18th Century Engravings

A selection of 18th-century engravings and etchings illustrating detailed scenes, religious themes, and narratives from historical contexts.

Copper engraving and etching by Jan Wandelaar depicting the title page of 'Placaatboek S Lands van Utrecht' with allegorical representation, created in 1727.

Etching by Anton Joseph von Prenner from the 18th century depicting hunting life with a dog, showing figures, animals, and 18th-century European printmaking techniques.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort depicting the martyrdom of St. Agatha, created in 1567.

Etchings by Claude Henri Watelet from 1751 and 1754 showing a range of scenes executed with fine detail in 18th-century style.

Etching by Vespasiano Strada depicting the Holy Virgin with child resting during the flight to Egypt, created between 1600 and 1622.

Copper engraving and etching by Jan Wandelaar depicting the title page of 'Placaatboek S Lands van Utrecht' with allegorical representation, created in 1727.

Etching by Giuseppe Diamantini from 1650-1700 depicting Bacchus, Ceres, and Venus, showing mythological figures, symbolic elements, and classical ornamental design.

Raphael Sadeler the Elder produced a copper engraving and etching from 1570 to 1634 showing the Holy Family with John the Baptist as a boy, highlighting figures, gestures, and religious narrative.

Copper engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II from 1580-1629 depicting the elements of air and fire, showing symbolic representations and human figures in a European artistic style.

Etching by Nicolas Dorigny between 1678 and 1746 depicting Saint Venantius (Venanzo).

A copper engraving and etching by Edmé Jeaurat, created in 1736, depicting an astrologer falling into a well, showing human figure and a narrative scene.

Copper engraving print by Hendrick Goltzius from 1586 showing allegorical Roman heroes. The artwork depicts classical figures with armor, weapons, and symbolic heroic gestures in Renaissance European style.

Copper engraving by Jan Harmensz. Muller, created around 1600, depicting Venus and Mercury in a mythological scene, including figures, gestures, and symbolic elements.

A copper engraving and etching by Edmé Jeaurat, created in 1733, depicting the personification of Fortune with a young child, showing allegorical figures and symbolic elements.

Etching by Giulio Carpioni created between 1640 and 1678 depicting the Holy Family, showing religious figures in a devotional composition.

Copper engraving by Jean Louis Roullet from 1665-1699 depicting David handing Goliath's head to King Saul, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narrative.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean-Baptiste Tilliard created between 1784 and 1786 illustrating scenes from Tasso's 'The Freed Jerusalem' including figures and architectural settings.

Etching by Jacob Jordaens depicting Christ driving the money changers from the temple, created in 1652.

Etching by Jacob Jordaens depicting the acceptance of the cross, created in 1652, showing Christ, figures, and a biblical scene.

Etching by Remy Vuibert from 1649 depicting the birth of Adonis, showing mythological figures and symbolic elements in a classical composition.

Etching by Arnold Houbraken, 1675-1719, showing allegorical and symbolic personifications in a carefully structured composition with figures and gestures.

A 1633 etching by Theodor van Thulden depicting episodes from the adventures of Odysseus, emphasizing mythological figures and narrative scenes.

Copper engraving and etching by Sébastien Bourdon created between 1670 and 1800, showing two scenes: a fire in a Roman city and the allegorical figure of Flora.

Copper engraving and etching by Michel Natalis depicting a portrait of Guillaume Natalis, created around 1658, showing facial features, attire, and compositional elements.

Copper engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, 1600-1659, depicting a symbolic or allegorical representation titled 'Pain Nut' with figures and detailed composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Nicolas Ponce from 1760-1831 depicting cherries, showing the fruit, branches, and surrounding details.

Etching by Charles André Van Loo, created between 1743 and 1797, depicting the biblical Scourging of Christ with detailed rendering of figures and suffering.

Jan Harmensz. Muller copper engraving and etching from 1590-1628 depicts a female satyr removing a thorn from a fauns foot, illustrating 16th-17th century mythological scenes and Flemish printmaking.

Etching by Bernard Picart depicting a personal group in front of the Steinmonument and the wedding of Tobias and Sarah, created in 1734.

Copper engraving and etching by Isidore Stanislas Henri Helman from 1765-1809 depicting the Sibylle temple in Tivoli, showing architectural details and surrounding landscape.

An etching by Justus van den Nypoort from 1680-1681 depicting scenes inside a tavern, showing patrons and interior architecture.

Etching by Cornelis Schut depicting rhetoric as an allegorical subject, created between 1615 and 1655, showing figures with gestures and symbolic attributes.

Etching by Johann Elias Ridinger, 1718-1767, showing male figures in different positions for human form study and artistic reference.

Etching by Johann Liss depicting a man with a mask in a woman's bedchamber, including five people in a genre scene, showing figures, gestures, clothing, and interior setting, created between 1600 and 1630.

Etching by Pietro Antonio de Pietri showing a frontispiece of various altar and chapel designs in Rome, created between 1683 and 1716, focusing on architectural details and layout.

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Baron from 1724 depicting Achilles immersed in the river Styx, showing detailed figures, gestures, and composition in a classical mythological scene.

Etching by Antonio Triva from 1650-1699 depicting Maria holding the child, showing Holy Family composition and detailed figures.

A copper engraving and etching by Jan Harmensz. Muller from 1590-1628 depicting nymphs and a satyr presenting fruits to Venus, showing classical mythology and figures in a natural setting.

Etching by Bernhard Rode depicting Moses and the Widow of Sarepta, created between 1748 and 1797, showing biblical narrative and human figures in action.

Etching by Willem van Haecht around 1630 depicting Bacchus, Nessus, and Deianira, showing mythological figures and narrative action.

Etching by Louis de Châtillon between 1659 and 1734; title unclear but the work represents a figural composition from the 17th century.

Etching by Girolamo de Monte depicting Christ associated with spring, created in 1663.

Jean Baptiste Wicars engraving and etching around 1800 portrays relief figures with cameo decoration, reflecting neoclassical design influences.

A 1625-1640 etching by Jan Lievens depicting Jacob resting on a stone alongside Mercury and Argus, combining biblical and mythological figures.

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart depicting Uranie, the muse of astronomy, showing a female figure with celestial symbols, created between 1693 and 1733.

An etching by Bernhard Rode from 1748-1797 illustrating a book title page showing Hell blowing a war trumpet and a peace promise, depicting allegorical and narrative elements.

Copper engraving and etching by François de Poilly the Elder from 1640-1693 depicting the Holy Family, showing Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus in a domestic setting with detailed figures and drapery.

Etching by Domenico Maria Viani depicting Saint Joseph, created between 1685 and 1711, showing the saint in traditional religious iconography.

Copper engraving and etching by Philipp Galle depicting the Four World Ages, created in 1573, showing allegorical figures, symbolic elements, and composition.

Etching by Arnold Houbraken depicting symbolic and allegorical personifications, created between 1675 and 1719.

Copper etching depicting the proclamation to Maria, created by Jan Speckaert between 1585 and 1629.

Illustration of The Messiah by Heinrich Friedrich Füger, showing the central figure, supporting figures, symbolic gestures, and compositional structure, created between 1805 and 1863.

Copper engraving by Hieronymus Wierix, 1573-1619, 1601, showing allegorical figures representing abstract concepts through symbolic gestures and attributes.

Etching by Giulio Carpioni depicting Venus and Amor, created between 1630 and 1678, illustrating mythological figures and classical themes.

Copper engraving and etching by an unknown engraver (17th century) depicting children representing the four seasons, showing figures, symbolic gestures, seasonal objects, and European setting.

Cesare Fracanzano's etching 'Joseph and the Wife of Potiphar', created between 1625 and 1675, depicts the biblical scene of Joseph resisting Potiphar's wife's advances, showcasing his engraving skills and historical themes.

Copper engraving and etching by Willem van Swanenburg from 1600-1612 depicting an allegorical scene of the devil seducing a human figure with symbolic elements.

Etching by Louis Elle showing children playing, including figures, gestures, toys, and outdoor landscape, created between 1630-1689.

A lithograph by Johann Nepomuk Strixner, 1800-1855, titled 'Rulingory', showing a detailed scene with figures, symbolic elements, and careful lithographic technique.

An etching and aquatint by Johann Friedrich Bause created between 1758 and 1809, depicting biblical figures Isaac and Esau, as well as the Samaritan, with detailed composition and period attire.

Aquatint and etching from 1765-1850 by an unidentified engraver depicting a sitting female allegory accompanied by a lion, ram, and horse, showing symbolic elements.

Copper engraving and etching by Cornelis Bos depicting the fall of the giants in the Palazzo del Te, created between 1530 and 1556, illustrating mythological scene and Renaissance art.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean de Poilly depicting Pallas with a wound, showing figures, gesture, drapery, and classical elements, created 1719-1757.

Copper engraving by Wallerand Vaillant depicting Venus attending the dead Adonis, produced between 1640 and 1677, showing Baroque mythological scene and detailed figures.

This 1760 copper engraving and etching by Jean Marie Delattre depicts the triumph of Venus, illustrating classical mythology with allegorical and decorative figures.

Etching by François Perrier depicting the discovery of the infant Moses in the Nile, showing the scene of his rescue according to the biblical narrative.

Etching by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert depicting Jacob and Esau reconciling, created in 1549, showing both figures in a biblical narrative scene.

Woodcut by Jacob Lucius from 1530-1597 depicting the fall of man, showing Adam and Eve, the serpent, and compositional details in a religious scene.

Etching by Gérard Audran between 1680 and 1703 depicting the temptation of Saint Antonius, showing religious figures and symbolic representation.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean Audran between 1690 and 1756 depicting Pan with Amor and the figures of Translate and Pomona in mythological scenes.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder depicting the sky bride, showing her actions, work, gestures, figures, and 16th-century religious allegory.

Etching by Karl Rahl (1794-1843) showing a person standing before the Temple of Freedom, highlighting figure, attire, gesture, and compositional elements in 18th-19th century European prints.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder from 1579 depicting the plagues of blood and grasshoppers, showing figures, animals, and environmental effects.

An etching with plate tone by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich depicting a stable scene with shepherds and a herd, created in 1783. The work emphasizes animals, human figures, and rural setting.

Etching by Marco Angolo del Moro depicting Jupiter and a nymph, created in 1565.

Etching and copper engraving by François Boucher from 1742 depicting the mythological death of Adonis, rendered in classical composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Philipp Galle from 1550-1612 depicting Siblyla Comaea, showing the figure with detailed attire, seated with symbolic attributes.

Copper engraving and etching by Quirin Mark from 1770-1811 illustrating Susanna with two elders, highlighting gestures and biblical scene.

An etching by Theodor van Thulden depicting the Holy Family with Saint Elisabeth and young John, executed between 1620 and 1669, showing detailed figures and religious symbolism.

Etching by Alexandre Chaponnier in punctuation manner from 1770-1830 depicting Amor with the Three Graces in classical composition.

Etching and copper engraving by Richard Saint-Non in 1781 showing towns, countryside, and architectural features in Naples and Sicily.

Copper engraving and etching by Charles Louis Lingée illustrating 'The Freed Jerusalem' by Torquato Tasso, created between 1784 and 1786, depicting figures, battles, architecture, and narrative composition.

Copper engraving by Crispin de Passe II depicting Christ on the Mount of Olives, created between 1584 and 1670. The artwork shows biblical figures, gestures, and detailed composition.

Etching by Henri Guillaume Chatillon depicting biblical scenes including Jakob learning of Joseph's death and Moses at the burning bush, created in the 18th century.

Cherubino Alberti's copper engraving depicts the Holy Family with Elisabeth and John the Baptist, illustrating a biblical scene from the late 16th century.

Copper engravings and etchings by Louis Desplaces from 1702-1739 depicting the birth of Love, showing figures, gestures, and allegorical symbolism.

Etching by Cornelis Schut presenting an allegorical representation, created between 1615 and 1655.

Etching by Cornelis Schut of Mary with the Christ child and young John the Baptist, 1615-1655.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Bloemaert created between 1620 and 1692 depicting the mythological figures Meleager and Atalante, alongside a scene with bedding and crutches, showing human figures and objects.

Etching by Bernard Picart from 1734 depicting the Holy Family and the Triumph of a Gala, illustrating 18th-century French religious and ceremonial engraving techniques.

Etching by Giulio Carpioni depicting St. Antonius of Padua and St. Hieronymus in a wasteland, created between 1640 and 1678, illustrating religious figures and landscape.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli illustrating scenes from Virgils Aeneid, created in 1811, emphasizing classical narrative, heroic figures, and detailed engraving.

Etching by Franz Ertinger from 1683 depicting the biblical story of the Golden Calf, showing Moses confronting the Israelites with detailed figures and dramatic composition.

Copper engraving by Gerard Edelinck, 1660-1707, showing a frontispiece with decorative elements, figures, and allegorical motifs.

Etching by François Perrier from 1633 depicting the Holy Family with John's Boys, showing religious figures, drapery, interaction between characters, and detailed composition in a classical style.

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

Copper engraving by Servatius von Raben depicting a Roman emperor on horseback, showing the emperor, horse, armor, and ceremonial attire from 1590-1635.

Libyan Sibille; Libica; Paintings in the Sixtin Chapel. The Libyan Sibille, seated and turned to the left. Behind her a big book that she lifts up with both hands. Links Two children with a scroll. One of the sibilles of Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Title in undermarge and numbered at the bottom right: 22. The print is part of an album.

Man and woman with two children; Paintings in the Sixtin Chapel. Figures from Michelangelo's ceiling painting. Numbered at the bottom right: 70. The print is part of an album.

Copper engraving and etching by Francois Tortebat depicting the death of Maria Magdalena, showing figure, gestures, drapery, and devotional context, dated 1666.

Aquatint and etching depicting the Duke of Ferrara before Pope Julius II and a female figure study, produced between 1730 and 1820.

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