Allegorical Historical Scenes

A series of intricate engravings depicting allegorical and historical themes, featuring figures representing virtues, arts, and biblical narratives, with elaborate backgrounds and dynamic interactions

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Heemskerck, Maarten van, Muller, Harmen Jansz, Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel, History of Dina and Shechem, Of Shechem and Dina, Circumcision of Shechem, bottom right - handwritten in brown ink, Shechem is circumcised. On the right, the recently circumcised Chamor, the father of Shechem, is supported by a boy. At the bottom in the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 34:24. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, 54, height 202 mm, width 249 mm, Dutch, 1540 - 1617-10-07, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher, uitgever, Publicatie, 1592 - 1656-04

Allegory on the court and the generalism.

. Allegorical performance with an old man who points to heaven at an increase. A young nobleman embraces him and points to the Bible that is held by faith. They are surrounded by the seven liberal arts. Reflord to the left A river godin, justice and march. Links in the foreground genealogy and chronology. On the right in the foreground History and father time that has fallen asleep. In the background a face of some monuments from Rome. In the margin a motto in Latin (Trahat sua quemque voluptas).

The prevotes of merchants and the coming out of the city hotel Christmas Coypel (1628-1707). The Provost of Merchants and Alders Leaving the City Hall. Drawing.

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Heemskerck, Maarten van, Muller, Harmen Jansz, Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel, History of Dina and Shechem, Of Shechem and Dina, Circumcision of Shechem, bottom right - handwritten in brown ink, Shechem is circumcised. On the right, the recently circumcised Chamor, the father of Shechem, is supported by a boy. At the bottom in the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 34:24. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, 54, height 202 mm, width 249 mm, Dutch, 1540 - 1617-10-07, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher, uitgever, Publicatie, 1592 - 1656-04

Drunkenness of Noah, 1643 print Noah is drunk and half undressed in his tent. On the floor a wine jug and on the table next to him a wine cup. His son Cham points to him and mock him. Sem and Jafet shield their father with a rug. Right behind noach can be seen how he edits his vineyard, on a hill is the ark. At the bottom a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 9:20 in Latin. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the mocking of Noah: Ham finds his father (partially) naked sleeping out of doors (or in his tent, or in the vineyard cottage); Ham calls his brothers. Shem and Japheth walking backwards towards Noah

The lost son wastes his legacy; Parable of the lost son; Theatrum Biblicum (...). The lost son wastes his legacy in a brothel. In a garden he is embraced by a prostitute. Another woman gives his glass full. On the left a dancing woman with tamboures and on the right an orchestra. A jester is behind the lost son. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15:13.

Saint Roch dispensing charity. Etching after Annibale Carracci.

Judith Preparing Herself to Leave for the Enemies' Camp, plate four from The Story of Judith and Holofernes. Philip Galle (Netherlandish, 1537-1612); after Maarten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1498-1574). Date: 1564. Dimensions: 202 x 246 mm (image); 204 x 248 mm (plate); 228 x 274 mm (sheet). Engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: Netherlands. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Decorations at Mr Verbruggen in the guns in The Hague, 1766, Noah van der Meer (II), After J. Verbruggen, 1776 print Decorations at the house of Mr. J. Verbruggen in 's Lands Gestuieterij in The Hague on 8 March 1766 on the occasion of the majority of Prince Willem V. Painted panel with allegorical show with the stadholder. Willem V on a throne is assisted by father Tijd and Mercury. On the right is the Dutch virgin with the coats of the Republic in her hand on the Netherlands Lion. In the foreground Mars, Cybele, with the wall crown on her head, and the art. Numbered at the top: IV. Amsterdam paper etching prince. (story of) Mercury (Hermes). the arts; artists. (story of) Mars (Ares). (story of) Cybele, Rhea Cybele, Great Mother of the Gods (Berecynt(h)ia)

Jean-François-Pierre Peyron, The Death of Seneca, 1774, etching on ivory wove paper.

Birth of Saint John the Baptist 1555-88 Diana Scultori. Birth of Saint John the Baptist. Diana Scultori (Italian, Mantua ca. 1535-after 1588 Rome). 1555-88. Engraving. Prints

In a garden in front of a classical portal, a man sits next to his young wife amidst their six sons. Below the scene, on an attached sheet, a Dutch poem in three stanzas and a Dutch poem in two times two lines, naming the relationship between the woman and the boys/men in the scene in the form of a riddle., The Complicated Marriage, print maker: Romeyn de Hooghe, (mentioned on object), Samuel Sylvius, (mentioned on object), P. van Torenburg, (mentioned on object), Haarlem, 1698, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 260 mm × w 345 mm

King Josia destroyed the temples of Astarte, Kemos and Milkom History of King Josia (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru m veteris testame n ti, elega n tissimis imaginibus expressu m excelle n tissimoru m in hac arte viroru m opera: now n c primu m in luce m editus (series title), King Josiah leaves the temples in honor of the pagan gods Astarte, Kemos and Milkom and destroy all images of the idols. Two men are busy pulling a large statue from its pedestal. Other men smash the temple to pieces with hammers. Below the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 23:14. Print is part of an album, all the pagan shrines about the entire kingdom are desecrated and destroyed, story of Josiah, Philips Galle, 1567 - 1571 and/or 1579, paper, engraving, h 204 mm × w 251 mm

Alcove with the death of Cleopatra; Alcofen a la romaine. Alcove with Cleopatra lying on a bed under a canopy. Lagging women and soldiers surround her. At the bottom right of 2 numbered.

Amsterdam, Picart, Bernard, Allegorical representation with the coat of arms of Wales, verso lower left - stamped, Hercules, with Cerberus on the chain, and Minerva point three crowned women to the coat of arms of Wales. They all have a scepter in their hands, crowned respectively with an orb, a lyre and a pine cone. They kneel before the coat of arms and have brought a bag of money as a tribute. In the left foreground Kracht sits on a broken column, holding a club and an olive branch in his hands., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 151 mm, width 186 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1673-06-11 - 1733-05-08, print maker, printmaker, 1716 - 1716, first quarter 18th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), intermediary draughtsman

. Alcove with germanician lying on a bed with abroad draperies and angels with laurel wreath. Around grieving soldiers are. Legal under 3 numbered.

Victories with the arrival of Willem III, 1674 Victories with the arrival of Willem III. The unity of the Union is being restored, the people flows into the temple. On the right William III preceded by personifications of his office as Stadholder and Captain General. On the left the heroes who fought the Dutch victories on the enemy: De Ruyter, Tromp and Van Nes. The victory is allegorically depicted centrally. Allegory of the political situation in the Republic in the year 1674. Numbered at the top right: 5. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Netherlands Victories with the arrival of Willem III. The unity of the Union is being restored, the people flows into the temple. On the right William III preceded by personifications of his office as Stadholder and Captain General. On the left the heroes who fought the Dutch victories on the enemy: De Ruyter, Tromp and Van Nes. The victory is allegorically depicted centrally. Allegory of the political situation in the Republic in the year 1674

Ecce Homo n.d. Claude Gillot French. Ecce Homo 369514

Allegorical show with father Time and French and Dutch Language, 1717 print In the middle there is a putto on a pedestal with an open book in which you can read: t use is the great book. In addition, father is time with Zeis. In the foreground, two writing women are like personifications of the French and Dutch language. There are open books with them. On the right is a putto with a medallion with a river god. In the background a square with obelisk. paper engraving Father Time, man with wings and scythe. linguistic communication

Achilles kills Hector; History of Achilles. Achilles, with its arms equipment forged by vulcanus, dead Hector with its spear and with the help of Pallas Athens. Two fighting roosters in the foreground.

Death of a Roman emperor, Jacob Folkema, After Louis Fabritius Dubourg, 1702 - 1767 print A deceased emperor is, surrounded by mourning Romans, on a portable away. paper etching male persons from classical history (with NAME) - death of person from classical history

The Lost Son wasted his inheritance, 1585 print The lost son wastes his inheritance in a brothel. In a garden he is embraced by a prostitute. Another woman pours his glass full. On the left a dancing woman with tambourines and on the right an orchestra. Behind the lost son is a dar. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the prodigal son in the midst of prostitutes feasting and dissipating his patrimony, usually in a brothel or inn. small group of musicians, chamber orchestra, jazz band. wind instruments. court jester, court fool

Achilles immersed in the water of the Styx, Pietro Testa, 1648 print In the foreground, Thetis de Jonge Achilles keeps above a vase. Achilles was immersed in water from the Styx river to make him immortal. On the left the naked thetis with river goddesses. In the background Thetis that Achilles hands over to the Centaur Chiron. Italy paper etching Thetis dips Achilles in the Styx

Judith Presented to Holofernes, plate five from The Story of Judith and Holofernes 1564 Netherlands. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Philip Galle

Furius Camillus frees the Rome Bed by Brennus. Furius Camillus frees the Rome besieged by the Gallic leader Brennus. Camillus and his army are approaching from the right. In the foreground a group of men. In the background classic buildings. Italian verse in two columns in undermarge.

Salome brings Herodias the head of Johannes de Doper, Albertus Clouwet, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1646 - 1679 print During a feast in honor of Herodes, Salome de Koning and her mother present a dish with the truncated head of John the Baptist. The partygoers look curiously at the head. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving Salome with the head of John the Baptist on a dish

The poor Lazarus begins to the feast of the rich man; The parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus. The rich man, with two ladies and a Lord, sitting at a banquet. First of all, two musicians playing a wind instrument. On the left comes a servant with a pie on a bowl. In the foreground, in the garden, is the poor Lazarus. He keeps a nap up. A dog licks his wounds. With four lines of caption in French and in Dutch

View of Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, 1620, Abraham Rademaker, 1727 - 1733 print View of Ouderkerk aan den IJssel with the church on the right, in the situation around 1620. A few boats on the IJssel and on land a figure who is sinking. Amsterdam paper etching prospect of village, silhouette of village. church (exterior). rowing-boat, canoe, etc.. carrying something in basket, bag, rucksack, etc. Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

Allegory on the V.O.C., Simon Fokke, 1752 - 1784 print In the middle, Batavia, the personification of the V.O.C., is in charge. At her feet lies the Dutch Lion, waking over a bundle of arrows and a sword. Behind Batavia, freedom with freedom hat is on a stick and a flag is held with the monogram of the V.O.C. Mercury, the god of trade, is to the right of Batavia. Oriental merchants lay gifts while the right on the right two putti play with a coat of arms with the image of an eagle. Amsterdam paper etching trade-company. attributes of Mercury. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa)

Allegorie op Franse monarchie; Titelpagina voor: Thomas Salmon, Hedendaagsche historie, of Tegenwoordige staat van Frankryk, 1756.The personification of the French monarchy troning with scepter and above her the arm of France. At her, parliament's personifications and justice with scales. On the left is a putto with Order of the Order of the Holy Spirit. In the foreground, weapons are located and MINERVA points to Putti with a map of France. In the background a look through to the Pont Neuf in Paris with the image of rider image from Hendrik IV. In the undermaster a six-line Dutch text.

Mercurius in Herses kamer, Hendrick Goltzius (workshop of), after Hendrick Goltzius, 1590 print Mercury is approaching Heerse in her four -poster bed. In the background on the right you can see how Aglauros is touched by Nijd, and how Aglauros Mercury tries to prevent Herses room from entering. Two times two lines of Latin text under the performance. This print is part of a series of 52 prints that represent stories from Ovid's metamorphoses. This series falls into three numbered series: two of 20 prints and one of 12 prints. This print belongs to the second series. Haarlem paper engraving Mercury tries to gain admission to Herse's room, possibly by bribing Aglauros, her sister, with gold. Mercury and Herse, daughter of Cecrops

Titelblad: Alcoues a la Romaine, c. 1662 - c. 1670 print Alkoof with Mercury and Herse surrounded by putti. At the bottom are four lines of text. From series of 6 magazines. paper etching

Aeneid, 1658. After Francis Cleyn (German, 1582-1658), Pierre Lombart (French, 1612-1682). Engraving; sheet: 25.8 x 19 cm (10 3/16 x 7 1/2 in.); image: 25.8 x 19 cm (10 3/16 x 7 1/2 in.).

Schut, Cornelis (I), The Seven Liberal Arts, Arithmetic, verso lower left - stamped, At a trestle table with writing utensils on it, two men count money. A woman holds a writing tablet. Putti throw money and make marks on a bale of merchandise. On the ground is a money chest. In the background is a view of the sea., print, prints, height 243 mm, width 312 mm, South Netherlands, 1597-05-13 - 1655-04-29, print maker, printmaker, 1618 - 1655, paper, papier, etching, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception

Mercury riding in his chariot in the sky, pulled by two roosters. The signs of Virgo and Gemini indicate which people belong to Mercury's sphere of influence. The people, born under this constellation, are learned and artistic. Around a table are scientists, astrologers, a merchant and a doctor. On the left, people are making music at an organ. On the right, a sculptor and painter are at work. At the bottom in the margin a text in Latin about the children of Mercury, The planet Mercury and his children The seven planets (series title), print maker: Harmen Jansz Muller, (mentioned on object), Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hieronymus Cock, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1566 - 1570, paper, engraving, h 211 mm × w 247 mm

Reception ceremony at the Chinese, 1682 - 1733 Reception ceremony with the Chinese. A Chinese guest has been brought to the destination in a youngsters or sailing ship and is further transported in a sedan seat. Music players provide the welcome. At the top left a feast and a theater performance. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album. Leiden paper etching China Reception ceremony with the Chinese. A Chinese guest has been brought to the destination in a youngsters or sailing ship and is further transported in a sedan seat. Music players provide the welcome. At the top left a feast and a theater performance. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album. Leiden paper etching China

Some people pull the world on a string inside their house, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz, Cornelis van der Sys II, 1710

Sabijnse maagdenroof, Louis de Châtillon (rejected attribution), after François Tortebat, after Annibale Carracci, 1659 print paper etching / engraving rape of the Sabine women: they are carried off by Romulus and his men during a feast

Coronation, possibly of a French king, anonymous, c. 1730 - c. 1780 print paper etching during the coronation

Tyranny from Alva; Figure of the Ellendendhen Staet der Nederlanden, under the crude tijrannije van den Hertoghe van Alba; Delineatio Deplorati Status Belgium Sub Immensa Tirannide Albani Ducis Fernandi a Toledo. Alva rules a throne with the devil who crowns him, beside him Cardinal Granvelle that blows bad inspiration in the governor with a bellows. Alva has hit the seven province in his grip, represented as women and in chains they kneel for the dominator while rulers of the States watch. In background scenes of executions under the reign of ALVA. Verse and explanatory list in undermarge.

Laban Searching for his Household Gods 1753 France. Etching on paper

A Satire on Lord Bute, the Duke of Bedford, Earl Talbot, Lord Mansfield, Hogarth, Smollett, and others. 1762. Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Diane de Joannis de Chateablanc killed by her brother -in -law, 1667, Jan Luyken, 1698 print Print at the top right marked: Vyfde Division fol: 262. Amsterdam paper etching violent death by firearms. murder

Psyche punished by smart and pain; Story of Amor and Psyche. The personnifications of sorrow and pain psyche commissioned by the goddess Venus. Venus is sitting on the right of a chair and watches. Italian text in two cartouches in undermarge. Twice numbered bottom left: 21.

Drawing by Giorgio Vasari depicting scenes in a pillar hall: the birth of a child, three Parzen, and children playing and learning, created before 1567 using pen on blue paper.

French Virgin begs the gods for help, Pieter Nolpe, After Claes Moeyaert, 1638 print Tableau Vivant with the, by Maria de 'Medici proposed, French Virgin, who begs the gods for help. Hendrik IV, dressed as Hercules, is instructed to make the country again a whole. Peace, Amor and Venus look full of dismay at the globe of the French Empire, which is split in two. Justice is on the ground. Behind Maria de 'Medici is Bacchus. Presentation used in the water theater on the Rokin. Plate 10 of the illustrations in the description of the festivities around the visit of Maria de 'Medici to Amsterdam from 31 August to 5 September 1638. paper etching / engraving Triumphal Entry and public reception, Pageant, 'Only Solennel' entrance '. 'Tableau living'. PERSONALITIONS OF COUNTRIES, Nations, States, Districts, etc. (Story of) Venus (Aphrode). Symbols, Allegory of Peace, 'Pax'; 'Peace' pace (ripa). Justice; 'By force sea notended', "Didn't" wonderful region about already revenity, "Mailet your Viv

Two representations of a plate. Numbered top right: 88 and 90., Moses found by Pharaoh's daughter / Moses and Pharaoh's crown, print maker: Caspar Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: Barent Visscher, publisher: Andries van Damme, Amsterdam, 1698, paper, etching, h 159 mm × w 89 mm

Tobits Blindheid, Anonymous, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1595 - 1633 print To the left in the background, Tobit buries the body of the murdered man, who was found on the street by Tobias. After the funeral, Tobit falls asleep on a few bags of grain. One of the birds in the nest above his head drops his bird droppings into Tobits eyes, making it blind. In the middle of the back he gives clothing to the arms and on the right he is at the feast. At the bottom of the margin a single -line caption in Latin from Tobit 2. print maker: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving a bird dropping falls in Tobit's eyes

Golden Age, Abraham BLOTELING, After Gerard de Lairesse, 1667 - 1690 print Presentation of the Golden Age. Life is good and the people are happy. They celebrate the feast in honor of the goddess Flora and decorate their houses with flowers and garlands and collect fruit. On the right in the cloud is Saturn, as the patron of this happy time. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the golden age, 'Aetas aurea'; men live happily, gathering fruits under the reign of Saturn

Allegorie op Amsterdam; Titelpagina voor: S.n., Wegwyzer of korte Beschrijvinge van Amsterdam, 1737.Amsterdam crowned city dawn with map of the city. Mercury points with caduceus on the city in the background. River gods are in the foreground as a personification of the Amstel and the IJ.

Healing at the Pool of Bethesda, Richard van Orley, c. 1685 - before 1700

Study for the Allegory of Birth. Giorgio Vasari, after; Italian, 1511-1574. Date: 1580-1599. Dimensions: 212 x 323 mm. Pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, heightened with lead white (partially oxidized), on blue laid paper, laid down on tan wove card. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Aeneas at Dido.

Ontvangstceremonie bij de Chinezen; Chineese Gasteryen en Pracht / Festins et Magnificence des Chinois; Les Indes Orientales et Occidentales et autres lieux.Receive ceremony at the Chinese. A Chinese guest was brought to the place of destination in a joint or sailing ship and is further transported in a sedan. Music players take care of the reception. Top left a feast and a theater performance. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album.

Jozef and his brothers, Pier Francesco Mola, 1622 - 1666 print Joseph stands for a palace and addresses his brothers, some of which are kneeling in front of him. Rome paper etching admitted in Joseph's presence, the brothers bow down before him

The rich man on his deathbed; Parable from Lazarus and the rich man. The rich man is in his bed to die, a number of people. At the feet end the devil holding its earthly resources. Under the show the text: Dives Epulo Extremum HIC Obit Diem Luce 16. Third print from a series of five.

Allegory on the recovery of Utrecht, 1673, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1674 print Allegorie on the recovery, on the resurrection of the province of Utrecht in the Union, after the departure of the French on November 23, 1673. The berested provincial agent Utrecht is welcomed by personifications of De Eendracht and the Generality. Behind them the chariot and army of Stadholder William III with Hercules for the cart and the caution on the reins. On the left the bourgeoisie, poverty and religion sitting on the ruins of the Roman Church. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving Prudence, prudence '; 'Prudenza' (Ripa) ~ One of the four cardinal virtues. Allegorical representation ~ Religion; 'Religion' 'religion of SS. Mauritio e Lazarus', 'religion True Christian' (Ripa). Specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Hercules; Hercules as Patron Eemland

Absaloms revenge; History of Tamar and Amnon; Historia Bersabee (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. With a dinner for the king's sons, Absalom has been killed his half-brother Amnon by his servants. Two men attacked Amnon with swords and kill him. The other king's sisters flights and leave left on their mules. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. Print is part of an album.

Pygmalion in his studio, Jean Lepautre, 1628 - 1682 print paper etching Pygmalion falls in love with the statue he is carving

Winter; Hyems; The four Seasons. The winter season. Irasy on the frozen water around a castle. In the foreground an arranglee with an elegant lady. Furthermore, skating, throwing snowballs and collecting firewood. Caption of 4 lines in Latin. Numbered: 4.

Astyanax from the arms of Andromache withhreated, Louis Desplaces, After Jean Baptiste Jouvenet, 1692 - 1739 print Paris paper etching / engraving Astyanax is snatched away from Andromache

AEGEUS recognizes his son Thoseus, Jean Lepautre, 1628 - 1682 print paper etching at a banquet Aegeus recognizes his son Theseus just in time to save him from being poisoned by Medea

Illustration for Boccaccio decamerone. Illustration for Boccaccio decamerone, history xxxiv. Isabelle in the excavated head of her lover murdered.

The four enemies of the true believer; Vierderley Strydt Here the Ghereechtghen has to know / Welck Dees figure in four points Ghews; The four enemies of the true believer and theological virtues. The four enemies of the true believer. Allegorical performance in which the female personification of the righteous Christian is attacked by four enemies: death, heresy, the world and the devil. With 4 columns caption in 4 lines of Latin and 4 lines of Dutch. Sineprent on faith, ca. 1560.

Mutilation of the bodies of the De Witt brothers, 1672, 1728 print The mutilation of the bodies of the brothers Johan and Cornelis de Witt, August 20, 1672. In the foreground parts of the body are torn and sold. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving attempt, political murder. violent death, being killed; being mishandled and maltreated; seeking death (+ death by lynching). lynching. mutilation of the corpse The Hague

Jean Dughet, Penance, c. 1650, etching on paper.

Deathbed of the rich man, c. 1575 - c. 1599 print The rich man is in a four -poster bed, surrounded by doctors and weeping women. Vaatwerk and jewelry on the left on a table. Small devils fly through the doorway that carry the soul of the rich man through the air. Left front an open money box. With top in Latin and captions in French and Dutch. paper engraving / etching Dives dies; his soul is brought into hell by devils. physician, doctor. four poster bed. deathbed. mourning the dead

The suicide of Cato. Etching by P. Testa, 1648.

A Pleasure House. Dated: 1588. Dimensions: sheet: 37.3 × 45.7 cm (14 11/16 × 18 in.), cut to platemark. Medium: engraving on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jan Sadeler I, after Joos van Winghe.

Chiomara en Ortiagon, Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, after Jacobus Buys, 1796 print Chiomara throws the carved head of the centurio that raped her at the feet of her husband Ortiagon, tribal head of the galatic tolistoboii. Amsterdam paper female persons from classical history (CHIOMARA)

Death of meleager; History of Meleager. If the wood block, which is connected to the life of meleact, is digested in the fire, Meleager languishes away and dies. He lies with his beloved Atalanta on his lap while dies. Operated rushes. Under the show an explanatory text in French and English.

Alcibiades interrupts conversation between Socrates and his friends. Socrates and his friends in conversation at a table. The conversation is interrupted by Alcibiades, left standing as a naked young man. The seated agathon turns to Alcibiades. In the background a luit player, a woman with a hoop and a dancing figure. Scene from Plato's 'Symposium'. Assignment in the middle of a leaf.

Wapen of Eugenius of Savoye surrounded by allegorical figures, Bernard Picart, 1719 print The coat of arms of Eugenius of Savoye surrounded by allegorical figures. Under the show an explanatory text in French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving armorial bearing, heraldry. symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax'; 'Pace' (Ripa). (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

Daniel stands before the throne of King Nebuchadnezzar and explains the king's dreams. Above are the king's dreams. A watchman descends from heaven on the left and gives an order to cut down the great tree. On the right is the dream of the statue with the head of gold and feet of iron and clay. Daniel explains that the first dream means that the king will be cast out and live like an animal for seven years. In the background, Nebuchadnezzar can be seen being sent away. On the left in the landscape, Nebuchadnezzar lives like an animal and eats grass. Below the depiction a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Dan. 2. The dream from Dan. 4. is central to this representation, however, Dream of Nebuchadnezzar History of Daniel Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti , print maker: Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, publisher: Gerard de Jode, Antwerp, 1579 and/or 1585, paper, etching, h 239 mm × w 325 mm

Allegory of writing history, Jan Punt, 1749 print History records the national history in its book. She is in conversation with an allegorical figure, with wings on her head. Next to her are strength, in armor, and freedom with her lance in hand. Soldiers behind them. In the foreground a lion surrounded by three putti and various religious attributes. In the air, father time shifts a drapery aside. paper etching / engraving 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). Fortitude, 'Fortitudo' ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa). Father Time, man with wings and scythe. symbols of particular nations, states, districts, etc.

Bacchanal, Franz Ertinger, after raymond de Laqage, 1652 - print Bacchanal with naked men, half -naked women and satyrs. Above a table and a sofa with a nude couple of two putti flying. In between, dogs, elephants and lions run. print maker: Paris (possibly)after drawing by: Francepublisher: Netherlands paper etching / engraving veneration of Bacchus

Thomiris immerses Cyrus's head in a bowl of blood, Gaspard Ducange (attributed to), after Peter Paul Rubens, 1672 - 1757 print print maker: Francepublisher: Parispublisher: Paris paper etching / engraving Tomyris orders the head of the fallen Cyrus to be cut off and dipped into a vessel of human blood, i.e. the vengeance of Tomyris

Relief with soldiers with tied up woman or saint, Barent de Bakker, After Anonymous, 1762 - 1804 print paper etching / engraving prisoner; in fetters. martyr(s) (often with palm-branches)

Defeat of Maxentius, Balthazar Moncornet (attributed to), after Peter Paul Rubens, 1673 - 1738 print publisher: ParisFrance paper engraving historical persons. bridge. horse

Thetis hands Achilles his new armor, Bernard Picart (workshop or), After Bernard Picart, 1710 print Thetis brings her son Achilles his new armor, which Vulcanus made for him at her request. Now he can avenge the death of his friend PatroUlclus. In the margin a caption in French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Thetis brings Achilles the new armour (Iliad XIX)

Tobit and Anna with the goat, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print In the background, Anna earns her money with spiders and weaving for her clients. In addition to her wages, she gets a young goat home as a reward. Anna stands with the goat under her arm in front of her blind man Tobit, who thinks she stole it. Tobit prays to God on the right in the background. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 2. Antwerp paper engraving Anna brings home a young goat: Tobit thinks she has stolen it. the prayer of Tobit

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Baron depicting the anger of Achilles, created in 1724, showing mythological hero and expressive emotion.

Allegorie on the acceptance of Stadholdership by Prince Willem V, 1766, Antoine P. Duboulois, After Benjamin Samuel Bolomey, 1766 print Allegorie on the acceptance of the Stadholderhood by Prince Willem V at his age on 8 March 1766. The prince is led by his mentor, the Duke of Brunswijk, to the seat of Stadholder. The prince is accompanied by the piety and truth, justice, caution and the Dutch Virgin await at the throne. On the right, the angel of God drives away the discord, fanaticism and heresy. In the foreground, geniuses play with the symbols of arts and sciences. The print includes a text sheet with an explanation (see RP-P-OB-85.628A). paper engraving / etching historical persons. ruler, sovereign

. Don Quixote is served by the Hertogin's courtesets. A caption in French in the margin.

Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "The sacrifices, the cult of God: first issue of a series of 3 pieces" (Lieure 570, Meaume 164). Etching. 1st half of the 16th century. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99593-12 Etching, engraving

The Mock Visit of Ceremony. Artist: Faustino Bocchi (Italian, Brescia 1659-1741 Brescia). Dimensions: 11 7/16 x 11 7/16in. (29.1 x 29.1cm). Date: 1659-1742. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

King Cyrus watches men smash the statue of the god Bel to pieces Where the table with food stood can now be seen the entrance to the secret entrance to the temple In front right, a boy urinates into the mouth of Bel, King Cyrus has the image of Bel smashed to pieces History of Daniel, Bel and the dragon , print maker: Philips Galle, Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hieronymus Cock, (mentioned on object), print maker: Haarlem, publisher: Antwerp, 1565 - 1601, paper, engraving, h 200 mm × w 245 mm

Abuse of the wife of Masistes, Jan Luyken, 1699 print The wife of King Xerxes of Persia attacks her sister -in -law, the wife of Prince Masistes, with a knife. In the background Persian soldiers. Amsterdam paper etching fighting. rivalry of women for the love of a man; fight for the hose; 'andouille'. male persons from classical history (XERXES). male persons from classical history (MASISTES)

Allegorical performance with Fortuna and Science, Dancker Danckerts, After Johannes Spilberg (II), 1650 - 1666 print In the foreground, on a stone staircase of an antique palace, is a sleeping young man. His head rests on a capital. Above him an antique ornamental vase on a pedestal. Fortuna floats above the young man, the wheel of fortune in her left hand, and throws him gold pieces. On the right of the second plan, science floats to a man who is studied in the study, and brings books and a laurel wreath. Rear a fountain right. In the Latin fresh fresh in four lines. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching Symbolic Represementions, Allegories and Emblems ~ Science, 'Scientia'; 'Science', 'Studio' (Ripa). Luck, Fortune, Lot; 'Fato', 'Fortuna', 'Aurea fortune', 'Good luck', 'peaceful luck overo Clemente', 'fate' (Ripa)

Alexander of Grote Trekt Babylon Binnen, Gérard Audran, After Charles Le Brun, 1675 print paper etching / engraving Alexander's triumphal entry into Babylon Babylon

Phaethon asks his father if he could ride in his wagon, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Absalom addresses the moaning Tamar, 1559 print Tamar is sitting on the street under a pillar and she scatters dust on her head and tears her multicolored rug because she has been raped by Amnon. Her brother Absalom seeks her, followed by two employees, and dedicates her to silence the incident. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Absalom consoles Tamar

. Turnus and Aeneas are preparing for the two-fight. Between them, King Latinus next to a sacrifice scale. Illustration and initial t at the twelfth part of the Aeneis of Vergilius.

Allegory over the victory in the sea battle at Cape La Hogue, 1692, 1692 print Allegory over the victory in the sea battle at Cape La Hogue where the French were defeated under Admiraal de Tourville by the combined fleet of England and Holland under the Admirals Russel and Almonde, 29 May to 3 June 1692. The winged fame holds together with The two Victorious Admirals up the portraits of William III and Maria II. Hereby a monument with performances from Fecamp and La Hogue. On the left the Dutch Virgin with Ships Crown and Trident. Left and right columns with images of naval battles. At the bottom of a river god and Triton on either side of a map of Brittany and the canal with a verse on the sea battle. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. Fame; 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa). battle (+ naval force) Netherlands

Allegorical title print for Vondels Palamedes, 1625. Allegorical title print for Vondel's torrent game Palamedes, 1625. Standing old man similar to Johan van Oldenbarnevelt with privilege in hand, surrounded by all sorts of wild animals. Right Themis (Goddess of Justice) who holds a laurel wreath above the man's head. Under the show a cartouche with verse of 4 lines in Dutch.

. The wife of King Xerxes of Persia strikes her sister-in-law, the woman of Prince Masistes, with a knife. In the background Persian soldiers.

Voetwassing, Jacques Callot, 1624 - 1625 print In the midst of a few classic -looking buildings, Christ washes the feet of the Disciple Peter. The other disciples are in groups nearby. This print is part of the press series 'De Kleine Passie', consisting of 12 scenes from the suffering story. Nancy paper etching Christ washes Peter's feet

. Alcove with Cleopatra lying on a bed under a canopy. Lagging women and soldiers surround her. Legal under 2 numbered. Third edition. The series consists of a title page and five sheets, numbered in the middle of 1-5 and bottom right 1-4, 6.

Clement VIII, Rudolf II of Habsburg (German Emperor), Munich, Rottenhammer, Hans (I), Italy, Sadeler, Raphael (I), Raising of Lazarus, verso lower left - stamped, At the command of Christ, Lazarus rises from the dead. A crowd has gathered around them., print, prent, prints, height 320 mm, width 240 mm, South Netherlandish, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1598 - 1604, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, Work conception, German, 1564 - 1625-08-14, after a design by, 1552-07-18 - 1612-01-20, granter of privilege, 1536 - 1605

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