Noble and Chivalric Illustrations

Engravings depicting historical nobles and knights in elaborate attire, with detailed armor and regal poses, reflecting fashion and heritage.

Profile portrait of James Perry (1756-1821) a British journalist and newspaper editor. Portrait by Richard Dighton (1795-1880) an English artist in the Regency period, best known for his many satirical profile portraits of contemporary London celebrities and characters. Dated 19th century

A woodcut engraving depicting an Italian nobleman hawking. Engraving after copper engraved playing card circa 1460. Dated 18th century

Archduke Maximilian of Austria, 1459-1519, from 1486 Roman-German King, from 4 February 1508 to 12 January 1519 Roman-German Emperor, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Knight of the Order of Fools, has Cleves, vintage engraving. Knight of the Order of Fools, has Cleves, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660229

Maximilian I (22 March 1459) (12 January 1519) from the Habsburg dynasty was Duke of Burgundy by marriage from 1477, Roman-German King from 1486, Lord...

Petrarch's Laura, Italian lady, 14th century after a fresco in Assisi, Fashion History, Costume History, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern

Jean Kleberger. Stone statue by L. Bonnaire, opened in Lyon September 19, 1849, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853.

Blind Beggar, Constantinople, Turkey, Illustration, Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers, by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

In Roman mythology, Diana is the goddess of hunting, the moon and childbirth, protector of woman and girls, after a statue in Versailles, France, illustration from 1880, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

Farmers offering their products, agriculture, copperplate engraving by Albrecht Duerer, 1512, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Woodblock engraving depicting a poulterer. Dated 16th century

Schellentracht, Ende des 14. Jahrhunderts, Paris, Frankreich, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Persian, King's bow bearer, Persepolis, History of fashion, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Traditional Green Man of English folklore - this one is used to illustrate a ballad about Robin Hood... was Robin a folklore entity Date: circa 1630

Tombstone of the Dalmatian Andes of the Claudian Ala in the Museum of Mainz, with illustration, lightly armed pedestrian accompanied by a horseman in full armour on horseback, standing over a Germanic lying on the ground, digital improved reproduction of original print from the 19th century, Germany, Europe

Fashion, clothing in the Sassinid period in the early Middle Ages, in Persia c. 227-636 AD King or prince on the hunt, image of a silver bowl in the Paris Coin Cabinet, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, original date not known

Armor ca. 1515 and later Helmet attributed to Kolman Helmschmid German The design of armor was often influenced by the style of mens clothing. From about 1510 to about 1530, in southern Germany and Austria, this trend was taken to an extreme in elaborate armor that directly imitated flamboyant puffed and slashed costume. Only the most skillful and inventive armorers could successfully re-create cut-velvet and embroidered silk in hammered and etched steel. The most renowned practitioners of this demanding style were Conrad Seusenhofer (active 1500-1517) of Innsbruck and Kolman Helmschmid (1471-1532) of Augsburg, both of whom worked for the imperial court.The helmets of costume armors frequently included visors that were embossed to represent exaggerated human or animal masks. Such mask-visors were inspired in part by the masks worn in the traditional pre-Lenten carnivals that were popular throughout Germany.. Armor. German, Augsburg and Landshut. ca. 1515 and later. Steel, gold, leathe

Woodblock engraving depicting Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (854-925 AD) a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher, and important figure in the history of medicine. Dated 15th century

Armor. Armorer: Helmet attributed to Kolman Helmschmid (German, Augsburg 1471-1532). Culture: German, Augsburg and Landshut. Dimensions: Helmet (04.3.286a); H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 12 oz. (2146 g). Date: ca. 1515 and later. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

A native of Mpannga Sannga, Central Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Journey from Zanzibar to Benguela by Verney Lovett Cameron, Le Tour du Monde 1877

Das eiserne Geld der Fächer. Afrikanische Kultur und Altertümer. Veröffentlichung der Meyers Enzyklopädie Das eiserne Geld der Fächer. Afrikanische Kultur und Altertümer. Veröffentlichung der Meyers Enzyklopädie LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/SergeyxKohlx 23206145

Bronze statue of Charles I, melted in 1635, vintage engraving. Bronze statue of Charles I, melted in 1635, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656195

Das Reiterstandbild von Philipp IV. von Frankreich, Herrscher des Mittelalters, befand sich früher in der Kirche von Notre Dame zu Paris, wurde 1772 z...

Vespasian (17 November 9) (23 June 79), Roman Emperor, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Wife of Bath's Tale', from the Canterbury Tales. Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet of the Middle Ages. Dated 15th century

Hunter on Horseback Attacked by a Mythical Beast Hunter on Horseback Attacked by a Mythical Beast, mid 18th century. Oil on canvas, 37 1/2 x 34 in. (95.3 x 86.4 cm). The lyrical paintings of this poetic cycle depict love stories from the classic works of celebrated Iranian poets, biblical and Quranic episodes, and hunting vignettes. Collectively, they stand as valuable documents of the original architectural formats and narrative programs of eighteenth-century domestic interiors. The reconstruction below illustrates how this painting cycle would have been displayed in its original context, which would have been a residence or a pleasure or hunting pavilion built during the Zand period (1750-1779). Such works were viewed as visual complements for poetry that the hosts, their guests, or storytellers would recite to entertain one another at convivial gatherings in intimate settings. Although the compositions of these works are derived from manuscript painting, their treatment differs co

Griechenland, Waffentraeger, bekleidet mit Eromis, nach einem Vasengemaelde, Geschichte der Mode, Kostümgeschichte, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion ...

Ancient Rome Pretorian warrior historical costume - Ancient Rome Pretorian warrior stylized bas-relief 1 century BC ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5029415 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

'A Norman Knight', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

Gladiators, from a wall painting at Pompeii, from the book The Outline of History by H.G.Wells Volume 1, published 1920.

Straight foot trumpet, 11th century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Ludwig II the German, 806-876, from the noble family of the Carolingians, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unkno...

Griechenland, griechischer Krieger in voller Ruestung, Geschichte der Mode, Kostümgeschichte, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage ...

Engraving depicting a huntsman and dogs. Engraving of detail from a slab excavated at Kouyunjik during the 1840s. Dated 19th century

The Italian figure represented here is an Italian peasant dating to A.D. 1400. The illustration dates to 1882. .

Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief of Assyrians cutting down the date palms in a conquered city. Dated 19th century

Carrier from Quindío with his silleta. Colombia. South America. Journey through Equinoctial America 1875-1876 by Edward Francois Andre. Le Tour du Monde 1879

Merenptah fourth pharaoh of the XIX dynasty, Ancient Egypt. Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1881

Black and White Illustration; 11th century Archer

Pen drawing of Harmony personified in the figure of Air (AER). He is controlling the four winds, and in the three segments of the cosmic circle are medallions of the nine muses beneath Arion, Orpheus and Pythagoras. Dated 13th Century

Hugh Capet, vintage engraving. Hugh Capet, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660593

RETRATO DE DON DIEGO DE LEON PRIMER CONDE DE BELASCOAIN - GRABADO POR CASTILLA - S XIX. Author: CASTILLA G. Location: MUSEO DEL ROMANTICISMO-GRABADOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

Mitología. Mercurio, llamado Hermes por los griegos, hijo de Júpiter, dios de la elocuencia y el comercio. Años 1920. Author: Apel·les Mestres Oñós.

Emblem, symbol, Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, farmer, fighter, document, seal, weapons, dagger, sword, scythe, thistle, Germany, historical illustration 1880, Europe

Collection of Luynes. Medal Poseidon, vintage engraving. Collection of Luynes. Medal Poseidon, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1873. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10679367

'Nisrock; at the entrance to the Nineveh Court, Crystal Palace, Sydenham', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854".

Maison des Musiciens, the flute and tambourine player. Reims, France. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Enamelled copper vase, manufacturing Limoges, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1841.

In William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer's Night Dream (written between 1590 and 1596),' Titania is the name of the queen of the fairies. Shakespeare took the name from the ancient Roman poet Ovid character by the same name. In subsequent decades and centuries, Titania has been used by many artists as synonymous with ':queen of fairies.'.

A Cavalier wahabi, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1847.

Saint George slaying the dragon, bas-relief of the Saint-Ouen church in Pont-Audemer, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1878.

Jaime el Conquistador saliendo del castillo de Monzón. Historia popular de Catalunya, de Alfons Roure. Editada en Barcelona, 1919. Dibujo de Joan Vila i Pujol (Joan d'Ivori) (Barcelona, 1890-1947).

The Roman triumphal relief of a captive Germanic tribes in the Vatican Museum, Rome, 1880, woodcut, Italy, Europe

heraldry, coat of arms, Italy, city arms, Ancona, wood engraving, 1892,

The figure represented here is a gravedigger from the catacombs.. The illustration dates to 1882.

Copper engraving by Meister PW of Cologne depicting a parrot at the upper position of a series, created around 1500.

A woodcut engraving depicting the extraction of precious stones popularly believed to exist in the head of a toad. Dated 15th century

ALTAR OF DIANA, LONDON

Cartoon - An Alarum Rostap (1866-1949)

The Roman Triumphal Relief of a Captive Germanic Tribe in the Vatican Museum, digitally enhanced reproduction of original from 1880, Rome, Italy, Europe

Ancient World Roman Empire gladiators Secutor fighting a Retiarius in the background a referee floor mosaic detail Villa Nennig Germany first half of the 3rd century AD,

Ambuella Drum, Africa, Illustration, 1885

'Jupiter of the Chinese', early 19th century. Artist: Grainger

Minerva, Ancient Roman goddess, Pallas Athena in the Greek pantheon. Minerva holding a young olive tree. According to legend she created the olive as the most necessary and useful present to man. Engraving after a seal from Ithaca.

Heinrich VI. aus dem Geschlecht der Staufer (geboren November 1165, gestorben 28. September 1197) war ab 1169 römisch-deutscher König und ab 1191 Kaiser des Heiligen Römischen Reiches / Henry VI of the Hohenstaufen dynasty (born November 1165, died September 28, 1197) was Roman-German king from 1169 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1191, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown, subsequently coloured

Illustration des jungen Konrad, des Sohnes Heinrichs IV. in der Vatikanischen Bibliothek in Rom, Italien, digitale verbesserte Datei eines Originaldru...

Copper engraving by Meister PW of Cologne, circa 1500, showing a parrot in the upper section of an ornamental design.

This figure of an ancient Egyptian represents a royal fanbearer. The illustration dates to 1882.

The Venus de Milo, after a statue in the Louvre in Paris, illustration from 1880, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

L'Orfeo, or the Fable of Orpheus, by Angelo Ambrogini, engraving

Saxon idol of the Moon shown holding a disc which displays the phases of the Moon. Wood engraving, 1834

The National Memorial to the Prince Consort: "Africa", by William Theed,1872. 'This group is placed on the north-east angle pedestal. The principle of its design is an embodiment of those characteristics of race which are peculiar to the past and present history of Africa. An Egyptian Princess seated on a camel is the principal figure - Egypt having been the great early African Power and the precursor of civilisation. On her right stands a Nubian, or inhabitant of the eastern limits of this continent, his hand resting on a half-buried statue, in allusion to the monumental glories of

King Richard III, (1452-1485). Artist: Unknown

This 1918 image shows Chiron (Cheiron) the Centaur giving Peleus the great spear, a scene from Homers Odyssey. Chiron was a guest at the marriage of Peleus and Thetis. Chiron presented Peleus with a spear made from ash, which had been polished by Athena and given its metal point by Hephaestus. This spear would later be owned by the son of Peleus, Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War.

Tournament helmet, screwed on breastplate, fifteenth century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Assurbanipal hunting, relief of Kujundschik, also Ashur-bani-apli, biblically Assurbanipal, was king of the Assyrian Empire from 27 October 669 B. C. ...

Erhabene Männertracht mit bunten Farben und Gugel, Eine Gugel war eine Art Kapuze mit nachlaufender Spitze, beliebt im mittelalterlichen Deutschland, ...

From the copper engraving series of the wedding dancers, 1538, by Heinrich Aldegrever, an important German copper engraver, painter and seal cutter of the Renaissance, wedding dancers, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digitally improved, From the copper engraving series of the wedding dancers, by Heinrich Aldegrever, an important German copper engraver, painter and seal cutter of the Renaissance, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digitally improved

Malcolm IV, King of Scotland. Artist: Unknown

Louis XIV in ballet suit, after a medallion, vintage engraving. Louis XIV in ballet suit, after a medallion, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1836. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660153

Engraving depicting a fisherman on a riverbank waiting for something to bite. Dated 19th century

Rudolf of Habsburg (born 1 May 1218) (died 15 July 1291) was Rudolf IV. Count of Habsburg, Kyburg and Löwenstein and Landgrave in Thurgau. As Rudolf I...

A woodcut portrait of Charles V by Albrecht Duerer from 1521, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century

Headdress decorated with traditional hair from the tribe of Lovale, Central Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Journey from Zanzibar to Benguela by Verney Lovett Cameron, Le Tour du Monde 1877

The caption accompanying this 1903 illustration in Gaston Masperos book on History of Egypt reads: The Prophet Muhammad from a ninth century manuscript.

Tegeltableau Prins Hendrick van Nassav, Anonymous, 1619 Tile tableau of 52 tiles (13 x 4) with a blue painted portrait of Prince Hendrik, standing next to a table on which his helmet lies. He holds a staff in his left hand. At the bottom of the inscription: Prins Hendrick van Nassav and the year: 1619. Netherlands earthenware. tin glaze majolica Tile tableau of 52 tiles (13 x 4) with a blue painted portrait of Prince Hendrik, standing next to a table on which his helmet lies. He holds a staff in his left hand. At the bottom of the inscription: Prins Hendrick van Nassav and the year: 1619. Netherlands earthenware. tin glaze majolica

The Great Triumphal Chariot of Emperor Maximilian, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut

King Louis IX of France on the throne, after a miniature of the XIVth century from the National Library of Paris, woodcut, France, Europe

The figure here is a German nobleman in A.D. 1100. The Illustration dates to 1882. .

Kurdish Bandit, Turkey, Illustration, Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers, by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

The Invocation was the cross, This baptistry, executed in white marble, 1844 Sculpture Show, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

A Green Man, (1833). Artist: Unknown

Female head painting of the Middle Ages, knightly lady with long loden cloak, shawl and giving end, around 1300, fashion history, costume history, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

According to Greek and Roman mythology, the Trojan Laocoon warned his fellow Trojans not to bring the giant wooden horse (seen here), gifted to them by the Greeks, within the walls of troy. Poseidon, the god of the sea and a deity who favored the Greeks, sent sea-serpents from the sea to strangle Laocoon. The horse was the Greek hero Odysseus' idea and the Greeks had a Greek named Sinon tell the Trojans that if the Trojans did not bring it within the city walls, the Greeks would defeat the Trojans. This early 1900s illustration shows the Trojans reveling in the thought that the horse was about

Armour ornamented with lions, supposed to be that of of Louis XII, 15th century, (1870). Artist: Unknown

Historic print, Millstaett Manuscript, an illustrated manuscript written in southern Bavarian Early Middle High German, 12th Century, from the Illustrated Atlas of the History of German National Literature by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Impalement. Engraving after a woodcut in Sebastian Munster's "Cosmographia universalis", published in Basel in 1552. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

The Mandrill as the bearer of French civilization, satirical drawing by H. Leutemann from 1876 / Der Mandrill als Träger der französischen Zivilisation, Satirezeichnung von H. Leutemann aus dem Jahre 1876, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

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