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Biblical and Allegorical Scenes

Copper engravings illustrating biblical narratives, allegorical figures, and emotional gestures, featuring elaborate scenes from various artists.

Copper engraving by Jan Collaert the Younger from 1560-1618 depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narratives.
Copper engraving by Jan Collaert the Younger from 1560-1618 depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narratives.
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Murder of Sebastiaen de La Ruelle, mayor of Luik, 1637, 1637 print The murder committed on Sebastiaen de la Ruelle, mayor of Liège, by Reinier van Renes, Graaf de Warfusé, who wanted to bring the city of France under Spanish governance, April 16, 1637. The murderer was arrested and murdered by civilians and then his body to the gallows dragged. Leaf with the events in 5 performances with portraits of the protagonists. Under the performance a description of the events in 3 columns in German. Germany (possibly) paper etching / letterpress printing attempt, political murder. lynching Liège
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Daphne Verandert in Een Laurierboom, Virgil, 1569 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing Daphne changed into a laurel-tree: while fleeing from Apollo, Daphne is changed into a laurel-tree by her father Peneus (Ovid, Metamorphoses I 548). scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament
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Death of Absalom, 1643 print Joab bumps with his lance in the chest of Absalom, who still hangs alive in the tree where he has become entangled with his hair. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 18:14. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Absalom, put to flight on a mule, remains hanging by his hair in an oak-tree. Joab stabs Absalom with three spears
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Reliëf Priam voor Achilles in de Tomba degli Anicii, Via Latina, Rome, James Anderson, after Anonymous, 1890 - 1925 photograph This photo is part of an album. Romeafter Sculpture by: Tomb of the Anticii baryta paper gelatin silver print grave, tomb. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture Tomb of the Anticii. Via Latina
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Golden era. The golden age. On the left a river god that leaves a river from his nipple. Central a man who picks fruit from a tree. On the right a woman who breastfeed.
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Holy family with the young John the Baptist at Ruins, Giulio Bonasone, After Giulio Romano, After Rafaël, 1501 - 1580 print The Holy Family with the young John the Baptist in a landscape with ruins. Behind Joseph and Maria is a drapery. Italy paper engraving Holy Family with John the Baptist (as child). landscape with ruins - II - ideal landscapes
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Historical Subject With Battles, Julius Caesar Thaeter, German, 1804 - 1870, Engraving on paper, Europe, Print, Print
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Print (France)
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Jupiter, 1635 - 1660 print Landscape with Jupiter and his attribute de eagle. Jupiter is wearing a crown and throws a lightning bolt. In the frame an edge script in Latin that refers to the role that Jupiter played in the opinion of Paris. He does not want to speak out about the goddesses and believes that Paris should judge. This print is part of an album. paper engraving (story of) Jupiter (Zeus)
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Fight between Greeks and Trojans during Trojan War, Hans Sebald Beham, 1510 - 1550 print paper engraving the Trojan war (94C - 94H)
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Jupiter in Een Nimf, Marco Dell'angolo del Moro, 1565 print Jupiter kisses a nymph. There is an eagle between Jupiters legs. At the top left amor with arrow and arch. Italy paper etching (story of) Jupiter (Zeus). nymphs (in general); 'Ninfe in commune' (Ripa)
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Lazio Roma Grottaferrata Museo9. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.
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Four performances of the months of October, November, February, March, Simon Fokke, 1722 - 1784 print Uncuted magazine with four performances of months of the year. From left to right: March; October; November; February. Amsterdam paper etching the twelve months represented by landscapes (+ human occupations representing seasons and months)
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Copper engraving and etching by Matthäus Greuter from 1580-1638 depicting allegories, showing figures, gestures, symbols, and compositional arrangement in early modern European prints.
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Kaulbach Friedrich August (1850-1920), Fries in the staircase of the new museum in Berlin (approx. 1900): Continuous children's frieze with the ironic relativization of monumental world history. Photo on paper, 15.9 x 32.1 cm (including scan edges) Kaulbach Friedrich August (1850-1920): Fries im Treppenhaus des Neuen Museums, Berlin
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Plague; Raimondi, Marcantonio (Ca 1470/1482-1527/1534), Rafael (1483-1520); 16th century (1501-00-00-1600-00-00);Rafael (1483-1520), Santi Rafael, artist, illness, personality, death
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Orpheus en Eurydice / Roof Van Europa, Carlo Cesio, After Annibale Carracci, 1656 print On the left a medallion with a performance by Orpheus who looks back to Eurydice. Around the medallion sculptures of naked figures, putti and a mask. On the right a medallion with a representation of Europe that is abducted by Jupiter in the form of a bull. Around the medallion sculptures of naked figures, putti and a mask. print maker: Romeafter drawing by: Romeafter design by: Italypublisher: RomeVaticaanstad paper etching Orpheus and Eurydice. when leaving the underworld, Orpheus looks back and loses Eurydice for ever. Jupiter, usually in the shape of a white bull, abducts Europa and carries her across the water
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Woodcut by Urs Graf the Elder depicting a scene related to interest rate, created between 1505 and 1528.
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Decorated Inititial 'A', Engraving on paper, Europe, Italy, Europe, 18th century, Print, Print
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Drawing, The Presentation of the Virgin above left; The Death of the Virgin above right; Adoration of the Magi below right; Adoration of the Shepherds below left; Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus (Flemish, 1523-1605); Netherlands; pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on white laid paper
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Depiction of two pairs of peasants dancing, showing movement, attire, and interaction, drawn with brown pen on parchment.
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The Fall and Redemption of Man, c. 1515. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538). Woodcut;
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Antigonus is killed by the command of his brother Aristobulus / deathbed of King Aristobulus / Herod and his horsemen in fighting robbers / armed enemies when they see Herod after his victory over the army of Antigonus in the bath, Jan Luyken, 1698 print Uncuted leaf with four performances. Amsterdam paper etching attempt, political murder. deathbed. battle. robber. taking a bath
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Amsterdam, Vlieger, Jan, unknown, Monogrammist W (19th century), Monogrammist TW (19th century), Cheshire, W., Biblical stories from the New Testament, verso - stamped, Sheet with 4 illustrations of stories from the New Testament. The Canaanite woman, the blind Bartimaeus, the feeding of five thousand and Zacchaeus in a fig tree. Below each illustration the corresponding Bible text. Numbered top left: No. 5., print, folk print, folk prints, prints, height 427 mm, width 346 mm, maker, manufacturer, 1871 - 1908, paper, papier, wood engraving, galvanoplasty, letterpress printing, Publication (Event), Publication, 1844-11-10 - 1908-01-14, publisher
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Paulus Pontius engraved a portrait of Theodoor van Loon between 1630 and 1645, depicting the artist in formal attire using copper engraving format.
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Bliżej Kultury Kunstwerlag Anton Schroll & Co., Vienna, Unknown
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Soldier attacks a woman, Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort, 1667 print There are two women in a forest. The right woman covers her eyes with her hands. A soldier attacks her from behind with a spear. On the left is a second soldier against a tree. A hunter with a dog watches the scene remotely. At the top right: 7. B. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching forest, wood. adult woman. (military) attack. hunter
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Etching by Georg Andreas Wolfgang from the 17th-18th century depicting a mythological scene of a gathering of gods, showing figures and symbolic attributes.
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Six women from the Old Testament, Anonymous, Hans Sebald Beham, 1530 print Eva, sara, rebekka, rachel, lea en Jaël paper Sarah (not in biblical context). Leah (not in biblical context). Rebekah (not in biblical context). Eve (not in biblical context). Rachel (not in biblical context)
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Etching of Roman statues created by François Perrier in 1638, depicting classical sculpture forms from ancient Rome.
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The Angel appearing to the shepherds, the visitation, and the annunciation: a sheet of notes for a proposed decorative scheme with 3 sketches of paintings for overdoors, Sir James Thornhill, 1675-1734, British, undated, Pen, brown ink, graphite and gray wash on sheet: moderately thick, moderately textured beige laid paper; mount: moderately thick moderately textured beige laid paper, Sheet: 9 1/4 x 8in. (23.5 x 20.3cm) and Mount: 8 5/8 x 10 inches (21.9 x 25.4 cm), angels, annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air, architectural subject, biblical studies, Old Testament, overdoors, religious and mythological subject, romans, shepherds, temple, As-Samirah, Israel
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Triumph of the Grammar, Pierre Brebiette, 1608 - 1650 print paper etching 'Grammatica' (~ trivium); 'Grammatica' (Ripa). the liberal arts, 'Artes Liberales'. triumphs (allegorical and symbolic)
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Allegory on the Foglia River with Wapen van Pesaro, Simone Cantarini, 1622 - 1648 print In the foreground is a river god (foglia). The river flows on the left. In the background a bridge over the river and a tower. Putti and angels float upstairs with the weapon of Pesaro. Italy paper etching river-gods. river personified, 'Fiumi' (Ripa) - HH - ideal landscapes. coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.). cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. angels. river Pesaro
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Vier episodes uit de vaderlandse geschiedenis; Illustraties uit de vaderlandse geschiedenis.Needs of leaves with four performances from national history. From left to right: Willem III, Prince of Orange falls from his horse; Peace; Battle of Malplaquet; Failed attack on Nijmegen by the French led by Louis François, Duke of Boufflers.
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Four women and two men, Karl Palzow, After Jacques Daliwe, 1830 print Four women in Dutch clothing and two old men. Two women hold a flower in their hands. Around the symbols of the four evangelists. Print is part of a cover with text and a series of eighteen lithographs to paintings by Dutch masters. paper adult woman. old man
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Orlando in fight with the orca of Ebuda, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1771 print Canto Elf from 'Ariosto Furioso'. Orlando places an anchor in the mouth of the orca. In the foreground a naked woman. Orlando thinks this is Angelica, but it is Olympia. Numbered in the bottom left: 4. paper etching (scenes from) specific works of literature: Ariosto, Orlando Furioso. swimming mammals: whale - FF - fabulous animals (sometimes wrongly called 'grotesques'); 'Mostri' (Ripa). parts of ship's exterior: anchor
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Copper engraving by Theodor de Bry depicting a set of portrait busts within ornamental frames, created in 1596, showing detailed facial expressions and decorative elements.
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People from Divers Pluimage reach to the globe, Jan Luyken, 1710 print Amsterdam paper etching earth, world as celestial body
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A woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicting portraits of a Saxon prince, created in the 16th century. The work emphasizes noble figure, attire, and portrait composition.
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Four Columns to Italian Renaissance Writers, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758-1823, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, traces of graphite on light brown laid paper, From left: The text Ariosto” with two masks and a trophy; the text 'Goldoni' with books and masks; the text Dante” with a lion’s head and lyre; the text Alfieri” with a face and armor., Italy, 1775-1825, ornament, Drawing, Drawing
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Bliżej Kultury Kunstwerlag Anton Schroll & Co., Vienna, Unknown
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Caricature of the treatment of a man in a spa, Baroness de Montfort, after Victor de Stuers, in or after 1900 - 1908 print paper drypoint political caricatures and satires. watering-place, spa. massage ~ medical treatment Aix les Bains
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Louis XVI is forced to resign as King of France, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1790 print Berlin paper etching History. meeting. abdication (of a ruler)
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A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests. From a painted wood and leather box in a cabinet of curiosities in Sigmaringen. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by Proebes. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.
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Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, 1522, showing the Big Triumphal Car, emphasizing ceremonial imagery and Renaissance printmaking techniques.
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Leeuwarden, Seydel, Johannes, Netherlands, Sichem, Christoffel van (IV), Scenes from the Old Testament, verso - stamped, Sheet with 8 representations of kneeling and praying saints and figures from the Bible. A caption below each image. Numbered center top: No. 6., print, prent, volksprent, prints, prenten, volksprenten, height 326 mm, width 415 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1642-05-18 - 1698, print maker, printmaker, 1776 - 1813, paper, papier, houtsnede, letterpress printing, boekdruk, Publication (Event), Publicatie, Nederlands - 1813, publisher
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Print (France)
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Portret tsaria Feodora Ioannovicha; Tri kartinki iz broshiury: Virshi na pogreb Getmana Sagaidachnago 1622 g. Portrait of Tsar Fedor Ivanovich; three illustrations from a brochure; verses on the funeral of Hetman Petro Sahaidachny. Rovinski, D. A. (Dmitri Aleksandrovich), 1824-1895. Prints. 1884 - 1890. Rare Book Division