Historical Portraits

Classic engravings depict notable historical figures. Each portrait highlights intricate details of attire and has a formal presentation style.

GIOVANNI LANFRANCO Italian artist from Parma Date: 1581 - 1647

Historic print, copper engraving from 1631, portrait of Martin Opitz von Boberfeld, 1597 - 1639, founder of the Silesian school of poetry and poet of the German Baroque, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1903).Artist: Antoine Pesne

RETRATO DE CRISTOBAL COLON A PARTIR DE UN GRABADO DE HISTORIA DE AMERICA DE THEODOR DE BRY. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. CRISTOBAL COLON (1451/1506).

Guillaume Dubois, 6 September 1656, 10 August 1723, was a French cardinal and minister under the reign of Philippe II de Bourbon, Duke of Orléans, His...

GIOVANNI LANFRANCO Italian artist from Parma Date: 1581 - 1647

Historic print, etching from 1633, portrait of Paul Fleming also known as Paulus Flemming, 1609 - 1640, a German doctor, writer and poet of the German baroque period, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

David I, King of Scotland. Artist: Unknown

Andrea del Sarto, Andrea d'Agnolo di Francesco di Luca di Paolo del Migliore, (16 July 1486, 29 September 1530) was a painter of the Italian Renaissance, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Henry IV of the table after François Porbus, vintage engraving. Henry IV of the table after François Porbus, vintage engraved illustration. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656313

James III of Scotland. Artist: Unknown

Pope Alexander VIII, 1610-1691, born Pietro Vito Ottoboni, historical illustration

John Locke. Stipple engraving by Holl, 1802, after Sir G. Kneller, 1697.

Ferdinand Cortes de Monroy and Pizarro Altamirano, Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca, 1485, 2 December 1547, was a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Portrait of William Laud, vintage engraving. Portrait of William Laud, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656259

Historical drawing from the 19th Century, portrait of Andreas Osiander, 1498 - 1552, a German theologian and reformer

Edward V, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Leo X, Giovanni de' Medici, 11 December 1475 - 1 December 1521, Roman Catholic Pope from 11 March 1513 until his death / Leo X., Giovanni de Medici, 11. Dezember 1475 - 1. Dezember 1521, vom 11. März 1513 bis zu seinem Tod römisch-katholischer Papst, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

THOMAS HARPER 'Arithmetician', concerned less with the abstractions of the higher mathematician, more with the day-to-day activities of the accountant. Date: CIRCA 1765

John Speed (1542-1629) English cartographer and historian. Engraving

Hans Holbein the Younger, 1498, 29 November 1543, was a German painter, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Wladyslaw IV Wasa, Wladyslaw IV Waza, Wladislaw IV. Wasa, 9 June 1595, 20 May 1648, was from 1632, as elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, the ruler of the state of Poland-Lithuania as well as titular King of Sweden, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

'Beveridge', (1637-1708), 1830. William Beveridge (1637-1708) English writer and clergyman who served as Bishop of St Asaph from 1704 until his death. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) ca. 1820 Attributed to Bianca Boni Italian. Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) 438393

FEDERICO ZUCCARO Italian artist best known for his portraits of Elizabeth I and other celebrities of the day. Date: 1543 - 1609

'Dr S. Clarke', (1675-1729), 1830. Samuel Clarke (1675-1729) English philosopher and Anglican clergyman, a personal friend of Isaac Newton. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Wallenstein, actually Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Waldstein, 24 September 1583, 25 February 1634, woodcut, Germany, Europe

Patrick Gordon (1635-1699), Afanasyev, Afanasy (active c. 1809-1826)

Historic drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546, a German theologian and reformer

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, 5 June 1656, 28 December 1708, botanist and explorer, France, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

Christophe de Thou, first president to parliament under Charles and Henry, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

King James I, 1787. Artist: Anon.

Historic drawing, portrait of Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle, 1517 - 1586, cardinal and minister in the Spanish Netherlands, 16th century

Anne de Montmorency, was first Duke of Montmorency and Pair of France, Historical, digitally restored 19th century reproduction, exact date unknown

Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, scientist and statesman.Artist: M van de Gucht

Thomas Britton (1657-1714). English charcoal and Concert Promoter. Engraving at Picturesque Family Weekly, 1879.

Madelaine de Scudery, portrait, lateral, France, writer, novels, important woman, curls, long hair, brooch, necklace, 17th century, history, historical illustration 1894, Europe

Yemelyan Ivanovich Pugachev, Emelyan Ivanovich Pugacev, c. 1742, 21 January 1775, was a Don Cossack and the leader of the peasant uprising named after him from 1773 to 1775, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English poet and playwright - and is considered by many to be the best English writer ever. This illustration depicts the playwright's bust in the Church at Stratford upon Avon. The images dates to 1868.

Sebastian Brant (1457-1521), called Titio, jurist and humanist

Portrait depicting Bayezid I (1360-1403) the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

King William II of England. Artist: Unknown

Richard Carpenter (c1604-c1670), priest and apostate, 1641.Artist: William Marshall

Nero, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, 37 AD 68 Roman Emperor, the History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

'Howel', (c1594-1666), 1830. Lawrence Howell (c1664-1722) British clergyman and author educated at Jesus College, Oxford. Schoolmaster ordained priest in 1712, Circulated pamphlets critical of George I and the Church of England. Arrested and found guilty, sentenced and imprisoned to three years without bail, he died in Newgate Prison. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Raphael (1483-1520). Italian Renaissance artist. Portrait. Engraving by Marcelo Paris. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), 1883.

Kopftrachten in Deutschland in der Reformationszeit, um 1520, Barett und Gelehrtenhaube, Historisch, authentisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated 1f-4904032

Christopher (Cristoforo) Columbus (1451-1506) Italian navigator

Ferdinand I, March 10, 1503,, July 25, 1564, Holy Roman emperor, woodcut, Italy, Europe

Hieronymus Bosch circa 1450 - 1516 Dutch artist From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals etched by James Girtin Published London 1817

Ulrich von Württemberg (born 8 February 1487) (died 6 November 1550) was Duke of Württemberg 1498-1519 and 1534-1550. He was the first Protestant prin...

BISHOP BUTLER, London, UK, 19th century engraving

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, portrait of Matteo Maria Boiardo or Bojardo, 1441 - 1494, an Italian poet

Etienne-Francois Letourneur (Etienne-Francois-Louis-Honore Letourneur) (1751-1817). French general and politician during the French Revolution. Deputy in the Legislative Assembly (1 October 1791 to 20 September 1792), in the National Convention (21 September 1792 to 26 October 1795) and the Council of Ancients (24 September 1795 to 26 December 1799) He was elected Director, one of the five members of the Directory (1 November 1795 to 20 May 1797). Portrait. Drawing by Lienard. Engraving by Pannemaker. ""History of the French Revolution"". Volume I, part 2, 1879.

Nicolas Poussin, 1594 to 1665, was the leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Hans Holbein the Younger, 1497 - 1554, German painter, portrait, historical illustration, 1880

Jean Paul Marat, 24 May 1743, 13 July 1793, was a French physician, naturalist and author of scientific and political writings, during the French Revolution he published and wrote the Ami du Peuple, a demagogic newspaper, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Portrait of Paracelsus, dating from 1540, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

1608 PORTRAIT OF FRENCH EXPLORER SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN FOUNDED QUEBEC CITY CANADA DISCOVERED LAKE CHAMPLAIN

'I. Oliver', (c1565-1617), 1830. Isaac Oliver (c1565-1617) English portrait miniature painter. Moved to England with Huguenot parents to escape Wars of Religion in France. He studied under Nicholas Hilliard and after the death of Elizabeth I, became court painter for James I, painting queen Anne of Denmark and Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Historic print, copper engraving, 1776, portrait of Johann Georg Hamann, 1730 - 1788, a German philosopher and writer, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

'Grotius', (1583-1645), 1830. Hugo Grotius or Huig de Groot (1583-1645) Dutch jurist who laid foundations for international law, based on natural law, imprisoned for involvement with intra-Calvinist disputes het escaped hidden in a chest of books and wrote most of his major works in exile in France. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

John Lambert, 7 September 1619, 28 March 1684, was an English politician and soldier at the time of the English Civil War, digitally restored reproduc...

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Albans, Baron Verulam, 22 January 1561, 9 April 1626, an English philosopher, jurist, statesman and considered a pione...

Count Niklas Briny fell in heroic defence of the fortress of Szigeth, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) Italian Navigator Stock Montage, Inc.

Niklaus Manuel, called Deutsch, 1484, 28 April 1530, was a poet, painter, graphic artist, woodcut master, reformer and Bernese statesman, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, original date unknown

Tycho Brahe, Tycho de Brahe, December 14, 1546 - October 24, 1601, a Danish nobleman and one of the most prominent astronomers / Tycho Brahe, Tycho de Brahe, 14. Dezember 1546 - 24. Oktober 1601, ein dänischer Adeliger und einer der bedeutendsten Astronomen, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

René d'Anjou, or René Ier d'Anjou, or even René Ier of Naples or René of Sicily, known as the "Good King René" (1409-1480) Lord Count of Guise (1417-1425), Duke of Bar ( 1430-1480), Duke Consort of Lorraine (1431-1453), Duke of Anjou (1434-1480), Count of Provence and Forcalquier (1434-1480), Count of Piedmont, Count of Barcelona, King of Naples ( 1435-1442), titular king of Jerusalem (1435-1480), titular king of Sicily (1434-1480) and Aragon (1466-1480), Marquis de Pont-à-Mousson (-1480), French peer and founder of the Order of the Red Crescent. France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illus

Robert Greville, 2nd Baron Brooke 1607 to 1643. English Civil War Roundhead General.

'François Rabelais', (1933). Creator: Unknown.

Portrait of Leicester, from the original in the possession of the Marquess of Salisbury, is Hatfield, vintage engraving. Portrait of Leicester, from the original in the possession of the Marquess of Salisbury, is Hatfield, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656279

Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, 5. Juni 1656 - 28. Dezember 1708, war ein französischer Botaniker und Forschungsreisender / Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, June 5, 1656 - December 28, 1708, was a French botanist and explorer, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Albrecht Duerer the Younger, a German painter, printmaker, mathematician and theorist, historical illustration

FRANCESCO PETRARCH Italian poet wearing a laurel wreath Date: 1304 - 1374

Eldridge. Line engraving after T. Hillyard.

BILD AUS RHEINAU Alsatian humanist and printer's editor - he superintended the printing of Erasmus's works Date: 1485 - 1547

Agnes Bernauer, 1410 - 12 October 1435, the mistress and perhaps also the first wife of Albert, later Albert III, Duke of Bavaria / Agnes Bernauer, 1410 - 12. Oktober 1435, war die Geliebte und vielleicht auch die erste Ehefrau des bayerischen Herzogs Albrecht III, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Historical illustration from the 19th century, portrait of Jan Amos Comenius or Komeniusz, 1592 - 1670, a Czech teacher, philosopher, thinker, reformer

Historical pressure, 1787, portrait of Marie Sophie von La Roche, 1730 - 1807, a German writer and Salonniere of the Enlightenment, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, Illustrated Atlas of the History of German National Literature, by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Bliżej Kultury Kiebisiński, Kajetan Wincenty (1808 1849), Jaroczyński, Marian Jakub Ignacy (1819 1901), Żupański, Jan Konstanty (1804 1883)

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (born presumably September 29, 1547, died April 22 or 23, 1616) was a Spanish writer. The author of Don Quixote is considered Spain's national poet. Digitally enhanced reproduction of a 19th-century original. Historical, exact date unknown.

Hans Holbein the Younger, 1497, 1542, a German painter, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

William Tyndale, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Gemma Reinier Phrysius. Line engraving, 1688.

Johann Caspar Lavater, also Johann Kaspar Lavater, 15 November 1741 -2 January 1801, was a Reformed pastor, philosopher and writer from Switzerland during the Age of Enlightenment, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Yaroslav II (Theodor);1191 ñ 30 September 1246. Grand Prince of Vladimir (1238ñ1246) who helped to restore his country and capital after the Mongol invasion of Russia.

Louis-Marie de La Révellière-Lépeaux (1753-1824). French politician during the French Revolution. Deputy in the National Constituent Assembly, in the National Convention and the Council of Five Hundred. He was elected Director, one of the five members of the Directory (1 November 1795 to 18 June 1799). Portrait. Drawing by Liénard. Engraving by Pannemaker. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, part 2, 1879.

'(Florence Estienne) Meric Casaubon (1599-1671) French-English classical scholar born in Geneva, son of the French-English scholar Isaac Casaubon. He joined his father in England at an early age.'

Howard, 3. Duke of Norfolk, Thomas Lover: Moncornet, Baltazard's order: 1615/1668

Masaniello, Tommaso Aniello d'Amalfi, 29 June 1620, 16 July 1647, was the main leader of a popular uprising in Naples in 1647, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Johannes Lingelbach 1622 - 1674 aka Jan Lingelbach Dutch painter From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals etched by James Girtin Published London 1817

Pope Alexander VII, 1599, 1667, born Fabio Chigi, Pope from 1655 to 1667, historical illustration

Sir Peter Paul Rubens, 1577, 1640, was a Flemish painter of the Baroque period, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Johann Karl August Musaeus, 1735 - 1787, portrait, historic illustration, 1880

Johann Tserclaes, Count Tilly, Flemish soldier. Artist: Unknown

Marie-Jean-Antoine Nicolas de Caritat (1743-1794), Marqués de Condorcet, filósofo, científico, matemático y político francés. Grabado de 1873.

Frederick III or Frederick the Wise of Saxony, born 17 January 1463, died 5 May 1525, was Elector of Saxony from 1486 until his death in 1525, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Gonzalo Fernández de Cordoba (1453-1515), called "El Gran Capitan" ("The Great Captain)". Spanish general. Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. Detail. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume IV, 1856. Author: Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882). French engraver.

Cesare Borgia, 13 September 1475, 12 March 1507, Duke of Valentinois, was an Italian condottiero, nobleman, politician and cardinal of Aragonese origin whose struggle for power was a major inspiration for The Prince by Machiavelli, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

'Tasso', (1544-1595), 1830. Torquato Tasso (1544-1595) Italian poet best known for 'Jerusalem Delivered' describing the Siege of Jerusalem at the end of the First Crusade. He suffered from mental illness and died before receiving an award for his poetry from Pope Clement VIII. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

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