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This woodcut presents a bird's-eye view of the fortified city of Algiers alongside a portrait of the Ottoman privateer and naval commander Hayreddin Barbarossa, as featured in the sixth book of a monumental universal chronicle. The topographical scene depicts the Mediterranean city nestled against a mountainous backdrop, highlighting its defensive walls, harbor, and the central lighthouse tower. In the upper register, a portrait shows Barbarossa with a long, flowing beard wearing an ornate crown and feathered headdress. A substantial block of German text in blackletter type accompanies the illustrations, detailing the history of the pirate commander, his rise to power in North Africa, and the military campaigns led by Emperor Charles V against the Regency of Algiers. This work served as a technical reference for readers to visualize significant geopolitical figures and strategic coastal strongholds during the sixteenth century. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German cartographer, cosmographer, and Christian Hebraist whose most significant achievement was the publication of the Cosmographia. This work was the earliest German-language description of the world and went through numerous editions and translations, becoming one of the most popular books of the sixteenth century. Münster's synthesis of geographical, historical, and ethnographic information helped establish the foundations of modern cartography and regional geography in Europe. His use of woodcut illustrations and maps provided a visual standard for the depiction of distant lands and cultures during the Age of Discovery. His scholarship at the University of Basel significantly influenced the dissemination of humanistic knowledge across the continent. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster . Dimensions: Approximately 36 cm x 23 cm . Medium: Woodcut . Date: 1544–1550 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.

Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) – Map of Algiers and Portrait of Hayreddin Barbarossa – Woodcut (1544–1550)

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This engraving depicts a collection of twelve ancient Gnostic gems and amulets, categorized under the title Abraxas. The composition is organized into three vertical columns, each featuring oval amulets with mystical symbols and hybrid creatures. Several gems illustrate the Chnoubis, a leonine-headed serpent with a radiant solar halo, a common protective motif in Greco-Egyptian magic. Other ovals contain complex Gnostic inscriptions in Greek characters and esoteric signs intended for spiritual protection and divine invocation. These artifacts are presented as scientific records of esoteric religious practices from late antiquity, emphasizing the symbolic iconography and epigraphy used by diverse mystical sects. This illustration was published as a technical plate for L'antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, a monumental work aimed at documenting the material culture and customs of the ancient world through visual evidence. Bernard de Montfaucon was a French Benedictine monk and a pioneering scholar who is widely considered one of the founders of modern archaeology and paleography. His most famous contribution, the multi-volume L'antiquité expliquée, was an exhaustive effort to categorize ancient civilizations using thousands of engraved plates, effectively creating the first pictorial encyclopedia of the classical world. Montfaucon’s work was revolutionary in its use of visual documentation as a primary historical source, influencing generations of historians and art collectors. His dedication to systematic research and the preservation of historical artifacts through illustration helped bridge the gap between early antiquarianism and scientific archaeological study. Artist or Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon . Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 25 cm. Medium: Engraving . Date: 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.

Bernard de Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Gnostic Gems and Serpent Amulets – Engraving (1719–1724)

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This engraving depicts two distinct topographical views and architectural studies related to the Aerarium and the Temple of Saturn in Rome, presented in a stacked composition. The upper panel, titled Aerarium, provides an architectural reconstruction of the Roman treasury as a grand neoclassical structure with a domed roof, a central arched portal, and niches containing figurative statues. The lower panel, titled Vestigia aedis Saturni cum aerario, illustrates the surviving ruins of the site within a contemporary urban landscape, featuring the weathered masonry of the temple alongside later residential buildings and small street figures. The central space between the views is filled with allegorical and classical objects, including two standing nude male figures flanking the upper scene, ancient coins, a portrait medallion, and a large decorative urn. These illustrations were likely created for a scholarly treatise on Roman antiquities, utilizing the refined linework and complex allegorical framing characteristic of late Dutch Baroque printmaking. Jan Goeree was a prolific Dutch engraver, painter, and poet active in Amsterdam. A student of Gerard de Lairesse, he became one of the most sought-after book illustrators of his time, providing hundreds of designs for historical, classical, and scientific publications. His work is noted for its adherence to neoclassical principles, featuring elegant figures and balanced compositions that bridged the late Baroque and early Enlightenment styles. Goeree’s contributions significantly influenced the visual presentation of scholarly literature in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. Artist or Maker: Jan Goeree . Dimensions: Approximately 39 cm x 24 cm. Medium: Engraving . Date: 1700–1730 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.

Jan Goeree (1670–1731) – Topographical Views of the Aerarium and Temple of Saturn – Engraving (1700–1730)

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This engraving depicts two distinct topographical views and architectural studies of the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, presented in a stacked composition. The upper panel provides an architectural reconstruction of the monumental tomb as a grand, multi-tiered circular structure adorned with classical statuary, obelisks, and rows of cypress trees. The lower panel, titled Mausolei Vestigia, illustrates the weathered remains of the structure as it appeared in the artist's time, showing the circular masonry core repurposed with later internal modifications. In the foreground, a classically draped female figure sits among architectural ruins, holding a tablet and resting her hand on a sculpted portrait head, which serves to ground the archaeological study in a contemplative and allegorical context. These illustrations were likely created for a scholarly treatise on Roman antiquities, utilizing the refined linework and complex framing characteristic of late Dutch Baroque printmaking. Jan Goeree was a prolific Dutch engraver, painter, and poet active in Amsterdam. A student of Gerard de Lairesse, he became one of the most sought-after book illustrators of his time, providing hundreds of designs for historical, classical, and scientific publications. His work is noted for its adherence to neoclassical principles, featuring elegant figures and balanced compositions that bridged the late Baroque and early Enlightenment styles. Goeree’s contributions significantly influenced the visual presentation of scholarly literature in the Netherlands during the early eighteenth century. Artist or Maker: Jan Goeree . Dimensions: Approximately 39 cm x 24 cm. Medium: Engraving . Date: 1700–1730 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.

Jan Goeree (1670–1731) – Topographical Views of the Mausoleum of Augustus – Engraving (1700–1730)

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This lithograph depicts a tranquil landscape scene in the vicinity of Touranne, present-day Da Nang, in Vietnam, titled Vue Prise aux Environs de Touranne (Cochinchine). The composition features a cluster of traditional dwellings with thatched roofs situated on a gentle slope, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and dense forest. In the foreground, a group of figures in local attire is gathered under a large parasol, while others are seen near the houses, providing a sense of daily life and social interaction. The background reveals distant, mist-covered mountain peaks under a vast, cloud-filled sky. This illustration was featured in the official account of the voyage of the corvette La Bonite and served as a technical record of the topography and ethnography encountered during the French scientific expedition around the world. Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant was a French naval officer and explorer who commanded the corvette La Bonite on a major circumnavigation from 1836 to 1837. The expedition was primarily scientific in nature, tasked with performing extensive linguistic, botanical, and zoological observations across South America, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia. Vaillant oversaw the publication of the monumental Voyage autour du monde, which compiled these findings into multiple volumes accompanied by high-quality lithographic plates. His leadership facilitated the documentation of various cultures and landscapes during a period of increasing European maritime exploration, contributing significant data to the fields of geography and natural history in the nineteenth century. Artist or Maker: Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant . Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 49 cm . Medium: Engraving. Date: 1840–1852 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.

Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant (1793–1858) – View Taken in the Environs of Touranne – Engraving (1840–1852)

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This lithograph depicts a coastal scene at Touranne, present-day Da Nang, in Vietnam, titled Vue Prise a Touranne (Cochinchine). The composition features a row of traditional dwellings with thatched roofs situated along a sandy shoreline, backed by a lush, wooded hillside. In the foreground, numerous figures in local attire are engaged in various activities, including a group gathered near a small boat being launched and others resting on a fallen log. In the calm waters of the bay, a large European three-masted vessel, the corvette La Bonite, is shown at anchor. This illustration was featured in the official account of the voyage of the corvette La Bonite and served as a technical record of the coastal topography and maritime environment encountered during the French scientific expedition around the world. Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant was a French naval officer and explorer who commanded the corvette La Bonite on a major circumnavigation from 1836 to 1837. The expedition was primarily scientific in nature, tasked with performing extensive linguistic, botanical, and zoological observations across South America, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia. Vaillant oversaw the publication of the monumental Voyage autour du monde, which compiled these findings into multiple volumes accompanied by high-quality lithographic plates. His leadership facilitated the documentation of various cultures and landscapes during a period of increasing European maritime exploration, contributing significant data to the fields of geography and natural history in the nineteenth century. Artist or Maker: Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant . Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 49 cm . Medium: Engraving. Date: 1840–1852 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.

Auguste-Nicolas Vaillant (1793–1858) – View Taken at Touranne – Engraving (1840–1852)

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This illustration depicts a pangolin, also known as a scaly anteater, as it climbs along a mossy tree branch. The work captures the animal's unique defensive armor, consisting of large, overlapping brown scales that cover its entire body and exceptionally long, prehensile tail. The pangolin is shown in profile, highlighting its small head, lack of teeth, and strong claws used for digging into ant and termite mounds. This work was published as part of The Naturalist's Miscellany, a celebrated serial publication dedicated to describing and illustrating new and remarkable nature subjects from around the world. Frederick Polydore Nodder was a prominent English artist and engraver who served as botanical painter to Queen Charlotte. He is best known for his extensive contributions to The Naturalist's Miscellany, where he worked closely with George Shaw to produce hundreds of detailed plates covering zoology and botany. His ability to capture the fine textures and colors of natural history specimens with scientific accuracy made him one of the most respected illustrators of the late eighteenth century. Artist or Maker: Frederick Polydore Nodder . Dimensions: Approximately 22 cm x 13 cm. Medium: Hand-colored Engraving . Date: 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.

Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751–1801) – Pangolin on a Branch – Hand-colored Engraving (1790)

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This illustration depicts a four-eyed fish, shown in profile to highlight its unique ocular adaptation for life at the water's surface. The work captures the divided structure of the eyes, which are positioned at the top of the head to allow the animal to see simultaneously above and below the waterline. The fish is rendered with a streamlined body, featuring horizontal dark stripes along its silvery-grey flanks and a yellowish underbelly, with detailed fin structures and small scales. This work was published as part of The Naturalist's Miscellany, a celebrated serial publication dedicated to describing and illustrating new and remarkable nature subjects from around the world. Frederick Polydore Nodder was a prominent English artist and engraver who served as botanical painter to Queen Charlotte. He is best known for his extensive contributions to The Naturalist's Miscellany, where he worked closely with George Shaw to produce hundreds of detailed plates covering zoology and botany. His ability to capture the fine textures and colors of natural history specimens with scientific accuracy made him one of the most respected illustrators of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Artist or Maker: Frederick Polydore Nodder . Dimensions: Approximately 13 cm x 22 cm. Medium: Hand-colored Engraving . Date: 1811 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.

Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751–1801) – Four-eyed Fish – Hand-colored Engraving (1811)

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This engraving presents a dynamic scene of maritime life titled Chasse des Poissons volants, illustrating the interaction between various marine and avian species. The composition features several flying fish leaping from the water to escape large predatory fish, including an albacore and a dolphin, while being pursued from above by seabirds such as the frigatebird and tropicbird. In the background, a coastal landscape with palm trees and a waterspout, labeled as a column of water, provides a tropical context to the natural struggle. The left margin contains a numbered key identifying nine specific subjects, including the Albatross and the Bonito, which corresponds to the figures in the image. This illustration was featured in the monumental Histoire Generale des Voyages and served as a technical reference for eighteenth-century readers to visualize the exotic fauna and dramatic natural phenomena encountered by explorers in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles, commonly known as Abbé Prévost, was a prolific French author and journalist who made significant contributions to the Enlightenment-era dissemination of geographical and natural knowledge. While famous for his literary work Manon Lescaut, he spent decades editing and translating the Histoire Generale des Voyages, a massive multi-volume encyclopedia of global exploration. This series synthesized centuries of travel accounts and natural history observations into a structured format, becoming an essential resource for the study of ethnography and marine biology. Prévost's work allowed the French public to explore the world's diverse environments through detailed text and high-quality engravings, helping to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and popular curiosity during the eighteenth century. Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles . Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 20 cm . Medium: Engraving . Date: 1746–1759 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.

Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles (1697–1763) – Hunting Flying Fish – Engraving (1746–1759)

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This engraving presents a life-sized botanical study of the foliage and flowering parts of a coffee plant. The upper portion of the plate illustrates a small branch segment featuring two large, ribbed leaves and a cluster of delicate blossoms and emerging fruit. Below this, two separate figures show the leaves at their natural size providing a technical reference for the scale and texture of the plant's anatomy. This illustration was featured in the monumental Histoire Générale des Voyages and was intended to provide a precise scientific record of the coffee plant's physical characteristics for European readers. The work reflects the eighteenth-century Enlightenment drive to catalog and understand global flora through meticulous visual documentation. Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles, commonly known as Abbé Prévost, was a prolific French author and journalist who made significant contributions to the Enlightenment-era dissemination of geographical and natural knowledge. While famous for his literary work Manon Lescaut, he spent decades editing and translating the Histoire Générale des Voyages, a massive multi-volume encyclopedia of global exploration. This series synthesized centuries of travel accounts and botanical observations into a structured format, becoming an essential resource for the study of ethnography and natural history. Prévost's work allowed the French public to explore the world's diverse environments through detailed text and high-quality engravings, helping to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and popular curiosity during the eighteenth century. Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles . Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 20 cm . Medium: Engraving . Date: 1746–1759 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.

Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles (1697–1763) – Coffee Plant Leaves and Fruit – Engraving (1746–1759)

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This engraving presents an extensive botanical survey of the diverse flora of Madagascar, titled Plantes et Fruits de Madagascar. The composition is organized into four large rectangular grids, each subdivided into smaller cells containing individual illustrations of leaves, flowers, and fruits. This intricate plate was featured in the monumental Histoire Generale des Voyages and served as a technical reference for eighteenth-century naturalists to identify and study exotic plant species documented during global maritime expeditions. The work reflects the Enlightenment era's systematic approach to recording the natural history of recently explored territories. Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles, commonly known as Abbé Prévost, was a prolific French author and journalist who made significant contributions to the Enlightenment-era dissemination of geographical and natural knowledge. While famous for his literary work Manon Lescaut, he spent decades editing and translating the Histoire Generale des Voyages, a massive multi-volume encyclopedia of global exploration. This series synthesized centuries of travel accounts and botanical observations into a structured format, becoming an essential resource for the study of ethnography and natural history. Prévost's work allowed the French public to explore the world's diverse environments through detailed text and high-quality engravings, helping to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and popular curiosity during the eighteenth century. Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles . Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 37 cm . Medium: Engraving . Date: 1746–1759 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.

Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles (1697–1763) – Plants and Fruits of Madagascar – Engraving (1746–1759)

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This illustration depicts a comprehensive study of traditional bladed weapons and scabbards from the Malay Archipelago. The composition features various forms of the kris, klewang, and parang, alongside curved daggers and a prominent long-handled sword at the top. The rendering highlights the intricate craftsmanship of the hilts, which are carved from wood, bone, and horn, as well as the decorative metalwork of the crossguards and the distinct grain patterns of the blades. Several weapons are shown paired with their corresponding wooden or leather scabbards, providing a detailed record of the martial and ceremonial equipment used by Indigenous cultures across the Southeast Asian islands. This work was published as a technical plate for a scholarly ethnographic journal to document the material culture and regional variations of traditional weaponry. Pieter Willem Marinus Trap was a Dutch lithographer and publisher based in Leiden who specialized in high-quality scientific and ethnographic illustrations. He served as a primary printer for several major academic journals and museum catalogs during the late nineteenth century, gaining recognition for his technical skill in chromolithography. Trap’s work was instrumental in disseminating detailed visual information about global cultures and natural history to a European audience. His contributions helped bridge the gap between academic research and visual documentation through precise and aesthetically sophisticated printmaking. Artist or Maker: Pieter Willem Marinus Trap . Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 25 cm. Medium: Illustration . Date: 1891 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.

Pieter Willem Marinus Trap (1852–1905) – Ethnographic Weapons of the Malay Archipelago – Illustration (1891)

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This illustration depicts a dynamic mythological battle taking place among billowing white clouds against a teal sky. The central focus is a large, grey war elephant adorned with ceremonial regalia, carrying two armed figures on its back who aim spears and bows at an opponent. Above them, a winged deity or celestial being in a golden chariot drawn by a white horse descends from the upper left, while two smaller adversarial figures, one armed with a spear and the other with a club, plummet or leap through the air. The scene is rendered in a vibrant palette of green, gold, and red, reflecting the traditional iconographic styles of Southeast Asian art, likely Thai or Cambodian. This work was published as a technical plate for the Internationales Archiv für Ethnographie to document the religious and mythological narratives prevalent in regional artistic traditions. Pieter Willem Marinus Trap was a Dutch lithographer and publisher based in Leiden who specialized in high-quality scientific and ethnographic illustrations. He served as a primary printer for several major academic journals and museum catalogs during the late nineteenth century, gaining recognition for his technical skill in chromolithography. Trap’s work was instrumental in disseminating detailed visual information about global cultures and natural history to a European audience. His contributions helped bridge the gap between academic research and visual documentation through precise and aesthetically sophisticated printmaking. Artist or Maker: Pieter Willem Marinus Trap . Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 25 cm. Medium: Illustration . Date: 1894 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.