing several artists of note, including Francis Roby de Faureix and Etienne de La Seiglière de La Cour. He later moved to Paris, working at tapestry and carpet stores on rue de la Huchette and studying art at l’Academie royale de peinture under Joseph-Laurent Malaine. During the French exposition of 1798, he produced some paintings for the carpet manufacturers Gobelins and Savonnerie and for the porcelain makers Dihl and Gerhard. He also made illustrations of insects for the French naturalist Sonnini and illustrated a book by Fournier on Egypt. He then produced a series of watercolours of birds...

Antique Botanical Print – Exotic Orchid Selenipedium Hybridum Grande, c.1888 Description: A captivating and rare botanical illustration of Selenipedium hybridum grande, one of the m...

Antique Javanese Prints – Houses, Farming Tools & Household Utensils – c.1860 This striking set of three finely hand-colored lithographs documents aspects of daily life and material...

Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This fascinating antique plate presents an in-depth visual survey of early Coptic garments, textiles, footwear, a...

Title: Spectacular View of Valley La Cuesta, Rio Pecos - 19th Century Lithograph Description: This breathtaking lithograph captures the scenic beauty of the Valley of La Cuesta al...