Engravings of Narratives

Copper engravings depicting scenes from classic literature and allegorical themes, showcasing detailed artistic interpretations of stories.

Etching by Cornelis Schut showing children dancing, playing, putting, and bacchanting, created between 1615 and 1655, depicting joyful movement and human activity.

Copper engraving prints by Claude Mellan depicting various title pages, created between 1620 and 1688.

Etching by Stefano della Bella dated 1630-1664 depicting title leaves with decorative borders, text, and emblematic details, showing composition and ornamental elements.

Wood engraved illustrations by Oscar Pletsch from 1879 to 1880 depicting children engaged in everyday life and leisure activities.

Etching by V. L. Viechter, 18th-19th century, showing architectural fragments and ruins with details of structure and surrounding terrain.

Etching by Jonas Umbach from 1639-1693 depicting scenes from the Old Testament, showing biblical figures, events, and narrative composition.

Woodcut by Hans Weiditz from 1536 depicting commercial illustrations from Nikolaus von Wyl's 'Translations or Germans,' showing figures, gestures, and composition.

Etching by Wenzel Hollar depicting a title page, various figures, head studies, and portraits, created between 1635 and 1646.

A work by Albrecht Dürer depicting a sounder and his coat of arms, created as a woodcut and copper engraving after 1523.

Copper engraving and etching by Crispin van de Passe depicting ships at sea, a world map, and celestial map with zodiac signs. Created between 1584 and 1670.

Bound Print, Designs After Architecture; Designed by Gilles-Marie Oppenord (French, 1672-1742); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); Published by Chez Huquier; France; etching and engraving on paper

Etching by an unknown engraver showing studies of heads and full figures on a tone plate, created between 1630 and 1664.

Three Weapons, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 Three performances on an album magazine. Above a weapon with a half -climbing lion. Below that a weapon with a double shield. The right -hand part refers to the Coltermans family: a harnessed arm with a knife, a four -cacky mill wheel and a climbing lion. At the bottom of the weapon of The Hague and a shield with the monogram DPT or HDPT, numbered 1. The prints are part of an album. paper engraving Three performances on an album magazine. Above a weapon with a half -climbing lion. Below that a weapon with a double shield. The right -hand part refers to the Coltermans family: a harnessed arm with a knife, a four -cacky mill wheel and a climbing lion. At the bottom of the weapon of The Hague and a shield with the monogram DPT or HDPT, numbered 1. The prints are part of an album. paper engraving

An etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1792 illustrating Blumauer's 'Aeneide' in the 1793 Lauenburg Genealogical Calendar, showing narrative scenes, figures, and decorative elements.

1639-1693 etching by Jonas Umbach showing Maria with child, including facial expressions, posture, and religious context.

Molitors 1780-1812 etching depicts a ruinous tower with an arched gate, rendered in pencil, sepia, ink, and feather techniques, emphasizing architectural form and texture.

Steel engravings and etchings by Josef Axmann for the title pages of Adalbert Stifter's 'The Haidendorf' and 'The Hochwald', created between 1840 and 1873, showing detailed illustrations, typography, and compositional elements.

An etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1790 showing historical scenes from older, medium, and recent periods, with figures, architecture, and activities.

Woodcut from 1493 by Hartmann Schedel depicting a martyr scene from the World Chronicle, showing the figure, gestures, and narrative context.

Etching by Salomon de Bray showing a young woman at the edge of a path, an old man riding a donkey, and a farmer with horse carts, illustrating rural life from 1610-1664.

This 16th-century woodcut by Tobias Stimmer depicts an elderly man, highlighting the stages of male life and Renaissance woodcut techniques.

Etching by Balthasar Jenichen depicting a portrait of Wilhelm von Grumbach with a cartridge showing his coat of arms, emphasizing facial features, attire, and heraldic symbols, created between 1563 and 1621.

Woodcut by Jost Amman depicting allegorical figures, created in the second half of the 16th century, showing symbolic representations of concepts and virtues.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1783 illustrating 'Stars: Yoricks Sensitive Trips', showing narrative scenes and detailed figures for the book.

An etching by Wenzel Hollar from 1627-1677 showing portrait medals and coins, depicting engraved likenesses of historical figures and symbolic decorations.

Etching by David Teniers the Younger showing rural village scenes with farmers engaged in daily work, created between 1625 and 1690.

Etchings by Josef Axmann from 1808-1873 showing various representations, including colored etchings, figures, scenes, and detailed compositions.

An etching by Daniel Specklin from 1550-1623 depicting his own portrait alongside the west facade of Strasburger Münster, illustrating architectural details and figure.

Copper engraving by Claude Mellan from 1620-1688 depicting Pierre de Ronsard and his mistress Cassandre, showing facial expressions, clothing, and interpersonal composition.

Woodcut by Jost Amman from the second half of the 16th century depicting a votive image of the baptism of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

This etching by Jacques Callot is part of the 'Balli di Sfessania' series, illustrating dancers performing the moresca, a dance symbolizing the battles between Christians and Moors during the Middle Ages. The term 'sfessania' may refer to the Neapolitan version of the moresca danced in Malta. The prints are characterized by dynamic compositions and intricate details.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder, created between 1596 and 1650, depicting saints and members of the Augustinian Order, showing religious figures, attire, and iconography.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1788 illustrating anecdotes and traits of Frederick II, King of Prussia, showing figures, gestures, attire, and compositional elements in 18th-century European prints.

Etching by Stefano della Bella showing a title page and collection of studies for portraiture art, created between 1645 and 1650, illustrating figure studies and preparatory works.

Etching from 1589 by an unidentified monogrammist depicting a portrait with a coat of arms, showing the figure, attire, heraldic elements, and composition.

Etching and copper engraving by Esaias van de Velde, created in 1619, depicting various scenes framed within a round neckline composition with detailed figures and landscape elements.

Etching by Stefano della Bella from 1643-1648 depicting figure and head studies, including human poses, gestures, and facial details.

Three photo productions from a publication by the Arundel Society with paintings and a fresco to Rafaël. .

Woodcut illustrations by Jost Amman from the second half of the 16th century showing figures related to arts and crafts, depicting gestures, attire, and composition.

A copper engraving and etching from the Dürer school after 1700 depicting the Veil of Veronica, showing detailed lines and ink work on paper.

A 1660-1661 etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting ornamental trophy leaves, showing detailed foliage patterns and composition.

The woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1549 depicts the Garden of the Soul, showing figures, allegorical elements, landscape, architecture, and symbolic objects in European Renaissance style.

Etching by Abraham Rademaker from 1700-1725 representing Dutch landscapes with historical architecture, rural environments, and urban scenes.

This 1636 etching by Jacques Callot, titled 'The Pictures of the Year,' depicts seasonal scenes representing events, activities, and customs throughout the year, using detailed line work and composition.

Woodcut by Hans Schobsser depicting the lives of historical persons, showing individual figures, attire, and gestures, created for book printing in the mid 15th to early 16th century.

Copper engraving and etching by Crispin van de Passe depicting individual portraits, created in 1598, illustrating figures from European nobility and historical records.

Woodcut by Erhard Schön after 1491 depicting the distribution of fool's caps, showing figures, hats, and street scene.

This etching by Simon Frisius, created between 1600 and 1628, depicts the Sibyls, classical prophetesses from ancient mythology, with detailed figures and symbolic attributes.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer created between 1508 and 1562 depicting scenes from the Small Woodcut Passion, showing figures, gestures, and narrative elements.

Etching by Daniel Hopfer, 1500-1536, depicting Madonna with the Christ Child, Madonna with Child and St. Anna, and Mary in decorative ornament, showing detailed figures and composition.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1791 illustrating older, medium, and recent historical events for book illustrations, emphasizing detailed line work and historical narrative.

Etching by Lodewyk de Vadder depicting different landscapes, created between 1625 and 1655.

Copper engraving by Jacques Callot from 1612 depicting the Turco family tree, showing family members, genealogical connections, and inscriptions.

Reproduction of a print of a person by Hans Sebald Beham, Simonau & Tooethy, after Hans Sebald Beham, c. 1866 - in or before 1871 photomechanical print This print is part of a cover with 57 prints on 54 sheets. Brussels (possibly) paper head (human)

The 1636 etching series 'The Pictures of the Year' by Jacques Callot represents 17th-century European life, seasonal scenes, and social customs with intricate engraving.

Etching by Stefano della Bella from 1644-1647 depicting landscapes with groups of figures and animals, showing detailed interactions and varied natural settings.

1806 etching by Hyacintus Maina depicting pilasters featuring grotesque decorative motifs and classical architectural ornamentation.

Etching by Stefano della Bella showing studies intended for portrait art, created between 1645 and 1650, illustrating figure observation and anatomical accuracy.

Copper engraving by René Boyvin from 1540-1600 showing ornaments featuring depictions of ancient gods with symbolic motifs and design elements.

. Not cutting leaf with twelve farce representations about a prohibited love, possibly from a theater. The images are numbered in the middle of I to XII.

Relief with figures, bustes and lier, pierre-nicolas beauvallet, 1820 Ornament print with, among other things, a relief with figures, two busts and Lier. Part (1r. Cah. F. 4) of the Prentalbum with two series of a total of 138 ornament prints by Beauvallet and Normand, 'Fragmens d'Ortuens Dans Le Style Antique'. paper etching ornaments ~ art. lyre, cithara, psaltery

Photo production of ten genrete scenes, Johannes Jaeger, After Bengt Nordenberg, c. 1872 - c. 1882 photomechanical print Stockholm paper collotype picture, painting

Copper engraving print by Johann Sadeler the Elder showing a title leaf with passion scenes and ornamental design, created between 1575 and 1600. The artwork combines decorative elements with biblical representations of Christs suffering.

Etching by Wenzel Hollar depicting the combats in Paris in 1438 between John de Astley and Peter de Masse, and in Smithfield in 1441 between John de Astley and St Philip Boyle, created around 1656.

Copper engraving and etching by Elias Hainzelmann showing a portrait of Christophorus Theophilus Key of Kirchensittenbach, emphasizing facial features, attire, and decorative details from 1655-1693.

An etching by Wenzel Hollar from 1627-1677 depicting the arms of the Knights of the Garter and a circular temple (Rundtempel).

Print, Design for a Watchcase Lid or Medallion; Designed by Jacques Vauquer (French, 1621 - 1686); France; engraving on laid paper

This woodcut series by Hans Holbein the Younger, produced 1545-1562, is part of 'Imagines Mortis,' depicting allegorical and historical representations of death with skeletons, human figures, and symbolic motifs.

This etching by the School of Fontainebleau, created between 1542 and 1548, depicts a seascape within a wide ornamental frame, emphasizing maritime elements and decorative borders.

Twelve examples of natural and affected behavior, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1778 print paper etching

Etching and aquatint by Stefano Mulinari from 1761-1796 depicting Michelangelo alongside an artist with a figure of Ephesian Diana, showing artistic activity and classical references.

Copper engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II depicting Neptune with marine elements, ships, waves, and figures, produced in 1587.

Etching by Virgil Solis depicting hunting scenes with hunters, dogs, weapons, and wildlife in forested landscapes, created between 1529 and 1562.

1593 copper engraving by Theodor de Bry illustrating several coats of arms with decorative heraldic details and symbols.

Print

Print (Germany)

Twelve farce scenes, Uncut magazine with twelve farce scenes about a forbidden love, possibly from a theater play. The images are numbered in the lower center from I to XII, couple of lovers, hiding, hiding oneself, Theodoor Koning (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1758 - 1829, paper, engraving, h 309 mm × w 257 mm

Print (France)

Etching by Antonio Tempesta illustrating methods of torture inflicted on Christian martyrs, created in 1591.

Photo production of ten paintings with mainly mythological scenes, Johannes Jaeger, After Mårten Eskil Winge, c. 1872 - c. 1882 photomechanical print Stockholm paper collotype picture, painting. Classical Mythology and Ancient History

Etching by Johannes Groensveld depicting Sibyl and an angel with musicians and singers, created between 1675 and 1728.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1793 showing a Dutch shipper and a landlady in Storch's paintings from Petersburg, depicting figures, actions, and setting.

Copper etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicting a title page on the psalms featuring King David, created between 1759 and 1791.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1673 depicting an ornamental frieze with mythological tritons and nereids, demonstrating Baroque decorative style.

Schick Carl, pressure decorations for the magazine art and trade, 1880-1882 (1880-1882): View Ornament. Print on paper, 29.3 x 21.2 cm (including scan edges)

Wooden Retabel in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwkerk in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek, Anonymous, c. 1881 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeekantwerp paper collotype / photolithography altar with altar-piece Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Lombeek

Etching by Daniel Hopfer from 1505-1536 depicting Jesus on the cross with lance wound, showing religious composition and symbolic elements.

Frieze and Ornamental Bor, Desflorennes, Jean DuBois, French, ca. 1750 - after 1801, Lithograph Support: white wove paper, France, France, 1822, ornament, Print, Print

Copper engraving print by Étienne Delaune between 1538 and 1583 showing ornamental decoration with fine craftsmanship.

Copper engraving and etching showing a portrait of Albrecht Dürer by multiple artists, produced in the mid-16th to 17th century, depicting facial features, attire, and artistic style.

Etching by Jan Lievens showing various views of people, created between 1627 and 1674.

A 1556 woodcut by Heinrich Vogtherr the Elder depicting cards V and VI showing The Turgow and The Zürychgow, illustrating landscapes, architecture, and figures.

A copper engraving and etching by Heinrich Ulrich after 1602 depicting a full-figure posthumous portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm von Sachsen, showing attire and posture.

Photo production of ten paintings with mainly mythological scenes, Johannes Jaeger, After Mårten Eskil Winge, c. 1872 - c. 1882 photomechanical print Stockholm paper collotype picture, painting. Classical Mythology and Ancient History

Copper engraving by George Tournier, circa 1650, depicting ancient vases with detailed ornamentation and classical design elements.

A Series of the Twelve Apostles withfrontispiece. Artist: Hans Sebald Beham, German, 1500-1550

Etching and steel engraving by Josef Axmann depicting portraits and the family tree of the Austrian Kaiserhaus regents, created between 1808 and 1873, showing rulers, genealogy, and period attire.

Copper engraving and etching by Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen depicting Bonaventura van Overbeek, created 1705

Woodcut colored in 1473 depicting 'The Woman Claris' by Giovanni Boccaccio, showing a female figure, drapery, and detailed illustration.

A copper engraving by Pieter de Jode II from 1648-1660 depicting portraits of Abraham Keyser and Otto Otto von Mauderode, showing realistic 17th-century facial features, clothing, and posture.

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