Allegorical Engravings

A series of intricate prints showcasing allegorical figures, scenes from literature, and historical themes, often with elaborate borders and classical references.

Figures from Roman antiquity Title page for Willem Hendrik Nieupoort, Rituum, qui olim apud Romanos obtinuerunt, succincta explicatio, 1774, In the middle a base with the title of the book. All around the base all kinds of figures from Roman antiquity. On the left religious objects such as a sacrificial block and sacrificial animals with a temple in the background. On the right military objects, with a triumphal arch in the background. Two putti hold up a medallion with the portrait of Romelus on it. The print has an ornamental frame, (story of) Romulus and Remus, cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', Roman religion (including Etruscan religion), temple, shrine, Roman religion, (military) equipment and supply, Jan Goeree (mentioned on object), 1712 and/or 1774, paper, engraving, h 151 mm × w 95 mm
Figures from Roman antiquity Title page for Willem Hendrik Nieupoort, Rituum, qui olim apud Romanos obtinuerunt, succincta explicatio, 1774, In the middle a base with the title of the book. All around the base all kinds of figures from Roman antiquity. On the left religious objects such as a sacrificial block and sacrificial animals with a temple in the background. On the right military objects, with a triumphal arch in the background. Two putti hold up a medallion with the portrait of Romelus on it. The print has an ornamental frame, (story of) Romulus and Remus, cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', Roman religion (including Etruscan religion), temple, shrine, Roman religion, (military) equipment and supply, Jan Goeree (mentioned on object), 1712 and/or 1774, paper, engraving, h 151 mm × w 95 mm