Illustrator Jan Blaeu (6 results)

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Title top-center within image. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Small light markings in middle-right of image. Light line in top left corner. Lines remain crisp and clear, and colors remain vivid and well-preserved. an excellent print in fine condition.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the Region of Nadin in Italy, extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Minor markings along right side of image. Slight discoloration along top left corner. Otherwise, the image itself is in immaculate condition. Lines remain crisp and clear. Colors are vivid and bright with few signs of fading. A superior print in excellent condition.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the region of Polizan, extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Small black mark at top-right margin of image. Image itself remains untouched. Lines remain crisp and clear. Colors are bright and vivid. A superior print in very good condition.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Title in upper middle of image. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Clean unmarked image with no creases or tears. Lines remain crisp and clear. Colors are bright and show little signs of fading. A superior print in fine condition.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Italy. Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the region of Vrana, Dalmatie, Italy, extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Matted. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Light marks around number plate in top right corner. Remainder of picture is untouched. Lines are crisp and clear. Colors remain vivid and bright.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. 10 x 13-1/2 inches. Hand-colored copperplate engraving extracted from Blaeu's Nouveau Theatre D'italie. Title in top-center of image. Born in Alkmaar, Willem Blaeu served a two-year apprenticeship in Amsterdam, then developed his geographical and astronomical skills under the guidance of Tycho Brahe in Denmark. In 1596 he returned to Amsterdam, and established himself as a maker of both globes and scientific instruments. He also founded a publishing house in 1599, specializing in cartography. Blaeu enjoyed wide acclaim for the quality of his work. His art, instruments and globes featured unprecedented precision, and he developed a new type of press for mapmaking. After Blaeu died, his son Jan Blaeu (died 1673) continued his work. This print is a fine example of the duo's ability to capture architecture through art and an impeccable attention to detail. Minor markings around edge of image. Image itself remains unscathed. Lines are crisp and clear and colors remain unfaded. A superior print in fine condition.