Mythological and Allegorical Scenes

Engravings illustrating mythological tales and allegorical moments, featuring figures like Cupid and mythological events in ornate settings.

Etching by Andrea Meldolla depicting the grave of Christ, created between 1515 and 1563.

A 1796 copper engraving and etching by Jacques Bouillard depicting Love (Cupid) educating a young figure in an allegorical scene.

Copper engraving and etching by Louis Desplaces showing Aeneas escaping the burning city of Troy, created between 1719 and 1757.

Pieter de Jode engraved a copper print between 1590 and 1634 showing Venus instructing Amor to aim an arrow at Pluto, based on Ovid's Metamorphoses, depicting figures, gestures, and mythological composition.

Engravings and etchings by Bernard Picart from 1712 and 1721 representing classical sacrificial scenes: a victim to Asclepius and the sacrifice of Iphigenia.

Etching by Andrea Meldolla depicting the grave of Christ, created between 1515 and 1563.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean Haussard between 1695 and 1749 depicting an angel appearing in a dream with detailed sacred imagery.

Etching by Edmé Jeaurat from 1717 depicting the meeting of kings, showing figures, gestures, attire, crowns, throne, and setting.

Copper engraving by Crispin de Passe II depicting conjugal subjects (Conivges), showing figures, gestures, and narrative elements from 1614 to 1618.

Etching by Ange Laurent de Lalive de Jully from 1745-1779 depicting themes of love and gratitude with figures, gestures, and symbolic composition.

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, 1604, depicting an allegorical contrast between the true and false church with symbolic figures.

Copper engraving by Gilles van Breen before 1677 depicting a couple engaged with musical instruments, showing figures, gestures, and setting in a detailed composition.

Etching by Gerrit Claesz Bleker depicting the biblical story of the resurrection of Lazarus, produced between 1612 and 1656.

A copper engraving and etching by Jacques Grandhomme showing figures and activity in front of an inn, including architectural and compositional details.

Copper engraving and etching depicting Victorie sitting under trophies and writing to the right, created between 1690 and 1790, showing classical elements and figure composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet, created 1784-1786, depicting a scene from Tassos 'The Freed Jerusalem', with architectural details, figures, and narrative composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Philippe Trière created between 1784 and 1786 depicting a scene from Tasso's The Freed Jerusalem for a book illustration, showing figures, architecture, and landscape.

A copper engraving print by Dominicus Custos depicting a portrait from the 16th to 17th century, showing detailed facial features and clothing.

Etching by Giuseppe Diamantini depicting an allegory of the Republic of Venice with a lion and unicorn, produced between 1650 and 1700.

Etching and copper engraving by Louis Surugue after 1734 depicting Telemach in the Venus temple in Cyprus, showing classical figures and architectural elements.

Copper engraving and etching by Philipp Galle depicting a scene from the New Testament, showing figures, gestures, clothing, architectural elements, and narrative action, produced between 1550 and 1612.

Copper engraving by Aegidius Sadeler the Younger, created between 1590 and 1629, depicting Christ as a gardener with Mary Magdalene in a landscape setting.

Etching by Jean Daullé from the 18th century depicting a butcher and a cook, illustrating trades of the period.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder depicting King Solomon handing over a book, symbolizing wisdom and authority in biblical tradition.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean-Baptiste Tilliard created between 1784 and 1786 depicting narrative illustrations and characters from Tasso's 'The Freed Jerusalem' with architectural details.

Etching by Charles Nicolas Cochin the Younger from 1730-1790 showing St. Augustine at the Council of Carthage, including figures, gestures, and council setting.

Etching by Guillaume Duvivier from 1650-1666 depicting the grave of Christ, showing figures, burial scene, and mid-17th century European printmaking techniques.

Pieter de Jode participated in a copper engraving between 1590 and 1634 showing Christian allegorical representations, depicting figures, gestures, symbols, and devotional composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Philipp Galle depicting Jesus and the Samaritan at Jacob's Well, showing figures, gestures, clothing, well, water, and surrounding environment, produced between 1550 and 1612.

Etching by an unidentified engraver depicting a saint, created in the 18th century.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer after 1508 depicting the resurrection of Christ, including figures, gestures, and tomb elements.

Etching by Bernard Picart from 1734 depicting Moses protecting Jethros daughters and King Solomon with the Queen of Sheba, showing figures, gestures, attire, and narrative biblical events.

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart from 1726 depicting an allegory of history, showing figures, historical symbols, and narrative gestures in dotting manner.

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart in 1725 depicting Darius the Great opening the grave of Nitocris, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort, 1566-1575, showing 'The Civilization of Christ', with detailed depictions of biblical scenes and figures.

A copper engraving and etching by Jacob de Gheyn II, 1580-1629, depicting figures resting during an escape, showing gestures, landscape, and narrative composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Benoit Audran depicting the biblical story of Samson, highlighting key episodes from his life as described in the Book of Judges.

Copper engraving by Pieter de Bailliu depicting Susanna bathing, created between 1633 and 1660, showing the biblical figure Susanna in a bath scene in 17th-century Flemish printmaking.

Johann Sadeler the Elder engraved a copper print in 1576 depicting the offering of Cain and Abel, showing both figures in a biblical ritual scene.

Etching and copper engraving by Nicolas Delaunay around 1777 depicting 'The Happy Moment', showing figures in an expressive, joyful scene.

Etching by Georg Kaspar Prenner, 1744, showing Pope Paul III persuading Charles V and the Doge of Venice to join a naval campaign against the Turks in 1538, with figures and ceremonial gestures.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder from 1600 depicting a title leaf for Beatus, showing ornamental design and typographical elements in early 17th-century style.

Etching by Paolo Farinato depicting Caritas, the personification of charity, between 1560 and 1606. The figure is shown with symbolic gestures and detailed classical attire.

Aegidius Sadeler d. J. (Engraver) Nicomaxia life. Copper engraving print 1589 , 1589

Copper engraving and etching by Cardelli, created between 1770 and 1820, portraying Adrien van der Werff and his wife in a formal double portrait, emphasizing facial and attire details.

Etching by François Chauveau between 1633 and 1676 depicting Saint Margaret of Antioch, a Christian martyr, shown in a religious scene.

Etching and copper engraving by Edward Smith in 1812 depicting a group of boys in an outdoor setting.

Copper engraving and etching by Pieter Tanjé depicting the biblical story of Job at the dung heap, created between 1726 and 1761.

A copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder created between 1595 and 1677 depicting the Holy Family with John the Baptist as a boy, illustrating biblical figures in 16th-17th century engraving style.

Pencil work by Louis Marin Bonnet between 1756 and 1793, illustrating countryside activities and rural functions with figures in landscape.

Etching by Ludwig Sommerau depicting the conversion of Paul, created in 1779, illustrating the biblical event with figures and symbolic elements.

Etching and copper engraving by Gerard de Jode depicting a portrait of Gerard Segers and Saint Catharina, created between 1540 and 1651, illustrating 16th-17th century portraiture.

Copper engraving and etching by Sadeler, 1560-1650, illustrating the biblical proverb from Proverbs 13:3, depicting a figure demonstrating restraint in speech and associated moral lesson.

Etching by Bernard Picart from 1734 depicting the biblical appointment of St. Matthew.

Copper engraving by Nicolaus Clock from 1589-1602 depicting a scene of a cheated husband with figures, gestures, and domestic setting details.

Copper engraving and etching by Abraham Blooteling depicting personifications of European cities on a title page, created between 1635 and 1683.

Etching in the Dotier manner by Joseph Strutt from 1787 depicting the imprudence of Candaules, King of Lydia, showing figures, gestures, and historical narrative.

Copper engraving by Claude Duflos from 1680-1727 depicting the biblical flood, showing figures, animals, water, and landscape elements in a detailed narrative composition.

Etching by Paul van Somer from 1675 depicting the Holy Family with John the Baptist as a child, showing figures, gestures, and interior details.

Etching and copper engraving by Hiam from the 18th century, depicting an allegory dedicated to Louis XVI with symbolic figures and motifs.

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting Bacchus, showing detailed 16th- and 17th-century mythological figure in European artistic style.

Etching by Bernard Picart from 1734 depicting various mythological scenes, showing figures, gestures, attire, and classical symbolic elements in detailed compositions.

Etching by Carlo Maratta from 1645-1660 depicting Maria with the child and John the Baptist as a boy, illustrating Assumption Day and religious composition.

Etching by Johann Jakob von Sandrart depicting Aeneas carrying Anchises and Borgobrand, created in 1682, showing figures from classical mythology in motion.

Copper engraving by Pierre Perret depicting the Roman god Mars and Venus, created between 1575 and 1639, illustrating classical mythology, deities, and 16th-17th century artistic interpretation.

Etching by Hendrik Hondius the Elder from 1560-1650 depicting Aurora, showing figures, sky, light, and dawn scene.

Bernard Picart's etching from 1700-1733 depicts the biblical figure Agar in the desert, including landscape elements and detailed line work.

Copper engraving by Maarten van Heemskerck from 1554-1555 depicting Solomon asking God for wisdom, showing figures, gestures, and religious context.

Etching by Simone Cantarini da Pesaro from 1640 depicting Saint Antonius of Padua, showing the saint in traditional religious pose with detailed features.

Copper engraving by Johannes Willemsz. Munnickhuysen from 1664-1721 depicting two naked children holding grapes, showing body posture, facial features, and compositional arrangement.

Copper engraving and etching by Charles Simonneau depicting Justitia and a portrait of Elisabeth Charlotte of Bavaria, created between 1690 and 1728, demonstrating late 17th- to early 18th-century French engraving.

Copper engraving by an unknown engraver depicting the biblical story of Judith and Holofernes, produced between 1590 and 1700.

Etching by Karol de la Haye created between 1661 and 1707 featuring an allegorical composition after Raymond La Fage, with symbolic figures and detailed linework.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer after 1510 depicting Christ in the atrial, showing figure, architectural setting, and chiaroscuro technique.

Copper engraving by an unknown engraver depicting Job being struck by devils, produced between 1645-1692.

An etching by Jean Heudelot around 1760 depicting figures playing a game indoors, showing gestures, postures, and furnishings in an interior setting.

Etching by various artists depicting title leaves with allegorical figures, created after 1630.

A copper engraving and etching by Abraham Girardet between 1780 and 1823 titled "Semira and Seminino," showing a narrative composition.

This copper engraving and etching by Jean Audran, produced between 1687 and 1756, depicts the biblical scene of the foot washing, emphasizing detailed line work and composition.

Copper engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicting a rider holding a pistol, created in 1568, showing the figure, horse, attire, and compositional detail.

Etching by Giovanni Battista Mola depicting Susanna bathing, created 1610-1665, showing a biblical figure in a detailed and classical composition.

Copper engraving by Peter Paul Rubens from the 17th century depicting Maria with child, showing maternal figure, religious iconography, and Baroque composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Pieter Tanjé from 1757 depicting Venus with the weapons of Mars. The print shows mythological figures, detailed anatomy, gestures, and classical composition.

Etching by Antoine Garnier depicting Caritas, created between 1631 and 1694, illustrating the personification of charity and classical allegorical representation.

Perzische Sibille, Adam Sculptors, After Michelangelo, c. 1585 The Persian Sibille sitting with a book and two small figures. One of the Sibilles of Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Title in the lower margin and numbered bottom right: 31. The print is part of an album. Print Maker: ItalyaFter Painting by: Vatican City paper engraving The Persian Sibille sitting with a book and two small figures. One of the Sibilles of Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Title in the lower margin and numbered bottom right: 31. The print is part of an album. Print Maker: ItalyaFter Painting by: Vatican City paper engraving

Etching by Odoardo Fialetti, 1590-1638, showing two dancing men, a bagpiper, and a couple in the background, highlighting social scenes and detailed composition.

Copper engraving by Gerard Edelinck depicting Ferdinand von Fürstenberg, created in 1683.

Profeet Joël, Adam Sculptors, After Michelangelo, c. 1585 The prophet Joël sitting with a scroll. Behind him two small figures, one with a book under the arm. One of the prophets of Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Title in Submarga and Numbered Bottom: 28. The print is part of an album. Print Maker: ItalyaFter Painting by: Vatican City paper engraving The prophet Joël sitting with a scroll. Behind him two small figures, one with a book under the arm. One of the prophets of Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Title in Submarga and Numbered Bottom: 28. The print is part of an album. Print Maker: ItalyaFter Painting by: Vatican City paper engraving

Etching and copper engraving by Karl Agricola from 1790-1852 depicting a landscape and figure study of Psyche awakened by Amor's arrow.

Copper engraving and etching by Louis DuGuernier from 1630-1659 depicting 'Die Pest', illustrating scenes of plague and human figures in historical context.

Print, Design for a Book Illustration with Children Playing Music; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the younger (German, 1731 - 1777); Engraved by Johann Nepomuk Maag; Germany; etching and engraving on off-white laid paper; Platemark: 20.8 x 11 cm (8 3/16 x 4 5/16 in.) Sheet: 44 x 28.6 cm (17 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

Copper engraving and etching by Isidore Stanislas Henri Helman around 1782 depicting Heinrich IV and Ludwig IX in hell, showing allegorical imagery.

Etching by Giovanni Luigi Valesio created between 1583 and 1650 depicting the cardinal coat of arms of Ludovisi, illustrating early seventeenth-century Italian heraldic engraving.

Copper engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II from 1595-1596 depicting a masked couple playing lutes, including human figures, musical instruments, and decorative elements.

A 1835 steel engraving with gold by Josef von Führich showing Emperor Franz I with allegorical figures and symbolic accessories from a testament extract.

Etching by Giovanni Battista Franco showing Moses striking a rock to bring forth water, produced between 1530 and 1561, illustrating the biblical miracle.

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting Mercury, showing detailed 16th- and 17th-century mythological figure in European artistic style.

Turkish Officer, 1765, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, French, 1734 - 1781, 3 1/2 x 2 in. (8.89 x 5.08 cm) (image)4 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (11.43 x 6.67 cm) (plate)6 3/8 x 4 3/16 in. (16.19 x 10.64 cm) (sheet), Etching, France, 18th century

Etching by Martin Elias Ridinger, created in 1748, showing a title leaf with putti and children, emphasizing detailed figures and decorative layout.

A woodcut by Hans Weiditz after 1515 depicting a portrait of Emperor Charles V, showing facial features, attire, posture, and early 16th-century print technique.

Etching by Pierre Firens II depicting the coronation of King Louis XIII, showing ceremonial figures, throne, crown, and cathedral interior around 1610.

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