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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 30-08-2025, 18:00 CET

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This detailed engraving, titled "ATABALIBA, fide accepta spe liberatum iri, ad diversa loca suos ablegat afferendi auri &amp; argenti causâ." (Atahualpa, having accepted faith and hoping to be liberated, sends his people to various places for the sake of bringing gold and silver), is a historical plate from Part VI of Theodor de Bry's America, published in 1596. The print depicts a chaotic scene of tribute gathering and plunder, illustrating the Inca emperor Atahualpa's attempt to buy his freedom from the Spanish conquistadors by offering a massive ransom of gold and silver. The scene captures the frantic efforts of his people to fulfill the demand, set against a backdrop of European architectural elements and bustling activity. Theodor de Bry (1528–1598) was a prominent Flemish engraver, goldsmith, and publisher, best known for his comprehensive collection of illustrated travel narratives, "Grands Voyages" (also known as Collectiones Peregrinationum in Indiam Orientalem et Occidentalem), particularly the "America" series. Along with his sons Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) and Johann Israel de Bry (1565–1609), he created a monumental visual archive of early European explorations and encounters with the New World, often based on eyewitness accounts and earlier drawings. Their workshop engravings are celebrated for their detailed historical and ethnographic content. Artist or Maker: Johann Theodor de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Engraving Date: 1596 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Theodor de Bry – Atahualpa Sends for Gold and Silver to Gain Freedom – Engraving (1596)

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This detailed engraving, titled "HISPANI cum mulieribus, quas in castris &amp; balneis superatæ Atabalibæ repererunt, libidinem suam explent." (Spaniards, having found women whom they conquered in Atahualpa's camps and baths, satisfy their lust), is a historical plate from Part VI of Theodor de Bry's America, published in 1596. The print depicts a brutal scene of violence and sexual assault committed by Spanish soldiers against indigenous women encountered in the camps and baths of the defeated Inca emperor Atahualpa. Set in a natural landscape, the illustration is a stark visual record of the atrocities that occurred during the Spanish conquest of Peru, highlighting the harsh realities faced by indigenous populations. Theodor de Bry (1528–1598) was a prominent Flemish engraver, goldsmith, and publisher, best known for his comprehensive collection of illustrated travel narratives, "Grands Voyages" (also known as Collectiones Peregrinationum in Indiam Orientalem et Occidentalem), particularly the "America" series. Along with his sons Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) and Johann Israel de Bry (1565–1609), he created a monumental visual archive of early European explorations and encounters with the New World, often based on eyewitness accounts and earlier drawings. Their workshop engravings are celebrated for their detailed historical and ethnographic content. Artist or Maker: Johann Theodor de Bry and Johann Israel de Bry Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 19 cm Medium: Engraving Date: 1596 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Theodor de Bry – Spanish Soldiers Violating Indigenous Women (Conquest of Atahualpa's Camps) – Engraving (1596)

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This atmospheric aquatint engraving, titled "FLEUVE D'AALEN PRES DE SON EMBOUCHURE." (River Aalen near its Mouth), is Plate III from Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand’s notable work, "Voyage du Cap Nord" (Journey to the North Cape), published in 1802. The print depicts a vast and dramatic river landscape, with the river meandering through a mountainous terrain under a cloudy sky. A solitary tree on the right foreground adds to the picturesque and evocative quality of the scene, typical of early 19th-century landscape art. Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand (1749–1834) was a distinguished Swedish military officer, cartographer, writer, and artist. His extensive travels through northern Europe, particularly his journey to the North Cape, provided the material for his celebrated topographical works. Skjöldebrand's meticulous observations and artistic skill combined to create detailed and atmospheric views of landscapes, which contributed significantly to the visual documentation of Sweden and its surrounding regions during the Romantic era. Artist or Maker: Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 40 cm Medium: Aquatint Engraving Date: 1802 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand – River Aalen near its Mouth – Aquatint Engraving (1802)

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This atmospheric aquatint engraving, titled "L'EGLISE D'ENONTEKIS DANS LA LAPONIE SUEDOISE." (The Church of Enontekis in Swedish Lapland), is Plate X from Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand’s notable work, "Voyage du Cap Nord" (Journey to the North Cape), published in 1802. The print depicts a panoramic landscape view of the church and a settlement near a lake or river, surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. Figures are visible in the foreground, lending a sense of scale and human presence to the vast natural environment. This illustration captures a specific location in Swedish Lapland, reflecting the topographical and artistic aims of early 19th-century travel documentation. Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand (1749–1834) was a distinguished Swedish military officer, cartographer, writer, and artist. His extensive travels through northern Europe, particularly his journey to the North Cape, provided the material for his celebrated topographical works. Skjöldebrand's meticulous observations and artistic skill combined to create detailed and atmospheric views of landscapes, which contributed significantly to the visual documentation of Sweden and its surrounding regions during the Romantic era. Artist or Maker: Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 40 cm Medium: Aquatint Engraving Date: 1802 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Anders Fredrik Skjöldebrand (1749–1834) – The Church of Enontekis in Swedish Lapland (L'Eglise d'Enontekis dans la Laponie Suedoise) – Aquatint Engraving (1802)

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This finely detailed hand-colored engraving depicts the “Lory de la Chine,” a vividly red lory perched on a branch, taken from the influential ornithological series produced by François Martinet during the late 18th century. Each bird was illustrated with precision and delicately hand-colored, reflecting the European fascination with exotic avifauna of Asia and the Pacific. This specimen exemplifies Martinet’s elegant draftsmanship, typified by clear outlines, saturated pigments, and minimal background distractions that focus attention on the bird’s morphology. “Lory de la Chine” likely refers to a type of lory or lorikeet known in European classifications of the time, often sourced through colonial trade networks or naturalist voyages. François Martinet was a French engraver and illustrator active during the latter half of the 18th century. He is best known for his contributions to Buffon’s “Histoire Naturelle,” for which he produced hundreds of ornithological plates. His engravings are valued for their clarity, delicate coloring, and scientific accuracy, bridging the worlds of art and natural history in Enlightenment France. Artist: François Martinet Dimensions: 28 x 20 cm Medium: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving Date: 1780 Condition Report: This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.