Narrative Biblical and Mythological Scenes

A collection of copper engravings and etchings featuring biblical and mythological narratives, showcasing detailed figures and dynamic compositions in various historical contexts.

Etching by Olivier Dauphin created between 1654 and 1683 depicting the Maenads slaying Orpheus and Midas in the Pactolos River with Dionysos.

An etching by Giuseppe Caletti showing David holding the head of Goliath and the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. Created between 1620 and 1630, the work illustrates key biblical narratives.

Etching and lithography by Anton Joseph von Prenner depicting peasant genre scenes and Saint Luke painting the Madonna with child, showing figures, domestic and religious settings, created between 1700 and 1844.

The Bread Seller, c. 1765, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, French, 1734 - 1781, 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (18.42 x 15.88 cm) (image)8 7/8 x 7 in. (22.54 x 17.78 cm) (plate)10 3/8 x 8 in. (26.35 x 20.32 cm) (sheet), Etching, France, 18th century

This copper engraving and etching by an unknown artist, created between 1650 and 1664, depicts the biblical scene of the Escape to Egypt, emphasizing figures, composition, and narrative elements.

This etching by Peter Franchoys captures playful scenes: a child catching a butterfly, three figures playing with soap bubbles, and a children's bacchanal. The work showcases Franchoys' ability to depict lively moments.

Copper engraving portrait of Frederik de Vries by Raffaello Guidi, dated 1599.

Resting Bandites, Bartolomeo Pinelli, 1819 - 1823 A woman and a man with a gun, resting at the foot of a tree in a landscape. The print is part of an album. Rome paper etching A woman and a man with a gun, resting at the foot of a tree in a landscape. The print is part of an album. Rome paper etching

Copper engraving and etching by Antoine François Dennel from 1760-1815 depicting an allegorical representation of painting, including symbolic figures, tools, and motifs.

Etching by Richard Earlom from 1802 depicting St. Eustachius kneeling before a deer and John the Baptist with two angels, including biblical figures, animals, and landscape elements.

The Cradle, 1769, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, French, 1734 - 1781, 5 15/16 x 7 1/8 in. (15.08 x 18.1 cm) (image)7 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (18.73 x 20.96 cm) (plate)8 13/16 x 10 7/8 in. (22.38 x 27.62 cm) (sheet), Etching and aquatint in sepia ink, France, 18th century

An etching by Wenzel Hollar from 1627-1677 depicting Diana and a sleeping Diana in mythological scenes.

Etching and copper engraving by Jan van de Velde II representing the elements Air and Fire, using symbolic figures and allegorical representation, created between 1613 and 1641.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort depicting Tityos from classical mythology. Created in 1566, illustrating the mythological punishment of Tityos.

An etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1811 illustrating scenes from Virgil's Aeneid, showing mythological figures, events, and narrative composition.

Committee of General Vigilance, 1795, Anonymous, After David Hess, After James Gillray, 1799 Cartoon on the Committee of General Vigilance, 1795. Five members of this committee fell drunk and fell asleep, the centrally standing man is blind and holds two candles in his hand. On the floor is a rooster (symbol of vigilance) whose head is cut off. Venice paper etching / engraving Cartoon on the Committee of General Vigilance, 1795. Five members of this committee fell drunk and fell asleep, the centrally standing man is blind and holds two candles in his hand. On the floor is a rooster (symbol of vigilance) whose head is cut off. Venice paper etching / engraving

Etching and copper engraving by Jean-Baptiste-Michel Dupréel from 1792-1807 depicting charlatans and animals, showing figures, animals, and late 18th-early 19th century engraving techniques.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1809 depicting Italian costumes in a characteristic setting, showing figures in traditional attire, gestures, and environmental details with detailed line work.

Etching by Martin de Monchy depicting Telemachus at the Venus Temple on the Isle of Cyprus, showing mythological figures, architecture, and ceremonial elements, created between 1766 and 1815.

Etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur from 1641 depicting scenes from 'The Metamorphoses,' showing figures, transformations, and mythological motifs in book format.

Etching and copper engraving by Karl Rahl (The Older) after 1831 depicting a rural domestic scene, showing household activities, figures, and landscape elements with detailed line work.

An etching by Maria Anna Angelika Catharina Kauffmann showing 'Cupids Pastime,' created in 1783.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean Daullé depicting the mythological figures Salmacis and Hermaphrodite, created in 1762.

Etching by Herman van Swanevelt showing the escape to Egypt and the return, created between 1620 and 1655, depicting biblical figures and journey scenes.

The Cowass Seller, c. 1767, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, French, 1734 - 1781, 5 x 6 3/4 in. (12.7 x 17.15 cm) (image)6 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. (16.19 x 18.42 cm) (plate)8 x 8 3/8 in. (20.32 x 21.27 cm) (sheet), Etching, France, 18th century

Etching by Matthäus Merian the Elder from 1631 depicting biblical figures in a scene from the Old Testament with architectural and narrative details.

Etching by Moyses van Uyttenbroeck from 1610-1648 depicting two shepherds with animals including cows, horses, and goats in a detailed pastoral landscape with naturalistic gestures and interactions.

Johann Wilhelm Baur's 1641 etching depicts scenes from 'The Metamorphoses', showing narrative sequences, mythological transformations, and classical figures.

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert depicting allegories of Europe and Asia, created between 1560 and 1618, illustrating symbolic figures, regional personifications, and 16th-17th century allegorical art.

This 1803 etching by Richard Earlom depicts a landscape with a hunter and a religious scene, 'Gang to Emmaus,' including trees, hills, and human figures in detailed line work.

Drawing by Martin von Molitor showing a club bridge on rocks, a pile of stones, and landscape with figures, executed with pencil, feather, sepia, paintbrush, washes, and ink between 1780 and 1812.

Etching by Laurent Cars created between 1719 and 1771 depicting Kephalos and Aurora from classical mythology.

Etching by Charles Nicolas Cochin père depicting a scene of love at the François Theater, created around 1734, showing theatrical figures and composition.

Etching and copper engraving by Salomon Savery around 1638 depicting a festive shipping procession in front of Amsterdam in honor of Maria de Medici. The artwork shows ships, figures, flags, gestures, and architectural details in early 17th-century European style.

Copper engraving by Jérôme David from 1630-1666 depicting Gaston of Bourbon with detailed composition, heraldic elements, and figure portrayal.

Etching and copper engraving by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas created between 1734 and 1783 depicting figures identified as X.Emememe and Xini.

Etching by Nicolas de Larmessin (III) created between 1740 and 1755 portraying youth, highlighting childhood activities and expressions in a detailed 18th-century style.

Copper engraving and etching by Sébastien Bourdon created between 1650 and 1720, depicting Cleopatra and Mark Antony meeting in Tarsus, a classical historical scene.

Jacques Gabriel Huquier's etching (1750-1805) depicts a Chinese garden, showing plants, architectural elements, water features, and figures in detailed landscape composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Étienne Fessard around 1740 illustrating festivals dedicated to Pales.

Etching by Ludolf Bakhuizen showing a coastal scene with people drinking at the shore, created between 1701 and 1720.

Copper engraving by Andries Jacobsz Stock depicting landscapes, created around 1610, showing natural scenery, figures, and compositional arrangement.

Merchants Selling Frozen Fish, c. 1765, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, French, 1734 - 1781, 6 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (16.51 x 22.54 cm) (image)8 x 9 1/2 in. (20.32 x 24.13 cm) (plate)9 1/16 x 11 1/4 in. (23.02 x 28.58 cm) (sheet), Etching, France, 18th century

Etching by Antoine François Hémery depicting a headquarters tent, created after 1751.

Etching by Bernhard Rode from 1748 to 1797 depicting various allegorical representations with symbolic figures, classical motifs, and detailed compositions.

Renée Elisabeth Lépicié Marlié produced a copper engraving and etching in 1741 titled 'Country Life', illustrating 18th-century European rural and domestic scenes.

The Thieves and the Donkey, from "L'Artiste" ca. 1849 Alphonse-Charles Masson French. The Thieves and the Donkey, from "L'Artiste". Alphonse-Charles Masson (French, 1814-1898). ca. 1849. Lithograph on chine collé. Prints

Convoitise ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works

Bound Print, Chinoiserie with Figures in a Landscape; Designed by François Boucher (French, 1703-1770); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching and engraving on white laid paper

Etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli depicting a hut dealer and a chicken head and liver dealer in 1660, showing figures, merchandise, and market setting.

Etching by Hans Bol (1535-1570) depicting landscapes with villages, showing houses, trees, fields, roads, figures, and 16th-century European rural environment.

Company Rest in a forest, Jean Baptiste Madou, 1834 print Brussels paper forest, wood. resting - BB - out of doors

Print, L'Ouie; Designed by François-Thomas Mondon (French, ca. 1709 - 1755); Published by Marie-Madeleine Taté (French, 1690 - 1748); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Lithography by Johann Adam Klein depicting a horse trail over a fountain and horse tracks, showing horses, riders, and landscape elements from 1825.

Portret van alphonse de Neuville, François Mulnier, After Alphonse de Neuville, c. 1867 - C. 1877 photomechanical print paper printing block historical persons. adult man

Copper engraving by Cornelis Galle the Elder from 1596-1670 showing a snake hunt and a hunt for an orca, depicting hunters, animals, and natural environments.

Reproductory van The torture of the adultery door Jules-Arsène Garnier, Anonymous, Goupil & Cie., After Jules-Arsène Garnier, c. 1871 - in or before 1876 photomechanical print paper painting, drawing and the graphic arts. adulterer. corporal punishment in public

Fotoreproductie Van Madonna del Lago Door Leonardo da Vinci, Alinari brothers, After Leonardo da Vinci, 1850 - 1900 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album. Florence cardboard. photographic support albumen print Mary and the Christ-child with John the Baptist (as child)

An etching by Jacob Ernst Marcus from 1811 depicting head and figure studies including a farmer at field work, a farmer at rest, children, and three artist portraits, showing daily life and rural activity.

Etching and copper engraving by Frederick Bloemaert from 1650-1656 showing figure studies in a sign book, associated with the season of summer, illustrating detailed posture, gestures, and composition.

Boerin Melkt Koe, Leendert de Koningh, in Or Before 1826 - 1833 print On the right a river with a sailboat. Dordrecht paper cow. milking. river. sailing-ship, sailing-boat

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1809 illustrating Italian costumes in typical settings, showing traditional clothing and cultural elements in detailed scenes.

Etching by Olivier Dauphin depicting the mythological scene where pirates kidnap the child Dionysos, who transforms them into dolphins.

Copper engraving and etching by Louis Michel Halbou from 1750-1809 depicting the children of a farmer, showing figures, gestures, attire, and rural setting.

Copper engraving by Philippe Thomassin from 1623 depicting Cornelius the centurion, showing detailed figures, Roman attire, and military symbols.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1800 depicting Martin Luther burning a bull and Hermann after the Teutoburg Forest battle, showing figures, gestures, and historical events.

Scene U La Gerusalem Messa is Free, Infra Baldel ,FRE AREN Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, 1745 print Ornament edge with flowers, plants, a hunting scene and an eagle. paper etching (scenes from) specific works of literature: Tasso, Gerusalemme Liberata. fruits and vegetables ~ ornament. armorial bearing, heraldry

Copper engraving and etching by Antonie van der Does depicting Maria Lactans, showing the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the infant Jesus, produced between 1625-1680.

...Mais, voyons, Limousin, avec un méchant budget d'une cinquantaine de - mill'ons, qu'est-ce que tu peux fiche ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works

Copper engraving and etching by Claude Augustin Duflos, created between 1720 and 1786, illustrating allegories of epic poetry and lyric poetry in classical form.

Etching detail by Captain William Baillie depicting 'The Hundred Guest Leaf', created between 1723 and 1810.

Copper engraving and etching by Charles Nicolas Varin showing a concert scene, created between 1761 and 1812.

Etching by Christian Gottlieb Geyser depicting figures engaged in fishing, created between 1760 and 1803, showing water, fishermen, and boats.

Etching by Jean Jacques Le Veau depicting the area near Pozzol at the Gulf of Naples, created between 1750 and 1786, emphasizing coastal landscape and 18th-century engraving techniques.

Etching by Danker Danckerts depicting a landscape scene with a deer hunt, created between 1648 and 1666.

, and noon,or this piece you dont know how much it did,quodlibet by Carl, Theatrical picture gallery for the theater newspaper, Jg, No, Johann Wenzel Zinke -, Copper Engraver, after, Johann Christian Schoeller -, artist

Etching by Madeleine Horthemels around 1723 depicting the entrance from Bergères to the Gamache wedding, showing figures, ceremonial elements, and composition.

Etching by Pieter Hendricksz Schut depicting the cities of Amsterdam and Danzig, created between 1635 and 1683.

A lithograph by Wilhelm Alexander Wolfgang von Kobell from 1801-1832 depicting a landscape with people and animals, showing terrain, vegetation, and interaction between figures and animals.

Etching by Richard Earlom showing a landscape with shepherds and a herd, including a cow presented at a temple for sacrifice, 1776.

Prince Józef Poniatowski jumping to the Elster. Ridolfi, Cosimo (1794-1865), graphic artist, Muzzi (fl. ca 1830), draughtsman, cartoonist

Etching by Pierre Charles Canot from 1759 depicting a Chinoiserie scene including a musician, illustrating European interpretations of Chinese-inspired motifs.

Etching by Lodovico Mattioli depicting Bertoldo with Bertoldino and Cacasenno, created around 1710.

Scotch girls washing ,. Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Lithographs and Other Works

Etching by Pierre Dupin from 1705-1755 depicting Sylene's children, showing figures, pose, and composition.

Etching by Wallerand Vaillant showing two men smoking, a musician playing loudly, and another man with a glass, created between 1640 and 1677.

Rocaille with animals and bagpipe, Antoine Aveline, François-Thomas Mondon, 1736 print This series is numbered in the top left with a letter B. Prent is part of an album. paper etching rocaille ornament. bagpipe, musette. herd, flock

Etching by Jan Luyken, 1721-1778, depicting the flood, showing rising water, figures, animals, and landscape in a biblical scene.

A 1624-1652 etching by Bonaventura Peeters depicting a view of Willemstadt, showing town architecture, waterfront, and surrounding landscape features.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1809 showing Italian traditional costumes in culturally characteristic settings, highlighting attire and social context.

An etching by Wenzel Hollar from 1647 depicting Bacchus as a child in a mythological scene.

Trachten Derer, rain Persischen Hoffs Dames, Underschidlicher Kleidungen; Küsel, Melchior I (1626-1683), Baur, Johann Wilhelm (1607-1642); 1682 (1682-00-00-1682-00-00);Album factis, architecture, courtiers, German graphics, iconography, German (culture), orientalism, band

Leaf from Aedes Walpolianae mounted with two prints: (a): Three Soldiers; (b): Christ Appearing to Mary in the Garden. Artist: After Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) (Italian, Cortona 1596-1669 Rome); After Salvator Rosa (Italian, Arenella (Naples) 1615-1673 Rome); William Walker (British, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 1729-1793 London). Artist and engraver: Richard Earlom (British, London 1743-1822 London). Dimensions: Leaf: 28 15/16 × 20 1/2 in. (73.5 × 52 cm). Publisher: John Boydell (British, Shropshire 1720-1804 London). Date: 18th-19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert depicting a rider representing Claudius, created between 1587 and 1589, showing the figure, horse, attire, and compositional detail.

Album leaf with various performances. Album leaf with 6 outward performances from mainly folk states, from, among other things, a group of men around a dead camel, Hugo de Groot climbing in the book box and giving a boy who gives food to a beggar.

Elise on the flight and company at sunset on the banks of the Sont, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1779 print The scene on the left is based on 'Elise von Mannsfeld. Eine ballad aus dem Zehnten Jahrhundert. 1775 '. A brave knight saves Elise von Mannsfeld, a rich pointed, from her uncle. While they cross a wild stream on horseback, De Ridder points to the castle of the count of Stolberg. The scene on the left is based on 'Hellebek, Eine Seeländische Gegend'. In this poem the writer remembers a sunset of the Sont, in the company of Ernst and Emilie, Graf and Gräfin von Schimmelmann. Numbered: I and II. paper etching Literature Are

Print, LA BALANÇOIRE; Designed by François Boucher (French, 1703-1770); Print Maker: Pierre-Alexandre Aveline (French, 1702-1760); Published by Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Etching and copper engraving by Pierre Filloeul depicting the game Blindekuh, created in 1738, showing figures and social interaction.

Bound Print, Illustration for the Poem A Long Story’; Written by Thomas Gray (British, 1716 - 1771); Richard Bentley (British, 1708 - 1782); Published by James Dodlsey (British, 1724 - 1797); Print Maker: Johann Sebastian Müller (German, ca. 1715 - 1792); England; etching on laid paper

Merciful Samaritan, 1643 print In a wooded river landscape, the wounded traveler is provided by the merciful Samaritan. Behind him is his horse. There is a city in the distance. To the Bible story in Luc. 10: 25-37. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving a Samaritan tending the wounds of the traveller. forest, wood

Sketches G. Hayter, Hayter, Sir George, 1792-1871, graphite, ink, watercolor, 1816

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