Illustrative Etchings of Classical Stories

Etchings illustrating various allegorical and historical scenes, filled with intricate details and conveying rich narratives through classical motifs.

Etching by Marcantonio Bellavia from 1668-1670 depicting multiple scenes from the childhood of Jesus with detailed figures and traditional interior settings.

Woodcut by Virgil Solis the Elder from 1566 illustrating multiple Aesop fables, showing human and animal interactions in detailed narrative compositions.

Copper engraving by Jan Harmensz. Muller depicting the third and fourth days of creation, created around 1589, showing symbolic and compositional elements.

Card with 2 engravings according to Salvator Rosa showing the fights of triton, in: "Serie di LXXXV DISEGNI IN VARIE Grandezze Composze Composze Composze Dal Celebre Pittore Salvator Rosa ..."; Antonini, Carlo (1749-1835), Rosa, Salvator (1615-1673); 1780 (1780-00-00-1780-00-00);

London, Diptych, Ivory diptych with scenes from the Passion of Christ in relief, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, End of Thirteenth, or, early Fourteenth Century, No. 211-65, height 147 mm, width 108 mm, maker, manufacturer, 1867 - 1872, paper, Woodburytype

Page 21: an execution, from '36 Grabados' (Mexico, 1943). Artist: José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913). Dimensions: 13 3/4 × 9 7/16 in. (35 × 24 cm). Publisher: Arsacio Vanegas Arroyo (Mexican, 1922-2001). Date: 1943.See comment for 46.46.102. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

A woodcut by Sebald Beham from the first half of the 16th century depicting Christ and scenes from the life of Mary, illustrating biblical narratives.

Etching by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert showing the sons of Jacob representing the twelve tribes of Israel, produced around 1550.

Balthasar Jenichen's etching series 'The Portraits of the Strange Men of the Reformation' (1565-1571) features individuals associated with the Reformation, capturing their likenesses and reflecting the religious upheaval of the period.

A woodcut by Hans Schäufelin from the late 15th to 19th century depicting Susanna harassed by the two elders, showing figures, gestures, and attire in a biblical context.

Maria van de Berg Karmel, Holy Reinhildis van Kontich, Holy Alexius van Edessa, Holy Arnoldus van Metz (July 16, July), Jacques Callot, 1632 - 1636 print Sheet with four oval representations, each with inscription and date in Latin: in the top left of Maria that naked figures (souls) the mountain on which she sits up, at the top right the holy Reinhildis that is towed away from her hair, below the holy Alexis lying under a staircase, At the bottom right Saint Arnoldus van Metz as a recluse praying by a cross. This print is part of a series of prints with representations of the saints and the Christian holidays of the year. Four scenes of one plate are always printed on one leaf. Including accompanying title page and frontispiece, it concerns a total of 124 plates (490 performances). The three plates with the last 12 scenes (the changeable Christian holidays) were cut into 12 small pictures in the third state, and with a separate title page. print maker: Nancypublisher: Paris paper etch

Catalogue raisonne et figure de ses tableaux, La Galerie Électorale de Düsseldorf, Pigage, Nicolas de, 1723-1796, Red crayon, or pen, ink and watercolor, 1770-1778

The woodcut by Sebald Beham from the 16th to 19th century depicts Maria with the child and the martyrdom of St. Katharina, showing figures, gestures, expressions, attire, and background elements in European religious art.

Woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting Donati Glass of the Ringman, 16th century, showing detailed figures and decorative elements in a visual composition.

Copper engraving by Étienne Delaune, created between 1538 and 1583, depicting battles and triumphs with soldiers, chariots, and symbolic elements, emphasizing historic and classical motifs.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki for the Lauenburg Genealogical Calendar of 1782, showing head cleaning and clothing details in a book illustration context.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder depicting a prophet from the Old Testament, created between 1597 and 1677.

Etching by Gérard Audran created in 1683, showing detailed studies of human body proportions, illustrating anatomy and 17th-century French etching techniques.

Decorated Frisians, Anonymous, After Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1876 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype / photolithography sculpture

Ornament Design with Crayfish Motif, pl. 14 in Livre des Légumes Series of Vegetable Ornament pl. in Oeuvre de Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, French, b. Italy, 1695-1750, Gabriel Huquier, French, 1695-1772, Pierre-Quentin Chedel, 1705 - 1763, Etching on off-white laid paper, A crayfish lies over a shell cartouche and in front of sprouting reeds and other mollusks., Paris, France, 1748, ornament, Print, Print

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, late 15th to mid-16th century, showing an Apostle standing in a religious context, with detailed facial and hand gestures.

The Freeery and 't wedding industry, / of Lord Jaquet (...), 1806 - 1830 print Leaf with 36 performances about the marriage of Lord Jaquet and his sweetheart Nanett. A four -line verse under each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 136. Publisher: Zaltbommelprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing couple of lovers. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'

Reproduction of two designs with allegories of Europe and America by Marcus Gheeraerts, Anonymous, After Marcus Gheeraerts (I), c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerp paper photolithography Europe represented allegorically; 'Europa' (Ripa). America represented allegorically; 'America' (Ripa)

Catalogue raisonne et figure de ses tableaux, La Galerie Électorale de Düsseldorf, Pigage, Nicolas de, 1723-1796, Red crayon, or pen, ink and watercolor, 1770-1778

Merian, Maria Sibylla Eraser: Schellenberg, Johann Rudolf (1740)

Etching by Justus Danckerts, 1635-1701, depicting a rider wearing a feathered hat and holding a sword, showing posture, attire, and equestrian composition.

Bliżej Kultury Kunstwerlag Anton Schroll & Co., Vienna, Stwosz, Wit (CA 1447 1533)

Photo production of a print of the triumph of love, Bibois, After Anonymous, c. 1853 - in or before 1858 photograph photographic support salted paper print Cupids: 'Amores', 'Amoretti', 'Putti'. jar ~ ornament

A childrens game ca. 1860-70 Antonio Bosch. A childrens game. ca. 1860-70. Etching (photo relief). Antonio Bosch (Spanish, active Barcelona, ca. 1860-1880). Prints

Copper engraving by Jan Pietersz. Saenredam depicting the three types of marriage, created between 1594 and 1596.

Relief on the altar in the Baptisterium in Florence, representing scenes from the life of John the Baptist; Autel d'Argent du Baptistère de Florence, Demi-Panneaux Latéraux; Orfékererie ..

Etching and copper engraving by Melchiorre Gherardini depicting various scenes and figures, created 1625-1675, showing narrative compositions and detailed imagery.

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder from the late 15th to mid-16th century depicting an apostle, showing his figure, gestures, and surrounding context.

Three sculptures of oak wood with family weapons in the town hall of Oudenaarde, Belgium, Anonymous, c. 1882 - in or before 1887 photomechanical print City Hall of Oudenaardeantwerp paper collotype / photolithography armorial bearing, heraldry. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture City Hall of Oudenaarde

Self-Portrait and Portrait of the Tomcat Murr. "The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr", Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Amadeus (1776-1822)

The Opera Boxes During the Time of the Great Exhibition 1851 George Cruikshank. The Opera Boxes During the Time of the Great Exhibition. Mayhew's Great Exhibition of 1851. George Cruikshank (British, London 1792-1878 London). 1851. Etching. David Bogue (British, active London, 1807/8-56). Prints

Academic Architects Berlin (AAVB), Sketchheft WS 1902/1903: Sketches from Saalfeld, Erfurt (1902-1903): Perspective views of Johanneskirche, Barfüßlerkirche. Pressure on paper, 40.5 x 28.2 cm (including scan edges)

9th Plate, Featuring 10 Coins Issued by European Princes in the 16th and 17th centuries, from Les Monnaies (The Currencies) ca. 1630 Jacques Callot French The series depicts coins issued by European Princes, primarily from Germany and Italy, in the 16th and 17th centuries. This plate shows the front and back of 10 coins. These coins feature portraits European princes or emblems and are linked by a cartouche with the inscription "AR" (argentum).. 9th Plate, Featuring 10 Coins Issued by European Princes in the 16th and 17th centuries, from Les Monnaies (The Currencies). Les Monnaies. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). ca. 1630. Etching. Prints

WILLEM IV, 1752, plate 22, Jan Punt, after Pieter Jan van Cuyck, 1755 print A banner and the carriers of the four quarters of the Stadholder's weapon. In the margin a caption in Dutch, French and English. The print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession. insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral) Delft

Broadside with 48 scenes depicting carnival in Spain 1864 José María Marés. Broadside with 48 scenes depicting carnival in Spain. 1864. Wood engraving. José María Marés (Spanish, active ca. 1850-70). Prints

Twelve performances from 'The Indians in England' by August von Kotzebue, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1790 print Numbered at the top right. With caption and page reference in German. print maker: Berlinpublisher: Lauenburg paper etching Literature. betrothal and marriage. conversation, dialogue; conversation piece. (lovers) embracing each other, 'symplegma'. family, descendance. Native peoples of the Americas

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer's workshop showing a partial view of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I, created in 1515 and printed between 1526 and 1559, illustrating architectural and decorative details.

WILLEM IV, 1752, plate 21, Jan Punt, after Pieter Jan van Cuyck, 1755 print The horses of Bataille and Parade and the carriers of the Great Standard and the Banier of the Stadholder. In the margin a caption in Dutch, French and English. The print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession. insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral) Delft

Woodcut by Sebald Beham depicting a women's bath, showing female figures, architectural setting, and bathing scene from the first half of the 16th century.

Woodcut by Hans Weiditz from 1531 depicting an illustration from Cicero's 'Services,' showing figures, gestures, and narrative elements.

Four reliefs of Ivory, at the exhibition Rétrospective of 1877 in Lyon, France, Jacques Garcin, 1877 - 1878 photomechanical print These prints are part of a cover with 79 prints on 54 sheets and 65 text magazines. Lyonprinter: Paris paper piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture (+ bone, ivory ~ arts) Lyon

Copper engraving and etching by Ioannes de Weerdt titled 'The Death Sins', created in the 17th century, illustrating allegorical representation of sins and moral themes.

Reprodukcja płaskorzeźby: Pistoia. Kościół św. Andrzeja (Sant'Andrea) - Giovanni Pisano (ca 1245/1248-ca 1319), Narodziny Jezusa na ambonie ; il. z: Das Museum. Eine Anleitung zum Genuss der Werke bildender Kunst, Verlag von Wilhelm Spemann, Berlin und Stuttgart ?, taf. 117. Brogi (Florencja ; Neapol ; firma fotograficzno-wydawnicza), photo studio, Spemann, Wilhelm (wydawca ; 1844-1910), publisher

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting the funeral procession of William of Orange, created in 1584, illustrating human figures, ceremonial procession, and 16th-century historical representation.

Twelve performances at the Bible book Genesis, Anonymous, 1795 - 1850 print Twelve performances on a magazine. Upper representations from left to right: the creation of heaven and earth by God the Father, God separates the waters, God creates the land. Below that: the creation of sun, moon and stars, the creation of fish and birds, the creation of Adam and Eva. Below that: God the Father gives Adam and Eve to each other, the fall, the expulsion from paradise. Lower performances: Cain kills Abel, a city with towers (Babel) And Noah in the Ark. paper engraving the six days of creation (Genesis 1:3-25). Eve is fashioned from Adam's rib. Temptation and Fall (scenes with both Adam and Eve). expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise (Genesis 3:22-24). the killing of Abel: Cain slays him with a stone, a club or a jaw-bone, alternatively with a spade or another tool as weapon. the ark ~ story of Noah

Copper engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II created in 1621 showing 'Dearstoms,' depicting figures in historical costume and detailed artistic design.

3rd Plate, Featuring 10 Coins Issued by European Princes in the 16th and 17th centuries, from Les Monnaies (The Currencies) ca. 1630 Jacques Callot French The series depicts coins issued by European Princes, primarily from Germany and Italy, in the 16th and 17th centuries. This plate shows the front and back of 10 coins. These coins feature portraits European princes or emblems and are linked by a cartouche with the inscription "AR" (argentum).. 3rd Plate, Featuring 10 Coins Issued by European Princes in the 16th and 17th centuries, from Les Monnaies (The Currencies). Les Monnaies. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). ca. 1630. Etching. Prints

Leaf with 32 cartes-de-visiting from an inventory of an unknown portrait photographer, Anonymous, c. 1860 - c. 1870 photograph photographic support. cardboard albumen print anonymous historical person portrayed

Bound Print, Grotesque Exedra Design; Designed by Gilles-Marie Oppenord (French, 1672-1742); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); Published by Chez Huquier; France; etching and engraving on paper

Woodcut by Sebald Beham from the 16th-19th century depicting a foot soldier with a dog, emphasizing figures, posture, and composition.

WILLEM IV, 1752, record 19, Jan Punt, after Pieter Jan van Cuyck, 1755 print Members of the Stadholder's administrative device. In the margin a caption in Dutch, French and English. The print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession. royal household; courtiers, retinue, train Delft

The Committee of the Society of Zakie Artistic art. / Print from glass negative / Printing from the glass negative; , cardboard: height 33.3 cm, width 45.5 cm; di 81981/4 MNW; all rights reservations.

Catalogue raisonne et figure de ses tableaux, La Galerie Électorale de Düsseldorf, Pigage, Nicolas de, 1723-1796, Red crayon, or pen, ink and watercolor, 1770-1778

Plate with Ten Bacchanal Scenes. Artist: Etched by Jean Philippe Guy Le Gentil, comte de Paroy (French, 1750-1824). Dimensions: sheet: 8 7/16 x 11 1/16 in. (21.5 x 28.1 cm)plate: 7 1/16 x 9 3/4 in. (17.9 x 24.8 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Etching by Stefano della Bella depicting a rider in armor with a coat of arms, created between 1630 and 1657, showing military attire, heraldic symbols, and equestrian elements.

Colored woodcut book illustration published by Anton Koberger in 1488 depicting scenes from 'Legenda Aurea', showing detailed religious figures and narratives.

Otto Schmidt (1849-1920, as a photographer): Hohensalzburg fortress

Four vertical trophies with harnesses and weapons; Panoplia SEV Armamentarium .... Four vertical trophies with harnesses and weapons: in the third from the bottom left of a sleeping tent, right in the middle of a drum. From series, consisting of a title page and 16 sheets.

Sixteen tokens with decorated lists, Simon de la Boissière, 1647 - 1682 print Upstairs numbered: 24. France paper etching medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function)

WILLEM IV, 1752, plate 16, 1753 - 1755 Members of the Stadholder Court. In the margin the caption in Dutch, French and English. Part of a series of 41 plates of the funeral procession of Stadholder William IV in Delft on February 4, 1752. Numbered at the top right: 16. In the bound edition of 1755. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: The Haguepublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Delft Members of the Stadholder Court. In the margin the caption in Dutch, French and English. Part of a series of 41 plates of the funeral procession of Stadholder William IV in Delft on February 4, 1752. Numbered at the top right: 16. In the bound edition of 1755. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: The Haguepublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Delft

Troisieme salle, troisieme façade, La Galerie electorale de Dusseldorff ou catalogue raisonné et figuré de ses tableaux: dans lequel on donne une connoissance exacte de cette fameuse collection. . ., Mechel, Christian von, 1737-1817, Engraving, 1778

Two panels with representations of May and June in the town hall in Nancy, Anonymous, c. 1891 - In or Before 1896 photomechanical print This print is part of a cover with 103 prints on 101 sheets and a title page. NancyPublisher: Paris paper collotype townhall. painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting). February ~ other concepts. June ~ other concepts Nancy

Reproduction of three prints of a portrait surrounded by grotesken by Nicolaes de Bruyn, depicted Hektor van Troje, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Anonymous, After Nicolaes de Bruyn, After Covens & Mortier, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerpafter design by: Amsterdam paper photolithography historical persons. ornament ~ grotesque

Broadside with 48 scenes relating to the nativity of Christ. Dimensions: Sheet: 17 1/8 × 12 5/8 in. (43.5 × 32 cm). Printer: successors of Narciso Ramirez (Spanish, active Barcelona ca. 1860s). Publisher: Antonio Bosch (Spanish, active Barcelona, ca. 1860-1880). Date: ca. 1870-80. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Civilis is forced to flee swimming, 69-70, 1768 - 1770 print Civilis is recognized and shot at and has to get rid of his horse and swimming flights. Print 31 in a series about the Batavian rebellion, copied to the Batavorum Cum Romanis Bellum series of Antonio Tempesta (Otto Vaenius, Antwerp 1612). Illustration for: Marquis de St. Simon, Histoire de la Guerre des Bataves et des Romains, d'Aperrès César; Corneille Tacite, Aux Dépens de Marc-Michel Rey, Amsterdam 1770. Prints printed in a large ornamental frame in which a cut out title and at the bottom a caption is stuck in French. paper etching / engraving extinct, 'historical' peoples (with NAME). extinct, 'historical' peoples (with NAME). battle, fighting in general Netherlands

Willem IV, 1752, plate 35; The president and advise on Holland Zeeland and Vriesland; Lyk staetie by Zyne brightenight highness The Lord Willem IV Carel Hendrik Friso, Prince of Orange and Nassau (...) held in IV February 1752. Members of the Council on Holland, Zeeland and West Friesland. In the margin the caption in Dutch, French and English. Part of a series of 41 plates of the funeral procession of Stadholder Willem IV in Delft on 4 February 1752. Legged at the top right: 35. In the bound edition of 1755.

Bliżej Kultury Ernst Wasmuth, A. G. Berlin, unknown sculptor

Corpse of Willem IV, 1752, plate 15, 1753 - 1755 Members of the Stadholder Court. In the margin the caption in Dutch, French and English. Part of a series of 41 plates of the funeral procession of Stadholder William IV in Delft on February 4, 1752. Numbered at the top right: 15. In the bound edition of 1755. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: The Haguepublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Delft Members of the Stadholder Court. In the margin the caption in Dutch, French and English. Part of a series of 41 plates of the funeral procession of Stadholder William IV in Delft on February 4, 1752. Numbered at the top right: 15. In the bound edition of 1755. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: The Haguepublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Delft

Twelve episodes from national history; Illustrations from national history. Needs of leaves with twelve performances from national history. The images are numbered in the middle of CLVII to CLXVIII and provided with explanatory captions.

Bliżej Kultury Kunstwerlag Anton Schroll & Co., Vienna, Unknown

Coloured illustration of playing cards; Satirical German pack engraved in 1545 with eight hearts.

Four Heads (from Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci, from Drawings by Wincelslaus Hollar, out of the Portland Museum). Artist: After Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607-1677 London); After Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, Vinci 1452-1519 Amboise). Dimensions: Plate: 7 11/16 x 6 5/16 in. (19.5 x 16 cm)Sheet: 7 7/8 x 6 9/16 in. (20 x 16.7 cm). Publisher: Published London by John Clarke (British, active 1788-91). Date: 1786. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

WILLEM IV, 1752, plate 37, Jan Punt, after Pieter Jan van Cuyck, 1755 print City council of The Hague and pastors of Delft. In the margin a caption in Dutch, French and English. The print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession. municipal government. functionaries and dignitaries ~ Protestant churches Delft

Floss cards; Deez 'Prente Strake U, Dear Youth! / Until pastime, entertainment and joy; / And learned, how, from emperor, / every part on the latter is the grave. Sheet with 36 playing cards (floss tickets) with performances of different figures. The images form eighteen pairs, descending numbered from the top left number 36 to the bottom right number 1. On the two lowest songs after they show seventeen couples, man and woman, with the man just one number higher than the woman, where every pair appeals or a social position represents. Numbered in the middle above: n. 165.

Carved stone with a performance of the marriage of Amor and Psyche. The veiled Amor and Psyche are accompanied by Putti. A putto carries a burning torch, another putto carries a basket with fruits. Reproduction of a Greek sliced gem. At the bottom right The true size of the stone. Middle above numbered: LXX. Print comes from a book about sliced gems and glyptic.

Aleluya con escenas circenses. Publicada en Valencia, años 1830.

Petr Brandl (1668-1735) Relief sv. Michala v boji s drakem (cont'd). Periodicals. 1911 - 1913. General Research Division. Modernism (Art), Czech literature , 20th century, Art, Arts , Czechoslovakia

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