Nuremberg: 1613. Botanical. Copper-plate engraving with original hand coloring. Page measures 22" X 17 1/4", image measures 19" x 15 1/2" Exquisitely colored botanical engraving depicting three varieties of ornamental flowers. Published by Basil Besler in his masterwork Hortus Eystettensis, the earliest codex of engraved botanical illustrations. Also known as "Garden of Eichstatt", the folio was commissioned by Bishop Johann Conrad von Gemmingen, the Prince-Bishop of Eichstatt, to catalog the extensive collection of plants growing in his gardens at Willibaldsburg..... More

Amsterdam: Joannes Blaeu, 1680. Print. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 19.25 x 24 inches, sheet measure 20.5 x 26 inches. Shows some light foxing, as well as a repaired ~2 inch tear at left margin. Top edge trimmed to neat line. In very good condition. Outstanding view of a baroque pleasure palaces and garden from 'Theatrum Statuum Regiae Sabaudiae'. The series features maps, topographic views of Turin and cities and towns of Piedmont and Savoy. One of the most prolific Dutch..... More

Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 15.75". Shows some wear to edges. In very good condition. Plate 34 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armour collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in Prague. More

Engraving with hand coloring. 21" x 16". Small tear at top right edge. In very good condition. Plate 41 from Augustissimorum Imperatorum, a catalog of arms and armor collected by Archduke Ferdinand II at Ambras Castle, first published in Innsbruck c. 1600 in celebration of the world famous chamber of art and wonders. Dominicus Custos (1560-1612) was a Flemish artist, printer and copperplate engraver, who worked in the service of Emperor Rudolph II in Prague. More

Frankfurt: De Bry, Theodorus. Etching. Includes Latin text. Image with text measures 10.25" x 7". Depicts shore of Principe Island, which is located in West Africa off the coast of Guinea. Faint stain on upper right of page. Theodore De Bry (1528-1598) was born in Belgium but spent much of his career traveling and working around Europe, before settling in Frankfurt-am-Main. More

Rome: Herman Scheus, 1646. Engraving with hand coloring. Plate 441. Image measures 12 X 8 inches. Dissected orange with blue ribbon title from 'Hesperides, Sive, de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor', published in Rome in 1646, the first book entirely devoted to citrus fruit, with many depicted in actual size. In cooler parts of Europe, citrus fruit was grown in orangeries starting in the 17th century; many were as much status symbols as functional agricultural structures. Ferrari was..... More

Rome: Herman Scheus, 1646. Engraving with hand coloring. Plate 243. Image measures 12 X 8 inches. Three limes on a branch in actual size depiction with ribbon title in latin from 'Hesperides, Sive, de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor', published in Rome in 1646, the first book entirely devoted to citrus fruit, with many depicted in actual size. In cooler parts of Europe, citrus fruit was grown in orangeries starting in the 17th century; many were as much..... More

Rome: Herman Scheus, 1646. Engraving with hand coloring. Plate 77. Image measures 12 X 8 inches. Foxing along right margin. Unusually large floating lime in actual size depiction with ribbon title in latin from 'Hesperides, Sive, de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor', published in Rome in 1646, the first book entirely devoted to citrus fruit, with many depicted in actual size. In cooler parts of Europe, citrus fruit was grown in orangeries starting in the 17th century; many..... More

Rome: Herman Scheus, 1646. Engraving with hand coloring. Plate 65. Image measures 12 X 8 inches. Exotic baroque citrus fruit from 'Hesperides, Sive, de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor', published in Rome in 1646, the first book entirely devoted to citrus fruit, with many depicted in actual size. In cooler parts of Europe, citrus fruit was grown in orangeries starting in the 17th century; many were as much status symbols as functional agricultural structures. Ferrari was the first..... More

Engraving. 6 1/8" x 4" Stunning 18th century portrait engraving of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, the 17th century French playwright and actor known by his stage-name Moliere. Engraved by Ficquet after Coypel. Antique ink notation in the margin reads "born at Paris 1620, died 17th Feb-y 1673." More

Frankfurt: Mattheus Merian. View. Uncolored copper engraving. Image measures 11.5 x 14.5". This incredible circa 1655 view depicts a scene from the important naval battle during the first Anglo-Dutch War. The Battle of Ter Heijde or the Battle of Scheveningen was fought in July 31 1653 (10 August according to the Gregorian calendar) off the Dutch coast between the Commonwealth of England and the United Provinces. This final battle resulted in both sides claiming a victory and eventually led to..... More

Frankfurt: 1655. View. Engraving with modern hand coloring. Image measures 10.5" x 31.25". Panoramic view overlooking Paris when approached from the Northeast. Beautiful scroll along the bottom lists 44 landmarks, which have tiny, corresponding numbers above the distant hilltops. Most of which are churches, including Notre Dam. Matthaus Merian (1593-1650), was a draughtsman, topographical engraver, and publisher from Switzerland.This is a rare and beautiful example of his work. More

Frankfurt: 1655. Panoramic view. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 9.75" x 20". Panoramic view of a Swiss mountain valley. Numerical reference legend along lower border of engraving. Matthaus Merian (1593-1650), was a draughtsman, topographical engraver, and publisher from Switzerland. This engraving was published near the time of his death. Print is in two pieces with original join. Minor aging and chipping to left and top edges. More