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This engraving is from one of the famous emblem books by Jacob Cats, a Dutch poet and statesman. Titled with the Latin motto "Fac Sapias, et Liber Eris" (Be Wise, and You Shall Be Free), the illustration depicts a man with a device on his ear and a rope tied to his leg, symbolizing his lack of freedom. The scene, like all of Cats's works, was used to convey a moral lesson. It was part of his extensive work "Alle de Wercken" (The Complete Works) and is identified by the Roman numeral XXIV. Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, lawyer, and politician. He held high positions, including that of Grand Pensionary of Holland. He was extremely popular as the author of emblem books, which consist of engravings with moral and didactic verses. His work had a great influence on Dutch culture. Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats. Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 38.5 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1655. 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.

Jacob Cats (1577–1660) – Be Wise, and You Shall Be Free – Engraving (c. 1655)

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This engraving is from the Dutch emblem book "Alle de Wercken" by Jacob Cats. Titled "Waertheyts Kracht" (The Power of Truth), the illustration depicts a figure representing Truth rising from a grave or crypt, bathed in light. The Latin motto "Verità non puo star sepolta" (Truth cannot be buried) reinforces the central message that truth will ultimately prevail, no matter how much it is suppressed. Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, lawyer, and politician. He held high positions, including that of Grand Pensionary of Holland. He was extremely popular as the author of emblem books, which consist of engravings with moral and didactic verses. His work had a great influence on Dutch culture. Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats. Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 38.5 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1655. 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.

Jacob Cats (1577–1660) – The Power of Truth – Engraving (c. 1655)

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This engraving is from the Dutch emblem book "Alle de Wercken" by Jacob Cats. Titled "Huyselcke Saken" (Domestic Matters), the illustration depicts a group of figures attempting to get a stubborn donkey to cross a river or body of water. The scene visually represents the proverb "Wann den Esel zu wol ist/ so gehet er auff's Eiss tanzen," which means "When the donkey is too well off, it wants to dance on the ice." This conveys the moral lesson that with too much prosperity, a person can become difficult and unruly. Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, lawyer, and politician. He held high positions, including that of Grand Pensionary of Holland. He was extremely popular as the author of emblem books, which consist of engravings with moral and didactic verses. His work had a great influence on Dutch culture. A. T. van Someren was a Dutch engraver who contributed illustrations to various publications in the 17th century. Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats, A. T. van Someren. Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 38.5 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1655. 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.

Jacob Cats (1577–1660) and A. T. van Someren – Domestic Matters – Engraving (c. 1655)

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This engraving is from the Dutch emblem book "Alle de Wercken" by Jacob Cats. Titled "Haeligheyt, en Tijt te verwagten" (Haste and Waiting for Time), the illustration depicts three men and a dog in what appears to be a workshop or domestic setting. The Latin motto "Il ferro chò no fa nodo, perde il punto" (The iron that does not tie, loses its point) reinforces the central message about the negative consequences of acting too quickly and the importance of allowing time for proper preparation. Jacob Cats was a Dutch poet, lawyer, and politician. He held high positions, including that of Grand Pensionary of Holland. He was extremely popular as the author of emblem books, which consist of engravings with moral and didactic verses. His work had a great influence on Dutch culture. Artist or Maker: Jacob Cats. Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 38.5 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1655. 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.

Jacob Cats (1577–1660) – Haste and Waiting for Time – Engraving (c. 1655)

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This topographical engraving is from the work Antiquae Urbis Splendor by Giacomo Lauro. The print depicts a detailed view of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy, including the famous Piazza del Campidoglio with its statue and surrounding buildings. The work is a historical and architectural document illustrating the layout and appearance of one of Rome's most significant sites. Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver, architect, and publisher. He is best known for his series of engravings, Antiquae Urbis Splendor, which documented the ancient and contemporary monuments of Rome. His works served as important records of the city's urban and architectural history. Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro. Dimensions: Approximately 20 × 28 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1613. 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.

Giacomo Lauro (c. 1550–1605) – Sixth Description of the Capitoline Hill – Engraving (c. 1613)

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This topographical engraving is from the work Antiquae Urbis Splendor by Giacomo Lauro. The print depicts a detailed view of the Arch of Septimius Severus, located in the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. The work is a historical and architectural document illustrating the appearance of this ancient Roman monument. Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver, architect, and publisher. He is best known for his series of engravings, Antiquae Urbis Splendor, which documented the ancient and contemporary monuments of Rome. His works served as important records of the city's urban and architectural history. Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro. Dimensions: Approximately 20 × 28 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1613. 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.

Giacomo Lauro (c. 1550–1605) – Remains of the Arch of Septimius Severus – Engraving (c. 1613)

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This topographical engraving is from the work Antiquae Urbis Splendor by Giacomo Lauro. The print depicts a detailed view of the Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, with various other ruins and historical landmarks. The work is a historical and architectural document illustrating the appearance of this ancient Roman monument. Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver, architect, and publisher. He is best known for his series of engravings, Antiquae Urbis Splendor, which documented the ancient and contemporary monuments of Rome. His works served as important records of the city's urban and architectural history. Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro. Dimensions: Approximately 20 × 28 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1613. 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.

Giacomo Lauro (c. 1550–1605) – Arch of Constantine and Some Nearby Antiquities – Engraving (c. 1613)

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This engraving is a historical and topographical view of a scene of contact between European explorers and local inhabitants. The print, drawn and engraved by William Hodges, depicts a large group of people gathered on a hilly shoreline. A small boat carrying the ship's crew is shown approaching the shore, with two larger sailing ships anchored in the bay behind them. A plume of smoke rises from a fire in the distance. The work is from the official account of Captain James Cook's second voyage, serving as a visual record of the expedition's encounters. William Hodges was a prominent English landscape painter and the official artist on Captain James Cook's second voyage. He was tasked with documenting the places, peoples, and natural history encountered during the expedition. His work is significant not only for its historical value but also for its contribution to British landscape painting, influencing the Romantic movement with his depictions of distant, exotic lands. Artist or Maker: William Hodges&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 38 cm&nbsp; Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: 1777 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.

William Hodges (1744–1797) – Meeting with the Natives of New Zealand – Engraving

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This detailed engraving is a topographical view of the city of Guangzhou, formerly known as Canton, in China. The illustration, from Jacques-Nicolas Bellin's supplement to Abbé Prévost’s Histoire générale des voyages, shows the city's waterfront with a bustling harbor filled with numerous European and local sailing ships. In the background, the city's skyline, including what appears to be a pagoda, is visible, with mountains on the horizon. The print provides a vivid historical record of this major trading port in the mid-18th century. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a French cartographer and naval officer, who served as the first Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine. He was a key figure in 18th-century cartography, known for his prolific and highly accurate maps of coasts and ports around the world. His works, including Petit Atlas Maritime, were considered authoritative for many years and contributed significantly to navigational knowledge. Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 18 cm&nbsp; Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: 1753 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.

Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – View of Guangzhou or Canton / China – Engraving

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This hand-coloured engraving is a detailed ichthyological illustration of two fish. The print, from&nbsp;Marcus Elieser Bloch's&nbsp;monumental work on fish, depicts a&nbsp;Nose Herring&nbsp;(Clupea nasus) and a&nbsp;Mackerel&nbsp;(Scomber minutus), shown in profile. The work provides a scientific view of each species, with the colors and markings of the fish rendered with great accuracy. The scientific, German, French, and English names for the animals are provided in the margins, and the engraving is signed by J. F. Hennig. Marcus Elieser Bloch was a prominent German physician and naturalist, and a pioneer in the field of ichthyology. He is best known for authoring the&nbsp;Allgemeine Naturgeschichte der Fische&nbsp;(General Natural History of Fish), a comprehensive and richly illustrated work published in twelve volumes. His work was a landmark of its time, celebrated for its scientific accuracy and its beautiful, hand-coloured engravings. Artist or Maker: Marcus Elieser Bloch and J. F. Hennig&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 40 cm&nbsp; Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving&nbsp; Date: c. 1790 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.

Marcus Elieser Bloch – Illustrations of a Nose Herring and a Mackerel

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This engraving is a zoological illustration from the German work Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger (The Complete German Hunter). The print depicts four different species of birds: a capercaillie, a black grouse, a hazel grouse, and a woodcock. The work served as a visual guide to the game animals discussed in the text, illustrating them with scientific detail. Hanns Friedrich von Fleming was a German nobleman, diplomat, and author. He is best known for his comprehensive two-volume treatise on hunting, which was considered an important reference for the topic in the 18th century. Artist or Maker: Hanns Friedrich von Fleming. Dimensions: Approximately 30 × 20 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1719-1724. 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.

Hanns Friedrich von Fleming (1671–1733) – German Game Birds – Engraving (c. 1719-1724)

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This engraving is a zoological illustration from the German work Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger (The Complete German Hunter). The print depicts two species of falcons, a sacred falcon (Sacri Falco) and a gyrfalcon (Gerfaut). The work served as a visual guide to the birds of prey discussed in the text, illustrating them with scientific detail. Hanns Friedrich von Fleming was a German nobleman, diplomat, and author. He is best known for his comprehensive two-volume treatise on hunting, which was considered an important reference for the topic in the 18th century. Artist or Maker: Hanns Friedrich von Fleming. Dimensions: Approximately 30 × 20 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1719-1724. 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.

Hanns Friedrich von Fleming (1671–1733) – Sacred Falcon and Gyrfalcon – Engraving (c. 1719-1724)


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This engraving is a zoological illustration from the German work Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger (The Complete German Hunter). The print depicts two species of falcons, a lanner falcon (Lanier) and an alphane falcon (Alphanette), each perched on a branch. The work served as a visual guide to the birds of prey discussed in the text, illustrating them with scientific detail. Hanns Friedrich von Fleming was a German nobleman, diplomat, and author. He is best known for his comprehensive two-volume treatise on hunting, which was considered an important reference for the topic in the 18th century. Artist or Maker: Hanns Friedrich von Fleming. Dimensions: Approximately 30 × 20 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: Circa 1719-1724. 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.

Hanns Friedrich von Fleming (1671–1733) – Lanner and Alphane Falcons – Engraving (c. 1719-1724)

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This hand-coloured engraving is a botanical illustration from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s comprehensive work, Phytanthoza-Iconographia. The plate depicts various species of strawberries and other berries, with detailed representations of the plants, their flowers, and fruit. The work is a prime example of 18th-century botanical documentation, known for its detailed illustrations and extensive collection of plant species. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary. He is best known for his monumental botanical atlas, Phytanthoza-Iconographia, a four-volume work that documented thousands of plants with hand-coloured engravings. Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann. Dimensions: Approximately 42 × 26 cm. Medium: Hand-coloured engraving. Date: Circa 1737-1745 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Strawberries and Berries – Hand-coloured engraving (c. 1737-1745)

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This hand-coloured engraving is a botanical illustration from Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s comprehensive work, Phytanthoza-Iconographia. The plate depicts two species of conifers, a fir and a pine, with detailed representations of the branches and their cones. The work is a prime example of 18th-century botanical documentation, known for its detailed illustrations and extensive collection of plant species. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann was a German botanist and apothecary. He is best known for his monumental botanical atlas, Phytanthoza-Iconographia, a four-volume work that documented thousands of plants with hand-coloured engravings. Artist or Maker: Johann Wilhelm Weinmann. Dimensions: Approximately 42 × 26 cm. Medium: Hand-coloured engraving. Date: Circa 1737-1745. 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.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683–1741) – Fir and Pine Species – Hand-coloured engraving (c. 1737-1745)

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This color lithograph, created in 1959, depicts a stylized horse and a figure in a historical dress on its back. The work features a bold and expressive line, with areas of color in blue, purple, green, and black. The print is a good example of Pablo Picasso's later style, which often returned to art historical themes and figures, reinterpreted with a modern, spontaneous energy. Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theater designer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and revolutionary artists of the 20th century. He co-founded the Cubist movement and invented collage. His work is known for its incredible stylistic versatility and artistic innovation across a vast body of work. Artist or Maker: Pablo Picasso. Dimensions: Approximately 27 × 37 cm. Medium: Color lithograph. Date: 1961. 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.