Classical Mythology in Engravings

Engravings showcasing scenes from classical mythology and biblical narratives. Artworks display rich details and dynamic compositions, illustrating storytelling through print.

Lithograph by Ferdinand Piloty the Elder depicting mythological scenes, showing gods, heroes, and symbolic figures, created between 1800 and 1844.

Antonie Wierix II created a copper engraving in 1585 depicting St. Ambrosius and St. Gregor, showing religious figures with traditional attributes and gestures.

Etching and copper engraving by Teresa del Po from 1670-1716 depicting Susanna at the bath, showing a biblical scene with detailed figure work.

Copper engraving and etching by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicting a hermit, created between 1610 and 1633.

François Perriers 1645 etching showing reliefs of the Constantins presented in a book format.

Etching by Gerard de Lairesse depicting the mythological story of Perseus rescuing Andromeda, created in 1680.

Copper engraving by Jacob Matham depicting gods interacting in mythological scenes with symbolic gestures, figures, and architectural elements, produced around 1590.

Etching by Adriaen Brouwer depicting various peasant scenes, showing figures, rural activities, and 17th-century Flemish printmaking techniques.

Last Supper, Adriaen Collaert, c. 1580 - c. 1590 print Last Supper. Part of the press series about the passion of Christ: Passio et Resurrectio D.N. Esu Christi. Edita et Excusa Ab Ad. Collaert. In Prentalbum with two series of 34 and 24 engravings with scenes from life and the suffering story of Christ respectively. paper. gold (metal). silver (metal) engraving Last Supper (in general) (Matthew 26:21-35; Mark 14:18-31; Luke 22:3, 22:15-23; John 13:21-38)

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle depicting the story of Job, showing the central figure in suffering, attendants, and 16th-century symbolic elements.

This etching by Marcantonio Bellavia, 1668-1670, depicts scenes from the childhood of Jesus, showing figures, gestures, attire, and narrative settings.

Etching by Maria Anna Angelika Catharina Kauffmann depicting two men examining a large open book, showing figures, posture, gestures, and the book's details, created between 1763 and 1765.

Copper engraving and etching by Harmen Jansz. Muller from 1567-1570 depicting allegorical personifications of virtues, showing figures, gestures, and symbolic elements.

Copper engraving print by Philipp Galle from 1563 depicting scenes of human suffering, showing figures, expressions, and symbolic elements.

Duplicate entry: Copper engraving and etching by Jacob Houbraken illustrating artist portraits from Jacob Campo Weyerman's book on Dutch painters, created 1729-1780

Copper engraving title page by Luca Ciamberlano illustrating the life of St. Philipp Neri, produced between 1595 and 1641.

Photo production of an engraving of closing the peace between Maria De'Medici and her son Louis XIII by Jean-Marc Nattier, to the painting by Peter Paul Rubens, Descamps et Cie., After Jean-Marc Nattier, After Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1859 - in or before c. 1864 photograph photographic support albumen print peace Angers

Copper engraving by Robert Boissard showing Apollon and Themis, produced between 1590 and 1601.

Etching by Nicolas Poussin, 18th century, depicting Boas and Ruth with two women, a young man, and an old man wearing antique robes, showing gestures and composition.

Copper engraving by Bartolomeus Willemsz Dolendo depicting the Holy Family, produced between 1591 and 1627, illustrating Flemish religious iconography and detailed composition.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder showing the triumph of the angelic choir, created in 1587.

Etching by Heinrich Friedrich Füger depicting Toda Lucretia, showing a female figure with gestures, attire, and classical setting, created between 1800 and 1861.

Etching by Annibale Carracci from 1606 depicting the Coronation of Christ, showing religious iconography and detailed composition.

Etching by Louis Barbieri created around 1700 depicting Saint Pellegrino Laziosi serving, illustrating early eighteenth-century Italian religious narrative engraving.

Etching by Jost Amman from the second half of the 16th century depicting multiple rulers with coats of arms, showing facial features, attire, and heraldic symbols.

Etching by Carlo Sacchi depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, created between 1645 and 1655.

Meeting of two bishops surrounded by their retinue. Rovere, Giovanni Mauro della, zw. Il Fiamminghino (ca 1575-ca 1640), draughtsman, cartoonist, Discepoli, Giovanni Francesco (1590-1660), draughtsman, cartoonist

Etching by Ludwig Sommerau from 1779 depicting the biblical scene of the Massacre of the Innocents, showing detailed figures and dramatic composition.

An etching by Maria Anna Angelika Catharina Kauffmann from 1802 depicting the scene of Alceste's death, showing the figure of Alceste and surrounding characters in dramatic composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Adrian van Melar depicting King Louis XIII of France with allegorical elements, produced between 1650 and 1667. The print emphasizes royal attire, facial features, and symbolic motifs.

Woodcut by an unidentified monogrammist (1620-1657) depicting a Sibyl, emphasizing figure, pose, and symbolic elements.

Etching by Antonio Tempesta between 1620 and 1630 illustrating a scene from Torquato Tasso's epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered', with figures in detailed action and costume.

82. Ester asks the king with Aman to be mating; 83. Delivered Mardocheus by Aman on the order of the king; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Copper engraving by Michel Lasne depicting Maria with child and John the Baptist as a boy, created between 1610 and 1667, showing detailed figures and composition.

Pencil drawings by Gilles Demarteau created between 1742 and 1776 showing multiple human figures, focusing on anatomical form and expressive postures.

Etching by François Perrier from 1645 showing a Roman relief.

Woman with scissors; album leaf; Paintings in the Sixtin Chapel. Sitting woman with scissors in hand. In addition to her a man and naked children. Figure group from Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Numbered at the bottom right: 73. The print is part of an album.

King Josia is destroyed the temples of Astarte, Kemos and Mildom; History of King Josia; 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. King Josia has destroyed the temples in honor of the pagan gods Astarte, Kemos and Mildom and make all images of the idols in pieces. Two men are busy drawing a large statue of his base. Other men store the temple to pieces with hammers. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23:14. Print is part of an album.

Vestigia delle Terme di Tito. Bacchus triumph. Quadro from the central field of the decoration in room 25. Carlone, Marco (1742-1796), graphic artist, Smuglewicz, Franciszek (1745-1807), draughtsman, cartoonist, Manna, Pietro (17..-18..), publisher

Copper engraving and etching by Géraud Vidal showing the characters Renaud and Armides, created between 1765 and 1801.

1631 etching by Matthäus Merian the Elder illustrating a biblical scene from the Old Testament, showing figures, architectural details, and narrative actions.

Copper engraving and etching by Étienne Baudet depicting Venus and nymphs in a classical composition using dotting technique, dated 1665-1708.

Copper engraving by Étienne Delaune from 1538-1583 depicting the months October, November, and December, showing seasonal activities, figures, gestures, attire, and landscape elements.

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert from 1540-1580 depicting the Mariens family with detailed line work and traditional engraving techniques.

Etching and aquatint by Maria Anna Angelika Catharina Kauffmann from 1770-1780 depicting a young woman resting her head on a book, showing posture, expression, and interior details.

Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone (Aglauros a Mercurio in lapidem transformatur), from The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Metamorphosean Sive Transformationum), plate 20 Published after 1606 Antonio Tempesta Italian. Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone (Aglauros a Mercurio in lapidem transformatur), from The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Metamorphosean Sive Transformationum), plate 20 402056

31. Pronounce him si invited from the Lord; 32. Following two fish; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Etching by Michel Honoré Bounieu depicting a scene titled 'The Fun of the Sultan', created between 1760 and 1814.

Woodcut by Sebald Beham depicting a spinning room, showing figures at spinning wheels, interior setting, and domestic activity in the first half of the 16th century.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1800 depicting Elector Gebhard of Cologne renouncing spa dignity and the murder of Emperor Albrecht of Austria by Duke Johann von Schwaben, showing figures, gestures, and narrative.

Etching and copper engraving from mid 18th to mid 19th century depicting various scenes, showing figures, actions, and settings.

Engraving by Nicolaas Verkolje depicting Diana and Callisto, produced between 1693 and 1746.

Copper engraving by Pierre Dufour, 1570, showing allegorical representations of birth, life, and death, with symbolic figures and narrative scenes.

Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the fire; History of Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego; 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. Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the burning oven. One of them can be seen through a window in the oven. He is assisted by an angel. The flames don't work. Two men are about to throw one of the three by throwing the upper hole in the oven. Three of the guards who are on the oven burn in the flames. On the left in the foreground one of the three Jewish men is banged before he is also thrown into the oven. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Cyrus shows Daniëls prosecutors in the lion's sauce; History of Daniel, bell and the dragon; 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. King Cyrus leaves the Babylonians who wanted to kill Daniel in the lion's owl. The men are immediately eaten by the lions. Daniel and Cyrus are ready from the edge of the pit. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Etching by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert depicting Jacob's sons and the twelve tribes of Israel, produced around 1550.

Stefano Mulinari's etching and aquatint depicts a prophet and John the Baptist, showing figures, gestures, and religious attributes from 1761 to 1796.

Copper engraving by Géraud Vidal depicting allegorical representation of justice, created between 1762 and 1801, showing figure and symbolic elements.

Four performances from the anecdotes of Friedrich II, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1800 print Numbered at the top right. With caption and page reference in German. Berlin paper etching baring the head, lifting one's hat. night. army 'en route'. banner, standard (as symbol of the state, etc.). death of human being. land forces. ruler, sovereign

Etching by Luca Ciamberlano illustrating the life events of St. Philipp Neri, produced between 1595 and 1641.

Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the fire, 1579 print Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the burning oven. One of them can be seen through a window in the oven. He is assisted by an angel. The flames don't bother him. Two men are about to throw one of the three through the upper hole in the oven. Three of the guards who stand on the oven do burn in the flames. On the left in the foreground, one of the three Jewish men is squeezed before he is also thrown into the oven. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving after the furnace has been heated seven times more, the three Hebrews are bound and thrown into the fire; their executioners are burnt by the flames

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1625-1682 depicting ceiling decoration, showing architectural details, ornamental motifs, and composition.

An etching by Bernhard Rode from 1775-1828 showing the muse Kalliope recording Frederick II, depicting musical instruments, writing, and mythological references.

Hendrick Goltzius engraved copper prints after 1596 depicting Athene, Venus, and Juno, showing figures, gestures, and classical mythological composition.

Print (Italy)

Copper engraving and etching published by Adriaen Collaert depicting martyrs, showing figures, gestures, and devotional scenes from 1560 to 1618.

Etching by Melchior Küsel depicting scenes from the Old Testament in the 17th century, showing biblical narratives with detailed human figures and symbolic elements.

Etching by Hans Holbein the Younger from 1784 illustrating the title page for 'The Passion of Christ', showing religious figures and narrative elements.

Antonio Tempesta's etching 'Scenes from the Life of Margaret of Austria' portrays significant events in the life of Margaret of Austria, highlighting her role and influence during the early 17th century.

Etching by Hans Holbein the Elder depicting Edward VI surrounded by people, created in 1750, showing the king and attendants in historical attire.

Tobias, Sara and the angel say goodbye to Raguel and Edna; History of Tobias; 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. Raquel embraces Tobias, which is already on a camel. Edna embraces her daughter Sara. In the background the angel is on a camel. On the right leaves the procession. At the bottom of the margin an explanatory text in Latin. To Tobit 10: 11-12. This print is part of an album.

This etching by Georg Christoph Eimmart the Younger, created between 1653 and 1705, illustrates scenes from Vergil's Aeneid, showing characters, mythological events, and narrative elements.

Design for a room painting with scenes from the life of Aeneas, draughtsman: Elias van Nijmegen, 1677 - 1755, paper, pen, brush, h 466 mm × w 366 mm

The Revolutions of 1795 to 1815, Julius Caesar Thaeter, German, 1804 - 1870, Steel engraving on paper, The Revolutions of 1795 - 1815 by Julius Thaeter, about 1850, Europe, 1804-1870, Print, Print

Candide and Kunigunde caught and Candide with the Governor of Buenos Aires, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1778 print On the left, Candide is hunted out of the house by Baron Thunder ten Tronck after he caught him kissing with his daughter, Kunigunde. On the right, Candide gets the Governor of Buenos Aires to inspect the troops. In his presence, the governor makes a marriage proposal to Kunigunde, who stands behind the Governor's maid. Numbered: II and III. paper etching Literature. interrupted meeting, lovers caught by surprise. colonial governor

Copper engraving depicting the biblical story of Susanna and the Elders, showing Susanna, two older men, and surrounding architectural elements. Produced between 1581 and 1656.

Etching by Raffaello Schiaminossi depicting the Creation of Adam, created between 1550 and 1622, showing divine figures and human form.

Copper engraving by Cornelis van Dalen showing detailed ancient statues, produced around 1638, reflecting classical artistic techniques.

Copper engraving by Jan Wierix, 1573-1575, depicting five heavenly warriors in the war against Timotheus and the execution of Timothy, Chanerea, and Apollophane with detailed figures.

Janus and Juno / Neptunus on his car, Valentin Lefèbvre, After Giambattista Zelotti, After Giovanni Battista Ponchino, After Paolo Veronese, 1682 print Two performances on a leaf, printed from two plates. Left: Janus and Juno, symbol of the eternal power of Venice. Right: Neptunus on his car, pulled by sea horses. The prints are part of a 53-part series according to paintings by Titian and Veronese. paper etching (story of) Janus. (story of) Juno (Hera). (story of) Neptune (Poseidon)

Keizer Constantijn hands over Rome to Pope Silvester I and the Seleucid Judgment, Pietro Sante Bartoli, After Rafaël, 1645 - 1700 Two performances. Left: Keizer Constantijn is kneeling for Pope Silvester I and hands him a tiara. Left: The Seleucidy judgment. A man sits on a throne in the midst of a group of men. Title in the end margin. Print is part of an album. print maker: Italyafter design by: Vaticaanstadpublisher: RomeVaticaanstad paper etching / engraving Two performances. Left: Keizer Constantijn is kneeling for Pope Silvester I and hands him a tiara. Left: The Seleucidy judgment. A man sits on a throne in the midst of a group of men. Title in the end margin. Print is part of an album. print maker: Italyafter design by: Vaticaanstadpublisher: RomeVaticaanstad paper etching / engraving

An etching by Bernhard Rode from 1775-1828 depicting allegorical and mythological scenes in round compositions, showing gods, symbolic figures, and narrative elements.

Joshua recommends the sun and moon to stand still Enjozua and the five conquered kings; Standing Son and Moon on 't Bevel from Josua / Le Soleil & La Lune Arrêtésde Vyf conquered Kings to Josua brought / Prise des Cinq Rois.Two biblical performances from the book of Joz. 10. Numbered at the bottom right: 36.

This copper engraving depicts a Pieta with three supporting figures, showing the Virgin Mary holding Christ with additional characters providing a devotional context, from the Renaissance to Baroque periods.

Copper engraving by Jacob Coelemans from 1690-1709 depicting Leda and the Swan and The Abduction of Europe, showing mythological figures, interaction, and composition.

'Judgment of Daniel' is a copper engraving and etching by Jean Boulanger, created between 1628 and 1680, depicting the biblical story of Daniel with detailed figures and composition.

Tobit and Anna with the goat, 1643 print In the background, Anna earns her money with spiders and weaving for her clients. In addition to her wages, she gets a young goat home as a reward. Anna stands with the goat under her arm in front of her blind man Tobit, who thinks she stole it. Tobit prays to God on the right in the background. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 2:13. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Anna brings home a young goat: Tobit thinks she has stolen it. the prayer of Tobit

Joas presented to the army; History of Joas and Queen Atalja; 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. At an increase in the temple, the high priest king Joas proposes the Royal Guard. The men swear faithfully to the king. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the show. Print is part of an album.

Etching with sound plate by Stefano Mulinari from 1760-1796 depicting the mythological figures Apollo and Juno, showing classical composition and detailed figures.

Woodcut by Leonhard Beck depicting the saints Guntramus and Lucz from the Sipp, created between the early 16th and 18th centuries.

Copper engraving by Luca Ciamberlano representing events from the life of St. Philipp Neri, produced between 1595 and 1641.

Bound Print (France)

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert, 1575-1618, depicting Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, showing figures, gestures, and historical narrative.

Etching by Heinrich Friedrich Füger depicting the death of Caesar, showing human figures, gestures, classical attire, and historical setting, created between 1800 and 1861.

Etching by Bernhard Rode depicting Christian and mythological scenes, showing human figures, symbolic elements, and narrative composition, created between 1770 and 1828.

Catalogue raisonne et figure de ses tableaux, La Galerie Électorale de Düsseldorf, Pigage, Nicolas de, 1723-1796, Red crayon, or pen, ink and watercolor, 1770-1778

Copper engraving and etching by Michiel Mosyn depicting 'Terra', created between 1655 and 1700, illustrating 17th-century European allegorical representation of the element earth.

Landung der Sarazenen (bei Ostia unter Leo IV). Pietro Dovizielli (Italian, 1804 - 1885)

Copper engraving and etching by Anna Le Fort from the 18th century, showing the nymph Erigone from classical mythology.

Three compositions: Personifications; Le Febre, Valentin (1642-1680), Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588), Camen, Jacob Van (1595-1657); 1682 (1682-00-00-1682-00-00);

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