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Allegorical Art and Literature

Illustrative prints showcasing allegorical figures and themes related to literature, love, and moral lessons.

Four cartouches and six medallions depicting scenes from the Bible book of Numbers: the punishment of Korah, the waters of Meriba, the copper serpent, Bileam and the donkey, the exploration of Canaan, the people lament, the Passover celebration, the murder of Zimri and the Midianite woman, the burial of Aaron, and the battle against the Amalekites. The medallions are decorated with wreaths and there are putti on either side. On the left, a pedestal with Moses. On the right a plinth with Aaron. Scenes from the Bible book of Numbers Title page for: Attersoll, William. Schriftmatige en geleerde uytlegginge over t'vierde boek Moises genaemt Numeri, 1667, print maker: Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort, (mentioned on object), publisher: Gerrit van Goedesberg, (mentioned on object), print maker: Netherlands, publisher: Amsterdam, 1663, paper, etching, h 287 mm × w 181 mm
Four cartouches and six medallions depicting scenes from the Bible book of Numbers: the punishment of Korah, the waters of Meriba, the copper serpent, Bileam and the donkey, the exploration of Canaan, the people lament, the Passover celebration, the murder of Zimri and the Midianite woman, the burial of Aaron, and the battle against the Amalekites. The medallions are decorated with wreaths and there are putti on either side. On the left, a pedestal with Moses. On the right a plinth with Aaron. Scenes from the Bible book of Numbers Title page for: Attersoll, William. Schriftmatige en geleerde uytlegginge over t'vierde boek Moises genaemt Numeri, 1667, print maker: Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort, (mentioned on object), publisher: Gerrit van Goedesberg, (mentioned on object), print maker: Netherlands, publisher: Amsterdam, 1663, paper, etching, h 287 mm × w 181 mm
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The Calumny of Apelles (recto) Life of Courtiers (verso) Maximus Tyrius, Sermones e Graeca in Latinam linguam versi Cosmo Paccio interprete, Basel, J. Froben, 1519. 1519. Holbein, Ambrosius, 1494-1518. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection
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Noah's ark surrounded by drowning men; above, the dove holds the olive leaf in its beak, while God appears in a cloud attired as a bishop. Woodcut.
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The Crucifixion (Round) (reverse copy). Artist: After Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471-1528 Nuremberg); Hieronymus (Jerome) Wierix (Netherlandish, ca. 1553-1619 Antwerp). Dimensions: Sheet: 2 1/16 × 1 9/16 in. (5.2 × 3.9 cm). Date: n.d.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: After Albrecht Dürer. Hieronymus (Jerome) Wierix.
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Calligraphic title page with vignette portrait of Albrecht Durer. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1811).
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Head-piece. Partis Secundæ Academiæ Pictoriæ Liber Secundis de vita & encomiis .... Prints. 1683. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Relief (Sculpture), Gods & goddesses
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Roma with cityscape; Descrizione di Roma Antica E Moderna; Title page for: Federico Franzini, Descrittione di Roma Antica E Moderna, S.A. Roma is sitting with a cross strand and papal tiara on a pedestal with title. In the background faces on a square and the facade of the Sint-Pietersbasiliek. At the bottom a cartouche with cityscape.
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Title plate: Le Medaglie del Doni Fiorentino. Artist: Engraved by Enea Vico (Italian, Parma 1523-1567 Ferrara). Series/Portfolio: Medaglie del Doni. Date: ca. 1548. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Rome, Frezza, Giovanni Girolamo, Dianae fabulas, The life of Diana, Title print with coat of arms flanked on either side by an eagle, verso - stamped, print, title print, prints, height 270 mm, width 163 mm, Italian, 1659 - 1748, print maker, printmaker, 1713 - 1713, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process)
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Leiden, Elzevier, Duysend, Cornelis Claesz., Title page for: Lucius Annaeus Florus, Claude Saumaise and Lucius Ampelius, L. Annaeus Florus, 1638, She-wolf with Romulus and Remus, verso - stamped, On an altar with title the she-wolf stands and suckles Romulus and Remus. On the left a putto holds a cloth aside., print, title page, prints, height 100 mm, width 56 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1638 - 1638, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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Relief, Gerold.
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Matthias of Austria (Roman-German Emperor), Kager, Johann Mathias, Munich, Sadeler, Raphael (I), Bavaria sancta I, Saints of Bavaria I, Title print of a first series on the saints of Bavaria with the personifications Religion and Fortitude, verso lower left - stamped, In the middle of the print the title of the series on a target. The canvas is flanked by the personifications Religion (left, with censer) and Fortitude (right, with crown and book). In the foreground two putti with the coat of arms of Bavaria. Above the title the monogram of Christ (IHS) between four angels. The first print of a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria., print, title print, prints, width 153 mm, height, 233 mm, South Netherlandish, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1615 - 1615, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, German, 1575 - 1634, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, 1557-02-24 - 1619-03-20, granter of privilege
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David, king.
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Title Page for the 'Thesavrvs Antiqvitatvm et Historianrvm Italie, Mari Lingvistico et Alpibvs Vicinae Tome Secondi Pars Prior'. Artist: Jan Goeree (Dutch, Middelburg 1670-1731 Amsterdam). Dimensions: 12 7/16 x 7 1/4 in. (31.6 x 18.4 cm). Date: n.d.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Title print for the Peplus series; Old peoples living here; Peplus Sive Gothorum, Wandalorum, Svevorum, Herulorum, Pidarum, Marcomannorum et Quadorum Veterum Imagins Ex Antique Monumentis et Museo Marci Zuerii Boxhornii. Title print with the title of the print series on a canvas ceased by angels. Links Gustaaf II Adolf, king of Sweden, who tramples the envy, on the right queen Christina of Sweden standing on parts armor.
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Title page for the Europische Mercurius of 1737, 1737 print Title page for the Europische Mercurius, for the year 1737. Mercurius reaches Europe a magazine about war and peace, in the background Constantinople. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Constantinople
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Young man and death, Theodor Matham, 1626 print An elegant dressed young man with a rose in his hand and death with a scythe. At the bottom of a bubble -blowing putto, leaning on an skull, at an hourglass and an smoking pot. At the top between the clouds in a jet wreath with cherubies the letters IHS. Cologne paper engraving Death as skeleton (+ Death with scythe). youth, adolescent. (children or putti) blowing bubbles, 'Homo Bulla' ~ scene symbolizing 'Vanitas'
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Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder from 1516-1519 showing three heathen figures, with clothing details and symbolic postures.
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Niccolo Forteguerri or Carteromaco by Il Ricciardetto, 1766, illustration
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Aula Veneris: Title Page. Dated: 1644. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wenceslaus Hollar.
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PETRONIUS Arbiter, Gaius (1st century). Latin satirical writer. Cover of 'Satyricon'. Latin edition printed in Amsterdam in 1634 with comments and notes. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia).
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Opticorum Libri Sex. Dated: published 1613. Dimensions: page size: 35 x 22.1 cm (13 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.). Medium: 1 vol: ill: engraved title page; text illustration (p.3); 6 headpieces engraved by Theodor Galle after Peter Paul Rubens. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: François d'Aguilon and Theodor Galle after Sir Peter Paul Rubens.
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Coat of arms flanked by Leeuwen, Govert van der Leeuw, 1655 - 1688 print Cartouche with assignment in Italian and adorned with a coat of arms, flanked by two lying lions. Left and right in the background soldiers on horseback. Title print of a nine -part series of prints with performances of various animals. paper etching armorial bearing, heraldry. private soldier (+ during the battle)
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Copy of Frontispiece, from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence Set 17th century Anonymous. Copy of Frontispiece, from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence Set. Les Caprices Series A. Anonymous. 17th century. Etching. Prints
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Amsterdam, Danckerts, Justus, Netherlands, Novae Florum Icones, in cartouche - engraved, Title in oval, set in cartouche with scrollwork and flowers. From a series of 12 sheets., print, ornament print, title print, prints, ornament prints, Novae Florum Icones...insicae, height 186 mm, width 143 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1667 - 1701, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, first quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1635-11-11 - 1701-07-16, publisher
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Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Tempesta, Antonio, The deeds of Alexander the Great, Alexandri Magni praecipuae res gestae, Cartouche with Fortitude and Multiplicity, verso - stamped, Cartouche with personifications of Fortitude leaning on a column and Multiplicity with horns of plenty. In the middle at the top two putti flank a crowned coat of arms. At the bottom armor and suits of armour., print, title print, prints, height 224 mm, width 286 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1608 - 1608, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher
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Vesalius, initial T: putti killing dog
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The nine muses on Mount Helicon, the horse Pegasus makes the spring Hippocrene spring from his hooves. Left and right an allegorical figure, each crowned with a laurel wreath by a putto., Title page for: Amsterdamsche Pegasus, 1627, print maker: Jan van de Velde (II), (rejected attribution), print maker: anonymous, publisher: Cornelis Willemsz Blaeu-Laken, 1627, paper, engraving, etching, h 128 mm × w 163 mm
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Aleksander Jagiellończyk (1461 Kraków 1506 Vilnius) King of Poland in the Years 1501 1506, Son of Kazimierz IV Jagiellończyk and Elżbieta Rakuszanka Alexander Casimiri unknown
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Frontispiece for Saltero. Artist: Etched by Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610-1664 Florence). Date: ca. 1633. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, title page (recto) 1620 Cesare Vecellio Italian Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.Title printed in black. Below title is a scene depicting a female robed statue that stands upon a tortoise while holding a round object in her right hand. In the background on the left are 2 women sewing textiles and on the right a man sculpts another statue.. Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, title page (recto) 358318
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Woodcut from 1563 by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicting textual references to Wittenberg, including inscriptions, layout, and compositional elements.
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Frame with cariatides; Title page for: F. van Bossuit, Cabinet de l'Art De Schulpture (...), 1727. Architectural frame with carians on either side, above which Bustes of Minerva and Mercury. Between the title in Dutch and in English. In the middle of numbered: ii.
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Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 1, with a bust of Winkelmann and two putti with instruments of geometry, globe, palette and lyre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1796).
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Allegory in Wisdom and the Arts, Cornelis van Noorde, 1773 - 1778 print A statue of Minerva, as a goddess of the arts and of learning, and a statue of stupidity, a woman with donkey ears. Putti play in between the images. Three putti get honey from a beehive, reading other putti and one putto wears a frygic hat and holds a bowl filled with papers, in his hands. At the top, three putti float with praise and laurel wreaths. Musical instruments have been incorporated into the peripheral work as a symbol for the arts. Title page for a book that includes the texts of a society of learned men. Amsterdam paper etching specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Minerva; Minerva as patroness. Stupidity, Poverty of Intellect; 'Stupidití overo Stolidití' (Ripa) (+ partially clothed). cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. bee-hive. musical instruments; group of musical instruments
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Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 3 (recto). Designer: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Publisher: Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570-1629) , Venice. Date: 1620.Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 3 squares: left square is ornamented with a diamond framing a flower, middle square is ornamented with a quatrefoil framing an unicorn, right square is ornamented with an octagonal shape framing a flower. Bottom register is decorated with 4 squares; each square is ornamented in the center with a diverse floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Title page for press series 'Various dwarfs'/'Varie Figure Gobbi di Jacopo Callot', Abraham Bosse, After Jacques Callot, 1621 - 1676 Five dwarfs, a few bull, are around a sixth figure. This is on the squat with bare buttocks, while two bystanders hold his jacket or shirt up. On the raised clothing are the title and maker of the print series. This is namely the title print for a series of 20 prints (printed on 10 sheets, so always 2 plates per leaf) with grotesque figures; Almost all of those figures are dwarfs, many are bought. Paris paper etching / engraving little people. hunchback. buttocks, 'partes posteriores'. wooden leg. crutches
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Title page for the pamphlet: the Tyger for Themis Vierschaar, 1701, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1701 print Title sheet for the pamphlet: the Tyger for Themis Vierschaar, 1701. The Tiger (France) and the Eagle (Empire) for Justitia / Themis. Cartoon on the ongoing French interference with the Spanish succession. Northern Netherlands paper etching / letterpress printing Themis. Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues
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Title Page. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck after Jan van der Straet.
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The Man of Sorrows Seated, title page of The Small Passion (copy). Artist: After Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471-1528 Nuremberg); Johann Mommard. Dimensions: sheet: 6 1/8 x 4 5/8 in. (15.6 x 11.8 cm). Date: n.d.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Allegory on wisdom and the arts; Title page for: G. M. Nebe, the man in viewed spectators considered, 1773-1778. A statue of Minerva, as a goddess of the arts and learning, and a statue of the stupidity, a woman with donkey ears. Putti play between the images. Three putti pick up honey from a beehive, reading other putti and one putto carries a frygic hat and holds a dish that is filled with papers, in his hands. At the top three putti float with praise stuffs and laurel wreaths. Musical instruments are processed as a symbol of the arts in the edge. Title page for a book in which the texts are included from a scholar men's society.
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Abraham and the sacrifice of Isaac, Jan Caspar Philips, 1728 print Abraham is about to sacrifice his son Isaac. Instead of his own son, Abraham will sacrifice the Ram, which can be seen on the right. Around a frame with a shield of Minerva and winged hat from Mercury. Printing brand from Isaak Tirion with motto after pressure comes joy. paper engraving / letterpress printing the sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22)
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Amor tries to catch bees, Cornelis Bloemaert (II), After Andrea Camassei, 1640 print Amor is busy catching bees. Hopping on one leg, he extends his hand to the animals. Behind him on a branch of a tree hangs a large cloth with the title of the book. paper engraving non-aggressive, friendly or neutral activities and relationships of Cupid. title-page
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Antwerp, Collaert, Adriaen, Piscivm vivae icones, Fish, Title print with sea creatures as ornaments, recto lower right - stamped, Centrally the title of the print series in a cartouche decorated with ornaments. Above the cartouche Neptune on two seahorses. Below the cartouche two sea turtles with putti on their backs. Around the cartouche all kinds of sea creatures. This is the title print of a series with fish as subject., print, title print, prints, verso center bottom - stamped, width 183 mm, height, 134 mm, South Netherlandish (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1598 - 1618, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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Amsterdam, Meyer & Co., PH, Netherlands, Portman, Ludwig Gottlieb, Eighteenth Century. Art plate,, Explanation and price list for the plate with allegory of the Eighteenth Century, 1799, verso - stamped, Explanation of the representation of the allegory of the Eighteenth Century. With price list by the publisher. At the top a vignette with two figures at a column for the eighteenth century., print, engraving, price list, prints, engravings, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 236 mm, width 189 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1772-06-14 - 1828, print maker, printmaker, 1807 - 1807, paper, papier, stippelets, letterpress printing, boekdruk, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher
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Luther, Martin .
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Six men appear puzzled and have their hands raised to their faces. Woodcut and letterpress.
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Allegory in honor of Michiel de Ruyter and Cornelis Tromp and their victories in the sailing in the years 1672 and 1673; Nederlanche Zeetriomf, at the evening of the brave heroes, Michaël de Ruiter, and Kornelis Tromp, victorces of the Fransche and Engelsche Zechachten. Allegory in honor of Michiel de Ruyter and Cornelis Tromp and their victories in the staat in the years 1672 and 1673. The bust of the Ruyter and trumps pulled into victories over the water by tritons, sea horses and sea lions. In the air putti with portraits of the commanders ISAAC Sweers and Johan love during the Battle of Kijkduin. In the background the battle at Kijkduin on August 21, 1673. With three small performances of the earlier steaters and predicted in three columns.
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Galen; Omnia quae extant opera.
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Of tode flaxe ca. 1597 drawing
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Graftombe of Willem I, Prince of Orange, 1623, Anonymous, 1700 - 1799 print Graftombe or Praalgraf from Willem I in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, completed in 1623. Seen from the front with the image of the sitting prince. With the frame and with a separately printed title against the underside of the show. Low Countries paper etching / letterpress printing grave-building, monumental tomb. interior of church. historical persons New church. Delft
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Death of Queen Maria, the wife of Willem III, 1695, Pieter van den Berge, 1695 print Leaf with a representation of the death of Queen II Stuart, the wife of William III, January 7, 1695. deathbed of the queen, surrounded by mourning relatives and members of the court. Under the show a mourning poet in Dutch by Cornelis Sweerts, on the right a short French fresh signed P.M. The print is part of a group of three prints about the death of Maria Stuart, etched and published by Pieter van den Berge in 1695. Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing deathbed
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. Aeneas and his men on one of the islands of the strip pads where the harpies live. There they try to mow the harpies with swords from the air in vain. Illustration and initial p at the third part of the Aeneis of Vergilius.
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Wendschild van Vincenzo Giustiniani; Gallery Giustiniana del Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani Part Two; Gallery Giustiniana del Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani II. Prent Maakt Deel Uit Van Een Album.
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About the portfolio of Vierteljahrs-Hefte des Vereins. Bildender. Kunstler. Dresdens. III Heft. November 1895 ;; Müller-Breslau, Georg (1856-1911), Schneider, Sascha (1870-1927), Arnold, Ernst (Dresden, Leipzig; Publishing House, Gallery; 1843-1951), Świulin, W. (Leipzig; Printing house; 1867-1931) ; 1895 (1895-00-00-1895-00-00);
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Title print with two male figures next to a memorial plaque with on top Putti, François Chaveau, 1623 - 1676 print maker: Parispublisher: ParisFrance paper etching the founder of the Order of the Carthusians, Bruno; possible attributes: cross, finger at lips, lily, mitre at his feet, olive-branch, ray of light, skull, (seven) star(s). cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'
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Allegory marriage; Jan's announcement by Jan Brandt Junior and Maria Lups. Allegory marriage, placed in a graceful list with the arms of the families burning and lups. A couple is led by Amor to a sacrificial column on which burning hearts lie. Juno and Minerva watch in the air from a cloud.
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Milliarium aureum and sculpture of the Lupa Capitolina; Visitur Romae in Capitolio. The Milliarium Aureum, the Golden Milestone, at the Roman Forum in Rome. This milestone indicated the point where all Roman roads would begin. On the left a sculpture of the Lupa Capitolina that suckles the twins romulus and remus. On the right a block with inscription in Latin. The print is part of an album.
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This illustration shows the frontispiece of Lord Macaulay's Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome, published in 1984. The illustrations were by Paul Hardy.