Historical Engravings of Figures

A variety of black and white historical illustrations depicting notable figures, including saints, emperors, musicians, and kings, showcasing detailed engravings from various eras.

Saint Catherine and the Emperor Maxentius; Black and White Illustration from William Hone's Everyday Book

Saint Catherine and the Emperor Maxentius; Black and White Illustration from William Hone's Everyday Book

Image column of Alexander the Great in the Capitoline Museum in Rome in 1880 / Bildsäule von Alexander der Große im Kapitolinischen Museum in Rom im Jahre 1880, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

A tarot card game of the fifteenth century, vintage engraved illustration. Industrial encyclopedia E.-O. Lami - 1875.

Count Gunther von Schwarzburg, pictured here, was set up as a rival Holy Roman Emperor to Charles IV in 1349. However, he was soon deserted and his death at Frankfurt, Germany, quickly followed. This illustration is an engraving from the tomb of the count in Franfurt Cathedral.

King on horseback, after an anonymous engraving of 1615, Collection of the History of France, vintage engraving. King on horseback, after an anonymous engraving of 1615, Collection of the History of France, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673727

The bardocuculle, Gallic trip, vintage engraving. The bardocuculle, Gallic trip, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660404

Pierre Corneille, 6. Juni 1606 bis 1. Oktober 1684, ein französischer Tragiker, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage au...

The Admiral of Brunswick, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1847.

Monument to Albrecht the Brave, Albertus Animosus, 31 July 1443, 12 September 1500, Duke of Saxony, Gubernator of Friesland and founder of the Albertine line of the House of Wettin, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Sennacherib on his throne still image. 1904. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Assyrians, Arrows, Clothing & dress , Assyria, Thrones, Furniture , Assyria, Bows (Archery) , Assyria, Kings , Assyria, Sennacherib, King of Assyria, d. 681 B.C, Decoration and ornament , Assyria, Hats , To 499, Beards , To 499

The figure represented here is the Emperor Justinian II in A.D. 711. Justinian II (669-711) was the last reigning Byzantine emperor. He abolished the office of consul. The Byzantine Empire was based in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul in Turkey). The illustration dates to 1882.

Statue of the Gaulish chieftain Vercingetorix, 1865. 'It is in the last moment of despair that the artist who designed the colossal statue (M. Millet, of Paris) has sought to represent the Gallic chief. The statue has been ably reproduced in metal by M. Aubert...The very successful execution of this statue in cuivre repoussé is calculated to bring about important changes in the art of sculpture, especially in its application to public monuments in the open air. The idea of this process, to which the name of chalcoglyphy has been given, originated about ten years since in the mind of M. Cu

The equestrian statue of Konrad III in Bamberg Cathedral, 1093, 1152, from the noble family of the Hohenstaufen was Duke in Franconia in 1116, 1120, counter-king of Lothar in 1127-1135 and King Roman-German Empire in 1138-1152, digital improved reproduction of an original print from 1880, Germany, Europe

Nero (37-68) Roman emperor 54-68, Tyrannical, debauched and extravagant, committed suicide in order to avoid being executed, Steel engraving 1850

Poultry supplier. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-âge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Campania Caserta Caserta Palazzo Reale9. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Architecture & architectural sculpture, sculpture, statues, paintings, frescoes, stuccoes, furnishings & decorative art General Notes: Discrepancy in number of prints & negatives. Hutzel notes 824 prints & negatives. Negatives for 1-62 of one batch seem to be missing (would make a total of 824) German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Water Carrier of the Sudan, Africa, "Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers", by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

Minerva is a Roman goddess who was worshipped in particular by the Sabines, Etruscans and Latins, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Marches Macerata Castelsantangelo sul Nera S. Stefano8. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, painting, fresco painting German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

The coat of arm of Durer, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

theatre opera ""Tristan and Isolde"" (Tristan und Isolde) by Richard Wagner figurine of Kurwenal by Franz von Seitz (1817 - 1883) lithograph 19th century,

The figure represented here is a French pilgrim around A.D. 1100. The illustration dates to 1882.

Mode, Kleidung, Rüstungen im Spätmittelalter, italienische Rüstungen in reichen Radierungen auf blankem Eisen, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvor...

The Seven Vices: Wrath, c. 1510. Hans Burgkmair (German, 1473-1531). Woodcut;

An Emperor of Morocco, 1860, Illustration, Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers, by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

Testimonial to Mr. J. C. Colquhoun, of Killermont, 1868. 'The testimonial presented not long ago to Mr. John Campbell Colquhoun, of Killermont, in Scotland, a gentleman who has for many years, both in Parliament and out of it, taken a leading part in the advocacy of Protestant Church principles, consists of a gilt silver vase, enamelled with foliage and with the arms of his family, manufactured by Messrs. Elkington and Co. Mr. Colquhoun, who is the eldest son of a former Lord Advocate, was born in 1803, educated at Oriel College, Oxford, entered the House of Commons in 1832 as M.P. for Dumbart

Lazarus Coloredo (1742 - ) and his partially formed attached twin. Date: mid 18th century

Gerüsteter Ritter zur Zeit der Staufer, digitale verbesserte Reproduktion eines Originaldrucks 1880, aus der Handschrift der Jahrbücher von Genua ab d...

The Fool. Card from a 15th century Tarot Deck. Engraving. "Les Arts au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1877.

French 17th century playing card. (1659)

Beautiful young woman in knightly garb, time of the Crusades, 1300, digital improved reproduction of an original print from 1880

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

From the copper engraving series of the wedding dancers, 1538, by Heinrich Aldegrever, an important German copper engraver, painter and seal cutter of the Renaissance, wedding dancers, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digitally improved, From the copper engraving series of the wedding dancers, by Heinrich Aldegrever, an important German copper engraver, painter and seal cutter of the Renaissance, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digitally improved

Woodcut, Cyclops sive, one-eyed man, cyclops wearing courtly clothes, Aldrovandi, Historia Monstrorum, 1642, Renaissance

Knave of Clubs playing card, designed by R le Cornu in the 16th century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

The ancient statue of a Gemanicus in the Lateran Museum in Rome, digital improved reproduction original print from the 19th century, Italy, Europe

'Weltje, Clerk of the Dishclouts (the Prince's Cook)', late 18th century, (1939). Artist: Unknown.

Marches Macerata Castelsantangelo sul Nera S. Martino2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Romanesque architecture (12th century); campanile with bifora windows; architectural sculpture: capitals, etc.; tabernacle carved with lion heads; gothic altar. Post-medieval: Frescos (15th and 16th centuries); sculpture in wood (16th century); terracotta bust of a bishop (16th century) German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Bauern Hochzeit, Baurn Hochzeit, Göbl, Andreas Benedictus, 1765-1792, ink, gold board, with gilt edges, ca. 1765, 1 boxed deck of playing cards, etching, stencil, hand col., 11.5 x 7 x 3 cm.

Woodcut, Regina insulae floridae, queen of the flower island, woman with flower in hand and a basket under her arm, Aldrovandi, Historia Monstrorum, 1642, Renaissance

Sentinel, vintage engraving. Sentinel, vintage engraving. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656685

Lámina recortable. Edad Media. Espingardero. Editado por Litografía de Paluzie. Años 1875.

Louis IV the Bavarian (born late 1281 or early 1282) (died 11 October 1347) House of Wittelsbach. In 1314 he stood as a candidate for election as Roman-German king. This election, however, was not clear-cut, so that a double kingship subsequently resulted, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown

The figure represented here is a French soldsier between 1550 and 1600. The illustration dates to 1882.

Engraving depicting Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, and one of the Cyclopes described in Homer's Odyssey. Dated 18th century

Coloured illustration of playing card from Limousin published by D. Poileve in the 16th-century in Limoges.

Birsa native man expedition guide, Sahara Desert, Tibesti Region, Chad, Africa. Drawing by Ivan Pranishnikoff (1841 - 1909) Two months in Tibesti, episodes from travels in Africa 1869-1873 by Dr. Gustav Hermann Nachtigal (1834 - 1885) Le Tour du Monde 1880

people professions merchants ""Die Tucher"" (The Tucher family) from ""Nuernberger Geschlechterbuch"" (The Nuremberg book of houses) copper engraving coloured Nuremberg Germany 1610,

A native of Mpannga Sannga, Central Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Journey from Zanzibar to Benguela by Verney Lovett Cameron, Le Tour du Monde 1877

The bronze colossus of Barletta, which was added again later with missing cross, in Puglia, Italy. The 5 m high tanks stature stands since the middle of the 14th century in the Piazza at the port, possibly Emperor Theodosius / Der Bronzekoloss von Barletta, mit fehlendem Kreuz das spaeter wieder angefuegt wurde, in Apulien, Italien. Die 5 m hohe Panzerstatur steht seit Mitte des 14. Jahrhunderts auf der Piazza am Hafen, moeglicherweise Kaiser Theodosius, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

The figure represents a French citizen around A.D. 1300. The illustration dates to 1882.

French 17th century playing card. (1659)

Gothic Servant, ca 300, Relief from the destroyed Victory Column of Theodosius, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, ...

This figure represents a Scythian prince. The Scythians occupied an area in Eastern Europe on the north shore of the Black Sea and were replaced by the Sarmatians in the 3rd century B.C. This illustration dates to 1882. .

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Bas relief, Sassanid Empire of Persia. Taq-e Bostan, province Kermanshah. Iran. Old steel engraved antique print. Published in L'Univers La Perse, in 1841. History of the ancient Persian empire

This scene is one of several designs that the English sculptor and draughtsman John Flaxman (1755-1826) did to illustrate passages from the Greek epic poet Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, a commission he had been given by Georgiana Hare-Naylor while he was living in Rome. It represents Hectors body dragged at the chariot of Achilles. It was done 1793.

Man with Gris Gris by Ma Yerma, vintage engraving. Man with Gris Gris by Ma Yerma, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1836. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660125

Gothic Servant, ca 300, Relief from the destroyed Victory Column of Theodosius, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Mitología. Las Furias, en griego Euménides, hijas del rio Aqueronte, personificación femenina de la venganza; se las representa con serpientes enroscadas en sus cabellos, portando látigos y antorchas. Años 1920. Author: Apel·les Mestres Oñós.

Swabian School, Study of a Knight in Armor, Holding a Halberd, c. 1500, pen and brown and black ink, point of the brush and black ink, and gray wash, heightened with white

A Scottish warrior wears a magnificent plumed helmet, guaranteed to impress the boldest enemy ; he carries a massive sword, two spears, a horn and a heavy shield Date: circa 820

David and Goliath, vintage engraving. David and Goliath, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1852. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673480

The ancient Greek represented here is a king. The illustration dates to 1882.

ancient world Roman Empire people field slave in chains Roman illustration 1st century AD wood engraving 19th century,

Dance of death (left half), 1643 - c. 1687 draughtsman: Zwolleafter design by: Europe paper. watercolor (paint). ink brush draughtsman: Zwolleafter design by: Europe paper. watercolor (paint). ink brush

Louis IX King of France depicted on his regal chair tapestried in fleurs de lis. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Grandgousier standing and screaming, Henk Henriët, 1939 drawing paper. pencil adult man

An engraving depicting an Assyrian chariot. Dated 19th century

Henry VII, 1278 - 1313, historical illustration from Bildnisse der Deutschen Koenige und Kaiser, Portraits of German Kings and Emperors, by Professor Heinrich Schneider, Verlag Friedrich Andreas Perthes, Gotha, 1889

A knight of Rhodes, Greece. Journey to the island of Rhodes, 1844 by Eugene Napoleon Flandin (1809-1889) Le Tour du Monde 1862

Coloured illustration of playing card, published by J. Leblond in Paris in 1664.

Roman Racing Chariot, Ancient roman empire. Italy, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1881

AKHENATON also known as AMENHOTEP IV or AMENOPHIS IV

People playing the hand timpani, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869.

Ares, in Greek mythology the god of terrible war, bloodbath and massacre, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Headpiece: Luna and the Lion. Dated 19th century

The figure here represents a French cavalier in the 1600s. This illustration dates to 1882.

SIR RICHARD VERNON - aka Richard Pembruge (speaker in the House of Commons) Date: - 1451

The Figure represented here is all Louis XIV in 1660. The illustration dates to 1882.

Saint Michael. Artist: Copy after Neroccio de' Landi (Italian, before 1907). Dimensions: Overall 23 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (59.7 x 39.4 cm); central field 10 x 5 5/8 in. (25.4 x 14.3 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Mexikanische Steinfigur Maisgöttin. Amerikanische Altertümer. Veröffentlichung der Meyers Enzyklopädie Mexican Stone Figure Corn Goddess. American antiquities. Publication of the Meyers encyclopedia, Vol. 7, Leipzig, Germany, 1910. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/SergeyxKohlx 23196724

Merodach fights the dragon, relief from Nimrud, Iraq, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Asia

Spanish 15th Century Knight

FELIPE HUAMAN POMA DE AYALA. CRONISTA INDIGENA DEL VIRREINATO DEL PERU.1534-1615. ILUSTRACION DE SU OBRA , " NUEVA CRONICA Y BUEN GOBIERNO ". BIBLIOTECA DEL INSTITUTO DE COOPERACION IBEROAMERICANA. MADRID. ANTONIO DE MENDOZA , PRIMER VIRREY DEL PERU NOMBRADO PÒR CARLOS V EN 1549.

Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory 19th century After John Flaxman British. Design for large fireplace white tiles produced in Wedgwood's factory 363591

This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the "Odyssey," when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here the suitor Antinous prepares to hit Odysseus (in the guise of a beggar) with a footstool.

Middle ages initial capital letter O, depicting two dragons. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Cuchulain comes at last to his death. Killed by a magical spear made by Lugaid, son of Cu Roi. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Stephen Reid from Eleanor Hull's Cuchulain The Hound of Ulster, Harrap, London, 1909.

KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND (1452 - 1485) Ruled 1483 - 1485

Type of the Assyrian race, Assyria, Mesopotamia, Iraq, ca 1200, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Asia

Historical drawing from the 19th century, medieval drummer, holding the drumstick in the typical way

Wall Hanging early 18th century China. Wall Hanging. China. early 18th century. Silk, wire, wood, ceramic. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Textiles-Embroidered

Alexander the Great, Playing Card from Set of 'Cartes héroïques' or 'Des grands hommes', Marcel G. Dèschampes, French, active 19th c., Alphonse-Joseph-Ferdinand Minne, Belgian, active 19th c., Stencil-colored lithograph on paper, Playing card from a set of 'Cartes héroïques' or 'Des grands hommes', Paris, France, 1871, Playing card, Playing card

Arms of the Free State of Cuba, 1850. 'Some of the principal features of this device are borrowed from the arms of the United States. The form of the shield, the liberty cap which surmounts it, and the American flag in the left foreground, are each and all evidences of the respect which Cubans have for the nation whose form of government they desire to imitate...The palm tree is the emblem adopted for the island itself...The upper half of the shield represents the southerly point of Florida, sustained by the United States flag; and the northerly point of Cuba sustained by the flag of Free Cuba

Monnoyeur, after a capital of the church of Saint Georges de Bocherville, Normandy, vintage engraving. Monnoyeur, after a capital of the church of Saint Georges de Bocherville, Normandy, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10648686

'A Striking Point', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

Die römische Göttin Diana, Marmorstatue aus dem antiken Rom, Italien, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 18. Jahrhundert, Originaldat...

Statuette of Athena Wearing a Helmet. Unknown

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