16th Century Historical Scenes

A collection of historical engravings showcasing 16th-century events including a brothel scene, construction projects, and festive gatherings with detailed costumes and expressions.

Scene at a Greek Bakers near Troy Date: 1878

A robbed visitor of the brothel is dispersed by the woman, 16th century, digitally improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880, a robbered visitor of the brothel is dispersed by the woman, 16th century, digitally improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

Pope Saint Leo IV, 790 - 855, commissioning the construction of the Leonine Wall, Borgo, Vatican, Rome

Cleaning and baking day before the holidays, historical engraving, 1883

Wedding ceremony, wood engraving, 1880

Charlemagne in the circle of scholars and clergymen, Historical Illustration from Otto von Leixner, Illustrated History of German Literature, Leipzig and Berlin 1880, First volume, Germany, Europe

Brahmins, in the Indian caste system the members of the highest caste, Varna, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

William Prynne (1600-1669) in the pillory, c1902. Artist: Unknown

Scene at a Greek Bakers near Troy Date: 1878

Rijn, Rembrandt van, Bretherton, James, La petite Tombe, Predeking Christus (La petite Tombe), Christ preaching ('La petite Tombe'), verso - stamped, print, prints, height 154 mm, width 205 mm, English, 1750 - 1781, print maker, 1760 - 1781, paper, etching, Work conception, Northern Dutch, 1606-07-15 - 1669-10-08

Historical illustration of a travelling merchant with crosses, crucifixes, Lord God merchant offering the crucifixes to people sitting in front of an inn, Bavaria, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Queen Philippa interceding for the Burghers of Calais, drawn by A. de Neuville, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

In the sacristy of a Franciscan monastery on Easter morning, woodcut from 1864

An engraving depicting the basting of the Christmas Goose. Dated 19th century

Women in traditional traditional costume dancing Romaika, a folk dance from Greece, in 1869, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, exact original date unknown

Carnaval D'ouarcla, 1846., 1846

Bazaar in Constantinople, c1888. Artist: Unknown

Visit a convent parlor, under Louis XIV, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869.

Chinese Manadarin's wife receives a textile merchant at her house at Nanking 1850

Guardhouse at the entrance to the palace of the governor of Fars, Persia, Iran. Persia, Chaldea and Susiana by Jane Dieulafoy 1881-1882. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1906

400s FIFTH CENTURY KING CLOVIS I FOUNDER OF FRANKISH MONARCHY PUNISHING A REBEL FIRST CATHOLIC KING OF FRANCE

William Prynne a prominent Puritan Opponent of Archbishop Laud s Church Policies in the Pillory

Christ Preaching Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn(1606-1669 Dutch) Etching

Martin Luther with the Cantorei in the House, religion, Kontorei, German hymn, song, piety, singing, room, children, family, friends, music, instrument, hymnbook, joy, Protestantism, 16th century, historical illustration c. 1860

Sleeping quarters for women and children, with trunks and hat boxes and all kinds of luggage stowed away. Date: 1851

James of Molay (French: Jacques de Molay) (c. 1240/1250 March 1314) 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, leading the Order from 1292 until the Order was dissolved by order of Pope Clement V in 1312.

Jean Matthiesson, promoter of Anabaptism, travels and preaches. Date: 16th century

Illustration depicting the death of Pope Alexander VI (Borja) (1431-1503). Dated 16th Century

Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Arab Baths. Central room. Engraving by Traver. Cronica General de Espana, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias (General Chronicle of Spain, Illustrated and Descriptive History of its Provinces), Balearics, 1871.

Christmas crib in Tyrol, historic wood engraving, about 1897

Family in a yurt in Mongolia, in 1870 / Familie in einer Jurte in der Mongolei, im Jahre 1870, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Testing the new wine in the monastery, monks in Reichenau Monastery, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Sudáfrica. Conversaciones de paz con el líder zulú Cetshwayo kaMpande (1826-1884) en el marco de la guerra anglo-zulú. Grabado de 1879.

Burial of a Little Girl of the Higher Class in Naples, Italy, 1880, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century master, exact original...

'Turkish coffee house', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854".

superstition furtune telling oracle goose oracle in the Black Forrest wood engraving after scetch by G. Knapp 19th centur y,

Preparation for the witches' sabbath. Etching by D. Vivant-Denon after D. Teniers the younger.

A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556, for refusing to deny their Protestant belief. Reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary). Wood engraving 1848.

'The Grandfather's Blessing, mid 19th century (1882). Artist: Unknown

The Plague Victims of Rome, after an etching by French artist Alphonse Legros, 1837 - 1911. People stricken with the plague receive the last sacrament from a cardinal who is atteneded by altar boys a

THE EASTERN QUESTION

New Pictures in the National Gallery - "Christ Driving the Money-Changers out of the Temple" - painted by Bassano, 1856. 'In the picture before us, which was presented to the National Gallery by Philip L. Hinds, Esq., we have a fair sample of Bassano's powers and his peculiar predilections. Amidst the confused crowd of money-brokers, cattle, dogs, and dealers in live-stock, we recognise none of those sublimer attributes usually aimed at in the treatment of sacred subjects. We cannot conclude our notice of this picture without animadverting upon the taste and judgment of the "H

Albigensian heresy, c1190-1220. Artist: Unknown

Pig market in Moravian Slovakia in 1880, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The 1903 caption reads: "Childhood of Christ from painting by Hoffman 1824." Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew Joshua (savior). Christ is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Messiah (anointed). For Christians, Jesus Christ is the founder of Christianity. This illustration shows Jesus as a young boy working with and helping his father, Joseph. Pictured also is his mother, Mary. Hans Hofmann (died 1966) was a German-born American painter, renowned as both an artist and teacher. His career spanned two generations and two continents, and is considered to have both preceded and influenced Abst

An engraving depicting Lot fleeing from Sodom and Gomorrah when an earthquake circa BC 1900 destroyed them. In the right background is Lot's wife turned to a pillar of salt because she looked back. There is evidence of a massive earthquake in the area at this date and might well have arisen from the escape of petroleum gases. Engraved by William Marshall Craig (1765-1834). Dated 19th century

Death of Gerald Fitzgerald, 15th earl of Desmond Date: 1583

The kingdom of Khiva. The woman was buried alive. vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyage, Travel Journal, (1880-81).

trade markets market scene in France 18th century wood engraving after Jeaurat,

Entertainment Italian friars. Engraving, 1885. Published on Illustrated Word. Later colouration.

Savages baptized in Paris, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842.

Street scene with Chinese in traditional dress, one man seated with a wide brimmed hat and pigtail, writing letters for his customers. Date: 1883

Engraving depicting travelling musicians summoned to play before a medieval English King . Dated 15th Century

A woodcut engraving depicting the Bishop of Tournai receiving a tithe of beer. Dated 16th century

William ""Captain"" Kidd circa 1645 to 1701. Scottish pirate. Here seen burying his treasure.

When Hugh Capet ascended the throne of France in A.D. 987, one of his enemies was Charles, Duke of Lorraine, who had taken control of Laon, which had been the capital of French kings and the center of France. This engraving shows Charles making Adalberon, Bishop of Laon, swear allegiance to him.

Ceremony of Circumcision, Basel, 1739 (first edition 1663). Artist: Jan Leusden

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish noble grooming. Engraving of the nineteenth century.

Women in typical traditional costume in church at a service, 1869, Brittany, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th cen...

Dressed up children as the Three Wise Men have arrived in the village and are welcomed by the people, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, coloured, Children dressed up as the Three Wise Men have arrived in the village and are welcomed by the people, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, coloured, Europe

The Bean Festival, copper engraving by Paul Pontius, 18th century

Calabozos de la inquisición, escena de confesión mediante el tormento de fuego en los pies, grabado de 1880.

The Market At Maubert, (1885).Artist: Jeaurat

A passion play is presented in the streets of a German town. The stage is on three levels representing Heaven, Earth and Hell, with stairs and traps leading from one to the other. Date: 16th century

Chinese opium den in San Francisco, California in 1870s. From American Pictures Drawn With Pen And Pencil by Rev Samuel Manning circa 1880

Having made the mistake of being initiated into the Lodge, she belatedly attempted to retire from Free-Masonry after having learnt about its revolutionary projects only to be assassinated by the mob. Date: 1890s

Street scene with goods piled on a table under an awning for sale, chinese lanterns and hangings decorating the shop. Date: 1880

COLONIALISMO. HISTORIA DE MARRUECOS. Recepción del gran visir a un comité diplomático francés. Grabado de Barberis ("El Mundo Ilustrado"), principios del s. XX.

Savages baptized in Paris, vintage engraving. Savages baptized in Paris, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660413

Job experiences his misfortune, Job, chapter 1, stone house, entrance, horror, despair, storm, people, Bible, Old Testament, historical illustration

''The Emigration of the Russian Jews - Sketches on board the Guion Liner "Wisconsin", off Queenstown on Sunday Morning - The Ruling Passion ', 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891.

THE EASTERN QUESTION, TURKEY

Christian house blessing, historic steel engraving from 1860

Origen tortured and injured by fire in prison, Origen (185-254) was a Christian scholar and theologian, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

'Punishment of Prostitutes in Switzerland', c18th century. Artist: Unknown

The needle-room, Clerkenwell Prison, London, 1874. Artist: Unknown

Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper, c1804. Artist: Unknown

'Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Tennyson's "Becket" at Windsor Castle', 1893, (1901). Actors Henry Irving (as Thomas Becket) and Ellen Terry (as Rosamund) performed in "Becket" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, in front of Queen Victoria on 18 March 1893. From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". London, 1901

The guests' servants/slaves have come to take their masters home, bringing them their shoes and putting them on their masters.

Pope Gregory VII let Henry, clad in the thin robe of a penitent, stand in the courtyard in A.D. 1077 for three days.

Lao beating the gong, Muong Pang, vintage engraved illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, (1872).

Bei der Dorfsybille, Prophetin, 1881, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original, Europe

The early 1900s caption reads: "FLIGHT OF JAMES' QUEEN.In their triumph over the bloodless rebellion of 1688, the English people lay little stress upon one pathetic part of it. James II. had but recently married a second wife, Mary of Modena. Indeed, it was the birth of their little son, James, that precipitated the rebellion, by supplying a Catholic heir to the throne. The poor woman had to steal out of the palace at Whitehall with her unfortunate infant, and flee to Prance ' in he night and storm, protected only by a single attendant. "

A drawing from 'The Graphic', London, January 16 1892. The accompanying text states: 'The chief slave market consists of a large stone building with a verandah. The slaves are generally brought out onto the verandah, where a group of regulars sit smoking their nargilehs and drinking coffee. The slaves are mostly girls from ten to sixteen years of age'. Drawn by G. Durand from a sketch by Father Oberwalder who, with two nuns, recently escaped from the Mahdists.

Engraving showing the scene inside a Venetian bowling alley, during a slight dispute over a game of 'ten pin' bowling, c.1876. Other attractions of this venue appear to be smoking, drinking and card gambling. Date: 1876

Dutch Trader Warns Ieyasu

A funeral custom of Chinese in San Francisco, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyages, Travel Journal, (1879-80).

movie cinema magic latern apparition by the ""Phantascope"" of Etienne Gaspard Robertson copper engraving 1797,

Historia de España. Fundación de Oviedo durante el reinado de Fruela I de Asturias (722-768) a partir de la construcción de una ermita en el año 761. Grabado de 1872.

A Hungarian stool court scene from 1850, Hungary, court negotiation, stool master was the lord of the court in the late Middle Ages, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

Sketch titled 'The Supper at Emmaus' created by Arnold Houbraken'.

The blessing of a newly married couple by the parents in Little Russia, Ukraine, historical engraving of 1883, Europe

Banquet at the marriage of King Henry III (1207-1272) and Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291), 1236. Artist: Unknown

Italia. El Papa Pio IX (1792-1878) visitando los prisioneros garibaldinos en el castillo de Sant Angelo tras la batalla de Meldana. Grabado de 1867.

Sultan Sayyid Said bin Sultan signed a trade agreement with the USA in 1833 CE (1249 AH), and welcomed the presence of an American ambassador in the Sultanate. He also signed a treaty with Britain in 1839 CE (1255 AH), which focused mostly on trade and navigation between the two countries, and on providing facilities to British ships in Omani ports. Omans foreign relations were further bolstered by signing a trade agreement with France in 1844 CE (1260 AH), which gave France the same trade and judicial privileges stated in the aforementioned Omani-British treaty.

The death of Aldred, Archbishop of York, 1069

España. Siglo XIX. Aragón. Sorteo de la quinta de mozos en un pueblo aragonés. Grabado de la época.

Tartar merchants of Astrakhan (Russia) at prayer before a kind of suspended altar containing figures, contrary to Islamic teachings. Date: 1806

An old woman with a broom in her hand arguing with a younger woman from a broadside entitled 'El Pleito de Vecindad' ca. 1880-1910 José Guadalupe Posada. An old woman with a broom in her hand arguing with a younger woman from a broadside entitled 'El Pleito de Vecindad'. José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913). ca. 1880-1910. Wood engraving. Prints

Typical character performing street palmist at Cairo, Egypt. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

Blessing of the War Volunteers 1813, Napoleonic Wars, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork

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