Historical Woodcuts

A collection of early 16th-century woodcuts depicting dramatic historical and religious scenes, featuring traditional costumes, figures in action, and intricate details.

Jean Chatel gained access to King Henri IV's private chamber and attacked him with a knife. He was arrested immediately and executed for his crime. He was said to have been inspired by the Jesuits so they were consequently expelled from France. Date: 1594

Depicts a Moris dance by Meister HL as a woodcut from the early 16th century, showing dancers in traditional costume performing.

Jean Chatel gained access to King Henri IV's private chamber and attacked him with a knife. He was arrested immediately and executed for his crime. He was said to have been inspired by the Jesuits so they were consequently expelled from France. Date: 1594

Ecce Homo Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Ecce Homo, 1509-1511; edition of 1511. Woodcut on laid paper, Sheet: 5 3/16 x 4 in. (13.2 x 10.2 cm). European Art 1509-1511; edition of 1511

The Crowning with Thorns, from The Fall and Redemption of Man Made 1510-1518 Germany. Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper . Albrecht Altdorfer

Disputing scholars, woodcut from Arnoldus de Villa nova, 1507, Italy, Europe

Saint George and the Dragon, the Scourging of Christ and the Last Judgement, with donor figures and armorials late 16th century German The arms are believed to be those of the Reichenburg family of Styria and the Reischacher family of Basil, and presumably refer to the man and woman who kneel to each side of the scene of The Mocking of Christ. St. George and the Dragon are shown at the top, a Last Judgment scene at the bottom.. Saint George and the Dragon, the Scourging of Christ and the Last Judgement, with donor figures and armorials 189296 German, Saint George and the Dragon, the Scourging of Christ and the Last Judgement, with donor figures and armorials, late 16th century, Glass-stained, H. 33 x W. 25 in. (83.8 x 63.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rogers Fund, 1907 (07.218.1)

EcceHomo. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder, German, 1472-1553

MUSICOS DE VIOLON GRABADO DEL S XVII.

Christ Crowned with Thorns. Dated: c. 1513. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albrecht Altdorfer.

The Lawyer (or Advocate), from The Dance of Death ca. 1526, published 1538 After Hans Holbein the Younger German. The Lawyer (or Advocate), from The Dance of Death. After Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98-1543 London). ca. 1526, published 1538. Woodcut. Prints

In l475 Jews in Trent were accused of killing a 29-mdnth old boy, Simon, and such was the racial prejudice, the story in all its gory detail was believed. Woodcut attributed to Michael Wolgemut from Liber chroni-carum mundi, Nuremberg, 1493 (The Nuremberg Chronicle)

Queen distributes the spoils. Caron, Antoine (French, 1520/21-1599) (author of design) painter Maecht, Philipp de (Flemish, act. 1605-1652, d. bef.1655) (workshop) weaver c. 1610-1625 Tapestry Dimensions: H 14'10' x W 7'9" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: The Timken Art Gallery panels are from a set acquired by Duke Carlo Emanuele I of Savoy between 1615 & 1620. French & Co. purchased from Henry Symons, received 9/15/1927; sold to The Putman Foundation (Timken Art Gallery) 3/5/1965. United States, California, San Diego, Timken Art Gallery. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, center: P fleur-de-lys Inscriptions: weaver mark on right guard, bottom: ("F" resting within "M") Inscriptions: unidentified weaver mark on right guard, bottom: red carnation Queen, wearing helmet & seated on stepped platform, hands spoils to soldier; in background are soldiers, 2 figures on stepped monument, & stags; spoils on ground (foreground) (

The Priest, from The Dance of Death ca. 1526, published 1538 Designed by Hans Holbein the Younger German. The Priest, from The Dance of Death. Designed by Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98-1543 London). ca. 1526, published 1538. Woodcut. Published by Hans Lützelburger (German, died Basel, before 1526). Prints

The Estrapade or Question Extraordinary. Copy of woodcut in J. Millaeus´s Praxis Criminis Persequendi published Paris 1541

Mercury: from series of prints executed in 1531 by Hans Sebold Beham (1500-50), illustrating the planets. Male planet, dry and passive; those born under Mercury are eloquent, inventive and love science, especially mathematics, and were tall, slender and delicate. Planet's metal quicksilver, its day Wednesday and night Saturday. Friendly to Sun, hostile to Venus. Had two houses, Gemini by day, Virgo by night (see chariot wheels).

Cassandra, legendary Trojan prophetess, 16th century. Artist: Unknown

A Royal Picnic; Queen Elizabeth I; 16th century; Black and White Illustration;

Queen Elizabeth I at picnics with her courtiers from the Noble Art of Venerie and Hunting by George Turberbille, 1576. ELISABET I DE INGLATERRA.

Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence 1504-1505 Albrecht Dürer German. Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence 388153

S of the first half of the 16th century, depicting various estates and professions, merchant, writer, organist Artz, astrologer, painter, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880City Life in Germany

Hans Holbein the Younger, The Duke The Duke

Woodcut, The Nun, Hans Holbein the Younger, Dance of Death, 1538

Henry IV of France (1553-1610). King of Navarre as Henry III from 1572-1610 and King of France from 1589-1610. Entry of Henry IV in Rouen,1596. Engraving.

Mark Antony directing his steward distribution of money. unknown c. 1640-1660 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. United States, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art. Mark Antony directs his steward to to double gift of "decies" = 25 myriads of money (R, foreground); steward pours out gold coins from vessel (L, foreground); figures stand next to curtain, wall with archway (background) (BRD) strapwork with flowers, fruit & birds; (L & R BRD) shell niches with figures holding flowers & fruit; (UPR BRD) portrait medallion in center, flanked by small figures Notes for title/subject came from GCPA 0237574 & 0237575 No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Plutarch, Lives of the noble Grecians & Romans (1932), 1107, 1108 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0237563-0237569, 0181787; compositionally similar tapestry (same cartoon): GCPA 0237574-0237575

Counsellor. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Holbein the Younger.

Martyrdom of Saint Paul (). Woodcut.

justice judges civil law notary and lawyer in front of the judge woodcut from: Rodericus Zamorensis (1404 - 1470): ""Speculum Vitae Humanae"" print: J.B_mler Augsburg 1479,

Urban scene by Master of the Housebook, Woodcut, circa 1480, between 1470 and 1505, Private Collection

The Master of the Black Arts Bringeth a Curious Little Black Hen to the King, for "The Wonder Clock" 1887 Howard Pyle American Pyle is considered the father of American illustration. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he became interested in art and writing as a boy, studied in Philadelphia and then New York, at the Art Students League. In 1878, a drawing accepted by Harper's Weekly helped to launch his career and the artist returned to Delaware in 1880. Over the next three decades Pyle wrote and illustrated a series of now iconic works and became an influential teacher. Aware of contemporary European innovations, he skillfully adapted his style to suit a range of subjects. This design first appeared in Harper's "Young People," February 23,1886 titled "The Master of Black Arts with a Hen," and was used to illustrate the story "The Clever Student and Master of the Black-Arts" Here, the artist redrew it for "The Wonder Clock," a book published by Harper Brothers in 1888. The related image app

Statue of the Duke of Alva, 1571. The Statue of the Duke of Alva, set up by himself in the courtyard of the Citadel in Antwerp, 1571. With the two performances on the sides of the pedestal. Printed on the back with text in Dutch.

justice penitentiary system place of execution with gallows and wheel woodcut by Hans Burgkmair for ""Theuerdank"" of emperor Maximilian I 16th century,

The Armourer, Woodcut by Jost Amman (1535-1591) Swiss engraver.

Unfalo, the evil spirit, in a doctor's coat and doctor's hat, lures Theuerdank over a staircase he has damaged, woodcut by Hans Leonhard Schueffelein, 1517, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, original date unknown

16th cent. engraving. Patient carried in Sedan Chair.

Der Tod und die Nonne, aus dem Totentanz von Hans Holbein der Jüngere, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

15th century wheelbarrow used in building construction. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1890

The Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1494, late medieval moral satire. Of quarrelsomeness and litigiousness, a fool blindfolds Justice, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Frontispiece for Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, by Stefano Della Bella, engraving

A group of brigands accost a peasant and steal all the goods he's carrying in his cart. Date: 16th century

The Entry into Jerusalem. Dated: 1547. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Augustin Hirschvogel.

canopy bed, 14th century canopy bed, 14th century Copyright: xZoonar.com/Heinz-DieterxFalkensteinx 21664923

Woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting the grain distribution of St. Wolfgang, showing figures, gestures, and agricultural elements.

Situation in a Bathing house in the 16th century, women working as Barber surgeon, Das Bad als Venusdienst, Symbolisches Badebild aus dem 16. Jahrhundert, digital verbesserte Reproduktion einer Veroeffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1880, Situation in a Bathing house in the 16th century, women working as Barber surgeon, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

Historical illustration from the 19th century, indulgence poster from the 15th century, letter of indulgence, Germany, Europe

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A jealous husband (wielding and axe) rushes in a rage towards his wife, who is eating and drinking (naked) in a bath tub with another couple. Date: 1548

The Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1494, late medieval moral satire. The Teaching of Wisdom, Lady Wisdom proclaims her teachings to the people from the pulpit, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

les regnars traversant les perilleuses voyes' 1503 Woodcut by Antoine Vérard (active 14851512) late 15th and early 16th century French publisher, bookmaker and bookseller.

Frontispiece of Ontledigen en Ondekkigen...Brieven by Anton van Leeuwenhoek, 1686. Artist: Unknown

The Visitation from the Life of the Virgin Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). The Visitation from the Life of the Virgin, ca. 1503. Woodcut on laid paper, 12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in. (30.6 x 23 cm). European Art ca. 1503

Title page of Anathomia by Mondino de Luzzi (Mundinus), showing anatomy demonstration, Woodcut

Murder of a knight by rebellious peasants. After a woodcut Schauffelins in the Trostspiegel (Ermordung eines Ritters durch aufruhrerische Bauern). Nach einem Holzschnitt Schauffelins im Trostspiegel Leonard Schauffelin (born c. 1480, Nurnberg--died c. 1539)

Maximilian I and his young wife Mary of Burgundy, 1880, woodcut, France, Europe

COLOFON - DECORACION MARGINAL. Location: INSTITUTO DE COOPERACION IBEROAMERICANA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Interior of Italian Kitchen. Cooks preparing a feast. Facsimile of a woodcut from the cookbook of Cristoforo di Messisbugo, "Banchetti compositioni di Vivende," published in Ferrara, 1549. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Woodcut, The Duke, Hans Holbein the Younger, Dance of Death, 1538

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer workshop depicting the wedding of Emperor Maximilian I with Maria von Burgundy in 1477, part of the Honorary Gate series, showing figures, banners, and historical elements, created 1515.

Historical engraving, 19th century, facsimile of a copper engraving of 1673, scene from "The Empress of Morocco", Elkana Settle, 1648 - 1724, English poet and dramatist

GABRIEL DE ROJAS - GENERAL DE LA ARTILLERIA. Author: HERRERA Y TORDESILLAS ANTONIO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Old woman (witch or fairy) spinning. Woodcut attributed to Holbein from Boethius 'De consolatione philosophiae' 1547.

handcraft allegories King David and craftsmen from left: sicklesmith toolmaker and knife grinder a fool to the right copper engraving Vienna 15th century,

Historical illustration from the 19th century, a farmer and a Jewish moneylender in the 16th century

Crucible furnace, historical account from Georgius Agricola, De re metallica libri XII, Berg- und Huettenwesen, Metallkunde, published 1556

Colored woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicting the Vienna double wedding of 1515, showing Emperor Maximilian I, Maria, King Vladislav II with Ludwig II and Anna, and King Sigismund I, part of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I series.

Tragedy of Calixtus and Melibea, La Celestina, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an 18th century original

Peasants carrying wood home from the forest. From the Book of Wisdom of Old Masters, 1483, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original ...

Adoption of orphan children in the Inferior Court of the Great Bailiwick. Facsimile after a woodcut in "Le refuge et garand des pupilles, orphelins et prodigues" by Joost de Damhouder (1507-1581). Published Antwerp, 1557. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-ge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Coriolanus receives a deputation from Rome. Lerambert, Henri (French, act.1568/70-d.1609) (author of design) painter Guyot, Laurent (French, b. ca.1575-d. after 1644) (designed after) painter Caron, Antoine (French, 1520/21-1599) (designed after) painter La Planche, François de (French, act. ca.1573-d.1627) (workshop) weaver c. 1620 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'10" x W 6' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Richard Hawley, received 12/13/1952 SS 81479. French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Richard Hawley, received 12/13/1952; sold to Mrs. H. J. Tasca 11/12/1968 SS H-180. 3 Romans in togas carry scrolls in their R hands look towards L (UPR & LWR BRD) wave band enclosing opposing leaves in compartments, each border centered by classical figure on horseback in cartouche Entrefenêtre without side borders. According to Fénaille, the Romans look towards Coriolanus on the L, who does not appear in this panel.

Peasants carrying wood home from the forest. From the Book of Wisdom of Old Masters, 1483, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown

Władysław Łokietek (1260/61 1333) King of Poland. From: J. and M. Bielscy, Kronika Polska, J. Siebeneicher, Kraków 1597 Unknown, Siebenicher, Jakub (Ca 1556 1604)

Specklin, Veit Rudolf, Holbein, Hans (II), Joseph is pulled out of the pit by his brothers, Joseph is pulled out of the pit by his brothers. The merchants to whom they sell Joseph look on. In the margin above the image is the text: Genesis XXXVII., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, height 60 mm, width 85 mm, height 84 mm, width 97 mm, German, 1498 - 1543-11-29, print maker, printmaker, 1538 - 1538, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, French - 1550, block cutter

Albrecht Dürer's workshop woodcut (1515) depicts the lending of Massimiliano Sforza with Milan in 1512, showing figures, heraldry, and ceremonial gestures on the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I.

Ensign with flag ca. 1560 Swiss. Ensign with flag 195348

Torture, Torture, Inquisition, a. convict who is hung by his hands (who are tied behind his back) and has bags of salt on his shoulders, with a wooden club also stuck in his mouth, b. Condemned suspended by a toe., illustration, reproduction from a 16th century model, middle age, authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of Template unknown

Ten of heart: Compases.. 1702. Parsons, William Barclay, 1859-1932. Prints, Playing cards. Rare Book Division

Engraving depicting Christopher Columbus taking leave of his patrons, Ferdinand and Isabella, to set sail on his historic voyage of discovery. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. Dated 17th century

The Lamentation Italian, Venice 16th century

Noah supervising the building of the Ark. Woodcut from 'Liber chronicarum mundi', 1493.

Woodcut depicting the doctrinal court, Geneva 1525

agriculture farm work harvest flax flailing copper engraving after Diderot and d'Alembert 17th 18th century,

The waiter, vintner, a hand of the four fives from a courtly card game, 15th century, Vienna, Austria, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

Crucifixion Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Crucifixion, 1509-1511; edition of 1511. Woodcut on laid paper, Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 in. (13.4 x 10.2 cm). European Art 1509-1511; edition of 1511

Cantor teaching the musical notation, 1800, woodcut, England

The Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1494, late medieval moral satire. Of falsity and deceit, two alchemists handle to make gold, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Temptation to Impatience. Facsimile of the fifth page of the first xylographic edition of Ars moriendi, representing the fisherman on his deathbed surrounded by his family. Two demons whisper in his ear: "Think about your treasure" and "Distribute it to your friends". The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Maximilian I (22 March 1459 - 12 January 1519), the son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and Eleanor of Portugal, was King of the Romans (also known as King of the Germans) from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death, though he was never in fact crowned by the Pope, the journey to Rome always being too risky. He had ruled jointly with his father for the last ten years of his father's reign, from c. 1483. He expanded the influence of the House of Habsburg through war and his marriage in 1477 to Mary of Burgundy, the heiress to the Duchy of Burgundy, but he also lost the Austrian territories in today's Switzerland to the Swiss Confederacy.

Das Jüngste Gericht, c. 1430. Germany, 15th century. Woodcut;

Italy, Venice, Famous Women, Frontispiece, by Giovanni Boccaccio

The mass of St. Gregory, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Del Diluvio di Roma 1495 Written by Giuliano Dati Italian. Del Diluvio di Roma. 1495. Woodcut. Books

Count Willem III the good Van Hainaut; That good Graef Willem van Hainaut. Scene with Count Willem in Harness on horseback, a jester and two men.

agriculture, peasants, Germany, 16th century, two peasants during the time of the German Peasants' War, 1525, woodcut,

France. Carriers of hay. Facsimile of an engraving from ""Les ordonnances royaux sur le faict et jurisdiction de la prevoste des marchands et eschevinage de la ville de Paris", Paris, 1528. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

The Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1494, late medieval moral satire. Not to be mindful of death, The fool turns away in dismay as death holds him by the skirts, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

King Henry and his Parliament, From an engraving of the period, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Copper engraving by Matthäus Zasinger (Meister MZ) from 1500 depicting a tournament, showing knights in armor and jousting action.

Llustration to Opera Hrosvitae, Conrad Celtes presents his edition of the Roswitha Comedies to Elector Frederick of Saxony, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Clemens Quintus, 1519. Biblioteca de l'Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona.

Historic drawing, citizens of Antwerp demolishing the citadel, Belgium, Europe

A woodcut engraving depicting a woman sitting outside of her cottage working at her spinning wheel. Dated 17th century

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