Weigel Christoph Elder (4 results)

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Holy Land (Palestine, Israel). "Terra Sancta in XII olim Tribus nunc VI. Provincias dispertita ad Vsum histricum prisci & recentioris avi accurante curatius". Orig. copperplate engraving, Ch. Weigel, Nuremberg, ca. 1720. Orig. old colouring. With decorative title cartouche, a scale of map ("Scala"), explanatory notes ("Notarum Explicatio") and small inset map of departure of the Israelites from Egypt ("Populi Israelitiei es Aegypto per Desertum in Terram Promissionis Canaan ."; 10:8 cm). 32,5:40 cm (12 3/4 x 15 3/4 inch.) on paper sized 36:44 cm.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. copper engraved map with old hand colouring; overall 36 x 44 cm, plate 32 x 36 cm. fold as issued; some faint stains; hand written annotation top left corner; o/w vg cond. A very charming map of the North Pole from Johann David Köhler's 'Descriptio Orbis Antiqui' published by Weigel.

Caspar Luyken (illustrator). 'EIN TARTAR'A "Tatar" warrior. Historically, the term Tatars (or Tartars) was applied to anyone originating from the vast Northern and Central Asian landmass then known as Tartary, a term which was also conflated with the Mongol Empire itself.Made by Christoph Weigel the Elder after Caspar Luyken.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 18 x 21.5 cm (7.09 x 8.46 inch). Image size: 10.5 x 16 cm. (4.13 x 6.3 inch).TATAR-WARRIOR | PCO-C21-37BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom "Neu-eroffnete Welt-Galleria. ' by Abraham de Santa Clara, published in Nuremberg, 1702.Biography engraver: Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654-1725), was a German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He was born at Redwitz, Free imperial city of Eger in Egerland, and died in Nuremberg, aged 70.Biography artist: Caspar Luyken (1672-1708) was a Dutch illustrator and engraver. He was the son of Jan Luyken with whom he collaborated extensively. Condition: good, given age. Some staining in margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Caspar Luyken (illustrator). 'EIN HEYDUCK'Print depicts a hajduk (Hungarian: hajdúk, plural of hajdú) is a type of irregular infantry found in Central, Eastern, and parts of Southeast Europe from the late 16th to mid 19th centuries. They have reputations ranging from bandits to freedom fighters depending on time, place, and their enemies.Made by Christoph Weigel the Elder after Caspar Luyken.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 18 x 21.5 cm (7.09 x 8.46 inch). Image size: 10.5 x 16 cm. (4.13 x 6.3 inch).HAJDUK-HUNGARIAN-WARRIOR | PCO-C21-37BACKGROUND INFORMATIONFrom "Neu-eroffnete Welt-Galleria. ' by Abraham de Santa Clara, published in Nuremberg, 1702.Biography engraver: Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654-1725), was a German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He was born at Redwitz, Free imperial city of Eger in Egerland, and died in Nuremberg, aged 70.Biography artist: Caspar Luyken (1672-1708) was a Dutch illustrator and engraver. He was the son of Jan Luyken with whom he collaborated extensively. Condition: good, given age. Some staining in margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.