Cornelis Bloemaert the Younger Furniture

Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...

The Encounter, 1944 Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Print size: 13.5 by 18.5 inches (34.2 by 47 cm) Frame size: 23.25 x 27.5 inches (59 by 70 cm) From the catalogue raison...

An original copper engraving from the renowned "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna," an atlas of Sweden created under the direction of Erik Dahlberg in the late 17th century. This particular engraving, crafted by Willem Swidde in 1692, depicts the Östanå herrgård (manor house) in Gränna, located in the Jönköping county of Småland. The engraving showcases the manor in a stately fashion, with a classical architectural design featuring symmetrical wings and a central structure adorned with a grand staircase. The scene is animated with figures in the foreground, indicating the manor's role as a hub of activity and societal life. The garden layout...

Antique print titled 'Overwinning van een Franschen Roover, door Kapt C. Daniels'. Steel engraved view depicting the conquest of three pirate ships by Captain Cornelis Daniels, also ...

Antique map titled 'l'Archevesche de Cambray'. Decorative map of the region of Cambrai, France. Includes the cities of Cambrai, Valencienes, Douai, and Bouchain. Artists and Engravers: Henricus...

Antique Globe Gore: Southwestern Europe and West Africa by Vincenzo Coronelli This exquisite, hand-colored globe gore by Vincenzo Coronelli, one of the most renowned 17th-century cartographers, represents Southwestern Europe and West Africa. A segment of Coronelli's monumental 42-inch terrestrial globe, this gore is a remarkable example of the artistry and geographical knowledge of the late 1600s. Covering France, the Iberian Peninsula, and all of Africa west of a line extending from Algeria to the Bight of Benin, it also includes the Canary Islands and Madeira. Coronelli’s globe gores are celebrated for their exceptional engraving and accuracy, and this piece is no exception. The coastline of Africa is depicted with remarkable precision for its time, reflecting the latest geographical knowledge of European explorers. In contrast, the interior of Africa—still a mystery to European mapmakers—features mythical elements such as fantastical mountain ranges and exotic fauna. Giraffes, elephants, lions, and mysterious giant birds populate the landscape, offering a glimpse into the imagination and curiosity of the era. One notable detail is the Gambia...

Antique print titled 'Sloten'. Beautiful view of the Frisian city of Sloten, the Netherlands. This print originates from Meisner's 'Politisches Schatzkastleins'. Artists and Engra...

Antique print, titled: 'Abraham Blomaert' Portrait of Abraham Bloemaert after a self-portrait by Bloemaert, engraved by Hendrik Snijers. Abraham ...

A beautiful, serene rural image by Dutch-born American/Californian painter, etcher, and artist Cornelis Botke (1887-1954) titled "Foothill Ranch". The work - an etching is on wove p...

Antique map titled 'Nova Descriptio Palatinatus Rheni'. Detailed map of the Rhine-Palatinate, a state of Germany located in the west of the country. The map tracks the course of the ...

Antique map titled Gouvernement de l'Isle de France'. Old map of the region of Île-de-France, France. It is located in the north-central part of the country and often called the régi...

Antique map titled 'Comitatus Flandria'. Original antique map of Flanders, Belgium. This map originates from 'Vyerige Colom verthonende de 17 Nederlandsche Provintien' published 1630...