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

Two men conclude an agreement, Jan Punt, 1737 print Two men face each other in a room. The one gives a newly signed document to the other. A two -headed figure and an allegorical female figure with a lamb watch. In the foreground is a monkey, in the midst of coins. In the air on a cloud of justice. The show is caught in a frame that is decorated with cartouches in which various scenes from the story are depicted. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Janus' head, two-faced head. monkeys, apes. armorial bearing, heraldry

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

Writing art in a library, Adolf van der Laan, 1740 print Writing art, flanked by father Tijd and Minerva, is in a library with an open book on her lap and a writing spring in her hand. At her feet is an allegorical figure, seen on the back. Putti play with books and wear two oval portraits in the air. The show is caught in an architectural frame with cartouche, completely adorned at the top with the crowned weapon of the city of Amsterdam, including Putti, hanging various portrait medallions. Amsterdam paper etching personification of (art) academy; 'Academia' (Ripa) (+ writing). study; 'studiolo'; library. Father Time, man with wings and scythe. (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.) (+ city; municipal)

Title page for La Coquette, in Le Théâtre Italien de Gherardi, Paris 1700, Franz Ertinger, 1694 - 1700 print Scene from a play. Five court ladies with high point hats. In the background a semi -circular building with statue on a pedestal. At the top left the number 97. Title page for the play La Coquette ou l'Académie des Dames, by Jean-François Regnard, published in Le Théâtre Italien de Gherardi, by Evaristo Gherardi in 1700. Paris (possibly) paper etching 'art commedy'

Neptunus donates his trident, who symbolizes the dominance of the world's rule, to the personification of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. She handles a lance with freedom hat and is surrounded by the personnifications of the East India Company (VOC) and the West Indian Compagnie (WIC). On the right, Mercury points to his caduceus on the world map rolled out by a putto. With an empty margin.

Schrattenbach, Sigismund Christoph Graf.

Titelpagina voor La Coquette, in Le Thétre Italien de Gherardi, Parijs 1700; La Coquette.Scene from a play. Five hat rooms with high point hats. In the background a hemisphere building with statue on base. Top left the number 97. Title page for the play of La Coquette Ou L'Académie des Ladies, from Jean-François Regnard, published in Le Thétre Italien de Gherardi, from Evaristo Gherardi in 1700.

A king presents his son, left part. Companion under the gallery of a palace. The king points to his son. Three soldiers watch. The show has been caught in an architectural frame, awarded a timpaan. Wisdom blows the trumpet. At the bottom of a blank cartouche.

H. Quadratus van Athens, Apologist, Jan Luyken, After Jan Goeree, 1698 print The holy apologist Quadratus of Athens in the company of an owl and an angel. Quadratus is on a pedestal where his torture death has been portrayed on the front. Print in the middle of it marked: II: part p. 171. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving male saints (QUADRATUS OF ATHENS)

Rubens, Peter Paul, Southern Netherlands, Galle, Cornelis (I), Allegorical title page with enthroned Astraea, verso - stamped, Enthroned Astraea with caduceus and bowl in her hands. On either side of her are the constellations Lion and Libra. On the left the personification of good governance, with a city crown and a snake. On the right a woman with five breasts and a horn of plenty. A man and a devil are chained to a plinth. Proof of a title page of a book on virtues and vices., print, title page, prints, height 322 mm, width 205 mm, 1576 - 1650-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1617 - 1617, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30

Etching by Hubertus Quellinus around 1665 portraying Francisco de Moura Cortereal, governor of the Netherlands, with allegorical elements indicating authority and governance.

De reuk, Gottfried Bernhard Götz (possibly), after Gottfried Bernhard Götz, 1718 - 1748 print Allegorical representation with regard to smelling. Twice a four -line French and German text in the lower margin. Augsburg paper etching smell, smelling (one of the five senses)

Reproduction of the print with the covenant between Liedekercke, Roeck and Bourse, 1577, 1877 print Reproduction of the print with the covenant between Liedekercke, Roeck and Bourse, to conquer the Citadel of Antwerp, August 1, 1577. Interior in which the three men take an oath. Left faithfulness (Fiducia) and Love (Charitas), in the clouds the triumphal wagon of Venus. Presentation in a round medallion with ornamental allegorical frame with at the top of the sitting female personifications of torment (tribulatio) and piety (Pietas). At the bottom of a cartouche with 2 verses of 6 lines each in French and Dutch. Great Britain paper photolithography Fidelity; 'Fedelta' (Ripa). Charity, Charity '; 'Carita' (Ripa) ~ One of the Three Theological virtues. Torent; "Distress" (bank). Piety, 'duty', 'fear of God' ~ the three theological virtues. Triumph of Venus; "Carro di Venus" (Ripa) Citadel of Antwerp (16th century)

Reproduction of the print with the negotiations with the German commanders about the departure of the garrison, 1577, 1877 print Reproduction of the print with the negotiations between Liedekercke, Roeck and Bourse and the German commanders about a lump sum payment for the departure of the German garrison, 2 August 1577. Group men standing in consultation, in the background the Citadel. In the clouds the personification of God's punishment. Presentation in a round medallion with ornamental allegorical frame with at the top of the sitting female personifications of generosity (liberalitas) and undeniability (ingratitudo). At the bottom of a cartouche with 2 verses of 6 lines each in French and Dutch. Great Britain paper photolithography Generosity, Liberality; 'Generosití', 'Liberalití' (Ripa). Ingratitude; 'Ingratitudine' (Ripa). Punishment; 'Castigo', 'Pena', 'Punitione' (Ripa). negotiations for truce Citadel of Antwerp (16th century)

Allegory on the death of Michiel de Ruyter, 1676. Allegory on the death of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, 29 April 1676. Mausoleum with the body of the deceased Zeeheld considered by the Dutch Virgin, the Amsterdam cityscape and a woman with his family crest. Behind this mercury, fortune, strength and other allegorical figures. On either side two columns with images of the victories of the Ruyter. At the bottom of a caption on the pedestal of a column in Latin.

The self-sacrifice of preacher Hambroeck on Formosa. Having personally conveyed the request for surrender from the Chinese to the Dutch commanders at Fort Zeelandia on Formosa, Hambroeck bids farewell to his daughters and returns to the Chinese pirate Coxinga, 24 May 1661. In October 1661, he is murdered by the Chinese. Central scene in which his daughters beg him not to leave, surrounded by four smaller scenes and the vignette of the VOC. The self-sacrifice of minister Hambroeck on Formosa, 1661 Anthonius Hambroeck , print maker: Simon Fokke, (mentioned on object), Simon Fokke, (mentioned on object), Northern Netherlands, 1776, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 96 mm

Baptism, from the series The Seven Sacraments. Artist: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537-1612 Antwerp); Engraved by Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537-1612 Antwerp). Dimensions: plate: 10 3/16 x 7 5/8 in. (25.8 x 19.4 cm). Publisher: Published by Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537-1612 Antwerp). Date: 1576. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Cabinet with combat scene on panel; Les Cabinets. To the right of the panel is Minerva, Links Hercules. From fourth edition.

Allegory on the death of Michiel de Ruyter, 1676, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1676 - 1677 print Allegory on the death of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, April 29, 1676. Mausoleum with the body of the deceased sea hero tanked by the Dutch Virgin, the Amsterdam city virgin and a woman with his family crest. Behind this Mercury, Fortuin, Power and other allegorical figures. On both sides two columns with images of the victories of De Ruyter. At the bottom of a inscription on the pedestal of a column in Latin. Netherlands paper etching personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. personification of a city, town-patron(ess). burial rites Amsterdam

Allegorical performance with father time and figure in armor; Title page for: Gerard Brandt, two-year histories of the Jaeren 1674 and 1675, 1678. Father time with hourglass and zeis is sitting on a wheel and writes in a book. On the right there are two women with cornucopia and a bag of coins on the ground. They are trampled by a figure in harness, with a helmet with dolphin and a shield with star and lightning bolts. Behind the Allegorical figures a monument with images of a field and sea battle and a putto with laurel wreath and torch.

Title page: fottenines et cuuettes; Fonteines et cuuettes. Fountain with basin of the front viewed in an outdoor space and surrounded by figures. Leaf 1 from series of 6 sheets, second print.

Title page for the Europische Mercurius for the year 1707, 1707 print Title page for the Europische Mercurius, dl. XVIII, first part of 1707. Allegorical female figure (victory or honor) sitting on a pedestal, at her feet the Dutch lion. In the foreground De Hoop and the Goddess Diana () With an emblem from Italia Restituta. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Leidenpublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Amsterdam, Covens & Mortier, Vos, Maerten de, Sadeler, Johannes, Antwerp, Maes, Joseph, Entourage, XVIe Siècle, Reproduction of a print of the death of Mary by Johannes Sadeler after Maerten de Vos, recto - stamped, photomechanical print, page, reproduction, photographs, photographically illustrated books, ENTOURAGE d'une planche, recto - printed, LITT. E. - PL. 25, JJvY, height 254 mm, width 191 mm, photographer, 1875 - 1880, paper, papier, photolithography, fotolithografie, Belgisch, 1838 - 1908, clichémaker, Work conception, after print by, Zuid-Nederlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after design by, Nederlands

Title page for New Rome, from F. Dessine, Amsterdam, 1704; Description of Niew Rome. The female personification of the city of Rome is sitting with its attributes on a raising. In addition to her, the female personification of religion and another is with a dog at her feet. Above her head a medallion with the portrait of Pope Clemens XI and under her foot a portrait of Petrus and royal attributes. On the basement two allegorical representations and a banner with the book title.

Allegory at the marriage of Willem V and Wilhelmina van Pruisen in 1767 and the birth of Prince Willem Frederik in 1772, Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue van Nieuwland, 1772 print Allegory at the marriage of Willem V and Wilhelmina van Pruisen in 1767 and the birth of Prince Willem Frederik on August 24, 1772. Two performances: at the top an allegory in which the princess stands on a pedestal the sealed book of wedding happiness is given of wisdom (Minerva ). Hereby also the Deugd and the Stedenmaag of The Hague. The princess is crowned by piety. In a smaller performance at the bottom, seven half -naked women, provincial layers (), For Prince William V on the occasion of the birth of the Prince Willem Frederik. On the magazine under the plate the assignment to the magistrate of The Hague in a verse of fourteen rules. The Hague paper etching / engraving / letterpress printing fertility. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Minerva; Minerva as patrone

The holy water bowl is supported by three putti and six cherubs. The backplate is formed by an oval medallion, held by two angels, with Christ on the cross. From series of 6 leaves., Water basin Varie inventioni di vasi da acqua benedetta fatti al moderno (series title), print maker: Franz Ertinger, Jean Lepautre, Philip Fruytiers, (rejected attribution), Antwerp, c. 1677 - c. 1692, paper, etching, h 224 mm × w 152 mm

Woodcut and type print by Lucas Cranach the Elder titled 'The Capture,' created in 1509, depicting the arrest of Jesus during the Passion.

The church father Eusebius of Caesarea, standing on a pedestal. On the obverse the scene in which he is visited in prison by his teacher Pamphilus of Caesarea. Print marked top center: III Part. Church Father Eusebius of Caesarea Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, Visits his friend Pamphilius in prison ., print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), print maker: Zacharias Chatelain (II), (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Jan Goeree, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1698, paper, etching, engraving, h 272 mm × w 169 mm

De smaak, Gottfried Bernhard Götz (possibly), after Gottfried Bernhard Götz, 1718 - 1748 print Allegorical representation with regard to taste. People eat and drink. Twice four -line text in French and German in the lower margin. Augsburg paper etching taste, tasting (one of the five senses)

Allegorical representation of the (sea) trade, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1655 - 1708 print On an elevation, a lady () With a helmet in the form of a ship on the head, a caduceus in hand. Next to her is a man with a banner on which a church adorns. There are figures on her feet who represent fishing, agriculture and viticulture. Netherlands paper etching allegory of trade; 'Commertio della vita humana' (Ripa). caduceus (staff with two snakes, attribute of Mercury). viticulture, wine-growing; vintage. personification of agriculture, 'Agricultura'; 'Agricoltura', 'Studio dell'agricoltura' (Ripa). commercial fishery. river-gods

Display of the desired freedom, 1648, Salomon Savery, After Isaac Isaacsz, 1649 print Display of the desired freedom. Part of the impressions staged on June 23, 1648 on the Schouwburg in Amsterdam following the conclusion of the Peace of Munster. The second performance shows the personification of freedom sitting on a pedestal, in the air fame. In the caption a verse of 4 lines in Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching Theater, Theatrical Performance. Festivities on Events of National Importance. Hunger; 'Fama', 'Good fame', 'Chiara fame' (Ripa). Freedom, Liberty; 'Freedom' (Ripa) Schouwburg Keizersgracht (1637-1772)

Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "The martyrdom of Saint Laurent" (Lieure 574, Meaume 136). Etching. 1st half of the 16th century. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99592-23 Etching, engraving

Underbousom with oval painting; Nouveaux desseins the chemists a l'italienne. Painting with Jupiter taking Bacchus while Semele is dying. Leaf 3 from series of 6.

. Allegory on the installation of Prince Willem V as a heritage stage holder at the age of eighteen on March 8, 1766. Central the prince sitting on his throne, on the right, Hercules beats the serpents and left the gathered seven virtues. Above the throne, the fame flies and discloses the father's time seven cherubs with a large laurel wreath, the abundance riches. In the foreground the Dutch lion. Numbered at the top: VII.

Interior of Library with History and Father Time, François Van Bleyswijck, 1737 print A scholar stands in a library and points to a personification of history (Historia) that makes notes of all memorable events, helped by father Time and under the watchful eye of Minerva and Truth. The interior is included by an architectural accompaniment that is decorated with medallions hung on bows. The medallions show topics that are part of suitable men's literature, which are mentioned on banderollen. paper etching / engraving 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). Father Time, man with wings and scythe. public library

Rostaing, Louis Henri Marquis de.

Wolkenstein-Trostburg, Johann Dominik Graf von.

Edelmen pay tribute to Count Henri de Foix, Dominique Sornique, 1729 - 1733 print Paris paper engraving / etching nobility and patriciate; chivalry, knighthood. historical persons

Title page for: Europische Mercurius, 13th piece, 1st part, 1702, Pieter Sluyter, 1702 print The Dutch garden with the Hollandse Leeuw, outside the Mercury fence with other allegorical figures and animals. On the right in the background a burial monument for Willem III. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Leidenpublisher: Amsterdam paper etching specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury; Mercury as patron. fenced or walled garden; 'Hortus Conclusus'

Allegorical performance with personnifications of the arts and sciences. Persons of the arts and sciences have gathered on a mountain. At the top of the top is love (Caritas). Devilish figures around them try to configure them. In the background the Grote Kerk in Haarlem. The performance is caught in a picture frame decorated with leafwork, coats of arms and cartouches.

Aeneas old. Antistius as Calista 3. spokesman Raimondo Faucis. Aeneas senem. antists as calistum iiani. orator. Gravure repordaisant salvolomini develvilines. He--strong, 1770-171. Paris, Mus�e de la Viege.

Allegory on Italy; Title page for: Zeiller, Martin. Itinerarium Italiae, 1640. In the middle of Italy's personification with a scepter, a crown and a wall wreath. On the right on the base the papal tiara. Above her the symbol for the woman. On the left is Jupiter next to Minerva, who has covered her armor. Right a few figures at objects that belong to sculpture, painting, literature and music. In the background an obelisk, weapons, a banner with s.p.q.r. and the column of Trajanus. Under some river iodes and a nymph on the shores of the Tiber. Left tiberin at Romulus and Remus.

Argens, Jean Baptiste de Boyer Marquis d '.

René Boyvin, Médée envoie à Creuse...une couronne magique..., 1563, engraving on laid paper.

London, Rowlett, Thomas, Pearce, Edward, Grotesques, Panel with bust of a woman, verso - stamped, A panel with grotesques. Two terms flank a bust of a woman in the middle. Above that a vase. Around various images of landscapes, masks and animals., print, ornament print, prints, ornament prints, height 113 mm, width 70 mm, unknown, 1647 - 1647, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Design for title page of a book about tropical plants, Gerard de Lairesse, 1673 - 1678 drawing paper. ink pen / brush Africans (+ Women). Botanic Garden, 'Hortus Botacus' Art. Tropical Culture

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528), The Birth of the Virgin, c. 1503-1504, woodcut

Personification of the Republic of the Netherlands sitting on a lion; Title page for: L. van Aitzema, Saken van Staet and War, in, and about the United Netherlands, "SGravenhage, 1669. The personification of the Republic of the Netherlands sits on a lion surrounded by the banners of the seven provinces. Behind her are the four latest Stadhouders Prince Willem I, Maurits, Frederik Hendrik and Willem II.

The New Metamorphosis (1: Frontispiece) Apulius and Lucian. 1723. Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Sadeler, Johann (I), Weerdt, Adriaan de, Antwerp, Christ as the conqueror of death and sin, verso lower left - stamped, Christ as the conqueror of death and sin. He sits on a cloud with below him the defeated death and the devil. Next to him the chained Adam and Eve. At the top the personifications Justice and Peace. At the bottom the personifications Love (Caritas) and Grace (Misericordia). The print has a Dutch and French caption with explanation., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 274 mm, width 195 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1577 - 1577, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1510 - 1590, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

Titelpagina voor: Panegyricus eternalis, 1663, Jan de Wit, after Alexander Torquatus, 1663 print Title page for: Panegyricus æternaturæ Gloriæ, 1663. In a temple the title - which stands on a lion sheet - is flanked by Hercules and a young woman. On the temple there is a queen with roses in the right hand. She is surrounded by weapons and flags. Northern Netherlands paper engraving / etching (story of) Hercules (Heracles). ruler, sovereign - BB - female ruler. insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral) - BB - female ruler. beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion. flowers: rose

Frontispiece. Dated: published 1627. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Cecil.

Design for the graftombe of Hugo de Groot, died 1645; Image of the managed Pronk-grave from the Lord Hugo de Groot. Design from 1663 for the tomb of Hugo de Groot, died 28 August 1645, for the new church in Delft. The design assignment granted to Rombout Verhulst in 1663; The design was ultimately not performed.

Cityscape with Domkerk in Utrecht and Allegorie with Utrecht City Virgin, Noah van der Meer (I), After Gerard Melder, 1745 print A cityscape with the Domkerk in Utrecht is central in a frame crowned by the all -seeing eye of God. At the top left of a cloud is justice and the right is history with a book and a writing spring. On the right is the Utrecht city virgin with a lance and a certificate with Utrecht seal. In addition to her a putto with the coat of arms of Utrecht University. On the left is an allegorical figure with a book on her lap with a burning altar column, perhaps the faith or moderation. Utrecht paper etching personification of a city, town-patron(ess). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa) Utrecht

Woodwater bin with Jonas and whale; Differens Dessins Pour Faire des Plaques et Eaubenistiers. Left and bottom right support two triton children's waterfall. Leaf 3 from series of 6 sheets, first edition.

Smell, Guillaume Collaert, after Nicolaas van der Horst, c. 1610 - Before 1630 print A bed lying down on a flower smells, another on the right side of a table and whose hat with four large plumes is decorated, enjoy the vapor of an incense vase. In the background on the left a priest a censer waving a burnt offering on the right. Print from a series with the five senses manufactured by different print makers. Antwerp paper engraving smell, smelling (one of the five senses)

Allegory on the victory Habsburg Nederlanden: The Dutch Virgin Combine on a Piestick on which the Coat of Arms of the Seventeen Provinces, and is raised by an angel. She is flanked by freedom and vigilance. In the foreground a warlord and a river god. With an empty margin.

Kollonitz von Kollegrád, Sigismund Freiherr Designer: Sedelmayr, Jeremias Jacob (Der Younger) Eraser: Sedelmayr, Jeremias Jakob (The Younger) Dating: 1723 / 1760Factable Venues: Vienna

Portrait of a spiritual, Simon Fokke, 1737 print Portrait in Ovaal at half of a deceased spiritual, to the left, surrounded by putti. Under the portrait is a mourning woman, her hand clips a cross and rest on a skull. Amsterdam paper etching anonymous historical person portrayed. mourning the dead. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Grandpenklau to Volraths, Georg Friedrich von.

Allegory in court and generality, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1705 - 1707 print Netherlands paper etching Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Divine Giustitia' (Ripa) ~ One of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Justice; 'Strength to the justice subject', 'justice', 'Recto justice', 'rigorous justice', 'pity and violence subject to justice' (Ripa) Flanders. Brabant

Poet in his library, A poet in his library, musical instruments lying on the floor in front of him. Through the window a view of a landscape with swans and the winged horse Pegasus. The performance is set in an elegant frame and surrounded by ten interconnected medallions. Print top left and right marked: III. Part. - Pag: 149, study, 'studiolo', library, musical instruments, group of musical instruments, Pegasus, the winged horse, water-birds: swan, Adolf van der Laan (mentioned on object), 1723, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 84 mm

Soldiers wear spy of war, Robert van Audenaerd, after Andrea Mantegna, 1692 print Soldiers carry spoils of war from different countries in a triumphal tour in honor of Julius Caesar. print maker: Romeafter painting by: Mantuapublisher: Rome paper etching / engraving triumph of Caesar

A young woman kneels before an elderly gentleman seated in a chair. Next to them, a man stands looking on in amazement. This print may have been produced for an unknown play. Marked in the lower right: IVth Bedr: IVth Toon, Young woman kneels before a gentleman Van Vaalveld. Read this writing (title on object), print maker: Jan Fokke, (mentioned on object), publisher: Jan Willem Smit, (mentioned on object), 1778 - after 1812, paper, etching, h 151 mm × w 102 mm

Solomon at the table with a loved one; Title page for: Abraham Hellenbroek, the Hooglied Salomons, Amsterdam: 1737 .. Salomon is in his palace at the table with a woman from his harem. Due to the two large windows, left soldiers can be seen that alone with swords armed Salomon for his bed. On the right a look through a landscape with a reporter.

Double -heartedness, Jan Goeree, 1680 - 1731 drawing Scene from ancient history: a stacking bodies at the foot of a statue of Hercules (); In the background, soldiers drink a victory drink. Design for a book illustration. paper. ink. chalk pen / brush the Trojan war (94C - 94H). events and situations from classical history

TITELBLAD: Noueaux drawings of altars at La Romaine, Jean Lepautre, c. 1658 - C. 1670 print Altar with a high pedestal on which is an image of the triumph of Christ. print maker: France (possibly)after own design by: France (possibly)publisher: Paris paper etching

Pyrrhus shows Gaius Fabricius Luscinus an elephant, The Roman consul Gaius Fabritius Luscinus visits King Pyrrhus for peace negotiations, with whom the Romans were at war. Pyrrhus stands in the middle in the middle next to an old man in a gown and looks annoyed at Gaius Fabritius Luscinus. Phyrrus does everything he can to bribe him, but the Roman consul is not impressed by the elephant who comes into the tent either., Trunked animals: elephant, C. Fabricius refuses the gifts of Pyrrhus, Jacob Folkema (mentioned on object), 1720, paper, etching, h 145 mm × w 83 mm

Vredeman de Vries, Hans, Antwerp, Doetechum, Lucas van, Joannes van (I), Heemskerck, Maarten van, Groeningen, Gerard van, Muller, Harmen Jansz, Cort, Cornelis, Coornhert, Dirck Volckertsz., Parable of the Merciless Slave, Merciless Slave Led to Prison, The Merciless Slave is Led to Prison by Two Soldiers. The image is set in a frame with scrollwork and ornaments., print, prints, height 227 mm, width 323 mm, height 106 mm, width 138 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1568 - 1577, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), letterpress printing, Northern Netherlands, 1522 - 1590-10-29, 1533 - 1578, Dutch, 1540 - 1617-10-07, Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1515 - 1599, after a design by, 1498 - 1574, 1530 - 1605, - 1589, South Netherlandish, 1527 - 1607

The coronation of the Virgin, God the Father above, St Jerome lower right and St John the Baptist lower left. Artist: After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483-1520 Rome); Master of the Die (Italian, active Rome, ca. 1530-60). Dimensions: sheet: 14 9/16 x 10 7/16 in. (37 x 26.5 cm)plate: 14 x 10 1/16 in. (35.5 x 25.5 cm). Publisher: Antonio Lafreri (French, Orgelet, Franche-Comte ca. 1512-1577 Rome). Date: 1530-60. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Louis XIV (King of France), Paris, Mariette, Pierre (I), France, Lepautre, Jean, Angle de Plafons de gallerie, et autres ornemens, Decoration of wall or coving, At the bottom a trophy of arms, in the middle soldiers receiving an emperor and at the top women wearing a medallion with the portrait of an emperor. From a series of 6 unnumbered sheets., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 226 mm, width 160 mm, French, 1618-06-28 - 1682-02-02, print maker, printmaker, 1657 - 1678, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1603 - 1657, publisher, uitgever, 1638-09-05 - 1715-09-01, granter of privilege

Parijs, Leblond, Jean (I), Lepautre, Jean, Frankrijk, Grote ewers, Ewer with tritons and nereids, Paris, France, The vase stands in a four-lobed frame with two sphinxes at the bottom., print, engraving, ornament engraving, prints, engravings, ornament engravings, height 324 mm, width 233 mm, Frans, 1618-06-28 - 1682-02-02, print maker, engraving maker, 1650 - 1664, third quarter 17th century, derde kwart 17e eeuw, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, French, publisher, uitgever, 1594 - 1666

Melpomene Kroont Mademoiselle La RuDon, Noël Le Mire, After Hubert François Gravelot, 1765 print Paris paper etching / engraving Melpomene (one of the Muses); 'Melpomene' (Ripa). crown (symbol of sovereignty)

Allegory on the French Nation, Giacomo Zatta, After Joachim Marius Olivieri, 1781 - 1816 print The French nation as a woman who is awarded the victory. Two lines of French text in the lower margin. print maker: Veniceprint maker: Veniceafter design by: Naples paper engraving / etching personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. insignia of the pope, e.g. tiara

Juno summoning sleep to descend upon Jupiter, set within an elaborate frame, from the 'Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno'. Artist: Giulio Bonasone (Italian, active Rome and Bologna, 1531-after 1576). Dimensions: sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 1/16 in. (13.3 x 10.3 cm). Series/Portfolio: Amori sdegni et gielosie di Giunone (Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno). Date: 1531-76. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Titelblad: angle of Gallerie, and other Ornemens, after 1657 - Before 1678 print Design for corner decoration of a ceiling with a variant for the right half and in the middle a vertical octagonal panel with cephalus and procris in a landscape. From series of 6 unnumbered magazines. paper etching

The Coronation of the Virgin with St Lawrence, St Paul, St Peter and St Sixtus. Artist: Cornelis Cort (Netherlandish, Hoorn ca. 1533-1578 Rome); After Federico Zuccaro (Zuccari) (Italian, Sant'Angelo in Vado 1540/42-1609 Ancona); After Taddeo Zuccaro (Italian, Sant'Angelo in Vado 1529-1566 Rome). Dimensions: Sheet: 22 1/16 × 15 3/8 in. (56 × 39 cm). Publisher: Lorenzo Vaccari (Italian, active Rome, ca. 1575-1608). Date: 1576. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Cornelis Cort. After Federico Zuccaro (Zuccari). After Taddeo Zuccaro.

Cadmus kills De Draak, Gerard de Lairesse (Rejected Attribution), 1682 print Cadmus kills the dragon that has devoured his companions. The mythological representation is contained in a medallion -shaped list. To the left of this points an allegorical female figure with a flute on sheet music above the list, on the right three putti play different instruments. At the bottom of the print is a three -faced caption in French. Amsterdam paper etching Cadmus slays the dragon. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. musical instruments; group of musical instruments

Title page for: Monumenta Paderborensia, 1672. Title page and a few pages from 'Monumenta Padaderborensia'. A classic bow with the title and a family crest. Among the title four river gods with pitchers and other attributes.

. Plate rights of five plates of 'triumphal of Willem van Oranje' with symbols imaginative representations of the virtues of Prince Willem van Oranje, consisting of: the Christian virtues, the public prosecutors and the war prosecutors. The last two virtues are central to this print. In the middle of the image, the hearted Willem van Oranje and the Dutch lion (Leo belgus) are depicted on a triumphar with large flags. Flying around the car, putti, fame and the envy with her snake hairs. At the car there are personnifications of virtues associated with the government or the war prosecutors, such as generosity (29) and experiments (32). The personifications are provided with a number, the statement of which is in Latin above the image and in Dutch below the image.

Antwerp, Rubens, Peter Paul, Ertinger, Franz, History of Achilles, The interview between Achilles and Polyxena, Achilles and Polyxena, verso - stamped, Achilles reaches out his arm to Polyxena who is surrounded by men and women. She holds her hand to her heart and in front of her two men carry jars and a tripod. In the foreground a double cornucopia., print, prints, height 316 mm, width 386 mm, 1640, print maker, printmaker, 1679 - 1679, paper, papier, etching, etsen, Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30

Nis with fountain on which a woman lies; Nouveaux Livre de Cabinets de Jardins. The front of the niche is decorated with double ionic carians. Sheet from series of 6 sheets.

Paris, Tavernier, Melchior, France, Barbet, Jean, Bosse, Abraham, Livre d' Architecture et d' Autels, Altar with the Assumption of the Holy Virgin, Sheet 6 from the second edition of the series., print, ornament print, prints, ornament prints, height 214 mm, width 134 mm, French, 1602 - 1676-02-14, print maker, printmaker, 1638 - 1643, second quarter 17th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, 1605 - 1654, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1564 - 1641, publisher

Title page for: J. de la Pise, Tableau de l'Histoire des Princes et Principauté d'Orange, 1639. Frederik Hendrik crowned by time and fame. Ter oats: Mars and Minerva. Among four women with weapons from Orange, Baux, Chalon and Nassau. Text cut out in the middle.

Title print for 'The Labor of Mars' by Allain Manesson Mallet; The Labor of Mars. At an increase is a captain (king) Between Perseus (with Medusa on his shield) and caution (with a mirror and a hose). To the right of them and at their feet even more military figures.

Galle, Philips, Vos, Maerten de, Antwerpen, Passe, Crispijn van de (I), Geschiedenis van Noach, Noach vervloekt zijn zoon Cham, Antwerp, verso - stamped, Noach curses his son Ham after he wakes from his stupor and learns what his youngest son has done to him. He sits in front of his tent and points to Ham. His sons Shem and Japheth look on. The image is set in a circular frame with a Latin inscription on the edge., print, prints, height 101 mm, width 90 mm, 1564 - 1637, print maker, printmaker, 1580 - 1588, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1537 - 1612-03-29, publisher

Abbot. Dated: 1651. Medium: etching with border "Minerva and Hercules" (Pennington 233B). Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wenceslaus Hollar after Hans Holbein the Younger after Abraham van Diepenbeeck.

Lover caught / sex couple, Two shows of lottery proverbs, each with its own number. Above n. 627: a performance in a round frame with a man fleeing in the foreground after being caught with his mistress. Another woman holds his girlfriend and hits her with a rod. Under n. 629: a representation in an octagonal frame of a lovemaking couple by a river. The print has a page number on the top right, interrupted meeting, lovers caught by surprise, (lovers) embracing each other, 'symplegma', Jan Goeree (mentioned on object), 1707, paper, engraving, w 90 mm × h 140 mm

Allegory on Italy; Nowadays of the Zuider part of Italy. As Genoa, Lucca, Tuskanen, the church. State, Naples, Sicily, Malta etc.; Title page for: Thomas Salmon, contemporary history or present state of Switzerland and Italy. Second part, 1761.a Pope with Papal Tiara and Keys is Sitting on a Throne on a Pedestal with the Book Title. On the right is a Woman With Freedom Hat and Coats or Arms of Genoa, Lucca and San Marino. On The Left Two Putti With Coats or Arms or Italian Cities and Areas. In The Foreground Two Putti With Coins, A Capital and An Image of a Triumphal Arch. In the Background Italian Buildings and a Spitting Volcano.

Allegorical performance with death, father time and an old man; Sherlock of death. Father time with Zeis guides a frightened old man towards a grave with skulls and the text sherlock of death. Behind the man the death is aimed as skeleton with an arrow on the mans head.

Appetent of Gibraltar, 1705; That Glückliche Entsezung der Haupt Vestung Gibraltar. Sea battle at Gibraltar on March 21, 1705 with a victory of the English fleet on the French fleet. This put an end to the siege of Gibraltar through the French and Spaniards. Presentation of the naval battle in a large ornamental picture frame with weapent trophies, cartouches with emblems, the English king's arm and a few figures. At the top of a map of Gibraltar. At the bottom of a cartouche with the description of the battle in German, left flight soldiers, right a French officer is subject to the Dutch Lion.

Allegory at the earliest history of the Netherlands. Oval representation of a temple in which the earliest history of the Netherlands is extensively glorified.

Louis XIV (king of France), Paris, Mariette, Pierre (I), France, Lepautre, Jean, Angle de Plafons de gallerie, et autres ornemens, Decoration of wall above cornice and of cornice, In the middle an oval frame with the Flight into Egypt. From a series of 6 unnumbered sheets., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 236 mm, width 157 mm, French, 1618-06-28 - 1682-02-02, print maker, printmaker, 1657 - 1678, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1603 - 1657, publisher, 1638-09-05 - 1715-09-01, granter of privilege

Amsterdam, Goeree, David, Willem (II), Luyken, Jan, Title page of W. Goeree, Mosaic history of the Hebrew church, part I, 1700, Scenes from the Old Testament, verso center bottom - stamped, Scenes from the Old Testament in an oval frame. In the foreground Moses with the Ten Commandments. Moses sits and tramples idols. Behind him Abraham is blessed by King Melchizedek. In the background Ishmael and Isaac with their wives., print, engraving, title page, prints, engravings, height 168 mm, width 154 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1649-04-16 - 1712-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1700 - 1700, paper, papier, etching, etsen, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

Interior of a library. Ex-libris for Amadei Lulin. An interior of a library, in a picture frame with two half-time, truth and love, on each side. At the bottom of four putti with books and at the top of the coat of arms and motions of Amadei Lulin.

Alkoof puts Jupiter in Semele; Alcoues to Romaine.

Ferdinand, Duke of Bavaria.

Wapen van Holland flanked by man and female, Cornelis Visscher (II), After Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne, 1657 print In the center the crowned weapon of Holland flanked by an armed man and a woman in armor with an olive branch and the liberty hats. Above the weapon, four portraits are held up by numerous putti. In the background a meadow landscape and a seascape. The Hague paper etching coat of arms (symbol of sovereignty). armour. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertí' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)

Creüsa receives the enchanted bridal dress, René Boyvin, After Léonard Thiry, 1563 print The whole is framed by an ornament list of left and right an oval, worn by a Herme. In the middle of two lions jump off a medallion. In the middle, the children of Medea bring the box to Creüsa with the enchanting robe. paper engraving Medea, through her children, sends Creusa wedding-gifts (a crown and a long robe). the story of the Argonauts: the quest for the Golden Fleece

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