Historical Engravings and Prints

A collection of ornate prints depicting mythological and historical scenes, featuring figures like Asclepius and ornate vessels, showcasing intricate details and allegorical themes.

Antwerp, Moretus, Balthasar (I), Plantiniana, Officina, Quellinus, Erasmus (II), Rubens, Peter Paul, Galle, Cornelis (II), Title page for: Liutprand, Opera, 1640, History seated on a throne, verso - stamped, The female personification of history sits on a stone throne and writes in a book with a quill. On either side of the throne stand Mercury and a woman who hang garlands with medals from a palm and a leafy tree. On the pedestal of the throne a reference to the robbery of Europe., print, title page, prints, height 273 mm, width 180 mm, South Netherlands, 1615 - 1678-10-18, print maker, printmaker, 1640 - 1640, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30, after a design by, 1607-11-19 - 1678-11-07, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, Flemish, 1574-07-23 - 1641-07-08

Schenkkan on the foot of three tritons, Jean Lepautre, 1669 - 1693 print Can with three tritons as a foot. Neptune is in his chariot on the body of the KAN. paper etching jar, jug (used as drinking-vessel)

Men take care of sick with herbs, Willem de Broen, After Ottmar Elliger, 1722 print A group of men take care of a sick person using plants and herbs. On the left is Asclepius. paper etching / engraving nursing, tending the sick. plants and herbs

Kneaded woman at a group of nobles and chinese; Illustration for national history. Presentation from national history. A richly dressed woman kneels with a handkerchief in her hand for a group of nobles and Chinese. This central representation is surrounded by four small protes from historical events in which the Chinese people play a role.

Title print with Roma, Minerva and Saturn; Antique sculptures in Rome; Antiquarum Statuarum Urbis Romae Quae in Publicis Locis Visuntur Icones. An oval cartouche with a representation of Roma, sitting next to the Lupa Capitolina that suckles the twins romulus and remus. The cartouche is flanked by images of Minerva and Saturn. Above two putti and a cartouche with the title. Under a cartouche with text. Print is part of an album.

Coat of arms Geelvinck family surrounded by allegorical figures, Gerard de Lairesse, 1675

Cartouche met gezicht op antieke tempel; Titelpagina voor: Thomas Salmon, Hedendaagsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren, IV Deel, 1732.Landscape with palm tree and ruins of an antique temple. In the foreground, Arabs, Persians and Putti have gone around a globe. On the left a painting on which the Kaäba in Mecca. On a pedestal the title in Dutch. The show is caught in a cartouche with in the upper corners in medallions the portraits of Mohammed and Haly.

The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II 16th century Jost Amman Swiss. The Apotheosis of Emperor Maximilian II 335073

Title-page to 'Tractatus de Cambiis' by Raphaele de Turri Raffaele della Torre works on paper

Antwerp, Moretus, Balthasar (I), Plantiniana, Officina, Quellinus, Erasmus (II), Rubens, Peter Paul, Galle, Cornelis (II), Title page for: Liutprand, Opera, 1640, History seated on a throne, verso - stamped, The female personification of history sits on a stone throne and writes in a book with a quill. On either side of the throne stand Mercury and a woman who hang garlands with medals from a palm and a leafy tree. On the pedestal of the throne a reference to the robbery of Europe., print, title page, prints, height 273 mm, width 180 mm, South Netherlands, 1615 - 1678-10-18, print maker, printmaker, 1640 - 1640, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30, after a design by, 1607-11-19 - 1678-11-07, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, Flemish, 1574-07-23 - 1641-07-08

NOTICIAS HISTORICAS-MUERTE MARIA LUISA ORLEANS. Author: TASSIS VILLAROE. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. CARLOS II ESPOSA. MARIA LUISA DE ORLEANS.

Louis XV brings Europe Vrede, Laurent Cars, after François Le Maine, 1730 print Paris paper etching / engraving historical persons. king. symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax'; 'Pace' (Ripa)

Allegorical figures and putti with weapon of the Leopoldina, Anonymous, 1700 - 1800 print A playing woman sits with a measuring instrument in her hand, she holds her other hand lifted towards the woman next to her with a star on her head, bowl in her hand and a snake winding around her arm. The playing woman leans on a column with text Rer UM Magistra. Among the two women are an acclaimed man with escula monkey and rooster (presumably Asclepius) and a boy with pointed hat. In the foreground, a writing woman is seen on the back, next to a triple with roosters and a snake in a jet wreath. On the right wear putti pots with flowers. At the top right, three putti fly with the coat of arms of the Deutsche Academy of the Wasschenschaften Leopoldina in Germany. paper etching sitting figure - AA - female human figure. Aesculapian sign. tripod. writing and letters. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Allegorical performance with personnifications of four continents. A putto with measuring instruments indicates the four female personifications of the America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Behind them two putti with escula monkey and caduceus reveal a globe. Mid above N. 1.

Allegorical figures at a grave monument, Jacob Folkema, 1723 print Allegorical figures in a burial monument decorated with skulls. Before the monument is the faith with a cross in the arms. A second veiled woman has a scepter above which the all -seeing eye. Mercury as a god of trade is at the Wapen van Amsterdam and looks at a grieving veiled woman. Venus sits on a shell in the air. Print in the middle of it marked: I. part. paper etching grave-building, monumental tomb. Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. (story of) Mercury (Hermes). (story of) Venus (Aphrodite)

Passion Set, 1596-98. Zacharias Dolendo (Dutch, 1561-1604). Engraving;

Allegory on the recovery of true religion in England with the arrival of the Prince of Orange, 1688. Allegory on the recovery of true religion in England with the arrival of the Prince of Orange, 1688. Allegory in which a Roman general, Willem III , accompanied by the Dutch lion, a sealed Bible hands over to the English Virgin, leaving her lord in bed. The English Lord and citizen kneel at the foot end. In the air the angel of the revenge of God with lightning bolts and trumpet and the throne truth. In the foreground two women's figures seated on either side of a Frisian with a show of Hercules crowned. A printed statement has been stuck on the back of the magazine. A text sheet belongs to the print.

Allegory on the establishment of the Dutch Society of Sciences in Haarlem, Simon Fokke, 1754 print The wisdom holds an oval with the image of patron Willem V. Under this performance, the front and back of a medallion is depicted with allegorical figures and the inscriptions "Optime Meritis" and Deo et Patriae ". Amsterdam paper etching Wisdom; 'Sapienza', 'Humana Sapienza', 'True Sapienza' (Ripa). person stimulating the arts; Art Lover, Connoisseur, Maecenas, patron

The count and death; Dance dance. A count tries to flee before death. Twelfth print from a series of death dance expresses; With a picture frame with Minerva and Hercules.

Craftsmen and death, Rudolph Meyer, 1650 print Men are grabbed by death. paper etching dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings. personifications of Death; 'Morte' (Ripa)

Allegorical performance on the occasion of the marriage of David Leeuw van Lennep and Hester Barnaart, David Herrliberger, after Bernard Picart, 1741 print Allegorical representation on the occasion of the marriage of David Leeuw van Lennep and Hester Barnaart in Haarlem on May 25, 1723. The husband is brought to the marriage bed by Hymen, where she displays him lightly. Juno, as a protector of the women, and Venus, as a goddess of love, sit on top of a cloud. The show is caught in an ornamental list. Under the current gods of the IJ and the Spaarne. Merchandise, ships and the trade release Mercury display the activities of the couple as merchants. Under the show The motto: IRA Cedit, Favet Dum Hymen Amori. Numbered at the top right: 2. paper engraving / etching marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. (story of) Hymen(aeus). (story of) Juno (Hera). (story of) Venus (Aphrodite). (story of) Mercury (Hermes). river personified, 'Fiumi' (Ripa). armorial bearing, heraldry. initial Ij. Sav

Alkoof with Joseph and the wife of Potifar, Jean Lepautre, 1657 - 1716 print Alkoof with Joseph fleeing for the wife of Potifar. On the right are soldiers with shields and lances. Under 4 numbered. Paris paper etching Potiphar's wife catches Joseph by his robe, usually while lying in bed; Joseph escapes leaving his cloak behind in her hands (possibly with a naked child lying in a crib)

Bathsheba. Artist: Unknown

Cartouche with allegory in Jewish history, Jan Caspar Philips, 1743 print The Jewish Virgin is attacked by three soldiers. In the background the destruction of Rome. Two putti on the left in the foreground, one with the Turkish crescent in hand, who depict the rise and fall of the world rich (the partic, Persian and Syrian Empire). In the frame of the cartouche medallions with biblical performances. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Utrecht paper etching / engraving personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. the empires of the world. destruction of conquered city. violent death by weapon Rome

Allegory at the marriage of Willem V and Wilhelmina van Pruisen, 1767, 1767 print Allegory at the marriage of Stadholder Willem V and Princess Wilhelmina van Pruisen on October 4, 1767 in Berlin. Medallion with the prince and princess for the wedding altar, accompanied by allegorical figures. On the pedestal symbols of their principality. Berlin paper etching (civil) marriage ceremonies (+ variant)

Bildnis des Adamus Frederick Schoenberg

Allegory over the victories of Willem III in 1676, 1677 print Allegory over the victories of William III in the year 1676. At the top of a portrait of William III stopped by the homeland standing at the top of a staircase, several allegorical figures including Fortuna and Time. On the steps of the stairs the victories and events from the year 1676. On the left an obelisk with conquered fortresses. At the bottom of the stuck Almanac in black and red, with women in armor (including personifications of Germany and Denmark) with portraits of emperor Leopold I, the Spanish king Charles II, the Elector of Brandenburg, the Duke of Lüneburg and the Danish King Christiaan V . Under the Almanak floor plans of five fortresses. Northern Netherlands paper etching / letterpress printing Military Glory. Personifications of Countries, Nations, States, Districts, etc .. Prince. Luck, Fortune, Lot; 'Fato', 'Fortuna', 'Aurea fortune', 'Good luck', 'peaceful luck overo Clemente', 'fate' (Ripa)

History receives inspiration from Love and Mercury, Bernard Picart (workshop of), After Bernard Picart, 1714 print History at a writing table. She looks up at Venus and Amor, as a personification of love. Mercury brings her an envelope. In the background a knight with a lady on horseback who drives a carriage. A burning church in the distance. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the poet and his muse. 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). (story of) Mercury (Hermes). Love personified (+ variant). knight. burning as process

Louis XIV (king of France), Paris, Mariette, Pierre (II), France, Lepautre, Jean, Frises et diferants Ornements à ljtaliene, Title page: Frises et diferants Ornements à ljtaliene, In the frieze at the top a medallion with an allegory of Hope. Sheet 1 from a series of 6() sheets. Second edition., print, ornamental print, title page, prints, ornamental prints, height 158 mm, width 230 mm, French, 1618-06-28 - 1682-02-02, print maker, printmaker, 1657 - 1667, third quarter 17th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1634 - 1716, publisher, 1638-09-05 - 1715-09-01, granter of privilege

Stirling Maxwell, William, Vos, Maerten de, Hogenberg, French, Great Britain, Waterston, Sons, & Stewart, G., Belgica Florens, Belgica Destructa, Reproduction of the allegory of the prosperity and decline of the Netherlands, 1585, 1585. At the bottom is the destitute personification of the Netherlands in a loggia in times of adversity, on either side Spanish soldiers with plundered possessions. At the top Belgica sits under a canopy in better, prosperous times, in rich clothing, left and right trade at sea and on land., print, picture, historical object representation, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 217 mm, width 165 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1878 - 1878, fourth quarter 19th century, paper, photolithography, Work conception, Dutch, German, 1540 - 1590, after a print by, South Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, English, 1818-03-08 - 1878-01-15, client

Title page for the European Mercury of 1702; Europisch Mercury, thirteenth piece first part. Including the six first months of the year 1702. Title page for the European Mercury of 1702. The Dutch garden with the Dutch lion, outside the Mercury Fence with other allegorical figures and animals. On the right in the background a grave monument for Willem III.

Alexander the Great on horseback, Anonymous, 1664 print A cartouche with the title above which Alexander the Great on horseback. Under the horse is a fallen figure and a globe. At the top, Fama blows on a trumpet. paper engraving / etching (story of) Alexander the Great. Fama as Roman personification

Juno speaks to the Parcae; Love, anger and jealousy of Juno; Amori Sdegni et Gielosie di Giunone. Juno is right and speaks against the three parcae (arranged goddess) on the left. Under a four-line verse in Italian. The show is caught in a decorative frame with putti and sphinxes.

Lover caught / freeing couple, Jan Goeree, 1707 print Two performances of lottery spells, each with its own song. Above n. 627: A show in a round list in the foreground a man who flees after he is caught with his mistress. Another woman has his girlfriend and hits her with a rod. Under n. 629: A performance in an octagonal list of a liberating pair by a river. The print has a page number at the top right. print maker: Amsterdamafter design by: Amsterdampublisher: Leiden paper engraving interrupted meeting, lovers caught by surprise. (lovers) embracing each other, 'symplegma'

Phrixus and Helle, accused of Ion's crime, appear before the Oracle, René Boyvin, After Léonard Thiry, 1563 print The whole is framed by an ornamental list of putti and mythological figures. paper engraving the story of the Argonauts: the quest for the Golden Fleece. Ino's machination against Phrixus and Helle, Nephele's children. Athamas with his children by Nephele, Phrixus and Helle, before the priest

Allegory on the recovery of true religion in England with the arrival of the Prince of Orange, 1688; Britannia opressa per Arausionensium Principem Liberata et restorata. Allegory on the recovery of true religion in England with the arrival of the Prince of Orange, 1688. Allegory in which a Roman Geldheer, Willem III, accompanied by the Dutch Lion, hands a sealed Bible to the English Virgin, lying in her lord bed. The English Lord and citizen kneel at the foot end. In the air the angel of the revenge of God with lightning bolts and trumpet and the throne truth. In the foreground two women's figures seated on either side of a Frisian with a show of Hercules crowned. Numbered bottom left: 4.

German 16th Century, Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend, 16th century Funeral Monument to the Daughters of Feuerabend

History at a monument showing the map of Etruria and a medallion with the portrait of Pythagoras. In the background Etruscan ruins. On the left in the foreground a Roman receiving from the Virgin of Etruria all kinds of art treasures. Right in the foreground putti holding medallions bearing the portraits of two Etruscan war heroes: Pelopidas and Epaminondas. In the frame of the cartouche a medallion with a Janus head, Cartouche with allegory on the history of Etruria Title page for: K. Westerbaen, Algemeene histori, 1752, print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hermanus & Johannes Besseling, (mentioned on object), print maker: Amsterdam, publisher: Utrecht, 1752, paper, etching, engraving, h 170 mm × w 121 mm

Conversation between Ernst I de Vrome and Ismail of Morocco, Anonymous, 1729 print Ernst I de Vrome, accompanied by an angel, faces Ismail, Sultan of Morocco, flanked by two figures. In the background, the Sultan is in the boat of the Veerman Charon and is beaten by two of his former slave to be made. At the top mentioned: July / 1729. Amsterdam paper etching conversation, dialogue; conversation piece. Charon, the ferryman. slavery; serfs and the enslaved

Vos, Maerten de, Antwerp, Wierix, Medallions with the conquest of the citadel of Antwerp in 1577, Negotiations with the German commanders about the departure of the garrison, 1577, verso lower left - stamped, Negotiations between Liedekercke, Roeck and Bourse and the German commanders about a ransom for the departure of the German garrison, 2 August 1577. Group of men standing in consultation, the citadel in the background. In the clouds the personification of God's punishment. Representation in a round medallion with ornamental allegorical frame with at the top the seated female personifications of Generosity (Liberalitas) and Ingratitude (Ingratitudo). At the bottom a cartouche with 2 verses of 6 lines each in French and Dutch., print, image, propaganda print, prints, verso bottom left - stamped, height 282 mm, width 218 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1578 - 1578, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), South Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, intermed

The Seven Angels with the Trumpets, from the series TheApocalypse. Artist: Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528

Apollo with muses and other gods, Cornelis van Dalen (I), 1657 print paper engraving Apollo and the Muses, Apollo Musagetes. (story of) Diana (Artemis)

Title page with the action window or the front court of Quinquenpoix, 1720, 1720 Title page with the action window or the Voorhof of Quinquenpoix. In the central performance, a man with a love declaration for a woman who rejects him (according to the text: John Law and SCHOOD), in the Cupidos and Arrow Thokers frame. With two lines in the caption. This plate is printed in the middle of a larger plate with a wreath made up of all kinds of objects that have to do with the wind trade. At the bottom are Mercury and Neptune. In the plate a caption with two verses. Title page in the bound first edition (304 B 10) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. print maker: Amsterdamprint maker: Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving Title page with the action window or the Voorhof of Quinquenpoix. In the central performance, a man with a love declaration for a woman who rejects him (according to the text: John Law and SCHOOD), in the Cupidos

Cityscape with Domkerk in Utrecht and allegory with Minerva and virtues. A cityscape with the Domkerk in Utrecht is central to a frame with Minerva in company of three virtues: caution, moderation and justice. The list is awarded personnifications of truth and loyalty on either side of two putti with a shield with a weapon and motto of the Utrecht University.

Allegorical representation with personifications of the Arts and Sciences, Jan Punt, After Monogrammist GVG, 1741 print Personifications of the arts and sciences have gathered on a mountain. At the top is love (caritas). Devilish figures around them try to attack them. In the background the Grote Kerk in Haarlem. The show is set in a frame decorated with leaf work, coats of arms and cartouches. paper etching / engraving Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ science, 'Scientia'; 'Scienza', 'Studio' (Ripa). symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ art; 'Arte' (Ripa). devil or demons attacking mortals Sint-Bavokerk

Illustration at Canto VIII of Tasso's 'Gerusalemme Liberata', Antonio Tempesta, 1565 - 1630 print Ornamental decorative frame with a surface with eight Italian verses at the top. At the bottom of a performance at Canto VIII of Tasso's 'Gerusalemme Liberata'. The Saracens attack the camp of the Christians. On the right Prince Sweno, surrounded by soldiers, stands in front of a tent. Italy paper etching (scenes from) specific works of literature: Tasso, Gerusalemme Liberata. knight. militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc.. ornaments ~ art. ornament ~ cartouche

Title page: vases à l'Antique; Vases a l'Antique; Vases à l'Antique. Vase on a pedestal that contains two women who set a tablet decorated with a vase. From series of 6 unnumbered sheets, first edition.

Fables van Aesopus, Pieter Balthasar Bouttats, After Jan Goeree, 1701 print In the middle of a square full of people a pedestal with the allegorical representation of vigilance. She has an oil lamp in her left hand (symbol for vigilance) and holds a canvas around the base with a collection of animals from the fables of Aesopus (the pope, the lion, the turtle, the fox, the deer, deer, de Haas, etc.). Caritas sits in front of the base. The people around the pedestal point to the canvas and discuss among themselves. Above the crowd several putti hold a round portrait with an image of Johan Willem Friso. Bust to the left. On the pedestal the title of the book in Latin. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. fables of Aesop : Use 85(...). art (+ painting). meeting, assembly - AA - in the open air. city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions. Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues

Allegory of virtue with justice (justitia) flanked by time (tempus) and charity (caritas), Lucas Kilian, After Joseph Heintz (I), After Daniel Heintz, 1603 print Virtue overcomes greed. Text in Latin on the pedestal. Venice paper engraving Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. other allegories of Time, e.g. 'Tempo' (Ripa)

Rome surrounded by Europe, Africa and Asia, The personification of the city of Rome sits on an elevation with a small statue of Victoria in her hands. Around her are the personifications of Europe (with bull), Africa (with crocodile) and Asia (with lion). In the foreground lie a river god, Romulus and Remus with the she-wolf, personification of a city, town-patron (ess), Europe represented allegorically, 'Europe' (Ripa), Africa represented allegorically, 'Africa' (Ripa), Asia represented allegorically, 'Asia' (Ripa), river gods, Romulus and Remus are washed ashore and suckled by a she-wolf, 'Lupa Romana', Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1690, paper, etching, h 181 mm × w 131 mm

Italy, Rusca, Carlo Francesco, Venice, Pitteri, Giovanni Marco, Portrait of a man, verso - stamped, Portrait of a man in oval. The man wears the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Next to the oval an angel blowing a trumpet, a drapery and Minerva. Below the portrait a coat of arms flanked on either side by a putto., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 316 mm, width 225 mm, Italian, 1702-05-24 - 1786-08-04, print maker, printmaker, 1712 - 1786, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Swiss, 1696 - 1769-05-11

Allegory at the birth of the Prince of Orange, 1748, 1748 print Allegory at the birth of the Prince of Orange on March 8, 1748. The newborn prince lying in a cradle surrounded by allegorical figures, at his feet the Dutch lion. In the clouds in an Oranjeboom the portrait medallions of Prince William IV and Anna van Hannover. With captions in Latin and German. Augsburg paper etching / engraving

Schijnvoet, Simon, Goeree, Jan, Amsterdam, For the Wedding of Mr. Abraham Lestevenon and Miss Geertruda de Vroede, Allegory of the marriage bond between Abraham Lestevenon and Geertrui de Vroede, verso bottom center - stamped, An architectural garden with a monument in the middle in honor of the marriage bond between Abraham Lestevenon and Geertrui de Vroede. On top of the monument, two putti set fire to 21 hearts on which the letters of the names of the celebrated couple are placed. Above in the air, putti and angels scatter flowers. On either side of the monument is a column with the coats of arms of the Lestevenon and De Vroede families. On the monument a Dutch inscription., print, title page, prints, width 204 mm, height, 306 mm, 1670-10-20 - 1731-01-04, print maker, printmaker, 1700 - 1700, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Work conception, Noord-Nederlands, 1653-11-28 - 1727-10-24, after a design by, writer

. Blazon of the Rederijkerskamer de Witte Angachen. In the middle Christ as a groom of the church (ecclesia), surrounded by an oval cartouche with two allegorical figures at the top of two allegoric figures with a few beaten hands and a burning heart as attributes (loyalty and love). Down Minerva (left) and Mercury (right).

Portrait of German Emperor Ferdinand III with an allegory of war and peace, Michel Natalis, After Abraham van Diepenbeeck, 1645 print Lower part of a performance with the portrait of German emperor Ferdinand III with an allegory of war and peace. Under the statue of Ferdinand III is the blindfolded justice (Justitia) with the sword, while a putto retains its scale. On the left, a man with a stone table presents war. Putti play with weapons on this side of the performance and war rages in the background in the landscape and is a fire. On the right, a man with a stone table presents the Vrede. Play putti with musical instruments, because in times of peace the arts flourish. The landscape is hunted and plowed. Antwerp paper engraving Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. war and peace. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Germany, Cranach, Luke (I), Mary and John the Evangelist and Sebastian and Rochus adoring the Sacred Heart with Christ on the Cross, Mary and John the Evangelist and Saints Sebastian and Rochus kneel with their gaze turned upwards. They adore the Sacred Heart with Christ on the Cross, depicted on a shield held by four putti. Drops of blood are depicted on the right half of the crowned heart. Below the cross is an empty curly text band that was filled with text. In the background in the landscape is a large building behind a city wall. Bottom left a shield with the Electoral coat of arms of Saxony, bottom right the ducal coat of arms. The names of the depicted saints are mentioned in the margin below the print., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 381 mm, width 281 mm, German, 1472 - 1553-10-16, print maker, prentmaker, 1505 - 1505, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Almanach admirable for the year 1683 (IT)

Dido writes a letter to Aeneas; Title page for: Ovid, all the works, first part, 1697. Dido, sitting at a table, with a letter that she has written to Aeneas for her. In addition to her his armor and for Dido on the table the sword with which she will commit suicide.

Sheepcan Met Fries, Jean Lepautre, 1669 - 1693 print On the body is a Frisian with putti and a lion. print maker: France (possibly)after own design by: France (possibly)publisher: Paris paper etching

Allegorische voorstelling met vrouw, leeuw en Neptunus; Beschryvinge der graven van Holland etc.; Titelpagina voor: Petrus Scriverius, Beschryvinge Van alle de Graven van Holland, Zeeland ende Vriesland (...), 1678.An allegorical woman figure is sitting with a ship in her hand on a gun, she leans against a globe where the Dutch lion is. There are various attributes around the woman. Neptune lies with trident for her. On the left the masts of a ship and on the right two putti blowing on bazuinen. At the top, putti surrounded with coats of arms a cartouche with title.

Print mark for the Officina Plantiniana.Print Mark for the Plantijn-Moretus Printing Company in Antwerp. In The Middle A Hand With a Passer, a Reference to the Printing Board of the Printing Company "De Gulden Passer". On a spell band The Motto or Christoffel Plantijn: Labore et constantia.

Plate 11: Illustration to Canto XI, from Torquato Tasso's 'Gerusalemme liberata III' ca. 1590-1630 Antonio Tempesta Italian. Plate 11: Illustration to Canto XI, from Torquato Tasso's 'Gerusalemme liberata III'. Antonio Tempesta (Italian, Florence 1555-1630 Rome). ca. 1590-1630. Etching. Prints

Men around sickbed, François-Antoine Aveline, After Ferdinand Delamonce, 1746 print A group of men are around a figure in his sickbed. Above that are Asclepius with escula monkey and a woman on clouds. The show is caught in an ornamental cartouche with putti and vases and books on the underside with the names of Gallienus and Hippocrates. paper etching sick-bed. (story of) Aesculapius (Asclepius)

Schaking van Berenice; Titelpagina voor: Corneille, Thomas. Tite et Berenice. Tragedie, 1662.Titus presents Berenice, the daughter of Herod's Agrippa I and Cypros, while the other soldiers are fighting. Some trees in the background. Above theater curtains and a cartouche with the title.

Allegory on the trading of the Medici and the coat of arms, Gerard de Lairesse, 1670 - 1675

Begin with sense, of ev'ry art the soul, parts answ'ring parts shall slide into a whole , Scientific apparatus and instruments, Enlightenment, Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Rome crowned by Fame, print maker: Pieter Serwouters, Bonaventura Elzevier, Abraham Elzevier I, 1626

Allegory in honor of Isabella Clara Eugenia after shooting the parrot in 1615; Trophee AVX Dammes / Aquis Par La Serenissime Infante d'Espaigne Nostre Bonne Dame. 15 MEY. 1615 and Brussels lesson. Allegory in honor of Hertogin Isabella Clara Eugenia After shooting the parrot in Brussels on May 15, 1615. Isabella sitting on throne, left Apollo, right Diana. In the foreground, kneeling three women (Panhasilia, Tomiris and Camilla) offer the Vorstin arrows and arches. Behind the throne and on the ground a dressed garnished with scattered flowers. With caption of 8 lines in Latin and 8 rules in French.

Triumphal trip of Willem van Oranje, courts, Cornelis van Kittensteyn, after Willem Pietersz Buytewech, 1626 print Plate rights of five albums of 'Triumphocht van Willem van Oranje' with symbolic representations of the virtues of Prince Willem van Oranje, consisting of: the Christian virtues, the government virtues and the warriors. The last two virtues are central in this print. In the middle of the image, the harnessed Willem van Oranje and the Dutch Lion (Leo Belgicus) are depicted on a triumphal wagon with large flags. Fly around the car, putti, fame and the envy with her snakesharen. The car contains personifications of virtues that are connected to the government or the warriors, such as grandeons (29) and experience (32). The personifications are provided with a number, the explanation of which is below the image in Latin above the image and in Dutch. Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper engraving symbolic triumphs of individual persons. trunked animals. Envy; 'Invidi

Allegory with history that writes history, Bernard Picart, 1726 print Allegorical performance, unveiled by father Time, with history surrounded by a crowd of characters that symbolize the different continents. She is accompanied by geneology, which shows her a pedigree, chronology, with tablet in her hand, geography, who draws the world map with her passer and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory, who points to Diogenes. In the foreground the personifications of the arts with their attributes. Left in the background Adam and Eva, Mohammed, Moses and Aaron. On the right in the background monuments including the colossus of Rhodes, the tower of Babel, Golgota, Pyramids and the Temple of Solomon. In the clouds a meeting of the Olympic gods. In the margin a seven -line caption in Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Father Time, man with wings and scythe. 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). continents represented allegorically. Mnemosyne. family lineage, pedigree, genealogical tree or table.

Clement VIII, Italy, Cavalieri, Dionisius de, Maderno, Stefano, Vanni, Francesco, Galle, Cornelis (I), Tomb of Saint Cecilia in the Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome, recto lower right and left - manuscript in brown ink, The tomb of Saint Cecilia in the Santa Cecilia in Trastevere in Rome. The Saint lies in the tomb. The tomb in the centre is surrounded by nine cartouches with scenes from the life of St. Cecilia and explanatory text., print, prints, verso - stamped, 218 no., 1A8 2, o, height 346 mm, width 278 mm, South Netherlands, 1576 - 1650-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1599 - 1599, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Italian, 1563 - 1610-10-26, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, 1575 - 1636-09-17, after an image by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, 1536 - 1605, granter of privilege

IN W. Tegner & Kittendorff's Lithographic Institute (1893-1850); Lorenz Froelich (1820-1908); , Memorial leaf on the artist crop room on March 3, 1854, (1854)

Allegorical show with Athens, Venus and Juno, Claude Mellan, 1608 - 1688 print Allegory in honor of a bastard son of the Bourbon family, probably Henri van Verneuil. paper engraving

. Title page of 'Complete Nederduitsch and Fransch Dictionary' with in the foreground Father time and two writing women. On the left a number of busts and on the floor are many books.

Fysica; PHISIQVE; De wetenschappen, voorgesteld door vrouwen.The physics with a branch and a vase, standing under a canopy at the top left and at the top right is an eagle. From series of 6 sheets.

Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay, Jean Baptiste.

Hercules plant a tree; Title page for: Vittorio Siri, Mercurio, Tomo III, 1662. Hercules is kneeling at a young tree that he has just planted. On the left a woman appears on a cloud (the truth) That the tree water gives. Under her the coat of arms of the Della Rovere family. Top left are Mercury and Minerva on a cloud.

Poet in his library, Adolf van der Laan, 1723 print A poet in his library, in front of him on the ground are musical instruments. Through the view of a landscape with swans and the winged horse Pegasus. The show is caught in a graceful list and surrounded by ten connected medallions. Print left and top right marked: III. Part. - Page: 149. paper etching study; 'studiolo'; library. musical instruments; group of musical instruments. Pegasus, the winged horse. water-birds: swan

Mythological Figures, Jacobus Harrewijn, 1702 print Different mythological figures; At the top of the falling Icarus, on the left Atlas with the heavenly vault on his shoulders and the one -eyed Poliphemus and in the background Dido at the stake. All depicted to depict different characteristics of love. On a cloud the personification of love with two burning hearts in her hands and in front of her cupid with arrow and arch. Also on the right the personification of the envy: a woman with snakes and chewing on a heart. Under the show a four -line text in French. print maker: Low Countriespublisher: Cologne paper etching / engraving (story of) Icarus, son of Daedalus. Atlas supporting the heavens on his shoulders. Polyphemus. (story of) Dido - suffering, misfortune. Envy; 'Invidia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Love personified. attributes of Cupid

Allegory on the trade and family crest of the Medici. With a richly decorated coat of arms, an allegorical woman's figure with the cornucopia (prosperity) and the caduceus (peace) in her hands, her feet is a scales (justice). In addition to her, two putti with a money filled with money and an olive branch (respectively symbols of prosperity and peace). Behind the woman's figure Mercury, God of trade, with a sticky fair in his hands. Left is a ship moored and watching a river god. In the air, the family crest of the doctors adorned by the bazing blowing fame and two putti.

Portraits of the Lamberg family in allegorical space, Jakob Jacob Andreas Friedrich Fridrich -, Copper Engraver

. Portrait bust of Pierre de Villiers on a Piothing on which the title in French. In the air a putti with a laurel wreath and a winch in the hands. The bust is surrounded by justice, truth and faith. In the foreground two putti that shake each other's hand. In the margin a four-line poem in French.

Stedenmaagd van Haarlem; Deo et Patriae / Een en twintigste deel.The urban army of Haarlem is under the arms of Haarlem with a staff with banderol in her hands. On the Banderol state: Salus Publica, general well-being. She lets her hand rest on a pedestal with the words: Deo et patriae. For the throne putti with papers and books, passer and measuring status and a globe. Allegorical performance in which the city of Haarlem is proposed as a promoter of science and the arts.

King debts his debts, Anonymous, After Gerard van Groeningen, After Hans Vredeman de Vries, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1568 - 1577 print A servant kneels for his king and begs him to be patient with him, so that he still has some time to pay his debt. The king gets compassion and scolds him his debt. At the table next to the king a writing man and someone who reads the debts from a book. The show is caught in a list of rolling and ornaments. Antwerp paper etching / engraving / letterpress printing the unmerciful servant: the king forgives him his debts ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 18:23-35). scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

. Nymphs in a framework on the bank of a river. They are sitting in front of a statue of Laura. In addition to the frame a half-naked man.

After Erasmus Quellinus, Frontispiece for François Goubau, Epistles of Pius V, Antwerp, 1640, engraving on paper.

Claude Gillot, Feste de Bacchus, celebree par des Satyres et des Bacchantes (Feast of Bacchus Celeb rated by Satyrs and Bacchanales) Feste de Bacchus, celebree par des Satyres et des Bacchantes (Feast of Bacchus Celeb rated by Satyrs and Bacchanales)

Huge horrors on earth prior to the Last Judgment, John Wierix, After Bernardino Passeri, 1593 print Relations prior to the last judgment. The sun is darkened, the moon no longer gives light, the stars fall from heaven and the heavenly powers falter. The sign appears in the sky that the arrival of the Son of Mensen announces. All tribes on earth are striking when seeing this sign of horror on the chest. Various elements from the performance are letters that correspond with the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving the fifteen signs before Doomsday

Clovis and Clotilda, c. 1657, etching and engraving on laid paper, plate: 30 x 21.5 cm (11 13/16 x 8 7/16 in.), sheet: 30.6 x 22.3 cm (12 1/16 x 8 3/4 in.), De Vesme/Massar 1971, no. 211, State only, Stefano Della Bella (artist) Florentine, 1610 - 1664

Gloves; Vases a l'Antique. From second or third edition.

Cartoon on the public execution of the Amsterdam usury and cheaper Aron Abrams, monogrammist RDZ, 1737 - 1739 print Cartoon on the public execution of the Amsterdam usury and cheaper Aron Abrams. The personification of the truth reveals deceptions on the right in the foreground by pulling him off his black rug. In the background, justice with sword and scales are in the hands. She tramples and overcomes myself, envy and home under her feet. On the left, Aron Abrams, a fox sheet around the waist, is bound to the scenal pole as a vice. He is beaten with the roe. Netherlands paper etching / engraving / letterpress printing corporal punishment in public. Truth; 'Verití' (Ripa). Cheat, Deceit; 'Fraude', 'Inganno' (Ripa). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius from 1578 depicting the punishment of Tiron, showing figures, gestures, and narrative elements in a historical context.

View of Utrecht and allegory with Minerva and Virto, Noah van der Meer (I), After François Van Bleyswijck, 1728 - 1771 print A view of the city of Utrecht with the silhouette of the Domkerk in an architectural frame with Minerva and three personifications of virtues: moderation, justice and caution. The list is awarded a round shield with the motto from the University of Utrecht between two putti blowing on trumpets. paper etching (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). Prudence, 'Prudentia'; 'Prudenza' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Temperance, 'Temperantia'; 'Temperanza' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues Utrecht

The evangelist John with an open book in his hands, beside him an eagle. John stands on a pedestal where his torture is depicted on the front. Print marked top center: Fol: 289., John the Evangelist John Apostle and Evangelist, Te Romen in a Cauldron with Siedenden Oly put , print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), print maker: Zacharias Chatelain (II), (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Jan Goeree, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1698, paper, etching, engraving, h 278 mm × w 173 mm

Amadeus VIII., Duke of Savoyen.

Expulsion of the Jesuits. Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin; French, 1724-1780. Date: 1761. Dimensions: 179 × 109 mm (sheet, ma×.; cut within platemark). Etching, with touches of graphite on ivory laid paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Netherlands, Couple with marriage god Hymen at an altar, verso - stamped, Ornamental cartouche with a couple with marriage god Hymen and his altar. The couple is accompanied by Cupid. Venus crowns the couple with a laurel wreath from the clouds. Wedding print., print, ornamental print, prints, height 114 mm, width 112 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1700 - 1800, paper, papier, etching, etsen

Coat of arms of the Geelvinck family surrounded by allegorical figures, Gerard de Lairesse, 1675 print The crowned weapon of the Geelvinck family, surrounded by allegorical figures. Above the weapon, the acclaimed personification of poetry is driven. She offers Melpomene, muse of the mourning game, a roll of paper. Thalia, muse of the comedy, also hands over a rolled -up paper upstairs Melpeamene. To the right of the family crest, the blindfolded frenzy takes out with a burning torch and the envy with snakes in her hands is held down. In the foreground, a young and old satar together hold a piece of paper. paper etching armorial bearing, heraldry. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ poetry; 'Poesia' (Ripa). Melpomene (one of the Muses); 'Melpomene' (Ripa). Thalia (one of the Muses); 'Talia' (Ripa). Fury; 'Furore', 'Furore implacabile', 'Furore & Rabbia', 'Furore superbo & Indomito' (Ripa). Envy; 'Invidia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. satyr(s

Two portraits of Johan and Christian Friss, chancellors of Denmark, are set on a pedestal by three putti Johan Friis Chancelier Christian Friis Chanselier , print maker: François van Bleyswijck, (mentioned on object), François van Bleyswijck, (mentioned on object), unknown, Leiden, 1681 - 1746, paper, etching, engraving, h 165 mm × w 110 mm

Jupiter or Jove, Roman god of the sky and thunder. With lightning bolt and sceptre with owl, standing on a prone man in front of the pantheon and obelisk. Copperplate engraving from Andrew Tookes The Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, London, 1757.

Top left 'The unfinished building', top right 'The weeds among the wheat' (Mat. 13). Bottom left in a medallion an image of a man who wants to cut down the barren fig tree, but is warned to wait another year (Luke 13: 6-9). At the bottom right in a medallion the judge and the widow. This print is an illustration from 'Uitgezogte bijbelsche verhaalen, tot een leesboek voor de jeugd', Four biblical scenes on one page., print maker: Theodoor Koning, Jacobus van Meurs, publisher: Kuijper & van Vliet, Amsterdam, 1794, paper, etching, h 154 mm × w 93 mm

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