Decorative Engravings and Ornaments

A selection of ornate engravings, featuring decorative frames and illustrations, exhibiting intricate designs and lettering typical of historical printmaking.

Iscrizioni e frammenti delle camere sepolcrali della Famiglia Arrunzia ec. , Inscriptions, Architectural decorations & ornaments, Archaeological sites, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Arruntius, L. Lucius, active 43 B.C.-17 B.C.. The Antonio Cardinal Tosti Collection

Cartouche in a framework of ornaments with flower vases, Johann Theodor de Bry, 1595 print Central a cartouche with the title in Latin and German. Around a framework of ornament with flower vases, garlands and in the middle of a mask. Burning candles in the upper corners. Fish -hanging fish in the undercarrows. In the middle of a male and female semi -figure, playing the lute. Text in book print on Verso. Print is part of an album. Frankfurt paper engraving bunch of flowers ~ ornament. frequently used ornamental compositions

The Dwarf Helvetuis of Geldeloos, 1720, 1718 - 1720 The dwarf helmae of moneyless as a Swiss mercenary. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered: D. 1 part. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with saters with an eagle at the bottom. Part of the second Dutch bound edition from 1720 (and related to the Windhandel in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving The dwarf helmae of moneyless as a Swiss mercenary. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered: D. 1 part. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with saters with an eagle at the bottom. Part of the second Dutch bound edition from 1720 (and related to the Windhandel in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to

Arion Spring overboard on a dolphin; Title page for: Pierre Danet, Grand Dictionnaire François et Latin, 1728. The singer Arion plays on his winch on the aft deck of a ship and jumps overboard at the end of his song. On the left of the Dolphin on whose back Arion will travel to Tainaron. Above the representation two angels with the coat of arms of the Dauphin. At the bottom a Meerman and -min on either side of the title.

Dood van Pentheus, Virgil, 1569 print During a bacchanal, Pentheus is beaten to death by his mother Agave and other women. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing death of Pentheus: during a Bacchic orgy he is torn to pieces by his mother Agave and other women. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

Iscrizioni e frammenti delle camere sepolcrali della Famiglia Arrunzia ec. , Inscriptions, Architectural decorations & ornaments, Archaeological sites, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Arruntius, L. Lucius, active 43 B.C.-17 B.C.. The Antonio Cardinal Tosti Collection

Venus makes Aeneas immortal, Virgilius Solis, 1569 print Venus sprinkles her son Aeneas with ambrosis and thus makes him the God Indiges. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. apotheosis, deification of Aeneas. Venus sprinkles and anoints Aeneas' body with perfume and ambrosia

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder depicting Justitia over an oval, produced around 1617, showing allegorical justice and Flemish engraving techniques.

Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 7). Artist: After Georges Reverdy (French, active Lyon, 1529-57); After Jacob Floris (1524-1581). Dimensions: Sheet: 7 7/8 × 10 5/16 in. (20 × 26.2 cm)Plate: 5 1/8 × 11 13/16 in. (13 × 30 cm)Overall: 8 1/4 × 10 5/8 in. (21 × 27 cm). Publisher: Carlo Losi (Italian, 1757- after 1805). Date: 1773.Page from an album with 54 prints, 40 of which come from a series published by Carlo Losi in Rome in 1773. For some reason often overlooked, these prints actually reproduce16th-century designs attributed to the enigmatic French artist Georges Reverdy and the better-known Netherlandish artist Jacob Floris. All copies are in reverse. In some cases they are combined with the originals in this album. Several pages in the album are empty, indicating that some prints may have been taken out at some point. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Zilveren Eeuw, Virgil, 1569 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing the silver age, 'Aetas argentea'; men plough the soil and build huts. scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

The notepads world on fire, 1720, 1720 Central representation with the secular and spiritual princes and all kinds of other people from poor to rich have been gathered for a globe that catches fire. In the four corners of illsutrations of the volatility of worldly pleasures. With multiple verses. Print in the bound fourth edition (304 B 12) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving Vianen Central representation with the secular and spiritual princes and all kinds of other people from poor to rich have been gathered for a globe that catches fire. In the four corners of illsutrations of the volatility of worldly pleasures. With multiple verses. Print in the bound fourth edition (304 B 12) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving Vianen

Cartouche and Fountain with Diana, Pierre Edme Babel, French, ca. 1720-1775, Pierre Edme Babel, French, ca. 1720-1775, Jacques Chéreau, French, 1688-1776, Engraving on off-white laid paper, Asymmetrical composition. Atop cartouche, a winged monster. Attributes of battle include an encased spear, upper left, and a plumed helmet lower right. Two seated putti at center of cartouche., France, 1738, ornament, Print, Print

Two Quarters of a Ceiling, Nouveau Livre de Plafonds (New Book of Ceilings), François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Carl Albert von Lespilliez, German, 1723 - 1796, François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Etching and engraving on paper, Design for two quarters of a ceiling in the Rococo style with alternate suggestions divided by a central rosette., Munich, Germany, 1740-68, albums (bound) & books, Bound print, Bound print

A. Una delle quattro figure rappresentanti quattro Vittorie alate con serto di alloro in una mano, e monile nell'altra dipinta vicino agli angoli delle riquadratura della Volta , Archaeological sites, Pyramids, Architectural decorations & ornaments, Pyramid of Cestius Rome, Italy. The Antonio Cardinal Tosti Collection

Roof van Oreithyia, Virgil, 1569 print The Windgod Boreas flies away with the desperate Athenian princess Oreithyia in his arms. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. Boreas abducting Orithyia

Elisa sees the Ascension of Elia; History of Elia and Elisa; Historia Heliae et helisei (...); 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. The prophet Elisa sees how Elijah drives into heaven into a fiery car. The mantle of Elia falls down. In the background Elisa tears his clothes when he can no longer see Elijah. The mantle of Elia is next to him. Even further in the background, Elisa beats the water of the Jordaan with the cloak of Elia, so that it flows to the left and right and he can cross the river. Oval show in an ormanetele frame. Print is part of an album.

Gideon demolishes the altar of Baal, 1579 print With ten servants, Gideon demolishes Baal's altar on behalf of God. In the background, the Asjerapaal is cut down and transported. An altar of the post has been built, on which the bull of Joas, the father of Gideon, is sacrificed in the distance. Under the performance a caption in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Gideon and ten servants destroy the altar of Baal, cut down the grove near it, build an altar to God on the rock, take a bullock and offer a burnt sacrifice

Copper engraving by Jan Pietersz. Saenredam depicting the allegory 'Nature follows seeds each of his own', created around 1600, illustrating natural elements, symbolism, and 17th-century allegorical art.

Plafondschildering detail; The various Architecture, Picture, and ornaments, and ornamental during these six copies being distributed, which is on every side, and crown them with the image of the Gods (...); The bijeenkomst van de goden; Gods council Pinciis Burghesianis hortis.A detail of the ceiling painting 'The meeting of the gods' Giovanni Lanfranco in Villa Borghese, with ornament and naked figures. The print book originally belonged to 22 of the Atlas of Michiel Hinloopen (10 seem to book).

Titelprent Met Rocaille Met Putto, Antoine Aveline, After François-Thomas Mondon, 1736 print This series is numbered in the top left with a letter F. print is part of an album. paper etching Rocaille Ornament. Cupids: 'Amores', 'Amoretti', 'Putti'

JUPITE EN IO, Virgil, 1569 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. Io changed into a cow: to avoid detection by Juno, Jupiter changes Io into a cow (Ovid, Metamorphoses I 611)

Narcissus in love with his own mirror image, Virgilius Solis, 1569 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing Narcissus changed into a narcissus: when Narcissus is pining away for the love of his image reflected from the water, he is changed into a narcissus (Ovid, Metamorphoses III 510). scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

Album magazine with two prints with Adam and Eva in paradise and ornament with Saters, Virgilius Solis, After Cornelis Bos, 1500 - 1599 print Album magazine with two cut out prints: Adam and Eva in paradise and ornament with saters. paper engraving / etching ornaments ~ art. expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise (Genesis 3:22-24). Adam and Eve (not in biblical context). satyr(s) (in general)

Print (France)

De Dwerg Roelandus Blitzzoon, 1720, 1716 - 1720 The dwarf Roelandus Blitzzoon. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: 31. Print within a decorative frame printed of a separate plate with saters and an eagle at the bottom. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The dwarf Roelandus Blitzzoon. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: 31. Print within a decorative frame printed of a separate plate with saters and an eagle at the bottom. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older Germa

Reproduction of a title page with Grotesken, Anonymous, Joseph Maes (Possible), After Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerp paper photolithography ornament ~ grotesque. title-page

Pegasus und Mercurius. Küsel, Melchior I (1626-1683), graphic artist, Baur, Johann Wilhelm (1607-1642), graphic artist

Lukewarm month memorial, 1720; New year gift / lukewarm months commemoration, due to the Nieuwbakke Goude century, introduced in horse vygen; The great scene of foolishness. Lauw month commemoration. Central representation of a separate plate with a Sater (tailman = John Law) that makes a Nymph (Pecunia) the court, with a three-legged caption. In a frame with dwarfs and attributes of the winter, with caption with two verses. Print in the bound first edition (304 B 11) from the great scene of foolishness with cartriders on the wind trade or action trade of 1720.

Reproduction of a title page with a portrait of an unknown man and allegorical figures by Raphaël Sadeler, Anonymous, Joseph Maes (Possible), After Raphaël Sadeler, After Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerp paper photolithography title-page. historical persons

Coronis in Een Kraai Veranderd, Virgil, 1569 print Coronis, the daughter of Coroneus, is coveted by Neptunus. She calls in the help of the gods to escape his embrace. The gods turn her into a crow. Coronis has wings and runs away from Neptune. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing Coronis changed into a crow: to escape the love of Neptune, Coronis, daughter of Coroneus, is changed into a crow by Minerva (Ovid, Metamorphoses II 569). scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

The Little Man Knight of the Adeldoms such as HUZAAR, 1716, 1716 The little man knight of the nobility as a huzaar. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with a small person at the bottom who makes a head roll. Numbered right in the middle: 12. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The little man knight of the nobility as a huzaar. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with a small person at the bottom who makes a head roll. Numbered right in the middle: 12. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker:

Man tries to court a woman, Elias Baeck, c. 1690 - c. 1755 print A man, possibly a shepherd, takes his hat for the woman opposite him. Around the performance an ornamental edge with insects. In the lower margin a two -way caption in Latin and a two -way caption in German. Augsburg paper etching courting. herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.. insects

A New Book of Ornaments, Very Necessary for the Instruction of Those Unacquainted With the Useful Part of Drawing before 1753 Henry Copland British. A New Book of Ornaments, Very Necessary for the Instruction of Those Unacquainted With the Useful Part of Drawing. before 1753. Illustrations: etching. Robert Sayer (British, Sunderland 1725-1794 Bath) Fetter Lane, Fleet Street

The laughing law, the grieving actonist and the keeping Mercury, 1720; The Low Law, the grieving actonist with the keeping Mercury; The great scene of foolishness. Theater with the Laughing Law, the gravy actonist and the keeping Mercury. Left a smiling John Law fills his money box, in the middle of a desperate wind dealer, to the right, Mercury begs the gods to repair the trade. In the background referrals to the projects in the South Sea and Vianen. In the foreground devils, promotional tickets, etc. with caption in three columns. Print in the bound first edition (304 B 11) from the great scene of foolishness with cartriders on the wind trade or action trade of 1720.

Peleus en Thetis, Virgil, 1569 print The Zeenimf Thetis tries to escape Peleus by taking on different forms. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. Thetis, asleep on the shore, is assailed by Peleus; she tries to elude him by assuming different shapes

Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 48) 1773 After Georges Reverdy Page from an album with 54 prints, 40 of which come from a series published by Carlo Losi in Rome in 1773. For some reason often overlooked, these prints actually reproduce16th-century designs attributed to the enigmatic French artist Georges Reverdy and the better-known Netherlandish artist Jacob Floris. All copies are in reverse. In some cases they are combined with the originals in this album. Several pages in the album are empty, indicating that some prints may have been taken out at some point.. Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 48). After Georges Reverdy (French, active Lyon, 1529-57). 1773. Etching and engraving. Carlo Losi (Italian, 1757- after 1805)

Dancing pair of dwarf, 1720, 1718 - 1720 Dancing pair of dancing. In the caption verses (with sexual allusions) in German, French and Dutch. Print without a decorative frame. Nummered right in the middle: 4. Part of part IV (a series of six records of dancing couples at a wedding party) in the second Dutch bound edition from 1720 (and partly related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known Like the dwarf tone. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching Dancing pair of dancing. In the caption verses (with sexual allusions) in German, French and Dutch. Print without a decorative frame. Nummered right in the middle: 4. Part of part IV (a series of six records of dancing couples at a wedding party) in the second Dutch bound edition from 1720 (and partly related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known Like the dwarf tone. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching

König Salomo zu Astharoth und Milcom von Seinen Heijdnischen Weibibern Geführt Wird; Küsel, Melchior I (1626-1683), Baur, Johann Wilhelm (1607-1642); 1682 (1682-00-00-1682-00-00);Salomon (Bible), Old Testament (Bible), album factis, architecture, German graphics, iconography, German (culture), biblical scenes, band

Print (France)

Bombario Actionist en de Geest van Esopus Bombario the shareholder, and the ghost of Aesop. 1720. Buysen, Pieter van. Prints, Caricatures. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. South Sea Bubble, Great Britain, 1720, Political satire

The South Sea Company with the greed on a chain, 1720, 1720 Theater on which the personifications of the South Sea Compagnie and Liche believers are on a throne and keep the greed on a chain. Goldness eats your coins and hand out paper shares. In the foreground and on the sides wind traders, in the clouds, Fortuna scatters with papers. With caption in four columns. Print in the bound first edition (304 B 11) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching Theater on which the personifications of the South Sea Compagnie and Liche believers are on a throne and keep the greed on a chain. Goldness eats your coins and hand out paper shares. In the foreground and on the sides wind traders, in the clouds, Fortuna scatters with papers. With caption in four columns. Print in the bound first edition (304 B 11) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherland

Print (France)

Juno and the Furies at the Poort van de Hades, Virgilius Solis, 1569 print Juno stands in front of the gate of the Hades and asks the sturios to drive Athamas crazy. Between them in the three -headed dog Cerberus, guard of the entrance of the Hades. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. Juno descends into Hades to ask the Furies to drive Athamas mad

Litigium frees from his mother chaos and thrown in the air, Giulio Bonasone, 1501 - 1580 print Litigium is removed from his mother's body (chaos) by his father Demogorgon. Litigium is floating in the air above. On the right is a goddess (chaos). Under a four -line verse in Italian. The show is caught in a decorative frame with caratives. Italy paper etching / engraving other primeval deities: Chaos. other primeval deities: Demogorgon

The Dwarf Dwar Noseius Van Wynkar -Bach, 1720, 1716 - 1720 The Dwarf Snon Mesius of Wynkar-Bach as an inspector in Vienna. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: 46. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with samples and leaves. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The Dwarf Snon Mesius of Wynkar-Bach as an inspector in Vienna. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: 46. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with samples and leaves. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied

April: Christ and the parable of the Wijngaard, 1585 In the middle of the sign of the zodiac bull. On the right in the foreground, Christ is with three high priests. He points them to the landlord on the right who had a vineyard installed and fenced. A river landscape in the background. Under the performance four lines of Latin in two columns (Matt. 21). The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving In the middle of the sign of the zodiac bull. On the right in the foreground, Christ is with three high priests. He points them to the landlord on the right who had a vineyard installed and fenced. A river landscape in the background. Under the performance four lines of Latin in two columns (Matt. 21). The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving

Bliżej Kultury Voysard, Etienne Claude (1746 Ca 1812), Borel, Antoine (1743 Post 1810), Blanchon, Jean Andre

Last judgment and the devil thrown into the pool of fire, 1585 print Heaven with God the Father, sitting on throne, surrounded by the risen dead. Opposite him is an angel with an open book. In the background, everyone who does not appear to be in the book of life is thrown into the Vuurpoel (the second death). The devil, liberated again after a thousand years, is thrown into the pool of fire and sulfur. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in op. 20. This print is part of an album. paper engraving an angel with a key and a chain binds the dragon (Satan) and casts him into the pit. the Judge on the great white throne. death and hell are cast into the lake of fire

Titelprent puts Man puts diverse WAPNES, Antoine AVELINE, François-Thomas Mondon, 1736 print This series is numbered in the top left with a letter E. print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving Rocaille Ornament

Minerva, plate from a suite of 6 ornamental designs with the Judgement of Paris, Engraving on laid paper, A contestant for Paris apple, Minerva is armed and holds a shield with the Gorgons head. The figure is set within a medallion on a dark field (sur fond noir) decorated with intricate grotesques., Antwerpen, Belgium, ca. 1690, figures, Print, Print

Simson and Delila; History of Simson; 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. Simson is sleeping on Delila's lap and she leaves his hair cut. On the left arrive armed filkeins to capture Simson. On the left in the background the eyes of the caught Simson are extended. Print is part of an album.

The Dwarf Dulcinius Honigratus, 1720, 1718 - 1720 The Dulcinius Honigratus dwarf. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: C. 2. Part. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with a dwarf at the bottom that makes a head roll. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving The Dulcinius Honigratus dwarf. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: C. 2. Part. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with a dwarf at the bottom that makes a head roll. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, know

Return of Giovanni de 'Medici, Pietro Sante Bartoli, After Rafaël, 1645 - 1700 print Giovanni de 'Medici returns home after the death of his father. He drives towards Florence on his horse, accompanied by a procession of clergymen on horseback. On the right a horizontal river god. Title in the end margin. Numbered in the middle below: 1. print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving arrival and return ~ travelling. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman. cardinal

Reception of the consort of Karel III in Barcelona, 1708, 1712 - 1715 Reception by Elisabeth Christine van Brunswijk-Wolfenbüttel, the consort of King Charles III of Spain, in Barcelona, 1 August 1708. The central representation of the Princess's entry into a very richly decorated ornamentation with at the top of Jupiter and Juno in the clouds. At the bottom a cartouche with the description of the events in German. Left and right columns decorated with emblems, at the bottom allegorical figures. Leaf in the bound collection of plates released under the title: Repraossentatio Belli ... of the Spanical Successions Krieg Ca. 1720. Augsburg paper etching / engraving Barcelona Reception by Elisabeth Christine van Brunswijk-Wolfenbüttel, the consort of King Charles III of Spain, in Barcelona, 1 August 1708. The central representation of the Princess's entry into a very richly decorated ornamentation with at the top of Jupiter and Juno in the clouds. At the bottom a cartouche with the descri

71. Space of Israeli tents; 72. Delphic Sybilla; 73. European Sybilla; 74. 75th birth of Christ; 76. U Omek of the woodcut depicting the time AGRYPPY; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Reproduction of autumn, a print of the grape picking, by Karel van Mallery to a design by Jan van der Straet, Anonymous, after Karel van Mallery, after Jan van der Straet, after Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1876 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Antwerp paper photolithography autumn ~ human activities (the four seasons of the year). vintage, grape harvest

Illustration at Canto XVI of TASSO's 'Gerusalemme Liberata'; Jerusalem relieves (part 3); Gerusalemme Liberata (part 3). Ornamental decorative frame with a plane with eight Italian fresh rules at the top. At the bottom of a performance at Canto XVI from TASSO's 'Gerusalemme Liberata'. The Ridders Carlo and Ubaldo leave with Rinaldo in a rowing boat the island of Armida. Armida is on the right on the ground.

Roman Reliefs withInscriptions. Artist: Joachim von Sandrart, German, 1606-1688

Exit of the petal, 1594; Trophaea. Exit of the petal. Decorated on the sides with weapent trophies. Prepared from the shore to the St. Michaels monastery. Part of the description of the arrival of Aartshertog Ernst in Antwerp, July 18, 1594, by Joannes Bochius, Descriptio Publicae Gratulationis, Spectaculum et Ludorum, in Adventu Sereniss. Principis Ernesti Archiducis Austriae, ex officina Plantiniana, Antwerp 1595.

Crazy cup. (Ti)

Cartouche with a text from Cicero; Vararum protractionum. Cartouche with a text from Cicero. In the ornamental edge different masks. Left and top right dog cups from a pipe. This print is part of an album.

Joshua sends spies to Jericho and Rachab lets the spies escape through the window, 1653 - 1654 print The city of Jericho, with the army of Joshua on the left. Joshua sends two spies to the city. On the right you can see how Rachab, a prostitute from Jericho, lets the two men with a rope escape from her window, after which they climb over the wall (Jos. 2: 1). The print is part of an album. paper etching Old Testament. the two spies sent by Joshua find lodging at the house of Rahab, a harlot. Rahab, whose house was built in the city wall, lets the spies down from the window by means of a red rope

Complaint from the South Sea Compagnie, 1720, 1720 Complaint from the South Sea Company, 1720. The female personification of the South Sea Company with its children lying between books with debts on a sofa. Against a background with books indicated as: library of a sad actionist. With small scenes from other failed companies, on the top left, actions are eaten by a man. Under the show a caption with a verse printed in three columns of a separate plate. Print in the bound fourth edition (304 B 12) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching Complaint from the South Sea Company, 1720. The female personification of the South Sea Company with its children lying between books with debts on a sofa. Against a background with books indicated as: library of a sad actionist. With small scenes from other failed companies, on the top left, actions are eaten by a man. Under the show a caption with a verse printed in t

Title Print Second Livre the cartouches. Title Print Second Livre the cartouches. The cartouche with the title is surrounded by leaves, a water feature, a winged waterman, a horse and a turtle. Eearmost leaf of a series of twelve numbered ornament prints.

Allegory on the Peace of Utrecht, 1713, 1713 print Allegory on the Peace of Utrecht, 1713. A naked female figure sitting on a monument with two heads, male and female. Refers to the role of the English queen Anna in the peace process. In the plate inscriptions and verses in Dutch and French. Part of a group of 28 new and old records adapted to illustrate the Peace of Utrecht in 1713. Part of the print work published under the collection title 't Lust-Hof of Momus with the bundled series of cartoons during the years 1701-1713 of the Spanish Succession War. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving

Four designs for children's clothing; NUOVE INVENZIONI D'ornamenti d'Architettura E d'Intagli Diversi Utili Ad Argentieri Intagliatori Ricamentori et Altri Professori delle Buose Arti del Disegno. Four designs for children's clothing. Print in an album with 22 etchings from a series of originally 32 ornament prints with exuberant baroque designs for altars, pulse chairs, organ cabinets and other ecclesiastical art, followed by designs for four-poster beds, children's clothing and other domestic furniture.

Title in ornamental frame with symbols that refer to the first and last human phase of life; Six ages of man / six construction orders; Theatrum Vitæ Humanæ. Title Print with the title of the series on an epitaaf: Theatrum Vitae Humanae. The ornamental picture frame is decorated with symbols that referrations to the first and last life phase of man. On the left a baby and a cartouche with a mother who sucks her child. For her a child plays on a hobby horse. On the right a man with glasses and a stick. In the cartouche, an old man warms himself to a fire. Above the title The personification of time with a winged hourglass on his head and on his chest the sun and moon. In his hands the head of a baby and head of an old man. Furthermore, among other things, garlands, fruit baskets and birds. Six fresh rules in Dutch and French in the underwear. The print is part of an album.

Order in the chaos; Creation of the four elements; Ovidii Metam. LIB. I; Ovidius' metamorphoses; Reflections by P. Ovidius Naso. A male gods figure, standing on a globe and under a fiery starry sky, brings order in the chaos. To the earth the four winds and the water flows. Under the show twice two fresh rules in Latin. The print is part of an album.

The Soncha , Drama cave by Treildhold Theatrical Image Gallery for the Theaterzeitung, Jg, No, Johann Wenzel Zinke -, Copper Engraver, after, Johann Christian Schoeller -, artist

The Dwarf Dr. Dwingdwangius Naturalis as Alchemist, 1720, 1716 - 1720 The Dwarf Dr. Dwingdwangius Naturalis as an alchemist. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: 36. Print within a decorative frame printed of a separate plate with dwarfs. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The Dwarf Dr. Dwingdwangius Naturalis as an alchemist. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Numbered right in the middle: 36. Print within a decorative frame printed of a separate plate with dwarfs. Part of part II in the second Dutch -bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied t

Perseus en Andromeda, Virgil, 1569 print Andromeda, the daughter of an Ethiopian king, is chained to a rock. In the background, Perseus beats the sea monster to come and save Andromeda. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. Perseus kills the sea monster (or turns it into stone by showing it the Gorgon's head) to release Andromeda; sometimes her parents Cepheus and Cassiopea watch the scene

The little man -in -house pilgrim as a pilgrim from Compostella, 1716, 1716 The Polish little man -rooted pilgrim as a pilgrim recurring from Santiago de Compostella. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with leaf work and devils. Numbered right in the middle: 29. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The Polish little man -rooted pilgrim as a pilgrim recurring from Santiago de Compostella. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print within a decorative frame pressed from a separate plate with leaf work and devils. Numbered right in the middle: 29. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: No

Dedication page, from Neüw Grotteßken Buch (New Grotesque Book), Christoph Jamnitzer, German, 1563 - 1618, Engraving on laid paper, An elaborate composed of cartilage-like ornament with grotesques, containing the title. Below, figures purchase ornamental objects at a show., Germany, 1610, ornament, Print, Print

Scholars sitting on benches while frogs fall out of the sky, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing the plague of frogs: Aaron stretches out his hand over the water of Egypt; frogs come out and cover the land. mysterious rain, hail, etc.

Bliżej Kultury Voysard, Etienne Claude (1746 Ca 1812), Elluin, François Rolland (1745 Ca 1810), Blanchon, Jean Andre

Jonah's calling and refusal to go to Nineve; History of Jonah; 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. Jonah is sent to the city of Nineve by God. Jonah does not want to flight with a ship to Tarsis. Jonah already points to the ship that he will take. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jonah 1. This print is part of an album.

Design for a Cartouche, Jacques de Lajoüe, French, 1687-1761, Gabriel Huquier, French, 1695-1772, Engraving on white laid paper, A cartouche configured to serve as a console. It is embellished with heads of dogs, clusters of grapes, garlands, and fruit. A fountain is at right, bottles and a large melon below. At left, a stag, a hurdy-gurdy with its horn and flags blowing in the wind., France, 1740, ornament, Print, Print

Cardinal Portocarrero and the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709, 1712 - 1715 Cardinal Portocarrero and the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709. A performance of the battle between the Allies and the French on 11 September 1709 put in an architectural frame with various allegorical figures. Central looks at the lying Cardinal Portocarrero (who is seen as the instigator of the war), on the front to the front, death paints a portrait of the cardinal that dies 3 days after the battle on September 14, 1709. Leaf in the bound collections of plates released under the Title: RepraeSentatio Belli ... of the Spanic Successions Krieg Ca. 1720. Augsburg paper etching / engraving Cardinal Portocarrero and the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709. A performance of the battle between the Allies and the French on 11 September 1709 put in an architectural frame with various allegorical figures. Central looks at the lying Cardinal Portocarrero (who is seen as the instigator of the war), on the front to the front, death paints a

Roof van Proserpina, Virgil, 1569 print Proserpina is abducted by Pluto to the underworld. print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. the rape of Proserpina (by Pluto in his chariot); possibly with Diana and Minerva trying to rescue her

Boaz buys the land of Ruth and Naomi; History of Ruth; 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 the city gate, Boaz receives the sandal from a man who just like Boaz is entitled to buy the land of Ruth and Naomi. The man shows that he does not apply his right. A group of urban extinguishes is witnessing the buying and from Boaz 'promise to marry Ruth. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ruth 4. This print is part of an album.

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Face on Castro, ca. 1702; Castro de l'Etat de l'Eglise; Les Forces de l'Europe, Asie, Afrique et Amerique, Ou Description des Principales Villes Avec Leurs Fortifications. Dessignées PAR LES MEILLEURS Engineers, private party Celles Qui Sont Sous La Domination de la France (...) Et Ornées the plusieurs Superbes Edifes. View of the town of Castro in Italy. Plate No 205 in the picture in the context of a total of 276 numbered plates of renowned strong cities and fortresses in the context of the Spanish Succession War. For most part, these plates have been copied to the anonymous French plates: in Les Forces de l'Europe and in: Le Theater de la Guerre, Dans Les Pays-Bas, both originally published by Nicolas de Fer in Paris (1693-1697) in the framework of the nine-year war. Title and inscriptions in the plate in French.

TitelPrent van out of the series in which all kinds of hunting, aucupij, fishing, Fisher, Fables, after Jan van der Straet, 1578 print Title page of series of 43 prints with hunting scenes. The cartouche with the Latin title is surrounded by a wide edge of animals and a sitting hunter on the left and right. On pedestals on the left and right a standing female figure in antique robe with bow and arch. At the top left and right the weapon of the Medici family. print maker: Antwerpafter design by: Florencepublisher: AntwerpFlorenceFlorence paper engraving hunting, chase. animals. title-page. hunter

The world is a playground, 1720; The waiter is a playing stage, each playing its role and krygt its part; The great scene of foolishness. The world is a playground. On a stage under a throne sky, wind dealers are received by the devil, in the clouds the gods at a colonnade with the coat of arms of Amsterdam, in the foreground all kinds of personnifications. Left and right smaller scenes of the wind trade in different regions and cities. Top left slaves at the Mississippi company. At the bottom of a fresh from Philadelphus. Print in the bound first edition (304 B 11) from the great scene of foolishness with cartriders on the wind trade or action trade of 1720.

Ester accuses Haman during the meal, 1643 print King Ahasveros and his civil servant Haman are sitting at the table at Ester. Ester accuses Haman of the planned murder of the Jewish people. In the background you can see how Haman then kneels at the bed of Queen Ester and begs her life. King Ahasveros runs on the stairs and will accuse Haman of assault. On the left you can see how Haman is hung. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 7: 4. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Esther accuses Haman. as Haman is kneeling at Esther's feet or is prostrated on her couch King Ahasuerus returns; Haman is condemned to be hanged. Haman on the gallows

Bliżej Kultury Unknown, Blanchon, Jean Andre

Cartouche with a unicorn; Cartouches with animals in landscapes.Rollerwork Cartouche with a Landscape in Which A Unicorn Ranges Against A Tree. The Print is part of an al album.

Flora with a cornucopia under a tree, Simon van de Passe, 1617 print Print is part of a book. paper engraving (story of) Flora. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

Bliżej Kultury Tarasewicz, Leo (fl. Ca 1690)

Pan en Syrinx, Virgil, 1569 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Mainpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper letterpress printing scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament. Syrinx changed into a reed: while fleeing from Pan, the nymph Syrinx is changed into reed by her sisters, the Naiads (Ovid, Metamorphoses I 705)

Saul points his spear to David / David kills two hundred Philistines / David brings Saul two hundred Voorhuiden / Michal Helpt David escape; Circumspecta virtus / deliberata spa / virtutis praemium / conjughii fides; David, Hoc Est Virtutis Exercitatissimae Probatum deo Spectaculum, ex David Pastoris Militis Ducis ExUPRIS AC Prophetae Exemplis; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Four performances on an album leaf about the life of David, numbered nine up to and including twelve. At the top left, Saul from jealousy is spear on David and tries to kill him. A servant tries to stop him. David runs away with a harp in his hands. At the top right kits David two hundred Philistines. He left their foreskin and brought them as a brideship to King Saul, depicted at the bottom left of the bottom left. On the background of this show, Saul David gives his daughter Michal to woman. At the bottom right helps Mich

Personification of the Latin Empire with the papal weapon; Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica Gente. A console with a papal weapon, awarded a tiara and two crossed keys. It concerns the coat of arms of Pope Pius II or Pope Pius III. Saturn, with Zeis and Korenaren, is possible here as a personification of the Latin Empire. The print is part of an album.

Design after 13th Century Arcade, Bologna; Verso, Anatomical Study, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758-1823, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over traces of graphite on cream laid paper, Double sided sheet from sketchbook. Recto, courtyard shown through double arcade in room. At right, column detail; group of columns. Inscription: Fabrica del due cento Bologna. Verso, left hand and top part of left leg., Italy, 1811-14, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Sea battle at Malaga, 1704, 1712 - 1715 Sea battle at Malaga. Victory of the English-state fleet in which the French fleet was defeated on August 24, 1704. Presentation of the sea battle in a richly decorated ornamental frame with a cartouche at the top with a description of the fight in German. At the bottom a chain prisoner and the grieving French Virgin. Leaf in the bound collection of plates released under the title: Repraossentatio Belli ... of the Spanical Successions Krieg Ca. 1720. Augsburg paper etching / engraving Sea battle at Malaga. Victory of the English-state fleet in which the French fleet was defeated on August 24, 1704. Presentation of the sea battle in a richly decorated ornamental frame with a cartouche at the top with a description of the fight in German. At the bottom a chain prisoner and the grieving French Virgin. Leaf in the bound collection of plates released under the title: Repraossentatio Belli ... of the Spanical Successions Krieg Ca. 1720. Augsburg paper

Title print of the series in Quibus Omnen Genus Venationis, Aucupij, Piscatusque; Hunting scenes; In Quibus Omnen Genus Venationis, Aucupij, Piscatusque. Title page of series of 43 prints with yacht scenes. The cartouche with the Latin title is surrounded by a wide edge of animals and left and right a seated hunter. On bottles left and right a standing women's figure in antique robe with arrow and bow. At the top left and right the weapon of the Medici family.

Bliżej Kultury Oleszczyński, Antoni (1794-1879), Dancckers de Rij, Peeter (1605 1661), Chardon, Francis Ainé et Fils (printing house Ca 1821 1880), Wilczyński, Jan Kazimierz (1806 1885)

Lying man on a rock, Louis Spirinx, After Abraham Bloemaert, 1606 - 1669 This print is part of an album. paper etching This print is part of an album. paper etching

Card No. 11. (In the central part of the card, the scene depicting the biblical story about the sale of Józef to Egypt) in: Manuel pour l'Inction de la Jeunesse Par Stoy Krüger, Chodowiecki, Gottfried (1728 1781)

Print, Unterschiedlich Augspurgische Goldschmidts Arbeit, Suite 1, Title Page; Designed by Abraham Drentwet (1647 - 1727); Published by Jeremias Wolff (German, 1663-1750); Print Maker: Georg Heinrich Schifflen (German, 1666 - 1745); Germany; engraving

Lust Hauß an der Tüber auser Rom gelegen. Küsel, Melchior I (1626-1683), graphic artist, Baur, Johann Wilhelm (1607-1642), graphic artist

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