Allegorical Scenes in Art

Engravings showcasing allegorical figures and narratives from the 16th to 18th centuries, illustrating themes of labor, honor, and mythology.

Pierre Firens, an engraver active between 1600 and 1636, produced copper engravings depicting various European countries. His works reflect the artistic styles and historical contexts of early 17th-century Europe.

Etching by various engravers depicting multiple scenes with farmers, showing agricultural work, clothing, tools, and 18th-century rural life.

Etching by Cornelis Dusart from 1680-1704 showing winter activities in January and February, including skiing and rural landscape.

Copper engraving by Marinus Robin van der Goes depicting the Flight into Egypt, produced between 1620-1640.

Etching and copper engraving by Giovanni Volpato from 1769 depicting a title leaf with ornamental design and textual elements.

Etching by Jost Amman from the second half of the 16th century illustrating rulers with coats of arms, featuring figures, shields, and heraldic elements.

Personification of envy, Melchior Küsel (I), After Johann Wilhelm Baur, 1682 print At the top, Godin Eris throws the twist apple between the guests at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Text in German in the lower margin. Numbered in the bottom right: 33. Print is part of an album. Augsburg paper etching Envy; 'Invidia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins

Jean Baptiste Corneilles copper engraving and etching (1680-1742) depicts an allegorical representation of France alongside Maria with the Christ child, featuring detailed composition and figures.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder depicting Salome dancing for Herod and presenting the head of John the Baptist, created between 1630 and 1678.

Etching by Stefano della Bella depicting the biblical escape to Egypt, created between 1658 and 1664.

A copper engraving and etching by Johann Sadeler the Elder, 1583, depicting the history of the first people with figures, landscape, and narrative composition.

Etching by Jan Luyken from 1721-1778 showing the biblical scene of Peter cutting off Malchus ear, depicting figures, gestures, and surrounding landscape.

Jakobs ladder; History of Jakob and Esau; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Jacob is sleeping against a stone and dreams of a ladder reaching in the sky, along which angels come up and descending. God the Father appears at the top of the ladder. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 28. This print is part of an album.

Etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo showing the baptism of Christ and John the Baptist preaching, created in the 18th century, depicting biblical events.

Woodcut illustration from 1491 by Michael Wolgemut for Stephan Fridolin showing the seventh and eighth figures of the treasure keeper with detailed line work.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1818 depicting Rome's historical cityscape, with streets, buildings, and scenes of everyday urban life.

This copper engraving and etching by Jean Daullé, produced between 1730 and 1763, depicts the birth and triumph of Venus, illustrating classical mythology and allegorical figures.

An etching by Ludwig Sommerau from 1779 depicting the biblical moment where Christ tells Mary Magdalene 'Do not touch me', illustrating a post-resurrection scene.

Copper engraving and etching by Michel Aubert from 1724-1757 illustrating the mythological Birth of Venus with classical 18th-century detail.

Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe from 1706 representing allegorical imagery of the wars of independence in the United Netherlands.

Copper engraving and etching by Jacques Humbelot around 1760 depicting morning and noon scenes, showing light effects, figures, and landscape elements.

Etching by Philippe-Louis Pariseau created between 1756 and 1801 depicting Psyche, focusing on the mythological figure in a classical and symbolic 18th-century style.

Woodcut and copper engraving by Marc Anton Hannas depicting the biblical story of Jonah and the whale, created between 1550 and 1600, illustrating 16th-century European religious narrative.

A 1647 etching by Wenzel Hollar depicting Bacchus as a child within a mythological composition.

From childhood, 1874 print Leaf with 6 performances of children's games and activities, including leaves raking, playing a horse and playing in the snow. Under each image a title and a four -line verse. Numbered at the top right: No. 45. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing children's games and plays. sledge, sleigh (winter sports). child

Philipp Galle created copper engravings between 1557 and 1612 illustrating the story of David, depicting key biblical events, figures, and narrative composition.

Etching by Cornelis Schut depicting an allegorical representation of grammar, created between 1615 and 1655, showing symbolic figures and objects.

Woodcut by Michael Wolgemut depicting Stephan Fridolin as a treasure keeper, with detailed figures, costumes, and composition in a book illustration from 1491.

Etching by Jan Georg van Vliet, 1635, illustrating a range of crafts and business activities with figures engaged in trade, manufacturing, and services.

Copper engraving and etching by Jan Collaert the Younger depicting the mythological figures Mars and Venus, created between 1560 and 1612, illustrating allegorical representation, human figures, classical mythology, and 16th-17th century artistic style.

Etching by Simon Watts from 1765 depicting Jakob and Esau and Christ healing a sick person, showing figures, gestures, clothing, posture, and interaction.

An etching by Georg Philipp Rugendas depicting rider scenes, showing mounted figures, horses, and equestrian activity from 1728-1781.

Etching by Jan van de Velde II circa 1641 depicting various landscapes including rivers, hills, forests, and villages, illustrating Dutch rural and natural scenery.

This etching by Antonio Tempesta, created in 1599, depicts the Silver Age, emphasizing mythological figures, narrative scenes, and classical composition.

An etching by Simon Fokke from 1732-1777 depicting fire attacks on a fastening system in a port or urban setting.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1809 illustrating traditional Italian costumes in a characteristic cultural environment.

17th-century etching by Melchior Küsel presenting Old Testament scenes, focusing on biblical stories, characters, and events in detailed line work.

A copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius illustrating scenes from Ovids Metamorphoses, created in 1615, depicting mythological transformations and figures.

Etching by Gillis Peeters from 1632-1653 depicting a fox hunt, showing hunters, horses, dogs, and forest landscape.

A copper engraving and etching by Pierre Etienne Moitte depicting the lost son asking his father for forgiveness or kindness, created in the 18th century.

Copper engraving by Jan van Troyen, created between 1630 and 1670, depicting a wolf hunt with hunters, horses, and wolves in a forested landscape.

An etching by Ludwig Kohl from 1788 depicting historical events in Bohemia around 936 to 940, illustrating architecture, figures, and key moments of early medieval Bohemian history.

Etching published by Theodor Galle depicting allegorical representation of excessive physical care and spiritual indifference, showing figures and symbolic composition between 1591 and 1633.

Etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur illustrating scenes from The Metamorphoses, created in 1641, showing mythological figures, transformations, and narrative elements from Ovid's work.

Copper engraving and etching by Étienne Fessard created between 1744 and 1797 depicting scenes titled Harvesting Love and Nagging Love.

Copper engraving and etching by Crispin de Passe II from 1623-1629 illustrating a riding school (Reitschule), showing horses, riders, equestrian training, and architectural setting.

Etienne Gantrels copper engraving and etching from 1638-1682 representing the biblical story of the brazen serpent.

The Annunciation. Artist: Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola) (Italian, Zadar (Zara) ca. 1510-1563 Venice). Date: after ca. 1552 ().In Mariette Album, folio 14, top. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Copper engraving by Karel van Mallery depicting the incubation of silk eggs, produced between 1590 and 1600, showing detailed depiction of silk production and Flemish engraving technique.

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert depicting an equestrian statue of Otho, created between 1587 and 1589, showing the figure, horse, attire, and compositional arrangement.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting a decorative frieze featuring foliage and hunting scenes, representing 17th-century ornamental design.

Etchings by Ludwig Kohl from 1788 and 1789 depicting historical events in Bohemia in 1055 and 1086, showing medieval architecture, figures, and historical scenes.

Copper engraving by Jan Harmensz. Muller, depicting the biblical story of Cain and Abel, showing Cain attacking Abel in a landscape with symbolic elements, created around 1589.

Etching by Maria Anna von Österreich from 1771 and 1772 depicting a wood collector and a still life with household items including tools and containers.

The deadly fall of Willem III during a hunting party, 1702, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1794 print The fatal fall of King William III during a hunting party, March 4, 1702. The king falls off his horse, with shocked bystanders. Amsterdam paper etching hunting accidents

Etching by an unknown engraver depicting animals and human figures in a rural landscape, created between 1630 and 1700.

Man and his profession , The Fleischhauer, Fleischelcher and Flecksieder,

Copper engraving by an unknown engraver depicting two biblical scenes: the temple tax (Matthew 17:27) and the miraculous fishing, created in the 17th century.

Ottaviani's 1760-1808 copper engraving depicts Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, in a detailed mythological scene with marine symbols and allegorical elements.

The Last Judgment according to Michelangelo - Saints and the blesseds. Beatrizet, Nicolas (1507 aut 1515-ca 1565), graphic artist, Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564), painter

Etching series by Georg Philipp Rugendas depicting riders in various poses and compositions, including a title page, created between 1686 and 1742.

A copper engraving and etching by Cornelis Visscher from 1638-1662 depicting the Holy Family with John the Baptist as a boy and St. Elisabeth, showing attire, posture, and interaction in 17th-century European style.

A woodcut by Jost Amman from 1565 depicting the tournament of Emperor Maximilian II in Vienna, showing knights, horses, and spectators.

Elend, Bl. 7, op.XIII; Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 1892 (1892-00-00-1892-00-00);

Copper engraving and etching by Jean Charles Le Vasseur depicting 'The Traveler Refreshed,' created between 1771 and 1816, showing a traveler resting.

Etching depicting an inner courtyard with a central tower and surrounding buildings, created by Franz Xaver Rektorzik between 1810 and 1851.

Copper engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicting a female hermit as a book illustration, created around 1613.

An etching by Ludwig Kohl from 1788 showing historical events in Bohemia in the years 890 and 891, illustrating figures, architecture, and key moments from early Bohemian history.

The virtue rewarded.

Copper engraving and etching by Johann Matthias Kager from 1600-1662 depicting the twelve months, showing symbolic representations and seasonal figures in composition.

Lithography by Ferdinand Piloty the Older showing farmers gathered around a table, created between 1806 and 1844, representing rural life and social interaction in the early 19th century.

Print (France); Sheet: 27 x 21.6 cm (10 5/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

Etchings by Wenzel Hollar from 1627-1677 depicting equestrian and general portraits, showing riders, horses, attire, and figure details.

Etching by Georg Christoph Eimmart the Younger depicting ancient objects, including tools, coins, and sculptures, created between mid-17th and mid-18th century.

Etching by Matteo Piccioni depicting the triumph of Marcus Aurelius and his arrival in Syria, created between 1635 and 1671, illustrating historical events with figures in procession.

Etching by Remigio Cantagallina depicting Agamemnon and Menelaus, created in 1608.

Etching by Isaac Jehner from 1770-1818 depicting the Triumph of Bacchus, showing figures, gestures, drapery, and mythological symbolism.

Copper engraving print by Giorgio Ghisi from 1538 depicting a naval battle between Greek and Trojan ships, showing warriors, ships, and waves in detailed composition.

Copper engraving and etching by François Ragot (1650-1670) depicting the beheading of John the Baptist, showing figures, gestures, and religious symbolism in European baroque style.

Van de Vivres Committee in Noodwendigheden, 1795, Anonymous, After David Hess, After James Gillray, 1799 Cartoon on the Vivres and necessities committee, 1795. These vivres or necessities were collected for the French troops stationed in the Netherlands. Two members of this committee take food from an angry fisherman and an old woman. Venice paper etching / engraving Cartoon on the Vivres and necessities committee, 1795. These vivres or necessities were collected for the French troops stationed in the Netherlands. Two members of this committee take food from an angry fisherman and an old woman. Venice paper etching / engraving

Etching by Adriaen van Ostade showing a large indoor gathering on a farm, with peasants engaged in celebration, eating, drinking, and socializing, highlighting 17th-century rural life in the Netherlands.

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes. Artist: After Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483-1520 Rome); Andrea Schiavone (Andrea Meldola) (Italian, Zadar (Zara) ca. 1510-1563 Venice). Date: ca. 1548-52 ().In Mariette Album, folio 12, bottom. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Etching and aquatint by Nicolas Robert depicting scenes in front of and inside an inn, showing figures, gestures, clothing, architecture, and 17th to mid-19th century composition.

Etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli depicting a dealer in 1660, showing a figure with merchandise in a market environment.

Etching by Jan de Visscher depicting landscapes, created between 1653 and 1712, showing natural scenery with trees, fields, and waterways in detailed line work.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki showing various scenes from the mid-18th to mid-19th century, depicting figures, gestures, and detailed human actions in different settings.

Lithograph by Albrecht Dürer depicting the right half of the large triumphal car, showing figures, decorations, and architectural elements after 1800.

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder from late 15th to mid-16th century depicting the Garden of the Soul, showing symbolic figures and landscape elements.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1816 showing historical scenes of Rome, including architecture, streets, public life, and social customs of the period.

Copper engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicting a male hermit in a book illustration, created around 1612.

Etching by Melchior Küsel illustrating Old Testament scenes with biblical figures, events, and traditional 17th-century compositions.

`Bomba` The Bomb, sheet no. 8 from the album "Duch-Rewolucyonista" Revolutionist spirit. Sketches from years past 1905-1907. Kamieński, Antoni (1860-1933), author, Wierzbicki, B. i S-ka (Warszawa ; zakład graficzny ; 1897-1944), photo studio, Tygodnik Ilustrowany (Warszawa ; czasopismo ; 1859-1939), publisher

Copper engraving by Claude Mellan illustrating allegories for the Collegio Romano, the Jesuit school in the Roman college, showing educational and symbolic motifs.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1809 depicting figures in Italian traditional costumes within a characteristic setting, showing attire, posture, and environmental details.

Etching by Adolf van der Laan showing scenes with herring fishermen, created between 1717 and 1740.

Etching from 1765-1792 depicting a man with a goat and two horses, created with involvement of Leopold, Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Mier Józef Poniatowski's book; unknown, Vernet, Horace (1789-1863); around 1840 (1835-00-00-1845-00-00);Biała Elster (Czech Republic, Germany-River), Poniatowski, Józef (1763-1813), Poniatowski, Józef (1763-1813)-iconography, Strzembosz, Alojzy Władysław (1875-1917), Strzembosz, Alojzy Władysław (1875-1917)- Collection, Battle of Leipzig (1813), battles, Napoleonic era (1799-1815), German graphics, legend of Prince Józef Poniatowski (iconogr.), Poland (culture), portraits, horse portraits, army, death, death, death of Prince Józef Poniatowski ( iconogr.)

Copper engraving by Cornelis van Dalen depicting Admiral Marten Harpertsz Tromp within a soul landscape allegory, produced between 1653 and 1664, showing allegorical elements and figure composition.

Etching by Antoine Bouzonnet Stella, created in 1675, depicting Emperor Sigismund in Mantua with detailed architectural and figure elements.

Etching by Giovanni de Pian from 1833-1856 depicting a shepherd standing in front of a cave, illustrating nineteenth-century Italian engraving and rural landscape scenes.

Rider gives a poor boy money, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1778 print A good person feels sorry for the poor and gives them an alms. He also forgives an insult, instead of avenging it by means of a duel. paper etching contrast between rich and poor. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. giving alms or other charity, e.g.: handing out food. duelling

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