Dramatic Historical Illustrations

Captures intense historical moments through engravings depicting significant events and figures, blending narrative and dramatic expressions.

The Duke of Marlbough Interview with Queen Anne from Cassell's History of England King's Edition Part 29

Adaloald, 602-628, the Lombard king of Italy from 616 to 626, being forced to drink poison

The reconciliation between Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565 to 1601), an English nobleman and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I in 1601, England, digital reproduction of a historical original

German Peasants' War, 1524-1526, Jos Friz painting in Heilbronn. Joss Fritz (born around 1470) (died around 1525) was the initiator of the Bundschuh m...

Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603), the Virgin Queen. Queen of England (15581603). Queen Elizabeth I knighting Francis Drake on the deck of the "Golden Hind" in Deptford, 4th April 1581. Engraving by Hotelin and Gilbert. "Los Heroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra" (The Heroes and the Grandeurs of the Earth). Volume VI. 1856. Author: Laurent Hotelin. Engraver active in the mid-19th century.

Marco Aurelio Antonino Basiano, llamado Caracalla (188-217). Emperador romano. Violento y sanguinario, mandó matar a su padre; murió asesinado por un soldado víctima de una conspiración de su propio ejército. Grabado de 1866.

Adaloald, 602-628, the Lombard king of Italy from 616 to 626, being forced to drink poison

Marriage proposal of an old teacher, 1750, woodcut, England

Condolence visit, distinguished man visits the widow in mourning, another woman serves him a drink, noble couple and a child in a magnificent Renaissance setting by candlelight, historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century original, record date not stated

The Duke of Marlbough Interview with Queen Anne from Cassell's History of England King's Edition Part 29

Erwin von Steinbach, 1244 - 1318, a German architect and stonemason, with his daughter Sabine on a building site, historical wood engraving, circa 1888

King Edwards Last Physician, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Illustration to the poem The Brothers of Birchington by J. Tenniel. From the book The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels by Thomas Ingoldsby, published 1865.

Christopher Columbus being received by Ferdinand and Isabella at Santa Fe. The Capitulations of Santa Fe was a document written by the Catholic Monarchs on April 17, 1492, which includes the agreements reached with Christopher Columbus regarding the planned expedition of the latter by sea to the west. Granada, Andalusia. Spain, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Reinhold Gottlieb August Theodor Begas 15. Juli 1831 - 3. August 1911, deutscher Bildhauer der Berliner Schule, hier bei der Arbeit an der Schillerstatue, 1871, Historisch, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage mit einer Szene aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4999471

Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, 1841, illustration, 19th century

H ESPAÑA-ENTREVISTA DE FELIPE II CON REY DE PORTUGAL. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Sordello da Goito oder Sordel de Goit war ein italienischer Troubadour aus dem 13. Jahrhundert. Ezzelino III da Romano war ein italienischer Feudalher...

German duke by Johann Jakob Kirchhoff, woodcut, 1840, 1796-1848, Private Collection

School Sardinia. The news of the death of King Charles Albert, painting by Mr Ferri. engraving 1855

Master singer (Meistersinger). Germany. Contest of music. 14th-16th century. Engraving, 1882.

Francis Osbaldistone at Squire Inglewood's Engraving by George Cruikshank dated 1842 of a scene from Sir Walter Scott's novel Rob Roy

Black and White Illustration: "The Harlot Expires White the Doctors are Disputing". Engraving after William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) from his series, "The Harlot's Progress"

Murillo child, Robert Fleury, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1841.

Rembrandt self-portrait, famous, sitting, back, expensive clothes, toasting, drink, painting, wife, portrait, historical illustration, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Maid at work, copper engraving circa 1725

Death of the Prince of Conde, vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885.

'The filiation', 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya

In a chamber containing stuffed animals, a globe and astrological devices Hudibras, about to draw his sword, startles Sidrophel and Whacum. Aquatint by C. Rosenberg, 1799, after William Hogarth.

Lancelot Relating His Adventures, by Gustave Dore, from Idylls of the King, (1832-1883), USA, Illinois, Chicago, Newberry Library

'BENEVOLENCE' PAINTED BY CHARLES BAUGNIET, AT THE FRENCH EXHIBITION

French Revolution, Directory. Josephine of Beauharnais and Napoleon Bonaparte At Hotel de la Rue des Victoires (Detrobe, Current 9th Arrondissement) in 1799, year VIII Adolphe Marie-Alexandre, said Menut (1812-1883), Delaunois. French Revolution, Directory. Jos�phine de Beauharnais and Napoleon Bonaparte at the Hotel de la Rue des Victoires (destroyed, current ixth arr.), 1799, year VIII. (dummy title). A house on the street of victory (registered title). Graphic art cabinet document. Lithography.

Composition and design of Tony Johannot, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1852.

Composition and design of Tony Johannot, vintage engraving. Composition and design of Tony Johannot, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1852. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673444

The New Houses of Parliament - Queen Catherine before Henry VIII, 1854. Sculpture by William Theed in the Palace of Westminster, London: '...a portion of the artistic decoration of the Prince's Chamber...a series of historic bas-reliefs, the able work of Mr. Theed, the sculptor...These very interesting subjects are executed in bronze, and are part of the series of historic pictures designed to fill up the panels, of which there are twelve, in the Prince's Chamber, formerly called the Victoria Lobby. The handling of each of the groups is very masterly, and the conception good. When the entire s

Mary Stuart about to sign her Resignation at Lochlevan Castle, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

C'est t'y à vous c'hien là. Honoré Daumier (France, Marseilles, 1808-1879). France, 1847. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph

people professions barber barber shop copper engraving France 2nd half 18th century,

Maria Antoinette, Maria Antonia von Branconi, 1746 - 1793, says goodbye to her mother, woodcut from 1864

King Louis XIV and his daughter begging the Duchess Louise de La Valliere not to retreat into the convent, 1674, lithograph by Becquet, France, 17th century.

Garrick in the role of Richard III by William Hogarth Painting, vintage engraving. Garrick in the role of Richard III by William Hogarth Painting, Exhibition of art treasures in the United Kingdom in Manchester, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673987

Engraving depicting Queen Victoria (1819-1901) presenting Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) with an Earl's coronet. Dated 19th Century

Garrick in the role of Richard III by William Hogarth Painting, Exhibition of art treasures in the United Kingdom in Manchester, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Matthieu Mole is insulted by citizens in Paris. Mathieu Molé (14 December 1584 in the parish of Saint-André-des-Arts in Paris, 3 January 1656 in Paris) was a French magistrate and statesman. As First President of the Parlement of Paris, he played an important role during the Fronde and later became Keeper of the Seals, France, Europe

A Paris street during the Napoleonic era Date: 1805

The bride's trousseau shopping, Normandy, France, wood engraving, 1880, Europe

'The Lottery', 1721.Artist: William Hogarth

The unpleasant suitor, Young Man, wants to marry a girl, but she will not have him, 1880, woodcut, Germany, Europe

Gretchen die Schmerzensreiche after Goethe's Faust, sad woman sitting on the sidewalk / Gretchen die Schmerzensreiche nach Goethe's Faust, traurige Frau sitzt auf dem Bürgersteig, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.

Frederick the Great at the Coffin of the Great Elector, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of 'Robinson Crusoe' a novel by Daniel Defoe. The book was first published on 25 April 1719. It relates the story of Robinson Crusoe, stranded on a desert Island for 28 years and his subsequent fight for survival.

Ancient World Roman Empire people military leader having a feast with his mistress wood engraving 19th century,

Campiello delle Scuole, Ghetto Vecchio. Venice, Italy. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Girding and knighthood from a manuscript about Lancelot of the Lake, 13th century, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not known

Napoleon visiting Pius VII at Fontainebleau, vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885.

During one of his visits to Hanover in June 1727, King George II receives the news of his father's death from Sir Horace Walpole, the British Prime Minister. George II was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain, he was born and grew up in northern Germany, digital reproduction of a historical model

'The Pearl of Great Price', 1864 (1901). Artist: Unknown

Historical illustration of the costume party or carnival party of artists in Berlin, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, exact original date unknown, Europe

An engraving depicting children looking for Christmas presents in the fireplace. Dated 19th century

Corner lamp, vintage engraving. Corner lamp, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1843. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660303

Late regret, copper engraving by Halbou, 1710

Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC. Alexander on his deathbed. Woodcut from young person's book New York 1830

Royal Kitchen Staircase, Stuttgart, Germany. Drawing by Dieudonne Lancelot (1823 - 1895) Journey from Paris to Bucharest 1860, by Victor Duruy (1811 - 1894) Le Tour du Monde 1862

The confidant of the heart, court jester reads a letter together with the lady of the house / Der Herzensvertraute, Hofnarr liest gemeinsam mit der Dame des Hauses einen Brief, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Betender Mönch in seiner Möchszelle, 1881, Frankreich, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date Not Stated, Matthieu Mole is insulted by citizens in Paris. Mathieu Molí December 14, 1584 in the parish of Saint-Andrí -darts in Paris January 3, 1656 in Paris was a French magistrate and statesman. As the first president of parlement in Paris, he played an important role during the fronts and later became a seal.

James IV (17 March 1473 to 9 September 1513) was King of Scotland from 11 June 1488 until his death. He is generally regarded as the most successful of Scotland's Stewart monarchs, but his reign ended with the devastating defeat at the Battle of Flodden Field, where he was the last monarch not only of Scotland but of the whole of Great Britain to be killed in battle, digital reproduction of a historical original

Painting Exhibition of 1857, The Two Routes to School of Salamanca preface Gilblas, vintage engraving. Painting Exhibition of 1857, The Two Routes to School of Salamanca preface Gilblas, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673990

David and Goliath, David presents Saul Goliath's head, David and Goliath, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact ...

The 1906 caption reads: DEATH OF PAUL I.Paul I., Czar of Russia in Napoleon's early days of triumph, was half insane, and so wavering in his attitude toward France that his subjects were in despair. The leading men of the empire went one night to his bedroom to persuade him to abdicate in favor of his son Alexander. Just what happened at that interview the public may never know; but Paul became violent, there was a struggle, the lights went out, and when they were relit the Czar lay upon the floor strangled to death 1801.

Jack Cade, English rebel of Irish extraction, 1450 (19th century). Artist: Unknown

Johannes Gensfleisch zum Laden zum Gutenberg was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer and publisher who introduced letterpress printing to Europe. ...

Rostof wrote a letter, vintage engraving. Rostof wrote a letter, vintage engraved illustration. Jules Verne Cesar Cascabel, 1890. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10659776

people, prostitution, caricature, English brothel, etching by Thomas Rowlandson, London, circa 1810, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

''Pictures of the Year- VII, "Zenobia's last look at Palmyra"', 1888. From, 'The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888'.

Margaret of Provence in Damietta, vintage engraved illustration.

The Bohemian classes plunging the imperial governor down the window of the Prague City Hall, Defenestration of Prague, historical illustration, about 1886

Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, 1841, illustration, 19th century

Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Aristide Louis (1815-1852), engraver. "Assidus." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Dranitiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101791-18 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving

Two dreams, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1852.

SCENE FROM 'WATTEAU,' IN 1644.

Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator. Dated 19th Century

Trachten aus dem Elsaß und aus Lothringen, Frankreich, im Jahre 1880, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Adventures of an heir worldwide, The four men were enjoying a large grog, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyage, Travel Journal, (1880-81).

Graphic by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) a British artist and illustrator. Dated 19th Century

ISABEL LA CATOLICA. REINA DE CASTILLA DESDE 1474 A 1504. "ÏSABEL LA CATOLICA CEDE SUS JOYAS PARA LA EMPRESA DE COLON". DIBUJO SOBRE UN CUADRO DE ANTONIO MUÑOZ DEGRAIN. GRABADO COLOREADO DE LA ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA.

Illustration depicting a scene from the final tale in The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) an Italian writer, poet, correspondent of Petrarch, and an important Renaissance humanist. Dated 19th Century

Agnes de Castro, 1325 - 1355, Queen of Portugal, kneeling in front of King Alfonso IV, historical engraving from the Buch denkwuerdiger Frauen or book of memorable woman, published by Otto Spamer, 1877

A cartoon commenting on the General Election of 1880. Illustrated by John Tenniel. Dated 19th century

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Old XIX century engraving illustration by Gustave Dore

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of France's glory. On 5 October 1870 Wilhlem I, King of Prussia made Versailles his headquarters, and on 18 January was declared Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 15 October 1870. Engraving

ESCAPE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS FROM LOCHLEVEN CASTLE.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) in his study, together with Schiller. Drawing of Mucha.

Amidst widespread confusion, Robespierre and his supporters are arrested : he himself is wounded in the chin, his brother jumps from a window. Date: 26/27 July 1794

Les Jeunes France. Félicien Victor Joseph Rops (Belgium, Namur, 1833-1898). Belgium, no date. Prints; etchings. Etching and aquatint, laid down

Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). House of Bourbon. Interview between Louis XIII and his mother Marie de'Medici in Castle Coursie_re castle. Engraving by Dupre. Biblioteca Universal. Ediciones Populares, 1851.

Harrow alley, Houndsditch

The Industrious 'Prentice performing the Duty of a Christian by William Hogarth (1697 ñ 1764). English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist. Industry and Idleness, Plate 2 of the series, showing the final reward of idleness 1747

The Clothes Washers, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1846.

Celebration scene by Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, Copper engraving, circa 1500, circa 1440-1503, Private Collection, 21, 4x31

literture, The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, 871st night, story of Ali Nur al-Din and Miriam the Girdle-Girl, wood engraving, Denning Fink publisher, Pforzheim, 1842,

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