Ruins Engravings

Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755 This impressive 18th-century engraving presents a detailed view and perspective of the island of Phila...

Les Bergers Romains Copper-line engraving by Jean Jacques Leveau (1729-1786) after Pierre Mettay (1728-1759).

Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755 Description: Depicting the ruins of Sabua in Nubia, this plate documents temple remains along the riverbank, combining archa...

Samuel Buck (1696-1779) & Nathaniel Buck (d. 1759/1774) The Ruins of Byland Abbey Engraving 1721 18.5x35.5cm “Byland Abbey is an interesting ruin about five miles from Helmsley.

An evocative 18th century Italian architectural engraving depicting romanticized classical ruins and monumental masonry structures within the famed gardens of Monte Cavallo, Rome.

Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.

Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Shepherds Artist: Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772) Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown) Date: Circa 1720–1750 Mediu...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

Egyptian Desert Ruins and Rock-Cut Tomb, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This elegant engraved plate presents two contrasting views of ancient Egyptian ruins set within a broad desert lan...

Egypt Temple Ruins with Architectural Plan – Denon Voyage Egypt Engraving 1802 This finely engraved plate originates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, published in Paris...

Egypt Desert Panoramas & Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802 This atmospheric group of panoramic desert views and ruin studies forms part of the celebrated work ...

This is an 1820 copperplate engraving by Denon, expertly crafted by Hawkesworth, depicting the ruins of the Temple of Hermopolis in Egypt.

"Vanitas of Roman Grandeur: A Charpentier's Homage to Piranesi" This etching by François Philippe Charpentier, crafted around 1757, serves as a satirical homage to Piranesi's works....

Engraving after Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - 1640 Antwerp), executed by Schelte Adams Bolswert (Bolsward c. 1586 -1659 Antwerp). Bolswert was one of the major printmakers in the ...

Temple Ruins at Thebes with Architectural Plan, Egypt, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This finely engraved plate presents a detailed view of ancient temple ruins at Thebes, shown in thei...

Antique Engraving of the Baths of Titus in Rome, Ruins, Niquet Family, c.1780 This refined late 18th-century engraving presents a picturesque and historically informed view of the r...

Rectangular table box with concave corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on fine hand engraving of a landscape with ruins. Contemporary modern...

The title page from a popular Grant Tour publication featuring a cartouche with Fame and Winged Victory, and an allegory to artistic inspiration. Rome: 1618. Engraving on cream lai...

"Harbour Scene" is an engraving by Claude Gellee (Le Lorrain). The artist signed the piece in plate lower left. 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" art 18 1/8" x 20 1/4" frame Biography Claude Lorra...

Such works played an important role in shaping nineteenth-century appreciation for Byzantine architecture, which had previously received less attention than classical Greek ruins. T...

Antique print titled 'Ruines de Kalbassin (..)'. Copper engraving of the ruins of Kalbassin near that of Sem Palat (now Semipalatinsk / Semey).

During the 18th century, European travellers, scholars, and draughtsmen recorded the surviving remains of the city, which by then lay largely in ruins. This engraving is typical of p...

The scene records ancient burial grounds as part of a living geography, rather than isolating them as detached ruins. The engraving is particularly attractive for interior display d...

Norden’s work is distinguished by its measured, observational approach, documenting Egypt as a living geography rather than a theatrical vision of ruins. These engravings reflect tha...

A major figure of 18th-century Italy, Piranesi is best known for his engravings of ancient ruins and his Carceri d’invenzione, labyrinthine visions of monumental, dreamlike architect...

Also of note is the Notre-Dame de Jerusalem Chapel which was designed in the 1960's by Jean Cocteau. The Frejus engraving shows the town proper, surrounded by the picturesque Roman r...

Large 18th Century Etching / Engraving Of The Ruins Of Rome An Early Print Of Castle Saint Angelo By Giovanni Piranesi (1720-1778) Circa.1756 Collection Privée : Eléonore Vincent Ba...