Engravings of Classic Tales

Copper engravings illustrating narrative scenes from classical and biblical tales, rich in detail and historical context.

Copper engraving print by Albrecht Dürer titled The Small Woodcut Passion, produced after 1508, showing episodes from the Passion of Christ with detailed figures and composition.

Copper engraving depicting the story of Tobias by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert, created in 1556.

Copper engraving by René Boyvin illustrating antique figures playing string instruments and the mythological story of Kephalos and Prokris, produced between 1545 and 1598.

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the history of Solomon, created after 1579, illustrating key biblical events and figures from Solomon's life.

Copper engraving by Willem van Swanenburg depicting an allegory on the abuse of secular possessions, created between 1580 and 1612.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle around 1561 showing the biblical story of Ahab, Jezebel, and Naboth, depicting the vineyard dispute with period-accurate religious iconography.

Etching by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert depicting scenes from the story of Joseph, created between 1549 and 1550, showing Joseph in narrative biblical moments.

Georges Reverdy's copper engraving from 1549-1565 shows various scenes with detailed figures, composition, and illustrative elements typical of mid-16th century printmaking.

Copper engraving by Marten de Vos showing King Hezekiah destroying cult images and cutting off Jerusalem's water supply, created between 1582 and 1585.

Copper engraving print by Albrecht Dürer titled The Small Woodcut Passion, produced after 1508, showing episodes from the Passion of Christ with detailed figures and composition.

Etching by Pierre Brebiette from 1630 illustrating the Triumph of the Silen, featuring mythological figures and classical motifs.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder from around 1634 depicting title leaves, showing decorative elements, figures, and symbols in a detailed engraving.

Copper engraving by Pierre Woeiriot between 1555 and 1596 depicting Moses appealing and leading the Exodus from Egypt, showing figures, composition, and biblical narrative.

Copper engraving and etching by Adriaen Collaert depicting Saint Jerome in the wilderness, the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, and Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, created between 1560 and 1628.

Copper engraving by Jacob Matham, created between 1601 and 1605, depicting Vesper and Nox, personifications of evening and night, with gestures, drapery, and symbolic attributes.

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting Passion scenes, created between 1596 and 1597, showing figures, narrative elements, and compositional detail.

A 1661 etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting decorative vases with detailed ornamental design, illustrating classical motifs and symmetrical composition.

Etching by Franz Ertinger around 1679 depicting scenes from the story of Achilles, showing detailed figures, gestures, and composition in a classical mythological context.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort showing Kyane transforming into water and Pluto entering the underworld with his chariot, dated 1565.

A copper engraving and etching by Crispin van de Passe depicting a title leaf illustrating the seven planets, created in 1589, showing celestial symbols and astronomical figures.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle, after 1557, depicting the story of King Josias, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narrative.

Etching by Orazio Borgianni depicting scenes from the Bible, located in the loggias of the Vatican, created in 1615.

Copper engraving by Otho van Veen, circa 1660, depicting allegorical figures representing Divine Love with emblematic motifs and gestures.

A woodcut by Nicolas Prévost depicting various biblical scenes, created between 1590 and 1600.

Copper engraving by Pierre Dufour from 1565-1610 showing the parable of the Merciful Samaritan, depicting a biblical scene of aid and compassion.

Queen Atalja let the king children kill; 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. Ataliah, who heard that her son had killed King Achazja, mission to kill all king children so that she can become queen. Soldiers kill the children on the stairs. On the left, Achazja's son Joas is saved by his aunt. On the stairs a reference to the Bible text in 2 could. 11. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the show. This print is part of an album.

An etching by Josef von Führich depicting various profane scenes for book illustrations, created between 1820 and 1900. The work emphasizes narrative, figures, and composition.

Etching by Georg Pencz depicting allegorical representations, created in the first half of the 16th century.

A copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert depicting Solomons judgment and Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dreams, created between 1580 and 1605, illustrating biblical events and figures.

Etching from 1567 by Marcus Gheeraerts I illustrating animal fables, showing animals in narrative contexts with detailed compositions and expressive gestures.

Copper engraving and etching by Adriaen Collaert depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, created between 1560 and 1618, showing biblical figures, events, and composition.

Etching by Pierre Brebiette created between 1618 and 1650 showing various scenes including landscapes, figures, and narrative elements on paper.

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert depicting allegorical scenes of the looting and burning of Antwerp during the Spanish Fury, created in 1577.

Woodcut by Jost Amman depicting personifications and mythological figures, created in the second half of the 16th century, showing figures in classical and symbolic composition.

Uncut sheet with twelve farcical representations about lovers, possibly from a play. The images are numbered in pencil from 1 to 12 in the lower center., print maker: Theodoor Koning, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1758 - 1829, paper, engraving, h 307 mm × w 257 mm

Stefano Della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664), Mythological Playing Cards, 1644, 12 etchings on one sheet

The Mourners, c. 1770, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, French, 1734 - 1781, 5 3/4 x 3 11/16 in. (14.61 x 9.37 cm) (image)7 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. (18.1 x 12.38 cm) (plate)8 x 5 3/4 in. (20.32 x 14.61 cm) (sheet), Etching and aquatint in sepia ink, France, 18th century

Sarcophagus and allegorical figures, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746-1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, lined, Sarcophagus and allegorical figures., Italy, 1746-1809, architecture, Drawing, Drawing

Etching by Franz Gabet, 1791, depicting a fountain on a fragile wall with masonry and a round arch, illustrating architectural details and structural features.

Copper engraving by Karel van Mallery depicting the Allegory of the Rusty Man, produced between 1519 and 1635, showing allegorical symbolism and Flemish engraving techniques.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle depicting the death of Saphira and Saint Peter healing a patient with his shadow. Created between 1575 and 1582, representing biblical events from Acts of the Apostles.

See, youth! How strong the fashion, to be very honest, in all standards of man. / Belach them without giving up, the utensils of our fellow countrymen. Cartoon on fashion with 16 performances about people with striking hats. Under every image a caption. Numbered at the top right: No. 115.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder, dated 1570-1600, depicting the stoning of St. Stephen and the vision of St. John, illustrating biblical martyrdom and revelation.

A woodcut by Erhard Schön created after 1491 depicting scenes from the parable of the sower and acts of healing, with religious iconography.

Etching by Franz Cleyn depicting the seven liberal arts, including grammar, rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy, created in 1645.

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin from the late 15th to mid-16th century showing various representations, illustrating multiple subjects and figures with detailed woodcut technique.

125. Scene from the Old Testament; 126. Józef I She Putyfara; 127. Scene from the Old Testament; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Copper engraving by Karel van Mallery depicting deer and wild boar hunts, created between 1596 and 1670, showing animals and human hunters in dynamic hunting scenes.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle depicting sea and river gods. Created in 1586, illustrating Roman mythology and water deities.

Decorations 48-52 in The Hague, 1747, 1751 print Leaf with the decorations indicated by the figures 48-52, hung on the houses of residents of The Hague. Los magazine originally part of the sheet metal Haga Commitis Illustrata from 1751 with the decorations set up in The Hague during the festivities around the installation of Prince William IV as the stadholder of Holland and West-Friesland on 3 and 15 May 1747. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving decoration and illumination of streets, squares, etc. (~ triumphal entry, etc.) The Hague

Betterdopers riot in Amsterdam and Friesland, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1601 - After 1652 print Leaf with 8 performances of the Beetopers riot in Amsterdam and Friesland. A caption under each image. Marked middle: e.e. publisher: Amsterdamprint maker: Netherlands paper etching woman (showing herself) undressed, quasi-nude. man (showing himself) undressed, quasi-nude. battle. attack ~ siege Bolsward. Friesland. Amsterdam

Copper engraving by Robert Boissard depicting Palikoi and Proteus, created between 1590 and 1601.

A 16th-century etching by Jost Amman depicting rulers alongside their coats of arms, showing heraldic design and rank.

Etching by Pietro Santo Bartoli from 1655-1700 depicting various scenes from the life of Giovanni de' Medici (Pope Leo X.), showing figures, gestures, and historical composition.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder showing a 'House of Light' customs scene, including architectural elements, interior details, and figures engaged in daily activities. Created in 1588.

This copper engraving by Johann Sadeler d. Ä., created in 1597, serves as a frontispiece for a work titled 'Pietas'. The print exemplifies Sadeler's skill in designing title pages with artistic elegance.

Copper engraving by multiple artists illustrating sayings and poems as emblems in books, created around 1632.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting an ornamental frieze with mythological scenes, illustrating 17th-century decorative and narrative motifs.

This 1491 woodcut by Michael Wolgemut depicts the 53rd and 55th figures as treasure owners from Stephan Fridolin, showing detailed costume, posture, and illustration within the book.

Soles of the fables of the Lafontaine / Emblêmes des Fables de Lafontaine, 1856 - 1900 print Leaf with 24 performances from the fables of Jean de la Fontaine, in which animals with human characteristics are central and where a moral is told. Under each image a two -way verse in Dutch and in French. Numbered in the middle: 13. Turnwood paper letterpress printing fables. animals acting as human beings

Etching and copper engraving by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert depicting the parable of the ruthless creditor, created in 1554, showing detailed narrative composition and religious symbolism.

Copper engraving and etching by Willem de Passe from 1610-1637 depicting a title page for 'The Rewig Sinners', illustrating biblical or moral figures in 17th-century European style.

Antonio Tempesta's 1598 etching depicts diverse hunting scenes, showing hunters, dogs, and prey in Renaissance Italian outdoor settings.

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting an emblem on the book Kohelet, Chapter 3, created between 1540 and 1580.

Dochters van Minyas veranderd in vleermuizen / Scène uit de mythologie / Bacchus achtervolgt Erigone; Mythologische en allegorische voorstellingen.Three performances on a leaf. Above: Bacchus punishes the daughters of Minyas by changing them into bats. Middle: A man bends over a died man. Darna is a winch. In the background two men and a ball in the air. Below: Bacchus chases Erigone in the form of a vine.

Copper engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet depicting Iphigenia as a sacrificial victim, showing figures, altar, and dramatic composition in 16th-century style.

Card with four engravings according to the "Figurine" cycle (Studies of Three Character Groups), in: "Serie Di LXXXV DISEGNI IN VARIE Grandezze Composze Composze Composze Dal Celebre Pittore Salvator Rosa ..."; Antonini, Carlo (1749-1835), Rosa, Salvator (1615-1673); 1780 (1780-00-00-1780-00-00);

Etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur from 1641 illustrating a scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses, depicting mythological figures and narrative action in a detailed book illustration.

Copper engraving by Jan Pietersz. Saenredam created between 1593 and 1595 depicting women from the New Testament saved by Christ, showing human figures, gestures, and interior elements.

Melchior Küsels 17th-century etching depicting key scenes and figures from the New Testament with detailed line work.

Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe depicting various allegorical figures, created between 1665 and 1708.

Etching by Jacques Callot titled 'Les Gueux' around 1622-1623, depicting beggars and their social conditions in early 17th-century Europe.

Jacob de Gheyn II engraved the wedding of Peleus and Thetis in 1589, depicting the mythological event using copper engraving techniques.

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting landscapes around Brussels, showing urban and rural scenery, created after 1575.

Portrait of Lord Byron and nine representations from his poems Portraits of writers Portraits d', print maker: Victor Adam, (mentioned on object), Victor Adam, (mentioned on object), printer: Joseph Rose Lemercier, (mentioned on object), print maker: Paris, Paris, printer: Paris, publisher: Paris, publisher: London, 1834, paper, h 365 mm × w 273 mm

Gideon receives the jewelry of the Midjanites; History of Gideon; 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. Gideon receives from the Israelites the rings of Midjanites reports, the jewelry of the Midjanitian kings and the neck seams of their camels. They are spread on a garment for him on a garment. In the background you can see how Gideon Zebach and Salmunna, Kings Vam Midjan kills. Under the show a caption in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle, 1564, depicting Judith beheading Holofernes, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narrative.

Cyrus has Daniëls throw prosecutors in the Leeuwenkuil, 1579 print King Cyrus lets the Babylonians who wanted to kill Daniel in the lion's own. The men are immediately eaten by the lions. Daniël and Cyrus watch from the edge of the pit. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Daniel's accusers are thrown into the den and devoured by the lions ~ King Cyrus

Copper engraving by Raphael Sadeler the Elder depicting the concepts of honor and pain, created around 1590, showing allegorical figures, gestures, and symbolic composition.

Album magazine with three prints with an ornamental triumphal wagon, Roman soldiers and leaf ornament, Virgilius Solis (attributed to), after Cornelis Bos, 1500 - 1599 print Album magazine with three cut out prints: an ornamental triumphal wagon with a musician woman, Roman soldiers and leaf ornament. paper engraving (other) ornaments derived from objects (with NAME). ornaments ~ art. the soldier; the soldier's life. foliage ~ ornament

This etching by Georg Christoph Eimmart the Younger depicts a scene from Vergil's Aeneid, including characters, landscapes, and mythological action.

Etching by Antonio Tempesta showing diverse hunting scenes, produced between 1600 and 1620.

Copper engraving and etching by Johann Justin Preisler depicting ceiling paintings in the North Gallery of the Jesuit Church in Antwerp, produced around 1735.

Holy Flavianus of AcquaPendentente, Holy Victoria van Rome, Holy Servulus van Rome, Saint Tarsilla van Rome (December 22-24), Jacques Callot, 1632 - 1636 print Leaf with four oval representations, each with inscription and date in Latin: top left the holy Flavianus of Acquapendente who is branded, at the top right the Holy Victoria of Rome who sees a holy woman (Mary) In heaven, below the Holy Servulus of Rome Lying on the street and angels in heaven, lying on a bed and saints in heaven in the right right of the holy Tarsilla of Rome. This print is part of a series of prints with representations of the saints and the Christian holidays of the year. Four scenes of one plate are always printed on one leaf. Including accompanying title page and frontispiece, it concerns a total of 124 plates (490 performances). The three plates with the last 12 scenes (the changeable Christian holidays) were cut into 12 small pictures in the third state, and with a separate title page. print maker: Nancyp

See, youth! How strong the fashion, around the veryest, in all stands of people prevails. / Relax them, / the foolishness of our countrymen, 1833 - 1900 print Cartoon on fashion with 16 performances about people with striking hats. A caption under each image. Numbered in the middle: n. 201. Print Maker: Amsterdamprint Maker: Amsterdampublisher: Turnhout Publisher: Turnhout paper letterpress printing fashion. fashion, clothing. caricatures (human types)

Haarlem city virgin with cityscape, Theodor Matham, after Jan Philipsz. Van Bouckhorst, 1628 print Allegorical representation of the Haarlem Stedensmaag. She is in the middle with the weapon of Haarlem on the left of her and a lion on the right. Above her two putti with a laurel wreath. Along the sides a total of six coats of arms. Above a face on Haarlem and the weapon preaching of the city (vicit Vim Virtus). Under a four -line poem. paper etching / engraving prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city. coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.). coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.) (+ city; municipal). beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti' Haarlem

Four scenes with piping men and women; Caffe The und Tobac Zierathen. Four scenes on a leaf, numbered 5-8. Left above a man with a pipe and on the right a woman with a rake. At the top of a man and woman in conversation. Left under a man with a turban with a long pipe on a Rocaille ornament. Right under a man with a pipe next to a Rocaille ornament with a beer mug.

Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe showing various scenes from the Dutch-French war (1672-1678), including soldiers, battles, artillery, and Baroque landscape elements.

See, youth! How strong the fashion, to be very honest, in all standards of man. / Belach them without giving up, the utensils of our fellow countrymen. Cartoon on fashion with 16 performances about people with striking hats. Under every image a caption. Numbered in the middle above: n. 201.

Etching by Theodor van Thulden illustrating episodes from St. Johannes von Matha's life, completed in 1633, focusing on religious narratives and iconography.

Etching by Hans Bol, created around 1580, depicting scenes from the biblical story of Lazarus with human figures in narrative landscapes.

Various - 11 woodcuts with historical or allegorical figures, including: monks in hoods, fortune, licorice; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Classic Fountain, 1636 - 1647 print Front view and map of an antique fountain in Rome. Print is part of an album with a series of prints to the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome. paper engraving piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. garden fountain

This etching by Georg Christoph Eimmart the Younger illustrates a scene from Vergil's Aeneid, showing mythological figures, battles, and narrative events.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting multiple decorative ornament panels featuring intricate designs and motifs typical of 17th-century French ornamentation.

Sześć ilustracji do wydarzeń z najnowszej historii: 1. Zaślubiny Fryderyka, księcia Yorku, z Fryderyką, księżniczką pruską; 2. Nowa polska konstytucja; 3. Austria i Turcja zawierają pokój; 4. Dzieci Francji zagrażają swojej matce; 5. Rewolta Murzynów w Indiach Zachodnich; 6. Rosja zawiera pokój z Turcją. Chodowiecki, Daniel Nicolaus (1726-1801), draughtsman, cartoonist

Two shows: farm and family with children in yard with cattle; Small wizard and knight with lady. Two performances on one sheet: farm and family with children in yard with cattle; Small wizard makes a bonusing gesture for knight with lady

Copper engraving by Crispin van de Passe, circa 1600, illustrating the parable of the lost son in round and full compositions with figures in narrative scenes.

108. Piotr; 109. W. Piotr; 110. Muhammad; 111. Skandenberg kills Tatarzyn's jealous of him; 112. Wi You Wojciech; 113. Couples over the Sekwan; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Here is for you, ô Youth! that the reads start, to find new joy, / from gods and goddesses, and is the main thing that the pagan favored, 1806 - 1830 print Leaf with 16 representations of gods and goddesses, such as Saturn, Jupiter and Fortuna. A four -line verse under each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 272. Publisher: Zaltbommelprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing gods ~ classical mythology

Fifteen performances from daily life with various human figures and animals, Victor Adam, 1832 print print maker: Parisprinter: Parispublisher: Parispublisher: London paper water-birds: swan. ornamental birds: parrot. dog. the soldier; the soldier's life. couple of lovers. writing-table, writing-desk. sleeping in bed

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