Personifications of Deities and Heroes

A collection of prints depicting personified figures like river gods and heroes. Includes dynamic poses, mythological themes, and intricate engravings.

A large statue of Hercules, seen from behind, leaning on his club. Until 1787 this statue stood in the Palazzo Farnese, hence the name Hercules Farnese. Two men can be seen observing the statue, Hercules Farnese Hercules Victor (title on object) Three antique statues in Rome after Goltzius (series title), print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, print maker: Nicolaas Braeu, (rejected attribution), Hendrick Goltzius, print maker: Netherlands, print maker: Haarlem, Haarlem, publisher: Amsterdam, after c. 1592 - in or after c. 1605 and/or c. 1645 - c. 1706, paper, engraving, h 258 mm, w 188 mm

Riviergod Ligeris, Philips Galle, 1586 print The river god Ligeris (De Loire), seated on a stone block. A shell in his hand. The print is part of a seventeen-part series about river and sea gods. Antwerp paper engraving River Personified, 'rivers' (Ripa) Loire

Narcisse after Salvio Castello (Dutuit P.37, White 152) Cornelis ii blloert, dit u jeune (1603-1692). Narchisse of aftern�s Salvio Castello (Dutuit P.37, law, ling 122). Burin, curnitely sites. Museums of the city of the city of Paris, Petit Palais.

The full-length hero Marcus Valerius Corvus, seen from behind, his shield raised at his left shoulder. In the background he is shown defeating a Gaul with the help of a raven (corvus), Marcus Valerius Corvus Roman heroes (series title), print maker: Keijzer, Hendrick Goltzius, , Amsterdam, May-1829, paper, engraving, h 388 mm × w 255 mm

River god ligus; Ligter's; River and sea uts; Semideorum Marinorum Amnicouque Sigillariae Imagines Peregantes. The river god Ligeris (the Loire), seated on a stone block. A shell in his hand. The print is part of a seventeen-part series about river and sea uts.

Afternoon, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637 print Niche with the male personification of the afternoon. He holds a bunch of grapes in his hand. In the cartouche under the niche a couple at a table, the man raises his glass. unknown paper engraving personification of the afternoon, 'Meridies'. (family) meal - CC - out of doors

Waternimf Arethusa, Philips Galle, 1587 print The Water Nymph Arethusa, seated on a stone block. A tuil flowers in her hands. The print is part of a seventeen-part series about electricity and water nymphs. Antwerp paper engraving other Nereids (or sea-nymphs): Arethusa

Cyparissus from set The Rural Gods 1565 Cornelis Cort Netherlandish. Cyparissus from set The Rural Gods 397380

Antinous, Greek youth, handsome lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. With chlamys cloak, missing hand, and fig-leaf over his genitals. From a sculpture in the Belvedere Villa, now in the Vatican Museum. Antinous, Favorit von Kaiser Adriano in Papal Garten Belveder. Copperplate engraving by Richard Collin after an illustration by Joachim von Sandrart from his LAcademia Todesca, della Architectura, Scultura & Pittura, oder Teutsche Academie, der Edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Kunste, German Academy of Architecture, Sculpture and Painting, Jacob von Sandrart, Nuremberg, 1675.

Male Nude from Panel of 'The Drunkeness of Noah', Print made by Adamo 'Ghisi' Scultori, ca.1530-1585, after Michelangelo, 1474/1475-1564, Italian, 1550 to 1585, Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper

A large statue of Hercules, seen from behind, leaning on his club. Until 1787 this statue stood in the Palazzo Farnese, hence the name Hercules Farnese. Two men can be seen observing the statue, Hercules Farnese Hercules Victor (title on object) Three antique statues in Rome after Goltzius (series title), print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, print maker: Nicolaas Braeu, (rejected attribution), Hendrick Goltzius, print maker: Netherlands, print maker: Haarlem, Haarlem, publisher: Amsterdam, after c. 1592 - in or after c. 1605 and/or c. 1645 - c. 1706, paper, engraving, h 258 mm, w 188 mm

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). The man of standing pain, his arms extended (Bartsch 20). 1500. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 77213-14 Chretian art, religious art, bible, Christianity, Crown Epines, crane, man of pain, standing man, passion of Christ, biblical character, holy character, biblical refection, Christian religion, renaissance, biblical scene, religious scene, suffering, life Christ , 16th 16th XVI 16th 16th 16th century, engraving

Mars; Antique gods. An image of the god of war mars placed in a niche. Mars is depicted in the company of a wolf. He wears a helmet and a sword. In his hand he holds a lance and a shield. He is included in this series together with his beloved Venus. Under the show a Latin caption

"Copper engraving by Monogrammist AA from the early 16th century depicting young and old bacchants, showing figures, gestures, and composition in a mythological context."

Niche with the male afternoon personification. In his hand he holds a bunch of grapes. In the cartouche under the niche a couple at a table, the man lifts his glass.

Zeegod Portunus, Philips Galle, 1586 print The Zeegeod Portunus, seated on a stone. The print is part of a seventeen-part series about river and sea gods. Antwerp paper engraving (story of) Palaemon

Apollo. Engraving by R. Collin after J. van Sandrart.

Man with two gesels, anonymous, after Willem Danielsz. Van Tetrode, 1550 - 1625 print A naked man, seen from the front, has stuck two gesels. He keeps his left arm in the air. paper engraving flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

Zeegod Achelous, Philips Galle, 1586 print The sea god Achelous, seated on a stone block on the beach. He has a reed plume as a staff. The print is part of a seventeen-part series about river and sea gods. Antwerp paper engraving (story of) Achelous; 'Acheloo' (Ripa)

Judgment of Paris. Paris is under a tree. In his left hand he has an apple in his right hand. Mercurius is at his feet. He wears a winged hat and holds a caduceus.

Apollo partly naked standing in a niche, left hand resting on an open box ca. 1500-1527 Marcantonio Raimondi Italian. Apollo partly naked standing in a niche, left hand resting on an open box 342588

Netherlands, Tetrode, Willem Danielsz. van, Flagellation of Christ, Man with two scourges, verso center - stamped, A naked man, seen from the front, holds two scourges. His left arm is raised in the air., print, prints, height 502 mm, width 287 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1550 - 1625, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Northern Netherlandish, after a statue by

Standbeeld van Apollo, Michel, birth, after Giovanni Lanfranco, 1640 print Statue of Apollo with De Lier, standing next to a tree trunk. In the middle of the base the coat of arms of Vincenzo Giustiniani. Print from a series to the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome. paper engraving (story of) Apollo (Phoebus). monument, statue. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture

Venus. Etching by F. Perrier.

Depicts Apollo, created as a copper engraving print by Marcantonio Raimondi around 1511-1512, showing the figure in classical proportions and standing posture.

Christ met Kruis en andere passiewerktuigen ; Graphices examples of various artists.

Nile. Etching by F. Perrier.

Dood van Cleopatra.Cleopatra stands for a curtain. The snake has wrapped around her arm and bites in her chest. Her right foot stands on a base and with her right arm she leans on an amphor. A village in the background.

Sea God Portunus, Egypt, Philips Galle, 1586

Mars in the clouds, Jacob Matham, Rudolf II van Habsburg (Duits keizer), 1599 - 1603

Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), Den Store Herkules, 1589

Poesia, Richard Collin, after Joachim von Sandrart (I), 1676 print Image of an image of a naked young man with laurel wreath. A swan at his feet. paper engraving piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ poetry; 'Poesia' (Ripa)

Hendrick Goltzius was one of many late Renaissance artists who felt compelled to travel to Italy as part of his artistic training. He went with one purposeto study antique sculpture. Goltzius made drawings on-site and then made engravings after his designs once he returned to Haarlem in 1591. He portrayed the Farnese Hercules from a low viewpoint to capture the awesome experience of first encountering the famous monument. Goltzius showed the sculpture from behind and in shadow, emphasizing its glowing highlights. The print includes two observers, who were assumed by contemporary Dutch commentators to be a self-portrait of Goltzius with his stepson, Jacob Matham, who was also an engraver. Three Famous Antique Roman Statues: The Farnesian Hercules, 1592. Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617). Engraving; platemark: 40.4 x 29.4 cm (15 7/8 x 11 9/16 in.); sheet: 42.5 x 30.2 cm (16 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.).

Plate 5: Neptune standing in a niche holding a trident, with a hippocampus (sea-horse) behind him, from a series of gods and goddesses 1526 Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio Italian. Plate 5: Neptune standing in a niche holding a trident, with a hippocampus (sea-horse) behind him, from a series of gods and goddesses 368125

Bacchus image and two studies of arms. Study sheet with a bacchus image and left two arms. At the top right: 3.

Copper engraving 'Mars' by Sebald Beham, depicting the Roman god of war, Mars, with armor and attributes in detailed composition.

A naked man (Ignudo), seated facing left, holding a piece of fabric, after Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel 1580-90 Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia) Italian. A naked man (Ignudo), seated facing left, holding a piece of fabric, after Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco in the Sistine Chapel 651182

Illustrations by Govard Bidloo, from the anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des menschelyken Lichaams'. (Amsterdam 1690).Govard Bidloo was born in Amsterdam in 1649 and became professor of anatomy at The Hague from 1688 to 1713

Olympus naked seated on a tree stump holding pipes, set within a niche. Artist: Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515-died 1527 Rome). Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 9 1/8 × 4 3/16 in. (23.2 × 10.7 cm). Date: ca. 1515-27. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

. Mars, standing and seen on the back, on the clouds, with sword and helmet. Next to him a dog.

David standing with crossed legs and holding the head of Goliath on a pedestal at left, a sword on the ground, after Reni. Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575-1642 Bologna); Engraved by Gilles Rousselet (French, Paris 1614-1686 Paris). Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed): 11 1/8 × 7 1/16 in. (28.2 × 18 cm). Publisher: Claude Vignon (French, Tours 1593-1670 Paris). Date: ca. 1635-45.After a painting by Reni. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Waternimf Hippoccrene, Philips Galle, 1587 print The Water Nimmf Hippoccrene, Goddess of the stallion source. The print is part of a seventeen-part series about electricity and water nymphs. Antwerp paper engraving Hippocrene (fountain of Mount Helicon), produced when Pegasus' hoof struck the ground (+ specific aspects, allegorical aspects)

Bacchus and a Sater, J. Kuyper (Prentmaker), 1860 print Bacchus and a Sater in a niche. Bacchus holds one of his goat legs on a basket where a snake tail sticks out. While Bacchus seems to get out of the niche, the Sater grapes eats from his hand. paper etching / engraving satyr(s) (in general). (story of) Bacchus (Dionysus), Liber. attributes of Bacchus: vine. snakes

Marcus Valerius Corvus; The Roman heroes. The hero Marcus Valerius Corvus finished, seen on the back, his shield raised at his left shoulder. In the background you can see how he beats a galler with the help of a Raaf (Corvus). Under the show twice two fresh rules in Latin. This print is part of a series of ten prints, consisting of an unnumbered title print, eight numbered representations of heroes and an unnumbered concluding print.

Naked man with tied hands, anonymous, 1500 - 1599 print Standing naked man with tied up hands, in an architectural context. Behind him a wall with grotesken. Left and right an arc. Italy paper engraving / etching ornament ~ grotesque. man (showing himself) undressed, quasi-nude

Diana as the moon goddess Luna on a cloud, the moon on the forehead, from a series of prints with planets, print maker: Pieter Valck (mentioned on object), Dating 1575.

H. Sebastiaan. Saint Sebastian with an arrow in his side leans against an old tree.

Sitting naked; Paintings in the Sixtin Chapel. Sitting naked man, turned to the left. One of the 'Ignudi' (naked men) from Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Numbered at the bottom right: 15.

An Apostle. Conte Anton Maria Zanetti; Italian, 1680-1767. Date: 1740. Dimensions: 170 x 100 mm (image/sheet, trimmed to block). Chiaroscuro woodcut in black and gray on ivory laid paper. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Adam and Eve being expelled from paradise ca. 1515-25 Marcantonio Raimondi Italian. Adam and Eve being expelled from paradise 342523

One of the dioscuren at the Quirinaal in Rome. Image of one of the dioscuren on the Quirinaal in Rome.

The Man of Sorrows 1515 Albrecht Dürer German. The Man of Sorrows 390874

Plate 1: Saturn; statue of the nude god standing on a socle, holding a scythe in his right hand and a child in his left; from 'Statues of Roman Gods' after Jacques Jonghelinck 1586 Philips Galle One of eight numbered plates from the series 'Statues of Roman Gods', after Jacques Jonghelinck. The plates illustrate Bacchus and the seven planetary gods and was originally displayed in the town hall of Antwerp. The series was published by Philips Galle in 1585 in Antwerp and again in 1586.. Plate 1: Saturn; statue of the nude god standing on a socle, holding a scythe in his right hand and a child in his left; from 'Statues of Roman Gods' after Jacques Jonghelinck. Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537-1612 Antwerp). 1586. Engraving. Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537-1612 Antwerp)

Jean Mignon, Satyr with Twisted Legs Satyr with Twisted Legs

Saint Sebastian Crowned by an Angel Made 1620-1632 Flanders. Etching printed in black, on paper . Willem Panneels

Joseph of Arimathea 1545-1560 France. Beatrizet spent most of his working life in Italy. While in Rome, he specialized in reproducing Italian paintings and views of Rome. At this time, he also studied the techniques and style of Michelangelo (Italian, 1475-1564). The fine and tight crosshatching on the body of the hooded man seen here is reminiscent of Michelangeloís drawing style, which was textured with such vigorous crosshatchng that it often resembled marks left by chisels on stone.. Engraving on ivory laid paper . Nicolas Beatrizet

Mercury Gods who sit on the seven planets (series title), Mercury, a helmet with wings on the head and a staff with two snakes in the right hand. In the sky the two constellations Virgo and Gemini., Monogrammist IB (16e eeuw) (mentioned on object), Germany, 1528, paper, engraving, h 83 mm × w 50 mm

The water nymph Largia. The print is part of a seventeen-part series on stream and water nymphs, Water nymph Largia Largia Stream and water nymphs (series title) Nimpharum oceanitidum, ephydridum potamidum naiadum (series title), print maker: Philips Galle, Philips Galle, publisher: Philips Galle, Antwerp, 1587, paper, engraving, h 165 mm × w 101 mm

Martyrdom of De H. Sebastiaan.

The man struck with the fox tail after Francesco Francia () (Bartsch 3723) Marc Antoine Raimondi (1480-vers1534). The man struck with the fox tail after Francesco Francia (Bartsch 3723). Fight, chisel. 16th century.

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Farnese Hercules 16th century Giorgio Ghisi Italian This print comes from the museums copy of the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae (The Mirror of Roman Magnificence) The Speculum found its origin in the publishing endeavors of Antonio Salamanca and Antonio Lafreri. During their Roman publishing careers, the two foreign publishers - who worked together between 1553 and 1563 - initiated the production of prints recording art works, architecture and city views related to Antique and Modern Rome. The prints could be bought individually by tourists and collectors, but were also purchased in larger groups which were often bound together in an album. In 1573, Lafreri commissioned a title page for this purpose, which is where the title ‘Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae first appears. Lafreri envisioned an ideal arrangement of the prints in 7 different categories, but during his lifetime, never appears to have offered one standard, bound set of prints. Inste

Silenus with the young Bacchus. Silenus bears the young Bacchus on his shoulder. Bacchus' head is diagnosed with a wreath of wingerd leaves and grapes, in his hand he holds a grape food. Display of the right and back of a scientific.

The Emperor Commodus as Hercules. Hendrik Goltzius (Netherlands, Mülbracht now Bracht-am-Niederrhein, 1558-1617). Holland, circa 1592; published 1617. Prints; engravings. Engraving

Goltzius, Hendrick, Haarlem, Matham, Jacob, The seven planets series A, Mercvrivs, Mercurius, holding a caduceus in his hand and a winged hat (petasus) on his head. To his right is the astronomical symbol for his planet. Standing in an oval cartouche with the two signs of the zodiac at the top: Gemini and Virgo., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 118 mm, width 78 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1571-10-15 - 1631-01-20, print maker, printmaker, 1597 - 1597, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1558-01 - 1617-01-01, intermediary draughtsman

The Jupiter, from the cycle: The Seven Planets. Beham, Sebald (1500-1550), graphic artist

Print made by Adamo 'Ghisi' Scultori, ca.1530-1585, Male Nude from Panel of "God Separating Light from Dark", 1550 to 1585. Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper.

Hendrick Goltzius, The Great Hercules, 1589, engraving on paper.

Achior tied to a tree, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1615 print Achior, general of the ammonies, tied naked to a tree by the men of Holofernes, near Betulia. Judit 6 Friesland paper etching / engraving Achior is tied to a tree near the city of Bethuliah

Faun holds a rabbit above a dog, Hubert Lefèvre, After Gédéon Reverdin, 1804 print Paris paper Satyrs, Fauns, Sileni

David with the Head of Goliath. Artist: After Carlo Maratti (Italian, Camerano 1625-1713 Rome); Robert van Audenaerde (Flemish, Ghent 1663-1743 Ghent). Dimensions: sheet: 19 5/16 x 13 7/8 in. (49 x 35.2 cm)plate: 15 3/8 x 10 11/16 in. (39 x 27.2 cm). Publisher: Johann Jakob Frey the Elder (Swiss, active in Rome 1681-1752). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: After Carlo Maratti. Robert van Audenaerde.

Hercules en Telephos, Nicolaes de Bruyn, after Hendrick Goltzius, after c. 1592 - in or after c. 1605 print An image of Hercules with his son Telephos on his arm. His lion skin hangs over Hercules shoulder and the child plays with the head of the lion. On the inscription on the pedestal of the image, Hercules is associated with the Roman emperor commodus who tried to match Hercules courage and strength. print maker: Netherlandsprint maker: Haarlemafter print by: Haarlem paper engraving (story of) Commodus the Roman emperor (+ mythological or allegorical portrait; allegorical representation of event from the life of historical person). (story of) Telephus. (story of) Hercules (Heracles). piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture

H. Sebastiaan, jacob matham, 1600 - 1610 print Haarlem paper engraving St. Sebastian, tied to a tree or a pillar, is pierced by arrows

Olympus naked seated on a tree stump holding pipes, set within a niche ca. 1515-27 Marco Dente Italian. Olympus naked seated on a tree stump holding pipes, set within a niche 342494

The Pillars of Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules. Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502-1555/1561 Soest). Dimensions: Sheet: 4 5/16 × 2 3/4 in. (10.9 × 7 cm). Date: 1550. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Antwerpen, Jode, Gerard de, Broeck, Crispijn van den, Sadeler, Johann (I), Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, elegantissimis imaginibus expressum excellentissimorum in hac arte virorum opera: nunc primum in lucem editus, The twelve patriarchs of Israel, Ancestors Levi and Judah, Antwerp, On the left, patriarch Levi, the third son of Jacob, in armor. In the background, the siege of the city of Shechem, which Levi destroyed together with Simeon in revenge for the dishonoring of their sister Dinah. On the right, patriarch Judah, the fourth son of Jacob, in armor. At his side is a lion, a reference to the comparison his father Jacob makes between Judah and a lion. Below the representations is a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 223 mm, width 308 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, prentmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, engraving, graferen (drukprocedé), Work conception, Sout

Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida. He wears a feather headdress, copper bands on his arms and legs, his body is painted hideously, and he is armed with bow and arrow. Costume de soldats et de capitaines de Floride. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellios Costumes anciens et modernes, Habits antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860.

Plate 7: the blinded Polyphemus, guarding the entrance of his cavern, with Ulysses and his companions escaping below by covering themselves with ram skins 1756 Bartolomeo Crivellari. Plate 7: the blinded Polyphemus, guarding the entrance of his cavern, with Ulysses and his companions escaping below by covering themselves with ram skins. "Le Pitture di Pellegrino Tibaldi e di Niccolò Abbate esistenti nell'Instituto di Bologna". Bartolomeo Crivellari (Italian, active 18th century). 1756. Etching and engraving. Prints

Niche with the male personification of Noon. In his hand he holds a bunch of grapes. In the cartouche below the niche, a couple at a table, the man raising his glass, Afternoon Nihil Meridiana Lvce Clarivs The four times of the day (series title), print maker: Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), unknown, 1574 - 1637, paper, engraving, h 87 mm × w 41 mm

Samson stands over vanquished Philistines, a lion's pelt over his shoulders and his ass's jaw at his feet. Autotype after F.J. Shields, 1877.

Statue of Hercules with one of the apples of the Hesperides in hand; Galleria Giustiniana del Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani I. Statue of Hercules with one of the apples of the Hesperides in hand. Besides him his knots with the lion skin about that. On the base the coat of arms of Vincenzo Giustiniani. Print is part of an album with a series of prints to the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome.

Death of Cleopatra, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1590 - 1594 print Cleopatra commits suicide by being biting a Cobra. She's naked on her bed. To the right of the bed her crown and scepter. Amsterdam paper engraving death of Cleopatra: she commits suicide by holding to her breast an asp, which she has taken from a basket of figs

Copper engraving by Sebald Beham, 1545, depicting Hercules strangling Antaeus, emphasizing figures, posture, and dynamic movement.

Standing male nude with a sword and a carved head, Dirk Versteegh, 1784 drawing Standing male naked with a sword and a carved head. Bottom left: No. 10. prepared paper. pencil. chalk standing figure

Sculptuur Van Apollo ; Apollo Belvedere ; The sculpted marble statue of Apollo in the palace of the pope (... ); Antieke Sculpturen in Rome ; Are to be seen in the public places, and images were of the Ancient Rome, known as the city of statues . Onderschrift in het Engels . Prent maakt deel uit van list .

Two Germanic warriors, Figura III, Nicolaes van Geelkercken (attributed to), 1614 - 1616 print Twee Naar Rechts Gaande Gewapende Krijgslieden. Afkomstig shipped, Philip Cluverius, Germany ancient books, Lowijs (i) Elzevier, Leiden, 1616. lib. 1, p. 360, Figure 3. Netherlands paper etching extinct, 'historical' peoples (with NAME). the soldier; the soldier's life

Diefstal, Enea Vico, After Francesco Salviati, 1533 - 1567 print A naked man with tools in his hands with which he tries to open a door. There is a dog next to him. At the bottom of a Latin text line. print maker: Italyprint maker: Zuid-Nederlandafter design by: Italy paper engraving theft. burglary

The sea god Portunus seated on a stone. The print is part of a seventeen-part series on river and sea gods, Sea God Portunus Portvnvs River and sea gods (series title) Semideorum Marinorum amnicorumque sigillariae imagines perelegantes (series title), print maker: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), publisher: Philips Galle, Antwerp, 1586, paper, engraving, h 165 mm × w 102 mm

Honoré Daumier, Un nouvel Hercule Farnèse, 19th century Un nouvel Hercule Farnèse

Sebald Beham, Satyr Woman Playing Bagpipe Satyr Woman Playing Bagpipe

Francesco Amato (Italian, Genoa, active 17th century). St. Christopher, ca. 1650. Etching. Second state.

Jupiter. Dated: probably 1592. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hendrik Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio.

Titus Manlius Torquatus; The Roman heroes. The Held Titus Manlius Torquatus for feet, while pulling his sword out of the sheath. In the background you can see how he beats a Gaul. Under the show twice two fresh rules in Latin.

Woman as personification of justice (Justitia) with Libra and Zwaard, Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1510 - 1527 print paper engraving Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues

The Pillars of Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules 1550 Heinrich Aldegrever German. The Pillars of Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules 428685

Adam. Daniel Hopfer, I; German, 1470-1536. Date: 1490-1536. Dimensions: 283 x 110 mm (image/plate/sheet). Etching in black on cream laid paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Presentation of the God Brahma, Bernard Picart (workshop of), After Bernard Picart, 1723 print The god Brahma presented as a naked man. He is the personification of the creative aspect of the Divine Hindu three or trimurti. His body parts are numbered 1-14 and represent different 'worlds'. Numbered at the top right: 99. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Brahma (supreme being, creator, etc. ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism)

Hercules in Hydra Van Lerna, Francesco Curti, After Guercino, 1613 - 1670 print Hercules tries to kill the multi -headed Hydra van Lerna with a burning torch. In the background a monument with a coat of arms Italy paper engraving (2) the Hydra of Lerna is killed by Hercules

Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571-1628); Adriaen de Vries (1559-1626), Sabiner Ends ROV, 1571-1628

Statue of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, naked with a satyr. Copperplate engraving by Francois-Anne David from Museum de Florence, ou Collection des Pierres Gravees, Statues, Medailles, Chez F.A. David, Paris, 1787. David (1741-1824) drew and engraved the illustrations based on Roman statues, engraved stones and medals in the collection of the Museum de Florence and the cabinet of curiosities of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

The death of Herakles after absorbing the toxic blood of Nessus which was on his tunic, put there by his wife, Deianira, who thought it would help her regain his favour

Vendor of Rosaries and Sacred Images 1655-1665 Italy. Pen and brown ink, with touches of red chalk, on ivory laid paper . Giuseppe Maria Mitelli

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