Comedic Historical Narratives

Engravings depicting comedic scenes from history, showcasing characters and interactions in theatrical narratives, highlighting societal contexts.

Noord-Nederland, Wandelaar, Jan, Title page for: Langendijk, Pieter. Krelis Louwen, or Alexander the Great at the Poetry Meal: comical comedy, sa, Indian for a man on a throne, recto set-up sheet - handwritten, Krelis Louwen sits on a throne in Ferdinand's country house, assuming that he is Alexander the Great. He holds a pipe in his hand and is surrounded by his so-called entourage. In front of him stands the Indian Hendrik, a black man with a headdress. On the left stands the doctor. On the right in the foreground lies a dog. On the set-up sheet is a description of the depicted scene., print, engraving, title page, prints, engravings, verso lower left - stamped, Henderik as an Indian. My Lord, I have the good fortune to meet you in Babel and to greet you in my Prince's name before your throne. 2nd Act 10th Scene, height 140 mm, width 80 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1690-04-14 - 1759-03-26, print maker, printmaker, 1715 - 1730, paper, papier, etching, etchingsen, engraving (printing proc

Noord-Nederland, Wandelaar, Jan, Title page for: Langendijk, Pieter. Krelis Louwen, or Alexander the Great at the Poetry Meal: comical comedy, sa, Indian for a man on a throne, recto set-up sheet - handwritten, Krelis Louwen sits on a throne in Ferdinand's country house, assuming that he is Alexander the Great. He holds a pipe in his hand and is surrounded by his so-called entourage. In front of him stands the Indian Hendrik, a black man with a headdress. On the left stands the doctor. On the right in the foreground lies a dog. On the set-up sheet is a description of the depicted scene., print, engraving, title page, prints, engravings, verso lower left - stamped, Henderik as an Indian. My Lord, I have the good fortune to meet you in Babel and to greet you in my Prince's name before your throne. 2nd Act 10th Scene, height 140 mm, width 80 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1690-04-14 - 1759-03-26, print maker, printmaker, 1715 - 1730, paper, papier, etching, etchingsen, engraving (printing proc

Romulus frees his brother Remus; Romulus Armata Suorum (...) Palatio obtrecat; Life of Romulus and Remus. View in the palace of Amulius, where Remus is being held. Romulus and his soldiers fight with the soldiers of Amulius to free Remus. Amulius is killed. The print is part of an album.

Young man offers leaf with theses, Richard Collin, after Abraham van Diepenbeeck, c. 1675 - Before 1676 print A young man speaks for the court and offers the prince a magazine with theses. On either side the goddess Minerva and God Janus. On the right are attributes of science such as books and globes on the ground. On the left a group of men from the court. From the large windows there is a view of baroque gardens, a village on the left. paper engraving audition; ruler giving audience. (story of) Janus. (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

Jacques Callot, Entry into Ferrara, 1612 Entry into Ferrara

Furious crowd and a king is crowned in a field, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing king. crowd, mob

A 1517 woodcut by Hans Burgkmair depicting a dish confronting three evil captains in Theuerdank.

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Roman Horsemen, from Trajan's Column 16th century Marco Dente 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

Tamar Cooks for Amnon, 1559 print Tamar cooks for her sick half -brother Amnon who is in bed. She kneels in front of a fireplace and stirs in a kettle. In the background, Amnon is surrounded by a group of men. A piskijker stands by the window and looks at a jug with urine. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Tamar preparing cakes for Amnon

Young men turn fools into good students, Jacob van der Heyden, 1608 print In a departure, six gentlemen are sitting at a table and watching how young men are being "reduced", or their fools are stripped of their fools. Numbered at the bottom right: 18. With caption in Latin and German. paper engraving Morality. 'White friends' 'Stammbuch'. Fool's cap. education

Meat Market, from the pair Meat Market and Vegetable Market. Artist: Peeter van der Borcht (Netherlandish, Mechelen ca. 1545-1608 Antwerp). Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/16 x 14 in. (25.6 x 35.6 cm)plate: 8 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (22.3 x 27.6 cm). Publisher: Published by Johannes Baptista Vrints (Netherlandish, active Antwerp, ca. 1575--1610). Date: ca. 1575-1608. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Suspension and beheading of convicted persons, Simon Fokke, 1722 - 1784 print Presentation from national history. On a square in a city, a group of convicts are hung on the left and the right figures are in turn beheaded. Amsterdam paper etching violent death by hanging. death penalty, execution

Vestingpoort opened by Stormrams, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Print at the top right marked: Foli 177. Amsterdam paper etching siege arms, e.g.: battering ram. city-gate

Return of the Prodigal Son, Lucas van Leyden, Netherlandish, ca. 1494-1533, Engraving on off-white laid paper, 1510, figures, Print, Print

Johan van Barneveld beheaded, 1619, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I)

This 1549 etching by Augustin Hirschvogel depicts the fall of Jericho, showing city walls, figures, and biblical iconography in detailed composition.

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Alexandri magni praecipvae res gestae, The deeds of Alexander the Great, Alexander the Great in India, Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, verso - stamped, The entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon. People along the side offer Alexander gifts. An old man offers Alexander the keys to the city. Four-line verse in Latin in two columns in the lower margin., print, prints, height 224 mm, width 285 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1608 - 1608, paper, papier, etching, etsen, Publication (Event), Publicatie, Noord-Nederlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher, uitgever

Four teachers on a bank with children before, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing teacher and pupil. book. clock

Absalom kills Amnon; History of Amnon and Tamar. Absalom and his servant, both with raised sword, are about to kill Amnon during the feast. Two other brothers watch out. Above a cartouche with text in Latin. Sixth print from a series of seven with the story of Amnon and Tamar.

Hunt for Wild Boar, from the series Hunting Scenes, in OrnamentalFrames. Engraver: Harmen Jansz. Muller, Dutch, ca. 1538/39-1617 After: Stradanus (Jan van der Straet), Flemish, 1523-1605

Masked company in Venice, Pieter de Jode (I), After Lodewijk Age, c. 1595 print A richly dressed, masked company follows a lute player in the direction of a musician in a loggia. In the background a face on Venice. In the margin a four -line caption that warns against worldly pleasures. paper engraving courtesan, hetaera. lute, and special forms of lute, e.g.: theorbo - CC - out of doors. making music; musician with instrument - CC - out of doors. masquerade, masked ball. city-view in general; 'veduta'. Carnival, Shrovetide (non-liturgical celebration) Venice

Maerten van Heemskerck, Ahab Rending His Clothes Upon Hearing Elijah's Curse, c. 1561, engraving.

Dido receives Aeneas, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1612 print Dido, Queen of Carthage, receives Aeneas and his company in her palace. In the background Venus and Juno who decide that Aeneas will marry Dido. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Utrecht paper engraving Dido leads Aeneas and his companions to her palace. Juno and Venus agree that Aeneas shall marry Dido

Absaloms revenge, 1559 print At a dinner for the king's sons, Absalom lets his half -brother Amnon killed by his soldiers. Two men attack Amnon with swords. Amnon is on the ground. The other attendees jump from their seats and try to flee. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Amnon is murdered at Absalom's banquet. the princes flee from Absalom's banquet

Nar watches Dido die at the stake after stabbing herself with a dagger Title page for the play 'L'Ambigu Comique' by A.J. Montfleury, 1698, print maker: Caspar Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: Adriaan Braakman, Amsterdam, 1698, paper, etching, h 117 mm × w 67 mm

Psyche Taken.. to a Deserted Mountain 1530-1540 Italy. Engraving in warm brown ink on cream laid paper . Master of the Die

Master MZ (German, active c. 1500), The Tournament, 1500, engraving

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, History of Tobias, Tobias and the Angel Say Goodbye to Tobit and Anna, Tobias and the Angel Raphael Say Goodbye to Tobias' Parents Tobit and Anna. Right behind Tobias and the angel at the river Tigris where Tobias removes the heart, liver and gall of the fish he caught and takes with him. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 5:24. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 200 mm, width 289 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, 1585 - 1585, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Plate 8: Women and Children Obvserve Civilis Battling the Romans, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas) 1611 Antonio Tempesta Italian. Plate 8: Women and Children Obvserve Civilis Battling the Romans, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas). Antonio Tempesta (Italian, Florence 1555-1630 Rome). 1611. Etching, first state of two, issue 1 (Bartsch). Prints

King Frederick of Bohemia has the statues removed from the Castle Church in Prague, 1619, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter van der Aa (I), print maker: Amsterdam, publisher: Leiden, 1698, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 110 mm × w 153 mm

In a town square, good and bad judges, good and bad lawyers, good and bad witnesses face each other with spears at the ready. Good Cause (Bona Causa) tries to run unharmed between them to Victory (Victoria), who is waiting for her in the middle of the square. Extensive caption in Dutch, German and Latin. This print is part of a series of eight prints on greed, deceit and litigation, Good Cause is threatened Abuse of Litigation (series title), print maker: Hendrick Goltzius, Hendrick Goltzius, publisher: Maarten Spiegel, print maker: Haarlem, publisher: Low Countries, 1597, paper, engraving, h 183 mm × w 227 mm

Junius, Hadrianus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Haarlem, Galle, Philips, History of Job, Job hears the bad news from messengers, Four messengers come to Job to tell him that his flocks have been stolen and struck by lightning and that his house has collapsed and his children are buried under the rubble. After Job hears the bad news from the messengers, he tears his clothes and falls to the ground., print, prints, height 208 mm, width 247 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1563 - 1563, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, North Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, 1511-07-01 - 1576-06-16, writer

Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, plate thirteen from The Martyrdoms of the Apostles. Jacques Callot; French, 1592-1635. Date: 1612-1635. Dimensions: 72 × 47 mm. Etching on paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Pilate Washing His Hands, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/8 × 2 3/16 in. (8 × 5.5 cm). Date: ca. 1513. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

A Just View of the British Stage. 1724. Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Pelagius with carved arms, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Amsterdam paper etching violent death ~ maltreatment, torture

Allegory of the Government of a Wise King 1588 Jacques de Gheyn II Netherlandish. Allegory of the Government of a Wise King 397368

In the foreground, the Sunnemite woman's child dies in his mother's arms. In the background on the left, the child is being put to bed. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on Elisha and the Sunnemite woman, Death of the Sunnemite woman's son The story of Elisha and the Sunnemite woman , print maker: Hans Collaert (I), Maerten de Vos, (mentioned on object), publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), print maker: Antwerp, Antwerp, publisher: Amsterdam, 1643, paper, engraving, h 209 mm × w 284 mm

Vismarkt, Philips Galle (attributed to workshop of), after Hans Bol, 1582 - 1633 print View of a fish market on a city quay. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series of 54 prints. Antwerp paper engraving market. fishes

Jacques Callot, Arrival at Valencia, 1612 Arrival at Valencia

The Beheading of John the Baptist, painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 4 October 1472, 16 October 1553, one of the most important German painters, graphic artists and letterpress printers of the Renaissance, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a historical original

Léonard Gaultier, The Massacre of the Innocents, probably c 1576 1580 The Massacre of the Innocents

Clair-obscur woodcut in three plates by Andrea Andreani depicting the Adoration of the Kings, created in the first decade of the 17th century.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicting the torture of the evangelist Johannes from the Apocalypse series, created around 1496/97, showing figure, posture, gestures, and composition details.

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The fight between the Horatii and the Curiatii in an arena surrounded by spectators. Engraving after Giulio Romano, 1541.

Amsterdam, Oossaan, Aart Dircksz., Wybrants, Sander, Swart, widow Steven, Blom, Joannes, Bergh, Herman van den, Deyster, Jacobus van der, Luyken, Jan, recto - manuscript in pencil, print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, Algerius, a student in Padua, poured over with boiling oil before the stake, 1557, verso - stamped, 69, height 114 mm, width 146 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1649-04-16 - 1712-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1685 - 1685, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design of, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, - 1693-06-26

Pilatus washes his hands in innocence, Anonymous, Urs Graf, 1506 print paper Pilate washing his hands (in innocence)

Allegory at the Union of Utrecht, 1579, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1705 - 1707 print Netherlands paper etching

. Print at the top right labeled: third division fool. 115.

A woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer from circa 1520-1525 showing the scouts returning from the promised land.

Alexander the Great cuts the Gordian knot, Antonio Tempesta, 1596 - 1652 print Alexander the Great cuts the Gordian (inextricable) button with his sword. The Oracle had said about this knot: "Whoever releases this knot will become a master all over Asia." A crowd of soldiers watches. Four -line verse in Latin in two columns in the lower margin. print maker: Italypublisher: Amsterdam paper etching Alexander cuts the Gordian knot with his sword

Der Weisskunig: The Art of Jousting and Tilting, 1513-1518. Leonhard Beck (German, c. 1480-1542). Woodcut; sheet: 21.7 x 19.6 cm (8 9/16 x 7 11/16 in.).

Hizkia closes the sources outside of Jerusalem, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print King Hezekiah has the sources and irrigation channels shut off outside Jerusalem, so that Sanherib and his army will have no abundance of water in the siege of Jerusalem. In the background, the walls of Jerusalem are reinforced and provided with towers. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kron. 32. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Hezekiah, for the defense of Jerusalem, cuts off the supply of water outside the city. Jerusalem's walls are repaired and towers built on it

Masquerade Dance with Torches. Dated: probably 1516. Dimensions: sheet (trimmed to image): 22.7 x 25 cm (8 15/16 x 9 13/16 in.). Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ALBRECHT DURER.

Scenes from Matthew 10: 34-38. Artist: Daniel Hopfer (German, Kaufbeuren 1471-1536 Augsburg). Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/8 x 10 1/4 in. (20.7 x 26 cm). Date: 1490-1536. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Veen, Otto van, Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Batavorum cum Romanis Bellum, à Corn. Tacito, The Batavian Oft Old Dutch War against the Romans, The Batavian Revolt, Civilis' wife and sister brought before Cerialis, 69-70, Civilis' wife and sister are brought before Cerialis. Print number 28 in the series of prints about the Batavian Revolt: Batavorum cum Romanis bellum, à Corn. Tacito lib. IV & V. : Hist. olim descriptum, figuris nunc aeneis expressum, author Othone Vaenio Lugdunobatava = The Batavian or old Dutch war against the Romans. Otto Vaenius, Antwerp 1612. At the bottom two verses of four lines in Dutch and Latin. Without text on the back., print, picture, history print, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller History Plates, height 167 mm, width 210 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1612 - 1612, first quarter 17th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, South Netherlands, 1556 - 1629-05-06

Capture of Jesus Christ, painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 4 October 1472, 16 October 1553, one of the most important German painters, graphic artists and book printers of the Renaissance, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a historical original

The Dirty Bride or the Marriage of Mopsus and Nisa. Artist: Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlandish, ca. 1525-1569); Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Netherlandish, Breda () ca. 1525-1569 Brussels). Dimensions: Sheet: 8 3/4 x 11 3/8 in. (22.2 x 28.9 cm). Publisher: Hieronymus Cock (Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 1510-1570 Antwerp). Date: 1570. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Pieter van der Heyden. PIETER BRUEGEL THE ELDER.

Algerius, a student in Padua, for the stake with boiling oil topped, 1557, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Amsterdam paper etching execution of heretic, e.g. by burning at the stake, 'auto-da-fé'

Simon of Trent depicted as being killed and tortured by Jews. Woodcut by M. Wolgemut, ca. 1493.

Copper engraving by Marco Dente from 1510-1599 depicting a Roman rider, showing armor, horse, and movement in a historical military context.

The young King Louis XIV welcomes and embraces Cardinal Mazarin. In the background a group of courtiers and the Queen of France., King Louis XIV greets Cardinal Mazarin Mazaryn of the King Welcomes , print maker: Caspar Luyken, bookseller: Boudewijn van der Aa, Leiden, 1699, paper, etching, h 141 mm × w 82 mm

The Letter Orders the Murder of Gonzalo Gustos and the Capture of the Infantes. Antonio Tempesta (Italy, Florence, 1555-1630). Italy, 1612. Prints; etchings. Etching

Ada, Willem I, Floris IV and Willem II; The graves and gravingen of Holland, 5 (14). Leaf from series of nine blades. Ada on a donkey, Willem I, Floris IV and Willem II on horseback, with three coats of arms and four names. Cut text on the bottom. Replace the left top corner with part from other print.

Copper engraving by Sebald Beham depicting peasants engaged in bast production, showing figures, tools, and work scene.

APPLACHTH SCHOOL, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1597 - 1608 print A 16th-century school. School room with monkeys such as masters and students. A few monkeys are punished with a rod, others read and write on wooden benches. With caption of 2 lines in Latin. print maker: Antwerp (possibly)after own design by: Antwerp (possibly)publisher: Amsterdam (possibly) paper etching monkeys, apes. elementary school; class, form. 'mundus inversus', the reversed world, the topsy-turvy world, 'le monde bestourné'

Christ crowned with Thorns, from The Passion. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, Kronach 1472-1553 Weimar). Dimensions: Sheet: 9 13/16 × 6 11/16 in. (25 × 17 cm). Series/Portfolio: The Passion. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Antwerp, Cock, Hieronymus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, Parable of the prodigal son, The fattened calf is slaughtered, In honor of the homecoming of the prodigal son, a fattened calf is slaughtered. The prodigal son dances with the guests in the courtyard. A long table is ready for the feast. Below the representation is an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 210 mm, width 250 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1562 - 1562, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1518 - 1570-03-10, publisher

Lucas van Leyden, Joshua, David, Judas Maccabees, 1515 1517 Joshua, David, Judas Maccabees

Ajax and Odysseus twist the weapons of Achilles; DiscepTatio Inter Aiacem et Ulyssem Propter Arma Achilles; Metamorphoseon Sive Transformationum; Metamorphoses from Ovidius.odysseus and Ajax are fighting over the armor of Achilles. Title in Latin in undermarge.

Romulus and Hersilia on a victim; Performances from Roman history. Procession with Romulus and his wife Hersilia on a victim. A crowd of people walks along, in the foreground soldiers on horseback. In the margin under the show a text in Latin is numbered at the bottom right: 1. The print is part of a series of prints that depict events from Roman history.

Buys, Jacobus, Netherlands, Vinkeles, Reinier (I), Catholic former mayors Quirijn Dirksz. Talesius and Lambert Jacobszoon hanged in revenge, 1573, The Catholic former mayors Quirijn Dirksz. Talesius and Lambert Jacobszoon are hanged in revenge, together with ten other people, by angry Haarlem soldiers on 27 May 1573. On his way to the gallows, Talesius is comforted by his wife and daughter., print, engraving, historical print, prints, Frederik Muller Historical plates, height 201 mm, width 147 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1741-06-19 - 1816-01-30, print maker, printmaker, 1791 - 1791, fourth quarter 18th century, paper, etching, etchings, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07, intermediary draughtsman

The lost son chased away at the whores; Parable of the lost son. The lost son is hunted by a furious crowd from the brothel. Two women want to tackle him with broomsticks.

Charles V have a monastery to build, 1555, no. 8; Scenes from the life of Charles V; La Vie de l 'Empereur Charles V. and Tres-Belles Tailles-Douces, Gravées sur Les Dessins du Celébre A. Tempeste, Par Deux des Plus Habiles Maitres J. de Gein & C. Boel. A Leide, Chez Pierre van der Aa, avec privilegge. Charles V in consultation with the architects of the monastery that he lets. In the background construction work, 1555. With caption of four rules in Latin.

The Fall and Redemption of Man: Ecce Homo, c. 1515. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538). Woodcut;

The Justice of Trajan. 1537. Beham, Hans Sebald, 1500-1550. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Nuremberg, Dürer, Albrecht, The Little Passion, Capture, verso lower right - stamped, Christ is betrayed by Judas with a kiss and captured by soldiers. This print is part of the print series 'The Little Passion', consisting of a title print and 36 biblical scenes (mainly from the Passion)., print, prints, height 129 mm, width 99 mm, German, 1471-05-24 - 1528-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1509 - 1509, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

A dinner party is interrupted by the appearance of Death who has captured a lady with his chain. Etching by Raphaël Sadeler after Jan van der Straet.

Solemn entry in Cairo, Jan Luyken, 1689 print Print at the top right marked: I. Partie p. 747. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Paris paper etching Triummphal Entry and Public Reception, pageant, 'solemn entrance', 'Joyeuse entrance' Cairo

Furnius, Pieter Jalhea, History of Joseph, Joseph accuses Benjamin of theft, recto - manuscript in brown ink, Joseph's brothers are kneeling before him. They beg Joseph not to leave Benjamin behind in Egypt. The young Benjamin stands with folded hands between his brothers. In the background the reconciliation meal. Below the image is a line of text in Latin, numbered lower right: 8. The print is part of a series of prints about the life of Joseph., print, prints, verso - stamped, comme joseph donne du bled a ses freres, 68, height 217 mm, width 274 mm, 1540 - 1626, print maker, printmaker, 1572 - 1572, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after own design by

Jacques Callot, The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas, c 1634 1635 The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas

Section C: female martyrs and saints holding banners, from The Triumph of Christ. Artist: Andrea Andreani (Mantua, 1558/1559-1629); After Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (Italian, Pieve di Cadore ca. 1485/90-1576 Venice). Dimensions: Sheet: 15 11/16 × 11 11/16 in. (39.9 × 29.7 cm). Publisher: Callisto Ferranti (Italian, active Rome, 1626-47). Date: 1836. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Safi, the Shah of Persia, buries forty from his harem women living in his palace garden as a punishment for a conspiracy against his life, 1642, Caspar Luyken (attributed to), 1701 print Frankfurt am Main paper etching / letterpress printing buried alive (violent death). harem

Allegory on the case law; Thronus Justitiae. A man kneels and presents a girl's writing or charge to a royal judge. This refuses to take the paper. Under the show two four-line verses in Latin over the court that must be guided by the law and not by tears or supplications.

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Punishment of princess the Vergilius mocked, Georg Pencz, 1541 - 1542 print The princess who mocked Vergilius sits on a column and is attacked by men who want to ignite their torch. paper engraving sorcerer, magician, wizard, warlock: Virgil

In Revenge, Gonzalo Gustos Slays Nine Moors. Antonio Tempesta (Italy, Florence, 1555-1630). Italy, 1612. Prints; etchings. Etching

The image storm through the geuzen, 1566. The image storm through the Geuzen, 1566. Left Catholics that worship the seven-member beast and the pope as the Babylonian whore, above which the devil flying away with crucifix and mislements. At the top right, the image storm is in progress: the printing and shaving of the images. Geuzen Geuzen wipe away all the broken images and other Roman objects. With inscription of 2 lines and caption of 4 lines in Dutch.

Arrival at Valencia. Dated: 1612. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JACQUES CALLOT.

Famous and notorious rich laws; The misery of wealth. A procession of famous examples of Rijkaards from Antiquity. First in the Pythius procession, with a good and precious stones made in his hand. Then Lucullus, the rich Roman magistrate and glutton. He is a banner with a chicken pie. Behind him Crassus, which drinks out of a cup. This is an allusia on his thirst for money and his death (stitched in melted gold). After Crassus, the Dictator Sulla come with a sword and a lance, Croesus as richly king and Midas with Midasors under his crown. The print has a Latin caption and a Dutch and French caption in letterpress. The print is part of a series with the subject of the misery that brings wealth.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Vos, Maerten de, Collaert, Adriaen, Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, elegantissimis imaginibus expressum excellentissimorum in hac arte virorum opera: nunc primum in lucem editus, History of Jeremiah, Jeremiah is pulled out of the pit, Under the supervision of King Zedekiah, Jeremiah is pulled up with ropes from the pit of Prince Malchiah. Below the image is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jer. 38. This print is part of an album., print, album leaf, prints, height 192 mm, width 265 mm, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Netherlands, Daniel and King Cyrus at the dragon, verso lower left - stamped, Right half of a larger representation. Copper dragon is worshipped by inhabitants of Babylon, Daniel and King Cyrus pointing., print, prent, prints, height 263 mm, width 358 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1540 - 1560, second quarter 16th century, third quarter 16th century, paper, papier, houtsnede

Antwerp, Cock, Hieronymus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Cort, Cornelis, Netherlands, Story of Tobias, Departure of Tobias and Sara, recto top right - handwritten in brown ink, Sara bids farewell to Raguel and Tobias to Edna. The Archangel Raphael looks on. On the right, Tobias and Sara depart on horseback, with camels and donkeys in front of them, which are laden with half of Raguel's possessions as a gift for Tobias and his family. At the bottom in the margin a one-line caption in Latin from Tobit 10., print, prints, verso bottom center - stamped, 28, height 195 mm, width 245 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1556 - 1556, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Noord-Nederlands, 1533 - 1578, Work conception, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Zuid-Nederlands, 1518 - 1570-03-10, publisher

Antiochus Epifanes roam the temple of Jerusalem; History of the Makkabeeën. After his victory over Egypt, Antiochus attracts Jerusalem with a large army. He raises the temple and he points to a bloodbath among residents. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 MAKK. 1. This print is part of an album.

Abraham Bosse (French, 1602 - 1676). Autumn (L'Automne), 17th century. From The Seasons. Etching.

Association of Maximiliaan I with Hendrik VII; Triumphal arch of Emperor Maximiliaan I. Two princes on horse shaking hands. In the background a battle in the vicinity of a city or village. Detail of the triumphal arch of Emperor Maximiliaan I.

David Armed before Saul. Dated: c.1556. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: after Maerten van Heemskerck.

Everyman, Pieter van der Heyden, after Pieter Bruegel (I), 1556 - 1560 print A man with glasses on his nose and a lantern in his hand is looking between all kinds of things. There are merchandise, a chess game, dice and a card game on the ground. Other men are also looking. On the left, two men pull on the same piece of fabric. Imagination of the idea that everyone is focused on itself and seeks its own interest. Under the show a four -line caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Selfishness; 'Interesse', 'Interesse proprio' (Ripa). lantern. storing, conserving, preserving (of products)

Jehoram, Uzziah, Jotham, plate three, from The Twelve Kings of Israel 1515-1525 Netherlands. Woodcut in black with touches of pen and brown ink on buff laid paper . Lucas van Leyden

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