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A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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S. Albertu' Clara fugat lampas noctem, liber otia tollit Mactatur Cypris flore, Cupido cruce
[after Hans von Aachen, as engraved by Robert Boissard.]
[n.d., c.1800.]
Engraving. 150 x 105mm (6 x 4"). Thread margin at bottom, tipped onto album sheet at corners.
A copy of a portrait of Saint Albertus Magnus (1200-80). [Albert Bullstredt] Albert was one of the Great Medieval Philosophers and scientists.
[Ref: 62686] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[after Hans von Aachen, as engraved by Robert Boissard.]
[n.d., c.1800.]
Engraving. 150 x 105mm (6 x 4"). Thread margin at bottom, tipped onto album sheet at corners.
A copy of a portrait of Saint Albertus Magnus (1200-80). [Albert Bullstredt] Albert was one of the Great Medieval Philosophers and scientists.
[Ref: 62686] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Germania Hic Regina suas orbi Germania gazas / Mostrat, et impertit quas Dea gignit opes [...]
Sereniss: Bavar Ducis chalcog J.S. sculp et excud Monachy
Cum privel S. Caes: Maiestat [c.1594]
Engraving, sheet 220 x 255mm (8½ x 10"). Glued to backing sheet. Trimmed to image.
Germany, from a set of four allegories on European countries after Hans von Aachen. The series was dedicated to Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. This plate is shows a young woman as Ceres and young man as Bacchus, and is an allegory on craft and war. The composition includes: tools and weaponry; a copper-plate and two burin needles, and printing press; a small violin (rebec) and a flute with a flute-case at centre; armoury, a gun, a cannon and a clock in lower right corner. In the background an army marches on the right, while peasants drink at a village tavern on the left.
[Ref: 40147] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Sereniss: Bavar Ducis chalcog J.S. sculp et excud Monachy
Cum privel S. Caes: Maiestat [c.1594]
Engraving, sheet 220 x 255mm (8½ x 10"). Glued to backing sheet. Trimmed to image.
Germany, from a set of four allegories on European countries after Hans von Aachen. The series was dedicated to Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. This plate is shows a young woman as Ceres and young man as Bacchus, and is an allegory on craft and war. The composition includes: tools and weaponry; a copper-plate and two burin needles, and printing press; a small violin (rebec) and a flute with a flute-case at centre; armoury, a gun, a cannon and a clock in lower right corner. In the background an army marches on the right, while peasants drink at a village tavern on the left.
[Ref: 40147] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Hispania Regna tot una rego, quot caetera Numina getes: / Et sum possideam plurima, plura peto [...]
R.S. sculp: et excud: Joa ab Ach figur
Monachy tu privel J. Caes: Maiestat [c.1594]
Engraving, sheet 220 x 260mm (8½ x 10¼"). Trimmed to image. Bit tatty. Glued to backing sheet; tear.
Spain, from a set of four allegories on European countries after Hans von Aachen. The series was dedicated to Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. This plate is an allegory on Exploration. A woman holding an orb and sceptre is embraced by a soldier in full armour holding a flag. The composition includes: weapons and navigation instruments; a globe (showing America and the Pacific Ocean); exotic fruits; a pair of compasses; a chest filled with coins; playing-cards; a guitar; an anchor, and a snare drum and trumpet. In the background soldiers playing cards, with a bay populated with ships in the distance.
[Ref: 40149] £350.00
R.S. sculp: et excud: Joa ab Ach figur
Monachy tu privel J. Caes: Maiestat [c.1594]
Engraving, sheet 220 x 260mm (8½ x 10¼"). Trimmed to image. Bit tatty. Glued to backing sheet; tear.
Spain, from a set of four allegories on European countries after Hans von Aachen. The series was dedicated to Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. This plate is an allegory on Exploration. A woman holding an orb and sceptre is embraced by a soldier in full armour holding a flag. The composition includes: weapons and navigation instruments; a globe (showing America and the Pacific Ocean); exotic fruits; a pair of compasses; a chest filled with coins; playing-cards; a guitar; an anchor, and a snare drum and trumpet. In the background soldiers playing cards, with a bay populated with ships in the distance.
[Ref: 40149] £350.00