Classic Artistic Designs

A collection of 16th to 18th-century engravings and etchings showcasing various artistic themes, including allegories, decorative motifs, and designs for snuffboxes.

Etching by Hendrick Heerschop depicting a hermit at the base of a tree reading a book, with farmers nearby, created in 1652 between 1630 and 1690.

A 16th-century copper engraving and etching by Barthel Beham depicting various representations, showing figures, gestures, and compositional details.

Print, Snuffbox Design; Designed by Pierre Moreau (French, 1722 - 1798); Published by Jean-Baptiste Crépy (French, active 1753 - d. 1796); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart depicting an allegory of a wedding, created in 1719, rendered in dotting manner to illustrate marital symbolism.

Copper engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicting the Apocalypse of John, created in 1568, illustrating biblical visions, human figures, and 16th-century religious iconography.

Etching by Gabriel Huquier 1729-1731 illustrating two subjects titled The Faithful Gardener and The Empressed Shepherd in decorative style.

Woodcut by Hans Weiditz after 1515 depicting a book illustration, showing figures, gestures, and narrative scene.

Etching by Johann Heinrich Eberts from 1746-1793 depicting a monument, showing architectural elements, figures, and commemorative details.

Etching by Charles Nicolas Cochin the Younger from 1730-1790 depicting St. Augustine at the bedside of a dying person, showing care, figures, and interior details.

Print, Bifurcated Grotesque Ornament Panel Designs; Designed by Claude Gillot (French, 1673 - 1722); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching on laid paper

Etching by Hendrick Heerschop depicting a hermit at the base of a tree reading a book, with farmers nearby, created in 1652 between 1630 and 1690.

Etching by Jacques Callot around 1627 showing barrier combat in 'Das Turnier An der Schranke', depicting armored figures, horses, and tournament elements.

Etching and copper engraving by Georg Keller from 1611 depicting a portrait of Matthieu Stehani, showing facial features, attire, and upper body in detailed line work.

This woodcut after 1531 by the Dürer school shows the coat of arms of Christoph III. Scheurl and Sabina Geudin and an oriental rider from Aeneas Sylvius Piccolominis work, illustrating heraldry and historical figures.

Etching by François Verdier representing an allegorical scene, illustrating symbolic figures and concepts in classical artistic style.

Woodcut by Wolf Traut from 1490-1520 depicting Christ in spring and St. Francis ascending to heaven, showing religious figures and narrative composition.

Copper engraving by Michel Lasne serving as the title page for 'Histoire Generale de France, Tome II,' featuring decorative elements, typographic design, and emblematic motifs.

Copper engraving by Stephanus Picart depicting an allegorical scene on a title page, dated 1651-1721.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting castle fittings, created between 1625 and 1682. The artwork illustrates architectural features, interior hardware, and decorative motifs.

Bound Print, Plate 4, L'Eau (The Water), Arabesques (Arabesques); Designed by Jean Démosthène Dugourc (French, 1749-1825); Published by Jacques-François Chéreau (French, 1742 - 1794); France; etching on paper; 26 x 18.5 cm (10 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)

A 1515 woodcut from Dürers workshop showing the crowning right inner pair of outdoor standards at the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I, highlighting architectural and sculptural elements.

Etching by Louis Elle depicting amorini (putti) in decorative arrangements, created between 1630 and 1689, showing detailed human figures, wings, and ornamental design.

Copper engraving and etching by Auguste de Saint Aubin in 1779 depicting a scene involving Paris and a gift in mythological or allegorical context.

Work by Nicolas Ponce from 1776 made with copper engraving and etching for a book illustration.

Print, Plate 14, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths), after 1662; Designed by Hugues Brisville (French, active ca. 1663); Engraved by Gabriel Ladame (French, active ca. 1645 - 1668); Published by Nicolas Langlois, Pierre Mariette II (French, 1634 - 1716); France; engraving on laid paper

An etching by Johann Heinrich Roos from 1646-1685 depicting a dedication scene, illustrating 17th-century European print design and artistic composition.

Etching by Domenico Peruzzini from 1640 depicting an assassination attempt with human figures, gestures, and detailed expressions in a dramatic scene.

Copper engraving by Jacob Matham depicting the seven planets. Created in 1597, illustrating celestial bodies and astrological symbolism.

Etching by Joseph Fischer after 1822 depicting works by D. Rykaert, Gonzales Coques, Theod. Roelants, Henri Zorg, Jean Peeters, Gilles van Tilburg, Charles Ruthart, and others, illustrating 19th-century art reproductions and portraiture.

Print (France)

Etching by Louis Crépy titled 'Arabeske,' featuring decorative patterns and intricate linear designs, created between 1727 and 1728.

Etching by Daniel Hopfer from 1500-1536 depicting a loving couple, highlighting figures, posture, and composition.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1625-1682 depicting ornamental designs, showing detailed Baroque engraving and decorative motifs.

Etching by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince showing a cartouche featuring a sheep and a decorative shirt, created between 1754 and 1781.

Print, River God, plate from a suite of 6 ornamental designs with the Judgement of Paris; Netherlands; engraving on laid paper

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1625-1682 showing ornamental motifs with detailed engraving, reflecting Baroque decorative style.

Etching by Guido Reni from 1600-1640 depicting the sleeping Christ child, showing serene expression, infant features, and classical drapery.

Etching by Antonio Tempesta depicting a frontispiece with hunters, produced in 1609.

Etching by Giuseppe Diamantini depicting Flora and a goddess holding a Hermes staff, created between 1650 and 1700, showing classical figures and mythological attributes.

This 1778 etching depicts a vignette featuring a bust of Homer, highlighting classical sculpture details and engraving techniques.

A 16th-century etching by Jacob Binck depicting biblical figures including Eva, David, and the story of Cain and Abel, showing key moments from the Old Testament.

Cartouche with mascaron and two putti, Charles Mavelot, 1685 Numbered at the top right: 8. Print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving Numbered at the top right: 8. Print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving

Etchings by Jacques Callot depicting the Tree of St. Francis, a frontispiece to 'Fiesole Distrutta,' and a portrait, created around 1619.

Print (France)

Print, Arabesque Ornament Design; Designed by Charles Pierre Joseph Normand (French, 1765 - 1840); Published by François-Étienne Joubert; France; etching on laid paper

Print, Design for a Frame; Published by Louis Crépy; France; etching on laid paper

Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe showing a frontispiece with the Christian Trinity, illustrating religious figures and symbolic elements, created between 1665 and 1708.

Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 37) 1773 After Georges Reverdy Page from an album with 54 prints, 40 of which come from a series published by Carlo Losi in Rome in 1773. For some reason often overlooked, these prints actually reproduce16th-century designs attributed to the enigmatic French artist Georges Reverdy and the better-known Netherlandish artist Jacob Floris. All copies are in reverse. In some cases they are combined with the originals in this album. Several pages in the album are empty, indicating that some prints may have been taken out at some point.. Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 37). After Georges Reverdy (French, active Lyon, 1529-57). 1773. Etching and engraving. Carlo Losi (Italian, 1757- after 1805)

Etching title page by Jacques Callot from 1620 depicting Suleiman I, showing figures, ornamentation, and decorative design elements.

An etching by Angiolo Falconetto depicting a satyr observing a sleeping mother who is breastfeeding her child. Created between 1507 and 1567, the work illustrates mythological and human elements in a detailed composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Benoît Louis Prévost between 1766 and 1804 presenting allegories on Philip II of France and Louis VIII in symbolic form.

Woodcut by Daniel Hopfer from 1514 depicting the biblical figures Jacob and Esau, showing their interaction and narrative composition.

Etching by an unknown artist showing a woman with a jug, with Christ and the Samaritan in the background, created in the late 17th century, illustrating a biblical scene.

Benigno Bossi's 1764 etching 'Parcium vases' showcases neoclassical vase designs. Bossi, an Italian engraver, collaborated with French architect Ennemond Alexandre Petitot, reflecting the 18th-century interest in classical antiquity.

Etching and copper engraving by Jacob Houbraken depicting a portrait of Jacob de Wit, 1751.

Copper engraving by Claude Mellan between 1620 and 1688 featuring vignettes with a monogram emblem.

This etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur, created in 1641, serves as a title page for Ovid's Metamorphoses, including dedication to the imperial council of Jonas von Heyssperg, emphasizing book illustration and classical motifs.

An aquatint and etching by Frederick Christian Lewis depicting a landscape after Claude Lorraine, created between 1837 and 1840.

Print, Bifurcated Grotesque Ornament Panel Designs; Designed by Claude Gillot (French, 1673 - 1722); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching on laid paper

An etching by Jost Amman depicting a large council hall, showing architectural interior and assembly of people, created in the second half of the 16th century.

Cartouche with Rolwerk, 1579 print Title in cartouche with rolling work. Title print for a series of prints about the history of the Makkabee. Print is part of an album. paper engraving scrollwork, strapwork ~ ornament

Etching by an anonymous artist depicting the vision of Pope Pascal, produced in the 17th or 18th century.

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Etching by Gabriel Huquier depicting a cartouche with a landscape scene and shepherds, highlighting figures, animals, and natural elements in decorative composition.

This etching by Joseph Heintz the Elder, created in the 16th-17th century, depicts the mythological scene where Actaeon unexpectedly encounters Diana at her bath, showing figures, gestures, and classical mythological context.

Print (France)

The etching by an unknown monogrammist between 1521-1549 depicts a woman with a child and the figure of Salomon, showing gestures, postures, facial expressions, attire, and background elements in European print art.

Copper engraving and etching by Manuel Salvador Carmona from 1757 showing a portrait of Comte de Montalbo, emphasizing facial features, posture, attire, and decorative elements.

Etching by Joseph Fischer after 1822 depicting works by Jean, Antoine, and Jerome Wierx, showing figures, compositions, and line work.

Pencil drawing by Gilles Demarteau depicting a woman accompanied by Amor and a dog, created between 1742 and 1776, showing figures and symbolic elements.

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert created between 1587 and 1598 showing a title leaf with the Medici coat of arms, flanked by two flower vases and Lily of the Valley, depicting heraldic and botanical elements.

Etching by Wenzel Hollar from 1627-1677 showing a title leaf with allegorical figures and symbolic motifs in a decorative composition.

Copper engraving by Pierre Dupin created between 1710 and 1751 portraying Marc René dArgenson in a detailed formal portrait.

Woodcut by an unknown artist from the mid-15th to early 19th century depicting Siamese twins, showing conjoined figures and European print technique.

Plate 7, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths), Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Jean Bérain, the Elder, French, 1640 - 1711, Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Nicolas Langlois, French, 1640 - 1703, Pierre Mariette II, French, 1634 - 1716, Engraving on laid paper, Vertical rectangle showing an escutcheon surrounded by interlacing arabesques with a bird and nude man whose body terminates in an acanthus leaf. Floral design at each corner., France, after 1662, ornament, Print, Print

Copper engraving by Étienne Delaune, created between 1538 and 1583, featuring ornamental designs with intricate patterns, motifs, and decorative elements.

Bliżej Kultury unknown

Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 8 (recto) ca. 1663 Jean Berain French Engravings by Jean I Berain, French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris and Gabriel Ladame, French, active 1645-68. Designs published by Francois Langlois after Hughes Brisville, French, born ca. 1633, active Paris 1663. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is for a lock plate and is in the shape of a rectangle. In the center of the design is a grey-shaded key hole that is surrounded by coiling vines of acanthus leaves, flowers, and grotesque heads. To the left of the key hole are a bird and a serpent. To the right of the key hole is a composite man and plant figure. At each corner of the design is a diverse foliage element.. Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 8 (recto) 664908

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting Venus and Ceres, created after 1590, illustrating late 16th-century European mythological representation and engraving techniques.

This copper engraving and etching by Virgil Solis, dated 1529-1562, depicts various scenes from the New Testament, illustrating biblical narratives, figures, and events.

Etching by Georg Kaspar Prenner, created in 1744, depicting an allegorical figure representing abundance and peace, with classical iconography and decorative elements.

Pierre François Basan's 17th-century etching depicts Amor, showing the figure with detailed features and gesture typical of the period.

An etching by Marcantonio Bellavia from 1668-1670 showing Pan teaching Daphnis to play the flute, with a reclining river god, illustrating mythological figures.

Holbeins woodcut after 1519 depicts the Madonna with child flanked by the patron saints Georg and Lambrecht, with detailed architectural and ornamental design.

Woodcut from 1821 depicting St. Christophorus carrying the Christ child across a river, showing the saint's posture, child figure, and surrounding water and landscape.

Copper engraving and etching by Jacob Houbraken depicting Jacob Campo Weyerman, created 1713-1780

Title Page to Los Santos de Toledo. Nicolaas Henneman (British, 1813 - 1893)

Hercules and Antaeus in the medallion in the midst of Acanthusranken, Paul Androuet Ducerceau, 1660 - 1690 print This print is part of an album. Paris paper etching acanthus ~ ornament. the giant Antaeus is lifted in the air and crushed to death by Hercules

Print (France)

Album, Album of Rococo Ornament Designs; Designed by François-Thomas Mondon (French, ca. 1709 - 1755); Print Maker: Antoine Aveline (French, 1691 - 1743), Francois Antoine Aveline; Published by Pierre Roguié (French, 1713 - 17), Étienne Charpentier (French, 1704 - 1793), Marie-Madeleine Aveline (French, ca.1690 - 1748)

Etching by Jean Jacques Lagrenée depicting Hagar and the angel, and the finding of the infant Moses. Created between 1755 and 1821, illustrating biblical events.

Bound Print, Designs for Two Vertical Panels; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Print Maker: Carl Albert von Lespilliez (German, 1723 - 1796); Germany; engraving on paper

Copper engraving and etching by Jean Dambrun illustrating 'The Freed Jerusalem' by Torquato Tasso, created between 1784 and 1786, showing figures, battle scenes, architecture, and narrative composition.

Four weapons. Four performances on an album magazine. It's about four weapons. As a second the weapon of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Down the arm of the Bicker family. The prints are part of an album.

Copper engraving by Martino Rota depicting Saint Hieronymus, showing the saint with religious attributes in a devotional scene, created between 1540 and 1583.

Copper engraving and etching by Jakob von Sandrart from 1681 depicting a portrait with detailed facial features, attire, and 17th-century artistic style.

Etching by Christoph Murer from 1610 depicting a deer hunt, showing hunters, deer, weapons, and landscape in a detailed composition.

Copper engraving by Raphael de Mey depicting Saints Cäcilia and Dorothea, created between 1580 and 1600, illustrating late 16th-century European religious art and Christian iconography.

Etching by Ambrogio Brambilla dated 1575-1599 depicting a half-length portrait of a Venetian noblewoman in formal attire, showing detailed facial features and costume.

Copper engraving title page by Pieter de Jode depicting the Passion of Christ, created between 1580 and 1630.

Design for Panelled Ceiling with Figures and Carving 19th century John Gregory Crace British. Design for Panelled Ceiling with Figures and Carving 363514

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