Dramatic Historical Narratives

Engaging prints depicting narrative scenes from history and literature, often with rich allegorical and emotional content demonstrating human experiences.

Picart, Bernard, Amsterdam, Broen, Gerrit de (II), Willem de, Joas elevated to King, Athaliah and Joas, verso - stamped, The high priest Jehoiada elevates the boy Joas to king. His grandmother Athaliah tries to kill him and is captured by the palace guards. Illustration for the Old Testament, 2 Kings. 11. Below the image a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch., print, book illustration, prints, height 360 mm, width 222 mm, 1686 - 1748, print maker, printmaker, 1711 - 1720, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1692-10-29 - 1774-12-20, Northern Netherlands, 1673-06-11 - 1733-05-08, intermediary draughtsman

Antwerp, Rubens, Peter Paul, Ertinger, Franz, History of Achilles, Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedus, verso - stamped, The daughters of King Lycomedus stand around a basket of valuables. Together with two men they look up in surprise at Achilles, disguised as a woman, who betrays his true identity by putting on a helmet. In the foreground are two Caryatids and a double cornucopia., print, prints, height 318 mm, width 391 mm, 1640, print maker, printmaker, 1679 - 1679, paper, papier, etching, etsen, Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30

A man leans toward a woman standing in a doorway at right, at left a seated woman raises both hands, a canopied bed beyond, from a series of five illustrations after Jacques Philippe Joseph de Saint-Quentin for 'The mad day, or the marriage of Figaro' (La Folle journée, ou le mariage de Figaro) by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais ca. 1784 After Jacques Philippe Joseph de Saint Quentin French. A man leans toward a woman standing in a doorway at right, at left a seated woman raises both hands, a canopied bed beyond, from a series of five illustrations after Jacques Philippe Joseph de Saint-Quentin for 'The mad day, or the marriage of Figaro' (La Folle journée, ou le mariage de Figaro) by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais 399190

The Spanish Heidin Preciosa, Jacob Folkema, 1702 - 1767 print The Spanish Heidin Preciosa stands for a richly dressed man. A woman bares a breast of preciosa. Behind this three, an older Roma woman steals jewelery from a box on a table. At the time, Heidin was the usual name for a Roma woman. paper etching hand uncovering the chest. whore, prostitute. wandering communities: Romani or Roma. Preciosa

Allegory with the Amsterdam city council. The Amsterdam crowned urban lag is on a throne surrounded with allegorical figures. Next to her is a woman's figure with the alloying eye on a staff, behind the throne is caution with mirror and snake. Left in the foreground historiography with a writing spring in her hands and a history book. In the background the town hall on the dam and images of two river gods, the Amstel and the IJ.

Jefta is welcomed by his daughter, Caspar Luyken, 1708 print paper etching Jephthah's daughter dances with tambourines to meet her father on his return from the battle; Jephthah rends his clothes in despair

. Odysseus and his men arrive on the island of Circe. In the background the Circe Palace.

Alexander the Great as a judge; Thronus Justitiae. Alexander the Great is as a judge on his throne and covered one ear while the prosecutor is speaking. He does this to keep one ear free of prejudices for the accused. Under the show two four-line verses in Latin.

Herod appears before the judgment seat of Hyrkanus, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), Amsterdam, 1704, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 112 mm × w 157 mm

Zerubbabel for King Darius.

Picart, Bernard, Amsterdam, Broen, Gerrit de (II), Willem de, Joas elevated to King, Athaliah and Joas, verso - stamped, The high priest Jehoiada elevates the boy Joas to king. His grandmother Athaliah tries to kill him and is captured by the palace guards. Illustration for the Old Testament, 2 Kings. 11. Below the image a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch., print, book illustration, prints, height 360 mm, width 222 mm, 1686 - 1748, print maker, printmaker, 1711 - 1720, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1692-10-29 - 1774-12-20, Northern Netherlands, 1673-06-11 - 1733-05-08, intermediary draughtsman

Judge and Death, Rudolph Meyer, 1650 print A right sitting on a throne. Kneeling and standing people for him. Next to the seat Death as a skeleton that keeps his hourglass over the head of the judge. paper etching law and jurisprudence (+ judge). dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings. personifications of Death; 'Morte' (Ripa)

Tyranny of Alva, ca. 1569; Delineatio Deplorati Status Belgium Sub Immensa Tirannide Albani Ducis, Ferdinandi a Toledo; Imagehe van den Ellendijghen Staet der Nederlanden, under the Crude Tijrannije van den Hertoghe van Alba. Allegory on the tyranny of the Duke of Alva in the Netherlands, ca. 1569. Links Alva on his throne in a palace, assisted by Granvelle (with bellows) and members of the blood council, he is crowned by the devil. For him, chained the 17 personifications from the counties of the Netherlands, to the right the flowed members of the States General. A window in the middle gives a view of Margaretha van Parma who vist to riches in a blood pond, behind it the decapitation of Egmond and Horne in Brussels in 1568. Left and right scenes of torture and executions. In the caption a verse of 4 columns of 4 lines each and the legend A-O in Dutch. Incomplete specimen without the title and parts of the caption.

Parable of the Royal Wedding, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing the unworthy guest is dragged out ~ parable of the royal wedding-feast

Apotheosis of Jean Racine, Henri Marais, After Pierre Prud'hon, 1801 print Paris paper etching / engraving Historical Persons. 'Genio' (ripe). Melpomene (One of the Muses); 'Melpomene' (ripe). Immortality, Imperishableness; 'immortalità' (ripe)

Christ before Pilate, draughtsman: Jan Goeree, 1680 - 1731, paper, pen, brush, h 110 mm × w 70 mm

The Hague, Hondt, Pieter de, Hoet, Gerard (I), Amsterdam, Blois, Abraham de, Ruth with her mother-in-law, Ruth and Naomi, verso center bottom - stamped, Ruth and Naomi. Below the image is the title in six different languages., print, picture, book illustration, prints, pictures, height 353 mm, width 222 mm, - 1717-10-06, print maker, printmaker, 1720 - 1728, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1648-08-22 - 1733-12-02, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Offer van Iphigeneia, anonymous, after Domenichino, 1599 - 1647 print France paper etching the sacrifice of Iphigenia

Het Offer Van Iphicenia, Gérard Auder Athorno, after Giovanni Romanelli, 1650 - 1703 print France paper etching the sacrifice of Iphigenia

Leiden, Haestens, Henrick Lodewijcxsoon van, Amsterdam, Sichem, Christoffel van (I), Wtewael, Joachim, Swanenburg, Willem Isaacsz. van, Thronus Justitiae, Judgment of Solomon, verso - stamped, King Solomon sits on his throne and passes judgment. In front of the throne are the two women who both claim the motherhood of the living child. The deceased child lies on the ground. Solomon orders the living baby to be divided in two to determine who the mother of the child is. A man draws his sword and holds the child, but the real mother grabs the child and begs to let it live. Below the depiction are two four-line verses in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in 1 Kings. 3., print, prints, height 296 mm, width 389 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1580-01-29 - 1612-05-31, print maker, printmaker, 1606 - 1606, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1566 - 1638-08-01, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1546 - 1624-10-20, publisher, uitgever, Publ

Generosity of scipio. Scipio The older gives a captured virgin back to her fiancé who knelt before him. Latin text in a cartouche in the lower left.

Dubourg, Louis Fabritius, Laan, Adolf van der, Fight at a temple, verso - stamped, Fight at a temple with a monkey on a pedestal inside. Monkeys climb in the trees in the foreground, moles walk on the ground., print, picture, prints, pictures, height 124 mm, width 75 mm, 1690 - 1742-05-09, print maker, printmaker, 1703 - 1755, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, 1693 - 1775-09-16

Rotterdam, Dyck, Adriaan van, Dordrecht, Linde, Simon onder de, Houbraken, Arnold, Death of Lucretia, verso - stamped, The death of Lucretia: In an interior lies in the foreground the half-naked Lucretia with a dagger in her chest. Around her are three warlords in armor. In the background, at the end of a view, three mourning figures. Top left: fol 127. Print used in a book by Lambert van den Bos with a total of twenty prints by Arnold Houbraken., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 193 mm, width 143 mm, 1660-03-28 - 1719-10-14, print maker, printmaker, 1681 - 1683, paper, papier, etching, etsen, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

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, book illustration, prints, Taracus hit in the mouth with a stone during his interrogation, verso - stamped, 30, height 117 mm, width 144 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1649-04-16 - 1712-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1685 - 1685, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher, uitgever, - 1693-06-26

H. Jacobus in a city with sick, anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print France paper etching / engraving story of Jacob. patient, sick person

The renouncement of Philip II by the States, 1581, 1786 print The renouncement of the Spanish king Philip II by the States, July 26, 1581. Interior in which members of the States General take the oath. On the ground the broken weapon and stamps of Philip II. Netherlands paper etching swearing an oath (with two fingers raised). involuntary abdication (of a ruler)

Paul's chained for King Agrippa, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching Paul before Festus, King Agrippa and Queen Bernice

A woman being stabbed while the blood pouring from her wounds is drunk by a group of men; representing Britannia's resources being drained by politicians. Engraving, 1768.

Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of his Baliff, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis..., plate 7 1605-6 Willem van Swanenburg Netherlandish This print is from a set of 13 plates depicting "pictures of justice", with scenes from the Bible, history, and legend. The prints are executed by Willem Swaneburg after designs by Joachim Wtewael. The prints were first published by Christoffel van Sichem in 1606.. Count William III of Holland Permitting the Beheading of his Baliff, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis..., plate 7 650773

Amsterdam, Luyken, Jan, Parable of the Royal Wedding, recto - manuscript in brown ink, print, prints, verso - stamped, 95, height 118 mm, width 154 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1649-04-16 - 1712-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1712 - 1712, paper, papier, etching

The death of Creusa, daughter of King Creon, by the poisoned garment sent to her by Medea in revenge for Jason's desertion still image. Art reproductions. 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Jason (Greek mythology), Tapestries, Distress, Mythology, Greek, Medea (Greek mythology), Gobelin tapestry, Creon, King of Thebes (Greek mythology), Poisoning, Drapers Company (London, England)

Virtue of Scipio, Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, after Jacobus Buys, 1795 print Allucius is reunited by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus with his fiancé. In gratitude he grabs the hand of the Roman general. Amsterdam paper the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift

Christ on a balcony surrounded by guards, Pilate stands to the right gesturing toward him; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti ca. 1730-39 Pietro Monaco From the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after paintings by various artists.. Christ on a balcony surrounded by guards, Pilate stands to the right gesturing toward him; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti. Pietro Monaco (Italian, Belluno 1707-1772 Venice). ca. 1730-39. Etching and engraving. Pietro Monaco (Italian, Belluno 1707-1772 Venice). Prints

Planting the orange and lemon trees in Genoa. Men plant orange and lemon trees in a palace garden in Genoa, in the presence of different women (possibly hesperides).

Petrus recognized, Jan Luyken, 1659 - 1712 print paper etching

Josephus Freed by Vespasian, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing liberating the imprisoned

Title page of 'Complete Nederduitsch and French Dictionary', Gideon Quineau, 1717.

Musicing company, at night, Jan de Jonge, 1701 print Musicing company, at night. In the middle a figure with a burning torch and spectators on the balcony. Top right: fol. 36. Middelburg paper etching more than one musician with instrument

Esther before King Ahasuerus, Jacob de Wit, 1705 - 1754.

Marcellus Offert Covered armor to Jupiter, Jacob Neefs, 1636 print Marcus Claudius Marcellus sacrifices the in the year 222 BC in a temple. On Viridomarus, the leader of the Gauls, captured armor to Jupiter. Presentation at the bottom left of the rear of the triumph gates Arcus Caroli on the Vrijdagmarkt. Print is part of a series that illustrates the edition of the description of the entry of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand of Austria in Ghent on January 28, 1635 as the new governor for the Spanish Netherlands. Antwerp paper engraving Triummphal Entry and Public Reception, pageant, 'solemn entrance', 'Joyeuse entrance'. Victor (After the Battle). Armor. (Story of) Jupiter (Zeus)

Murder of Godfried de Noorman, 885, 1747 - 1759 print The murder of Godfried de Noorman in 885. According to the title committed by Count Everard of Everhard. It is more likely that this is Gerolf van Holland. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving attempt, political murder Netherlands

The Magnificat 1724 Henri Simon Thomassin. The Magnificat. Henri Simon Thomassin (French, Paris 1687-1741). 1724. Etching. Prints

Government seal of England is broken in the House of Lords, 1646, print maker: Caspar Luyken, (attributed to), publisher: Johann David Zunnern, Frankfurt am Main, 1701, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 123 mm × w 179 mm

Marriage of Francesco I the 'Medici and Johanna of Austria; Festivities in the visit by Maria de 'Medici to Amsterdam in 1638. Tableau Vivant of the marriage of the parents of Maria de' Medici - Francesco I the 'Medici and Johanna of Austria - in 1565. Left Emperor Ferdinand I. Performance used in it Water theater on the Rokin. Legal under numbered: 7. Plate 7 of the illustrations in the description of the festivities around Maria de 'Medici to Amsterdam's visit from 31 August to 5 September 1638.

Alfons Dionysius of Portugal, Mr. von Pouca.

Coriolanus surrounded by begging women, Jacob Folkema, 1720 print Coriolanus pulls his sword and is surrounded by his kneeling mother, wife and other women who beg him not to attack Rome. paper etching Coriolanus (C. or Cn. Marcius) is met by his wife Volumnia (alternatively called Vergilia) with their two small sons, and his mother Veturia (alternatively called Volumnia); they entreat him not to fight any more

Lost son exhibits his wealth; Story of the lost son; L 'Historia del Figliolo Prodigo. The lost son on the right on a bed surrounded by women. On the left a sculpture with two saters and a chained monkey on the ground. Clerks and a fountain in the background.

Keizer Caligula in an arched by an armed gang of robberies and killed, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing attempt, political murder

Dubourg, Louis Fabritius, Folkema, Jacob, Adventures of Telemachus, Mentor offers Idomeneus an olive branch, verso - stamped, Surrounded by soldiers, the unarmed Mentor offers Idomeneus an olive branch. Illustration made for a story from 'Adventures of Telemachus', written by François de Fénélon., print, prent, prints, enten, height 237 mm, width 183 mm, Dutch, 1692 - 1767, print maker, printmaker, 1703 - 1767, paper, papier, etching, etsen, Work conception, 1693 - 1775-09-16

Plato's symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Acibiades at left 1648 Pietro Testa Italian. Plato's symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Acibiades at left. Pietro Testa (Italian, Lucca 1612-1650 Rome). 1648. Etching. Vicenzo Billi (Italian, active 17th century). Prints

unknown, Amsterdam, Mortier, Pieter (I), Elliger, Mulder, Joseph, Scourging and Mocking, verso - stamped, Two representations on one plate. The upper representation shows the scourging of Christ. Two men are beating him with a scourge. The lower representation shows the mockery of Christ. Christ, dressed in a cloak, is given a crown of thorns on his head and the men are mocking him. Above the representations is a reference to the Bible text in Dutch and French. Marked lower left: 46., print, book illustration, prints, height 365 mm, width 240 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1658-01-11 - 1718, print maker, printmaker, 1700 - 1700, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, Work conception, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, French, 1661 - 1711, publisher, granter of privilege

Allegory in Honor of the Roman College Founded by the Borghese Family 1615-88 Claude Mellan French. Allegory in Honor of the Roman College Founded by the Borghese Family 393410

Allegories ter ere van het college Romano, Claude Mellan, After Pietro da Cortona, 1624 - 1636 print print maker: RomeItaly paper engraving Piety, 'Pietas', 'Timor Dei' ~ the Three Theological Virtues. statues, sculptures in garden Roman college

Abraham Bosse after Claude Vignon, Illustration to Jean Desmarets' L'Ariane, published 1639 Illustration to Jean Desmarets' L'Ariane

Camillus arrives at the Gauls. Camillus arrives on horseback from the Gauls, where Brennus has just thrown his sword on the scales. On the right a table with scales filled with gold pieces. In the undermarge a four-line text in Latin.

Joseph is familiar with his brothers; Joseph is confessed by his brothers. Joseph announces his brothers in his palace in Egypt. The performance is among the performance in six different languages.

Germanicus lies on his deathbed. He is surrounded by grieving relatives and soldiers, Germanicus on his deathbed Germanicus Dying. Roman stories , print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), Hubert François Gravelot, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1736 - 1775, paper, etching, engraving, h 160 mm × w 112 mm

Lairesse, Gerard de, Minerva protects innocence from temptation, verso - stamped, Minerva descends from a cloud and protects three young women from a company of bacchantes and satyrs. These bacchantes erect a statue of the god Pan. The company accompanies the drunken Bacchus. In the background on the left is Hercules., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 185 mm, width 252 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1641 - 1711, print maker, printmaker, 1600 - 1699, paper, papier, etching, etchings

Young couples making fun and dancing, 1596; Farmers dance to the church of Assendelft, Anno 1596. Village view with young couples making fun and dancing around the church of Assendelft, 1596. Left a free couple. On the right, young people are addressed by an older man with a book from his opened window. With caption of 12 lines in Latin.

Frodate et Peso etc., Francesco Bartolozzi RA, 1728-1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764-99), after Sebastiano Ricci, 1659-1734, Italian, undated, Sepia engraving, Sheet: 17 1/8 x 22 1/4in. (43.5 x 56.5cm)

The electoral picture gallery at Düsseldorf: paintings in the first gallery. Engraving, 1775.

Achilles immersed in the water of the styx. In the foreground Thetis holds the young Achilles 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 who hand over Achilles to the Centaur Chiron.

Illustration for 'Memories of the Refugees'. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (Germany, Danzig, 1726-1801). Germany, circa 1787. Prints; etchings. Etching

Jaokob gives Rachel's herd to drink, Claude Mellan, After Paolo Veronese, 1608 - 1688 print paper engraving Jacob moves the stone which covers the opening of the well and waters Rachel's sheep

Christ Before Pilate: Large Plate. Rembrandt van Rijn; Dutch, 1606-1669. Date: 1635. Dimensions: 543 x 449 mm (image);552 x 449 mm (plate);556 x 455 mm (sheet). Etching on paper. Origin: Holland. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA. Author: REMBRANDT HARMENSZOON VAN RIJN.

. The murder of Godfried de Noorman in 885. According to the title committed by Count Everard of Everhard. It is more likely that it concerns Gerolf van Holland here.

Coronation of Maria Medycej at Królowa France. La Couronnement de la Reine. St. Denis 13 Mai 1610.; Audran, Jean (1667-1756), Nattier, Jean-Baptiste (1678-1726), Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 1707-1710 (1707-00-00-1710-00-00);Baczewski - collection, France (state), genius (mitol.), Louis XIII (King of France - 1601-1643), Louis XIII (King of France - 1601-1643) - iconography, Medicia (Queen of France - 1573-1642), Maria Medycejska (Queen of France - 1573-1642) - iconography, Medici (family), Saint -Denis (France), allegories, clergy, cardinals, coronations, crowns of rulers, queen, queen, reproductive graphics, celebrations, purchase (provenance)

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Pilate washes his hands in innocence.

Amsterdam, Buys, Jacobus, Koning, Theodoor, Scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584, William I places the Dutch maiden on the Dutch throne, Title print for the print series Scenes from the life of Prince William I, recto below - written, Title print for a series of 24 prints with scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584. The Prince of Orange leads the Dutch maiden with lance and liberty hat to her throne. Next to the throne sits a lady with the horn of plenty in her hands and in front of the throne lies the bible., print, engraving, historical print, prints, verso - stamped, Willem de Eerste Plaatst de Hollandse maagd op den Nederlandsche stoel, height 272 mm, width 213 mm, 1748-02-03 - 1829-01-31, print maker, printmaker, 1788 - 1788, paper, papier, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Noord-Nederlands, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07

Alcove with variant for right half; Alkoven. Left Judith Holofernes, right flight Joseph for Potifars wife.

The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris 1785-89 Antoine Jean Duclos After the painting by Rubens in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.. The Head of Cyrus brought to Queen Tomyris. Antoine Jean Duclos (French, Paris 1742-1795 Paris). 1785-89. Etching; proof. Prints

Amnon sends Tamar out of the house, 1559 print After Amnon has raped his half -sister Tamar, he feels a deep hatred for her and sends her away. Tamar does not beg him to send her away, but Amnon instructs his servants to put her out of the house and lock the door behind her. A servant cleans up the fallen table next to the bed. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Amnon sends Tamar away; Tamar puts ashes on her head, rends her garment, lays her hand on her head and leaves crying

Volumnia with her sons for Coriolanus (right part), Gérard Audran, After Nicolas Poussin, 1650 - 1703 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching / engraving Coriolanus (C. or Cn. Marcius) is met by his wife Volumnia (alternatively called Vergilia) with their two small sons, and his mother Veturia (alternatively called Volumnia); they entreat him not to fight any more

Allegorie sur la Convalescence du Dauphin 1752 Gabriel de Saint-Aubin French. Allegorie sur la Convalescence du Dauphin 369095

Marianne is taken away to be killed, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing last hours before execution

Marriage of King Henry IV of France with Maria de 'Medici, Pieter Nolpe, After Claes Moeyaert, 1638 print The marriage of Henry IV to Maria de 'Medici, December 17, 1600. In the foreground Hercules, Mars and Minerva. Presentation used on the triumph gate on Dam Square. Numbered at the bottom right: 3. Plate 3 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. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Triummphal Entry and Public Reception, pageant, 'solemn entrance', 'Joyeuse entrance'. Injustment the married couple. (Civil) Ceremonies Marriage Amsterdam

Younger en bruid Van Numantia.The Roman General Scipio Africanus returns a clean war prisoner after the conquest of Carthage to her fiancé.

Generosity of the poor widow, Jan Luyken, Dutch, 1649 - 1712, Pieter Mortier, 1700

Riot by escaped elderly debtor, Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, after Jacobus Buys, 1793 print An elderly, chained debtor has fled his creditor. On the Marktplein he shows himself to the people who burst out anger. Utrecht paper male persons from classical history. debit and credit (+ variant)

Offer Van Iphigenia, Giovanni Girolamo Frezza, After Petrus Ferlonus, After Domenichino, 1713 print The sacrifice of iPhigenia. The high priest Kalchas is about to sacrifice Ihpigenia to Artemis. Iphigenia kneels for him. A executioner is next to her. Spectators turn their heads on the left. In the background Diana with a deer floating on a cloud. print maker: Romeafter drawing by: Italyafter painting by: Italy paper engraving the sacrifice of Iphigenia

Mastectomy. Drawing attributed to a Dutch artist, 17th century.

Hercules consults with Mars and Minerva; Festivities in the visit by Maria de 'Medici to Amsterdam in 1638. Tableau Vivant. Hendrik IV, dressed as Hercules, consults with Mars and Minerva about the way to make France back to a whole. Mercurius points to the gods on the clouds. Justice is still under the globe of the split French empire and is assisted by peace. Presentation used in the water theater on the Rokin. Plate 11 of the illustrations in the description of the festivities around Maria de 'Medici to Amsterdam from 31 August to 5 September 1638.

Roman general Julius Caesar dedicating the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the Forum of Caesar, Rome, 46BC. Copperplate engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi after a design by Giovanni Battista Cipriani from 108 Plates of Antique Gems, 1860.

Allegory on the inviolability of the law; Thronus Justitiae Duodecim Pulcherrimis Tabulis ArtificiosisSime Aeri Incisis Illustratus. A king is sitting on his throne and speaks right. He points to his staff to the accused for sign that he grants the man forgiveness. In the background a gallows field and a building under construction. Under the show two four-line verses in Latin about the inviolability of the law. A king must also adhere to the law, but the king has the authority to forgive. The print is part of an album.

Jacob Draws Water for Rachel's Animals (Jacob abreuve le troupeau de Rachel) Claude Mellan French. Jacob Draws Water for Rachel's Animals (Jacob abreuve le troupeau de Rachel) 334443

Job in conversation with his friends, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching Job discussing with his friends

Herod and Pontius Pilate shake hands. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck, 1845.

La Grande Duchesse Marie des Jeunes Filles, from La Vie de Ferdinand Ier de Médicis série appelée aussi Les Batailles des Médicis (The Life of Ferdinand I de'Medici also called The Medici Battles) 1614-20 Jacques Callot French According to the inscription on the second state of the prints in this series, Callot's engravings are after designs by Matteo Rosselli. Mariette attributes the designs of the prints in the series to Rosselli, Bernardino Poccetti, and possibly Antonio Tempesta.. La Grande Duchesse Marie des Jeunes Filles, from La Vie de Ferdinand Ier de Médicis série appelée aussi Les Batailles des Médicis (The Life of Ferdinand I de'Medici also called The Medici Battles). La Vie de Ferdinand Ier de Médicis série appelée aussi Les Batailles des Médicis. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1614-20. Engraving; first state of two (Lieure). Prints

Virginius kills his daughter Virginia with a sword to spare her the lust of Appius Claudius. The latter had falsely claimed her as his slave. Virginius kills his daughter Virginia, print maker: Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Jacobus Buys, (mentioned on object), Utrecht, 1793, paper, h 212 mm × w 132 mm

Willem Swanenburgh, after Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael, Allegory of Justice, 1606 Allegory of Justice

ESCENA DE ANDROMEDA. Author: RIQUER. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Constantine the Great makes his solemn entry into the new city and consecrates it with great ceremony Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk, 1805-1880. still image. Conjectural works, Illustrations. 1860. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Byzantine Empire, Dedications, Chisels & mallets, Istanbul (Turkey), Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, d. 337, Wreaths , To 499, stonecutting, Rome , History , Constantine I, the Great, 306-337, Fasces

Paul Before Felix. Artist: Luke Sullivan (Irish, 1705-1771 London). Dimensions: sheet: 16 7/8 x 20 11/16 in. (42.8 x 52.6 cm). Date: February 5, 1752. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: LUKE SULLIVAN.

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vredeman de Vries, Hans, Doetechum, Johannes of Lucas van, Theatrum biblicum, History of Daniel, Dream of Nebuchadnezzar, verso - stamped, Daniel stands before the throne of King Nebuchadnezzar and interprets the king's dreams. The king's dreams can be seen at the top. A guard descends on the left from heaven and gives an order to cut down the great tree. On the right the dream of the image with the head of gold and feet of iron and clay. Daniel says that the first dream means that the king will be cast out and will live for seven years like an animal. 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 representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Dan. 2:26. The dream from Dan. 4. is central to this representation., print, prints, height 240 mm, width 327 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1579 - 1579, paper, etching, etsen, Work conception,

Delila knips Simsons her; Six famous women from the Old Testament. Delila clips simsons hair braids while sleeping. As a result, he loses his special powers. Two Philistine soldiers enter the palace to get Simson.

The Plague, page 557 , Detail. text. Illustrations. 1843. General Research Division

Joseph's first dream, Michel Dorigny, after Simon Vouet, 1640 print Paris paper engraving / etching first dream of Joseph: the eleven sheaves of wheat of his brothers form a circle round Joseph's sheaf and bow down. angels. interior of the house

Maximilian III Jozef from Bavaria as a child (). In a departure on the left a bookcase and on the right a throne under drapery. A young prince (Maximilian III Jozef from Bavaria) Is made by Minerva to a globe, books and harness, in a corner of the room.

The Triumph of Wealth, procession of allegorical figures of the rich. Fortune and Pluto ride a carriage drawn by Avarice, Imposture, Usury, etc. Followed by Croesus, Midas, Cleopatra, Justice, Pallas, Pythius, Crispinus, etc., while Nemesis watches from a cloud. Triumphus Divitiarum. Copperplate engraving by Christian Mechel after a sketch by Federico Zuccari after a painting by Hans Holbein in Christian von Mechel's Oeuvre de Jean Holbein, Chez Guillaume Haas, Basel, 1790.

Children's murder of Bethlehem, Paulus Pontius, After Peter Paul Rubens, 1643 print With a seven -line caption in Latin, divided into two columns. Antwerp paper engraving the massacre of the innocents

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