Historical Allegories in Etching

Detailed allegorical etchings depicting figures such as Roman generals and personifications of truth, wisdom, and virtues, set against historical backgrounds.

Amsterdam, Honoré, Zacharie Chastelain le Fils, François L', Luyken, Caspar, Title page for: Michel Ange de La Chausse 'Le grand Cabinet Romain', 1706, verso - stamped, print, title page, prints, height 356 mm, width 227 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1672-12-18 - 1708-10-04, print maker, printmaker, 1706 - 1706, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Trunk leader keeps audiency; Title page for: L. Smids, Treasury of the Dutch Antiquities; or dictionary, commissioning Dutch cities, 1711 ..

The birth of King Louis XIII. Engraving by B. Audran the younger after J. Nattier after P.P. Rubens.

View of Utrecht in Allegorical picture frame; Title page for: E. de Vries, Dissertatio Juridica, the Jure Naturali AC Gentium, SEU Duobus Prioribus Juris Fontibus, 1745. View of Utrecht with the Dom tower on the right. The allegoric picture frame is awarded by the all-viewing eye of God. At the top left of a cloud is justice and the right is the history with a book and a writing spring. On the right, the Utrechtse Menderman is standing with a lance and a certificate with Utrecht seal. In addition to her a putto with the coat of arms of Utrecht University. On the left is an allegorical figure with a book on her shot at a burning altar column, perhaps faith or temperance. Title page for a dissertation in the rights.

Death of Dido; Illustrations at the torment game "Didos Doot". Dido has pierced herself with the sword of Aeneas after leaving her loved one by boat. She is on the stake, made up of possessions of Aeneas, which she has set up himself. Iris, the female messenger from Juno, was published behind Dido to cut a hair clock. On the left, Dido's sister Anna is in great despair. There is a two-legged caption in Dutch in the margin. This illustration is manufactured at the third company of the torrent game "Didos Doot" (1668), written by Andries Pels. The print is part of a four-part series with scenes from this torrent game.

The Challenge right. Dated: 1760. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin.

Chalk drawing of Armida transforming knights into fish after attending to her, executed with gray washes by Francesco Fontebasso.

Joseph interprets dreams in jail, Joseph interprets the dreams of the Pharaoh, print maker: Caspar Luyken, Barent Visscher, Andries van Damme, 1698

Stedenmaggant Van Rotterdam receives gifts; Allegory on Rotterdam trade. A man with feather skirt and disposite, a African with snake hat, a man with turban and a woman in armor symbolizing the four continents and offer the urban memorch of Rotterdam gifts. Behind her a statue of Erasmus. In the foreground a nymph on a car, continued by swans on the river. In the background a cityscape with the Laurenskerk.

Allegory on the victorious Habsburg Netherlands, Daniël with the tokens, after Gerard van Houten, 1685 - 1696 print Allegory of the victorious Habsburg Netherlands: the Dutch Virgin is on a piercing stable on which the coats of arms of the seventeen provinces, and is honored by an angel. She is flanked by freedom and vigilance. In the foreground a warlord and a river god. With an empty margin. Amsterdam paper engraving Symbols of Particular Nations, States, Districts, etc .. Crowning with Laurel. Freedom, Liberty; 'Freedom' (Ripa). Alertness, vigilance; 'Guardia', 'Vigilance', 'Supervision to defend yourself & oppose others' (Ripa). River-Gods

Titelblad: Vases ou Burettes a la Romaine, anonymous, after Jean Lepautre, after 1707 - before 1742 print The title is on a drapery that is held up by putti. Title page from series of 6 magazines, third edition. after design by: France (possibly)publisher: Paris paper etching

Alcove with variant for right half; Alcoves a l'Italienne. On the right, Judith Holofernes beheaded, left flight Joseph for Potifars woman. From second edition.

Portrait of Karel van Mander Oded by Putto, Simon Fokke, 1764 print The portrait bust of Karel van Mander is honored by a trumpet -blowing putto with the eternity symbol, a snake that biting in its own tail. Next to the foot where the image is on, father is time with a scythe. On the right, Minerva points a putto on the bust of Van Mander. Amsterdam paper etching historical person (with NAME). Father Time, man with wings and scythe. (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). serpent Ouroboros

Thetis receives Vulcanus weapons for Achilles; History of Achilles. Vulcanus presents Thetis, the mother of Achilles, a shield for her son. Achilles stands between his mother's arms. In the background, two men are wearing weapons, and other components of the arms equipment are brought. In the foreground an Atalant and Caryatide and Attributes of a Blacksmith.

Daniël refuses to honor the Deity Bel, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1601 - 1633 print King Cyrus accuses Daniël of it not to honor the deity. He asks his priests to prove that call indeed the food that is laid for him eats every night. Two fools play on the ground before the throne. On the right are the priests, on the left is Daniël who points to the Temple of Bel. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Daniel, who refuses to worship Bel, discusses the power of the god with King Cyrus

Title vignette for the title print of the play "Boerekermis", Jan Ruyter, 1735 print Title vignette for the title print of the play "Boerekermis" by Lukas Rotgans. On the vignette, the saying "Profugium Musis" is flanked by Minerva and Mercury. Amsterdam paper etching (story of) Mercury (Hermes). (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). book

. Salomé presents scale with the head of John the Baptist to Herodes and Herodias and their guests. In margin under fragment of Bible text Matthew 14.

Asclepius surrounded by allegorical female figure and figures with tree and plants, Jan van Munnickhuysen, after Gerard de Lairesse, 1696 print Asclepius stands on a pedestal with escula monkey. Next to him is an allegorical female figure with a rake and a wreath in her hands. On the right are two men with a tree and a plant in a pot. A sitting figure on the right plants germinating in a pot. paper engraving (story of) Aesculapius (Asclepius). agricultural implements: rake. plants (in general). gardening

Allegory on the anniversary of Dutch Freedom, 1748, Simon Fokke, 1748 print Allegory on the 100-year anniversary of Dutch freedom, 1648-1748. The personification of Dutch freedom, depicted with hat on Stok, the Dutch Lion and banner of Prince William IV, receives the personification of the century that has descended from the clouds. Above the throne are bustes of the stadholders, at the feet of freedom lies the enemy defeated during the uprising: the Catholic Church. paper etching / engraving symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax'; 'Pace' (Ripa). Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa)

Apollo hands a sculpture to Maria de Wilde, Maria de Wilde, 1700 print Apollo is on a column. He hands over a sculpture to Maria de Wilde, who sits next to the column with drawing or writing utensils. On the right Mercury is in a bust of a woman. Amsterdam paper etching specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Apollo; Apollo as patron. specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mercury; Mercury as patron. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. title-page

Martyrdom of Saint Andrew, from the series 'The little apostles' (Les petits apôtres). Artist: Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). Dimensions: Sheet: 4 5/16 x 3 3/8 in. (11 x 8.6 cm)Plate: 2 3/4 x 1 13/16 in. (7 x 4.6 cm). Publisher: Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Series/Portfolio: The little apostles (Les petits apôtres). Date: ca. 1632. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Voyages and Travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola, Description of Loango, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Africa

Mother admonishing her child, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching correction of naughty children. mother and baby or young child

Attack on throning Oosterling, Simon Fokke, 1722 - 1784 print An Oosterling sitting on a throne is attacked by three figures with sword. In the foreground is a frightened Eastern prince on the left and a young woman is held back on the right by an Eastern. Amsterdam paper etching attempt, political murder. hacking and thrusting weapons: sword. head-gear: turban

. Willem III as a savior of the fatherland. In the show, the Dutch virgin is sick in bed. At the foot end, which is decorated with the coat of arms of the seven provinces, licks the Dutch lion's portrait of Willem III. On the left the praying personification religion. The visiting doctor is probably Constantijn Huygens.

Poetry mourns the death of Adriaan de Kramer, Jan Caspar Philips, 1737 print Poetry mourns the death of the writer Adriaan de Kramer. She is accompanied by putti with attributes that symbolize the arts. In the background the grave monument with the writer's portrait. In heaven he is honored, surrounded by muses. In the frame of the cartouche a face on Amsterdam, flanked by two river gods. Putti with Vanitas symbols on the top corners. paper engraving / etching symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ poetry; 'Poesia' (Ripa). grave, tomb and other grave-forms and grave-markers. crowning with laurel Amsterdam

Jupiter and Aegina, Jan Goeree, 1710 print In a framework the abduction of Aegina by Jupiter, disguised as an eagle. Water nymphs in the background. The framework carries a medallion with the portrait of Emperor Charlemagne. Amsterdam paper engraving Jupiter, in the form of an eagle or a flame, woos or abducts Aegina, daughter of Asopus. (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros). Selemnus changed into a river-god: when pining away for the love of the nymph Argyra, Selemnus the shepherd is changed into a river-god

Coronation of one shepherd couple, Simon Fokke, 1722 - 1784 print Illustration from the fairy tale Le Rameau dOr by Mme d'Aulnoy. A throne king crowns a shepherd's couple together with the queen. The shepherd is kneeling and holds an olive branch. Print at the top right marked: No. 9. p. 330. Amsterdam paper etching coronation of a ruler. kneeling figure. herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.

Portrait of Claire Clairon in the role of Medea, Laurent Cars, After Carle van Loo, 1764 print Paris paper etching / engraving historical persons. portrait of actor, actress. Medea kills her two children; she flees from Corinth in a chariot drawn by winged dragons

. .

Almanach Royal dedicated to Her Majesty / Queen and Monseigneur Le Dauphin (IT)

Liberation of Phineus, Bernard Picart, 1733 print The blind Phineus, king of Thracia, is robbed by the harpies of his meal and taught with their excrement. Upon their arrival on the island, the brothers Calaïs and Zetes chase them. In the margin the title in French, English, German and Dutch. The performance is decorated with an ornamental edge. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Calais and Zetes chase away the Harpies that plagued Phineus. ornament derived from plant forms

Decapitation of Johannes de Boper, Frans Crabbe Van Espleghem, 1490 - 1552 print John the Baptist kneeled, behind him a executioner with a sword raised. Under the middle arch of the Feestmaal Building with Herod at the table, head of Johannes is suggested on a scale. Low Countries paper etching the beheading of John the Baptist

Jacques Callot, The Martyrdom of Saint James Minor, c 1634 1635 The Martyrdom of Saint James Minor

Allegory Ter Ere Willem IV, 1755, 1755 print Allegory in honor of William IV, 1755. Minerva with lance and female hats and a portrait of the stadholder, in the foreground the Dutch Virgin. The truth helps history with writing in a book that rests on the shoulders of time. In the clouds the fame and angels. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc. Netherlands

Minerva receives a young man. Minerva receives a young man and leads him towards the personification of God's commandments. Above her a putto flies with a flame over the head and a bell in hand. At her feet, a reading putto is supporting a horn of plenty and is a putto with laurel wreath at a globe. Links from Minerva is a portrait of Hugo de Groot. The show is crowned by a weapon with around the text: Illustra Nos Sol Justitiae. Left and right of this bust of Justinian and Ulpianus.

Print, Trophee médallique et impérial (Medal and Imperial Trophy); Designed by Jean Le Pautre (French, 1618-1682); France; engraving support: off-white paper; 1988-102-5

Antwerp, Galle, Theodoor, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Haarlem, Philips, History of Simson, Marriage of Simson with the Philistine woman, verso - stamped, Simson marries a Philistine girl from Timna. In the background he is celebrating a party with his peers in her parental home. Simson, who is sitting at the head of the table on the left, is posing a riddle., print, prints, diameter 260 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1596 - 1633, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), North Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1571 - 1633, publisher

Pause Innocentius Xi Met Allicals figures, Girard Audran, After Ciro Ferri, 1667 - 1670 print Presentation with allegorical figures on a cloud. A figure with laurel wreath, solar shield and globe paints the portrait of Pope Innocent XI while the portrait is supported by a veiled woman. At their feet a few putti with papal attributes. print maker: Romepublisher: RomeVaticaanstad paper engraving pope

Allegorical show with father time and French and third language; Title page for: Pieter Marin, complete Nederduitsch and Fransch Dictionary, 1717. In the middle is a putto on a pedestal with an open book in which you can read: t Use is a great book. In addition, father is time with Zeis. Two writing women are in the foreground as Personifications of the French and Therited Language. There are open books with them. On the right is a putto with medallion with a river god. In the background a square with obelisk.

Telemachus in the desert of oasis is consoled by Termosiris, a priest of Apollo. Copperplate engraving by C. Grignion after an illustration by C. Monnet from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G. Kearsley, London, 1778.

Visitation, François Ragot, France, 1648 - 1670, paper, engraving

Augsburg, Wolf, Jeremias, Germany, France, Lepautre, Jean, Alcoues a la Romaine, Alkoof met Pelias, Pelias wordt moord door zijn dochters., print, prent, ornamentprent, prints, prenten, ornamentprenten, height 158 mm, width 221 mm, Work conception, French, 1618-06-28 - 1682-02-02, after a design by, 1628 - 1724, second quarter 17th century, tweede kwart 17th century, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, first quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, German, 1673 - 1724, publisher

H. Nicolaas appears to Keizer Constantijn in a dream, Hans Witdoeck, After Cornelis Schut (I), 1630 - 1642 print Keizer Constantijn the Great is in bed. The holy Nicolaas of Myra appears in a dream for him. Saint orders him to release the three army officers who have been sentenced to death innocently. In the background you can see how they are in prison. Angels, cherubins and an angel with a flaming sword in the air. In the margin a four -line caption with an assignment in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving St. Nicholas frees three soldiers from prison by appearing to emperor Constantine in a dream; Constantine sends the three released men with gifts to St. Nicholas

Portrait of Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria with allegories, Johann Esaias Nilson, 1774 print The Elector leads the personification of Bavaria to knowledge and administration, symbolized by Minerva and Putti with various tools. Above the throne the pedigree of the prince. At the top left Charlemagne who distributes a certificate to monks. At the top an allegorical Frisian with the Fels Petri and the Parnassus. Augsburg paper engraving / etching historical persons. throne. armorial bearing, heraldry. attributes of Minerva

Netherlands, France, Lepautre, Jean, Alcoves in the classical style, Alcove with Apollo and Leucothea, Apollo embraces Leucothea while women look on left and right., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 156 mm, width 220 mm, Work conception, French, 1618-06-28 - 1682-02-02, after a design by, 1628 - 1732, second quarter 17th century, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, first quarter 18th century, second quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

Wszyscy Święci w MNK Vallet, Guillaumo (1632 1704), Mara, Carlo (1625 1713), Tinassij, Nicolai Angeli

Spacer W: M. of the fountain. Tales and short stories in verse 1762 unknown, Eisen, Charles Joseph (1720 1778)

Jozef is familiar with his brothers, Abraham de Blois, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Joseph is familiar with his brothers in his palace in Egypt. Under the show is the title in six different languages. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving Joseph reveals his identity and in tears forgives his brothers' past misdeed

K. Ludwig explains Illustration unknown

The Return from Egypt ca. 1705-24 Anonymous. The Return from Egypt. Anonymous. ca. 1705-24. Engraving; reverse copy. Gaspar Huberti (Flemish, 1685-1724). Prints

Cosimo III. De Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Jean de Thevenot in conversation with a Turk, Jan Luyken, 1682 print Jean de Thevenot has a conversation with a Turk and sees a globe. In the foreground, a female personification with wall crown and a river god together hold a Vellum with the title of the book. In the water for this a sea god blows on a shell. Amsterdam paper etching Asiatic races and peoples: Turks. globe. city-crown, mural crown. river-gods. gods of the waters: Neptune and his environment

Abraham Bosse, The Shoemakers The Shoemakers

Artist: Joachim von Sandrart, German, 1606-1688, (top left) Furia, (top right) Discordia, (bottom) Victoria, all illustrations from the IconologiaDeorum, Etching, image: 32.6 × 22.4 cm (12 13/16 × 8 13/16in.), Made in Germany, German, 17thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints

The school of Athens (left part). The Fresco 'The School of Athens' by Rafaël in the Stanza della Segnatura in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. It shows a philosopher school or agora where famous Greek philosophers and scholars, such as Aristotle, Plato and Socrates, are talking to groups. It is a depiction of the philosophy and its rational search for the truth.

Esther for Ahasveros, Richard Collin, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1650 - c. 1690 print Esther collapses for the throne of King Ahasveros. She must be supported by two servants. King Ahasveros reaches her. Under the portrait a Latin verse and a episcopal weapon. Antwerp paper engraving Esther before Ahasuerus (Esther 5:1-4)

To Monsignor Louis Antoine de Pardaillan / Gondrin, Duke of Antin, Pair de France ...

Plate 17: The exchange of the two princesses in Hendaye; allegorical scene with Anne of Austria and Elizabeth of Bourbon standing on a bridge holding hands from Recueil de la Galerie du Luxembourg 1707-10 Benoit Audran the Elder French. Plate 17: The exchange of the two princesses in Hendaye; allegorical scene with Anne of Austria and Elizabeth of Bourbon standing on a bridge holding hands from Recueil de la Galerie du Luxembourg 417855

Woodcut and type print by Lucas Cranach the Elder from 1509 depicting the twelfth scene of the Passion of Christ, showing detailed figures, gestures, and narrative composition.

When Adam Delved. Dated: 1651. Medium: etching with border "Time and Eternity" (Pennington 233C). Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wenceslaus Hollar after Hans Holbein the Younger after Abraham van Diepenbeeck.

Antoine Cosme Giraud after Antoine Borel, La raclee avec des roses (The Thrashing with Roses), in or after 1810 La raclee avec des roses (The Thrashing with Roses)

Recruitless Love, Charles Ange Bowly, After Benjamin Samuel Bolomey, 1748 - 1813 print A gentleman kneels on the ground for a lady and makes her a proposal. The lady is half naked at her toilet table. Other women enter the room in panic. Title illustration for part 2 of a book about the troubles of love. Netherlands paper etching man kneeling before his beloved (proposing)

Allegorical PortraT van Wilhelm Egon von Fürstenberg -Heiligenberg, Hans Witdoeck, 1630 - 1642 print Portrait of Wilhelm Egon von Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg. He carries the Order of the Holy Spirit on his chest. His portrait is framed with laurel branches. On the banderol underneath a four -line inscription with its name and titles in Latin. Below that a drapery with his coat of arms and an empty frame. Various weapons of German nobles on either side. At the top of the crowned Mary, with the Christ child on their lap, on the clouds. They are accompanied by angels and various male saints. Antwerp paper engraving armorial bearing, heraldry. knighthood order of the Holy Spirit

Allegory on the installation of Willem V as Erfstadhouder, 1766, Noah van der Meer (II), 1766 print Allegory on the installation of Prince William V as inheritance holder at the age of eighteen on March 8, 1766. Centrally the prince sitting on his throne, on the right Hercules beats the serpenten, left the gathered seven virtues. Above the throne, the fame flies and father reveals time seven cherubins with a large laurel wreath, on the right the abundance donates. In the foreground the Netherlands Lion. In the caption in 4 lines the assignment to the stadholder. Leiden paper etching / engraving 'Sapientia' and the Seven Virtues, i.e. the Three Theological and the Four Cardinal Virtues. (story of) Hercules (Heracles). Father Time, man with wings and scythe. Abundantia (abundance) as Roman personification. beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion

The planet Mercury and his children, Harmen Jansz Muller, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1566 - 1570 print Mercury drives his car in the sky, pulled by two roosters. The signs of Virgin and twins indicate which people belong to the sphere of influence of Mercury. The people born under this constellation are learned and artistic. Around a table are scientists, astrologers, a trader and a doctor. On the left, people make music at an organ. On the right are a sculptor and painter at work. At the bottom of the margin a text in Latin about the children of Mercury. Antwerp paper engraving Mercury and his children ('Planetenkinder') ~ Gemini and Virgo. fowl (cock, hen, chicken, etc.). astrologer at work. organ. sculptor at work. painter at work, in his studio

Diepenbeeck, Abraham van, Antwerp, Galle, Cornelis (II), Job is being cursed by his wife, verso - stamped, Job is sitting on the ground, his body is covered with sores and his house has burned down. His wife is standing next to him and curses him. His friends turn away from him. The sun breaks through the dark clouds in the sky. Below a catacomb with the title of the book and two putti holding emblems., print, engraving, title page, prints, height 305 mm, width 198 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1615 - 1678-10-18, print maker, printmaker, 1646 - 1646, paper, papier, engraving (printing process), 1596-05-09 - 1675, intermediary draughtsman

Heilige Rochus a de Pestlijders, Joseph Hunin, After Paulus Pontius, After Peter Paul Rubens, 1780 - 1851 print Christ sends the Holy Rochus to the bully from a cloud. Rochus holds his pilgrim hat and staff in his hand and his dog stands next to him. An angel shows a text board behind him. Among the way, seven people who suffer from the plague ask for help. Mechelen paper engraving the confessor and pilgrim Roch(us) (Rocco, Rock) of Montpellier; possible attributes: angel (with ointment box or spoon), dog (sometimes with loaf), (pointing at) plague-spot on thigh, pilgrim's shell, staff, hat and wallet

Allegory on the Alliance with France, 1795. Allegory on the Alliance closed between the Batavian Republic and France, 1795. Central freedom sitting on a throne, behind her the merchant, the equality and the religion on the right (a preacher). On the stairs left two children as commerce and mechanics, on the right two children as the brotherhood. In the clouds the alliance with the French and Dutch weapons. Before the caption with the explanation of the show.

Allegorical portrait of Philip II, Duke of Orléans, Bernard Picart, After Antoine Coypel, 1706 print Portrait of Philip II, Duke of Orléans, for a palm tree. The portrait is surrounded by Apollo, Minerva and a muse, with a winch in hand. In the foreground attributes that symbolize the arts and science and a putto that writes the name of the duke on a shield. Pegasus flies to the left in the background. A six -line caption in French in the box. Paris paper etching / engraving (story of) Apollo (Phoebus). (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). single Muses

Allegory on Deugd, Lambert Visscher, 1643 - 1690 print Minerva and father point the mountain of virtue in the background. Hercules points the road. On the right in the foreground, two women study a globe. paper engraving Father Time, man with wings and scythe. (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. (story of) Hercules (Heracles). globe. compasses

Allegory on prosperity, Lucas Kilian, After Hans Rottenhammer (I), 1615 print Text in Latin in the lower margin. The woman on the left holds the staff of Mercury (Caduceus) and a globe with a phoenix on it. A putto at the bottom supports a horn of abundance (cornucopia). At the woman on the right lies fruit on her lap while she leans with her right arm on a round temple. paper engraving Welfare, Prosperity; 'Public happiness', 'prosperity of life', 'health' (Ripa) (+ partially clothed). Welfare, Prosperity; 'Public happiness', 'prosperity of life', 'health' (Ripa) (+ allegorical scene, i.e. two or more personifications involved in an action). 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. Caduceus (staff with two snakes, attribute of mercury)

Career / Course; CVRSVS; HERMITHENA; Properties for a successful life. On a Piothing Mercury (right) and Minerva (left), with their attributes besides them, respectively, the rooster and the owl. The two gods combine the properties of wisdom and science, important to climb into life. In the background on the right the muses on the mountain parnasus and in the background left persevereus with the head of Medusa. At the top right in the air, a putto measures a globe with a passer. At the top left in the air, another putto writes in a book. The print has a Latin caption.

Vos, Maerten de, Southern Netherlands, Wierix, Medallions with the conquest of the citadel of Antwerp in 1577, The troops of Bourse drive out the German soldiers of Treslong and Merville from the citadel, 1577, verso - stamped, 1 August 1577. In the clouds Justice. Representation in a round medallion with ornamental allegorical frame with at the top the seated female personifications of Providence (Providentia) and Fortitude (Constantia). At the bottom a cartouche with 2 verses of 6 lines each in French and Dutch., print, prent, propaganda print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 273 mm, width 212 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1578 - 1578, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), South Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, intermediary draughtsman

Two putti reveal and laurels a coat of arms, Bernard Picart, 1722 print Two putti reveal and laurels a coat of arms with three leaf motifs on it. On the right a winch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.). cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Allegorical figures in a triumphal arch, Christiaan Hagen, After Gerard de Lairesse, 1677 print Under a triumphal arch is on the right an allegorical female figure with sword, globe and scepter. She wears a helmet on the head. Left four figures. In the middle the title with a lying Wolvin above, which feeds Romulus and Remus. In the foreground a sitting river god on the water. At the bottom two lines in Latin. Amsterdam paper engraving triumphal arch. sceptre, staff (symbol of sovereignty). ideal and visionary architecture. infancy, upbringing of Romulus and Remus. crowning with laurel (+ wreath, garland ~ festive activities)

. The portrait bust of the architect Andrea Palladio is revealed by father's time. A putto shines the bust with light rays. In the foreground, with a laurel wreath and trumpet in the hands. She looks at Minerva accompanied by two putti holding the coat of arms of King George I of England. On the right on the floor a passer as a reference to the profession of palladio.

Allegorical Frontisper with portrait of Willem III, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1691 print Allegorical frontispiece with portrait of Willem III. The Dutch Virgin with personifications of Eendracht, Architecture, Painting and Faam. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: The Hague paper etching Fame; 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa). personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. 'Pictura', symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ painting; 'Pittura' (Ripa). 'Architectura', symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ architecture; 'Architettura' (Ripa) The Hague

Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux (1636-1711). French poet. Various Works of Boileau. Engraving. Printed in Paris, 1713. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain.

Grand Extraordinary Concert / Executed by a detachment of the fifteen to the Caffé des à Végles Fair Saint-Ovide at the jurisdiction of September 1771.

Portuguese Admiraal Fereyra Andrade forces parents their infant to kill in a mortar, Jan Luyken, 1689 print Print at the top right marked: II. Partie p. 619. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Paris paper etching violent death, being killed; being mishandled and maltreated; seeking death. parents with their children

Writer in his study; Title page for: Möller, Levin. Nouveau Dictionary François-Suedois et Suedois-François, 1745. Allegorical title page with the author behind a writing table for a cupboard with books. It is flanked by two allegorical figures. In the foreground a selection of different objects, probably a reference but the topics that are dealt with in the dictionary. In the view a face in Stockholm.

Toneeling at the wedding of Gamache, Louise Magdeleine Horthemels, After Charles -Antoine Coypel, 1714 - 1762 print A figure dressed as Amor and a woman dressed as the personification of wealth in a tree -rich landscape. Left front is Don Quixote and left Sancho Panca, with a chicken in a pan. Scene from the story of Don Quixote by La Mancha. Marked at the bottom: Chapter 20. Paris paper etching / engraving literary characters and objects. theatre, theatrical performance. (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros). Property

Allegory on Science (). Draughtsman: Monogrammist WDW. Dating: 1700 - 1749. Place: Noord-Nederland. Measurements: h 105 mm × w 62 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Esau sells his first birthright to Jakob, Jan Luyken, 1706 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing Esau, returning hungry from the hunt, sells his first birthright to Jacob for a pottage of lentils

Projet de Sculpture en Argent d'un Grand Surtout de Table et les Deux Terrines...Executée pour Millord Kinston (sic) en 1735 (Design for Centerpiece and Two Tureens for the Duke of Kingston in 1735) plate 115 in Œuvre de Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, French, b. Italy, 1695-1750, Gabriel Huquier, French, 1695-1772, Etching on off-white laid paper, The tureens are the visual elements for the crowning figures of the surtout. The shape of the lid of the tureens is adapted from the form of a sea-shell, upon which the animals and vegetables are placed to harmonize with the oval tureen and its plateau. The plateau is an asymmetric cartouche; vegetables are integrated into the plateau's undulating border of concave and convex forms., 1742-48, metalwork, Print, Print

Minerva embraces the bust of Laurens Jansz. Coster, Adolf van der Laan, after F. Jelgersma, 1740 print Minerva embraces a bust of the Haarlem printer Laurens Jansz. Coster that is acclaimed by a trumpet -blazing angel. On the left is a pillow with weapon. Through the bow -shaped view, decorated on the left and right with medallions, the interior of a printing company. Under the show a four -line caption in Latin. Haarlem paper etching piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

. Mercury drives into its car in heaven, drawn by two roosters. The signs of virgin and twins indicate which people belong to the sphere of influence of Mercury. The people born under this zodiac sign have been learned and artistic. Around a table are scientists, astrologers, a trader and a doctor. On the left people make music with an organ. On the right are a sculptor and painter at work. At the bottom of the margin a text in Latin about the children of Mercury.

Mucius Scaevola Burning off his Hand before Porcenna. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (Italian, active Central Italy, ca. 1550-1580). Dimensions: 7 x 5-11/16 in. (17.8 x 14.4 cm). Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

A king presents his son, right part. Companion under the gallery of a palace. Five older men are together. The show has been caught in an architectural frame, awarded a timpaan. Peace blows the trumpet. At the bottom of a blank cartouche.

Putti and a woman at a medallion with the portrait of Arnold Houbakken. Two putti and a woman with winch at a medallion with the portrait of Arnold Houbakken.

Allegorical figure appearing on clouds overhead while a group of men gathered below look up in astonishment 1728 Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune. Allegorical figure appearing on clouds overhead while a group of men gathered below look up in astonishment. Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune (French, Paris 1700-1786 Paris). 1728. Etching. Prints

Woman with heart in the hands between the world and the lust, Jan Luyken, 1706 print Amsterdam paper etching earth, world as celestial body. amorousness, desire. heart symbolism

'Leonard Turnidzer Setting off on a Journey'. Switzerland, 1580. Dimensions: 64,5x49,2 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Christoph Maurer.

bekend, Hoogstraten, David Fransz. van, Amsterdam, Berge, Pieter van den, Wedding print for King John V of Portugal, 1708, unknown, Print on the occasion of the marriage between King John V of Portugal and Maria Anna of Austria on 27 October 1708. Portraits in medallions surrounded by symbols of loyalty and alliance, allegorical figures and the Austrian eagle. At the bottom a representation of the visit of Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria to Rotterdam in August 1708. Inscriptions and caption in Latin., print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 592 mm, width 500 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1659-11-16 - 1737-12-11, print maker, printmaker, 1708 - 1708, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever, Noord-Nederlands, 1658-03-14 - 1724-11-21, writer, granter of privilege

Title Vignet for the title print of the play "Boerkermis". Title Vignet for the title print of the play "Boerkermis" by Lukas Rotgans. The spell "Profugium Musis" is flanked by Minerva and Mercury on the vignette.

Beul is ready to scour a captured barber, Jan Luyken, 1693 print A executioner is ready to scour a captured barber. A hermit points to the judge the one who has robbed him. Amsterdam paper etching flogging, scourging (in public). executioner, hangman. robber. anchorite, hermit

Venus Honored by Nymphs and a Faun, 1589 - 1678 print Venus, with Amor by her side, receives baskets with flowers and fruits from the nymphs. A Sater brings a basket with poultry. paper engraving veneration of Venus. nymphs (in general); 'Ninfe in commune' (Ripa)

Triumph of Love, Georg Pencz, 1537 - 1541 print On a fiery triumphal wagon pulled by four horses, the blindfolded Amor is carried along. He shoots his arrows at the love couples running in the landscape. Mythological love couples walk out for the car. Latin inscription in two lines of libertvs qvomiam nvli ... siovis amare fullet paper engraving (Personifications and symbolic representation of) Love; "Love (Second Seneca)" (Ripa). 'Trionfi d'Amore', 'Triumph of Cupid'; "Carro d'amore" (Ripa)

Perseus with the head of Medusa, Gerard de Lairesse, 1682 print Perseus flies on horseback above the sea and holds the chopped head of Medusa on the Snakesharen. In front of him is a sea monster, andromeda are chained to a rock on the left in the background. The mythological scene is framed with foliage. To the left of this blows the fame de bazuin. Three putti make music on either side. At the bottom of the print is a three -faced caption in French. paper etching Perseus Shows Andromeda The Head of Medusa Mirrored in the Water. Hunger; 'Fama', 'Good fame', 'Chiara fame' (Ripa). Cupids: 'Amores', 'Amoretti', 'Putti'

Job on the dunghill visited by his friends and wife, First series of afflictions, Job on the dunghill visited by his friends and wife, Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, Gouwen, Gilliam van der, Martin, David, 1639-1721, Mortier, Pierre, Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733, Etching, 1700, Two scenes from the Book of Job; Upper image: first series of afflictions (Job 1:13-22); Lower image: Job on the dunghill visited by his friends and wife (Job 2:7-13).

of 4