Historical Copper Engravings

A collection of copper engravings depicting historical and mythological themes, featuring figures like Midas and scenes of judgment and travel in atmospheric settings.

Copper engraving depicting the Midas judgment. Produced in 1589, it shows King Midas, Silenus, and gods, illustrating the mythological story of Midas's judgment.

A copper engraving and etching by Jacques-Philippe Le Bas from 1754 showing Ludwig, Dauphin of France, observing the portrait of his bride Maria Theresia.

Copper engraving depicting the Midas judgment. Produced in 1589, it shows King Midas, Silenus, and gods, illustrating the mythological story of Midas's judgment.

A copper engraving and etching by Theodor van Thulden around 1635 showing Cardinal Infant Ferdinand traveling from Barcelona to Genoa, depicting travel and urban landscapes.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer from 1502 depicting an animal with lamb horns, showing creature, horns, apocalyptic scene, and symbolic elements.

Copper engraving and etching by Hans Rottenhammer from the 16th-17th century depicting Jupiter and Danae with the judgment of Paris, showing mythological figures and interaction.

Etching by François Perrier from 1633 depicting the beheading of John the Baptist.

Pressure graphics by Felice Polanzani from 1715-1756 depicting the life of Mary with religious imagery, figures, architectural backgrounds, and symbolic elements.

Etching by Luca Giordano depicting Saint Anna, created between 1650 and 1670, showing the saint with characteristic attributes and attire.

Copper engraving and etching by Johann Sadeler the Elder created between 1570 and 1600 depicting illustrations for Songs of Solomon, showing human figures, symbolic imagery, and decorative elements in 16th-century style.

Etching by Gerard de Lairesse from 1661-1711 depicting a Bacchante with putti, showing human figures in classical attire in a decorative composition.

Copper engraving by Aegidius Sadeler the Younger depicting a memorial portrait of Bartholomeus Spranger and his late wife Christina Muller, created in 1600.

Etching by François Perrier illustrating the Triumph of Galatea with mythological figures, marine animals, and classical motifs in a dynamic composition.

Etching by an unidentified engraver from 1650-1800 depicting various mythological scenes with gods, heroes, and symbolic gestures.

Copper etching depicting the adoration of the shepherds, created by Jan Speckaert between 1585 and 1629.

Etching by Salvator Rosa depicting the dream of Aeneas, created between 1661 and 1666, illustrating a scene from classical Roman mythology.

Copper engraving and etching by Philipp Galle, 1550-1612, depicting the biblical story of Lot with figures, landscape, buildings, and moral or narrative elements.

Copper engraving and etching by Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet from 1750-1757 depicting Perseus holding the head of Medusa, showing heroic figure, armor, and mythological elements.

Etching by Bernardino Capitelli depicting the death of Mary Magdalene, created between 1605 and 1639, showing the saint in a devotional setting with expressive gestures and traditional religious symbols.

A copper engraving by Marten van Cleve the Older from 1547-1591 depicting the parable of the prodigal son receiving his inheritance.

Philipp Galles copper engraving depicting the biblical story of Job, showing key events and figures, produced after 1563.

Etching by Lorenzo Lolli depicting Bacchus children with wine jugs and a goat, created between 1630 and 1691, illustrating mythological figures and festive scene.

Etching by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert from 1549 depicting the biblical story of Jacob. The print shows figures, poses, clothing, and narrative composition in Renaissance style.

Copper engraving and etching by Gaspard Duchange from 1700-1757 depicting Tomyris and Cyrus, showing figures, gestures, and historical encounter.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle depicting Job, showing central figure, attendants, and 16th-century symbolic elements of suffering and faith.

Etching by Gerard de Lairesse showing interactions between nymphs and a satyr in a natural setting, created between 1661 and 1709.

Copper engraving and etching by an unknown engraver depicting the biblical story of Abraham's victim, created in the 17th century.

Copper engraving by Orazio de Santis depicting Saint George with a dragon, produced between 1568 and 1584.

Copper engraving print by Philipp Galle from 1550-1612 depicting allegorical scene illustrating that time reveals truth, showing figures and symbolic elements.

Etching by Claude Vignon from 1613-1670 depicting a massacre related to a triumph, showing figures, gestures, weapons, and chaotic scenes in detailed composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Jérôme Danzel from 1767 depicting Ceres and Lyncus from Ovid's Metamorphoses, showing mythological figures, gestures, attire, and classical narrative elements.

Giacomo Piccini copper engraving and etching from 1630-1669 depicts a female satyr removing a thorn from a fauns foot, illustrating 17th-century Italian mythological scenes and printmaking.

Etching by Gerard de Lairesse from 1661-1709 depicting a satyr restrained by nymphs in a classical landscape, showing human and mythological figures with trees and terrain.

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Baron depicting Achilles equipped with armor and weapons, created in 1724, showing mythological hero and martial attributes.

Copper engraving and etching by Jacob Coelemans depicting Diana and Actaeon, showing figures, movement, and mythological setting, created in 1700.

Copper engraving by Charles Le Brun showing the martyrdom of Saint Stephanus, created between 1660 and 1706.

Jan Pietersz. Saenredam engraved copper prints between 1594 and 1596 depicting Athene, Venus, and Juno, showing figures, gestures, and classical mythological composition.

Semolei's etching from 1530-1561 depicts Hercules killing the Lernaean Hydra, illustrating the mythological battle in Renaissance engraving style.

An etching by Jan Baptist Herregouts from 1655-1721 depicting John the Baptist and the Evangelist Johannes, showing religious figures and symbolic elements.

Copper engraving and etching by Cornelis Cort from 1563 depicting Hercules asleep and attacked by pygmies, showing figures, action, and mythological scene.

Copper engraving and etching by Johann Sadeler the Elder around 1576 depicting Cain and Abel, showing figures, gestures, postures, and biblical narrative.

Copper engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II depicting the biblical parable of the lost son, illustrating forgiveness and reconciliation.

Copper engraving print by Pierre Dufour from 1565-1610 depicting Christ in a spring setting, showing figures, gestures, and natural landscape.

This copper engraving by Anthonis van Dyck, created between 1615 and 1675, depicts the Pietà scene with two angels, showing the Virgin Mary mourning over Christ with detailed figure work.

Copper engraving by Jérôme David illustrating the Parable of the Rich Man, created in the 17th century, depicting the biblical story with multiple figures.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle, 1563, depicting the story of Job, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narrative.

Copper engraving by Jacob Matham from 1611-1614 depicting Neptune and Thetis in a triumphal scene. The artwork shows classical figures, marine elements, gestures, and symbolic mythological attributes in early 17th-century European style.

This etching and copper engraving by Jan Alexander Janssens, created around 1700, depicts the story of Achilles, illustrating mythological narrative and heroic figures in early 18th-century Flemish art.

David beats Goliat, Sisto Badalocchio, After Rafaël, 1607 print David is about to cut off the head of the giant Goliat with his sword. Around his soldiers in fight. Numbered below: 44. paper etching David fighting Goliath

Persée et les soeurs des Gorgones. Wittmann Charles, Imprimérie, Paris (fl. ca 1886-1908), printing house, Jasiński, Feliks Stanisław (1862-1901), graphic artist, Gazette des Beaux-Arts (Paryż ; czasopismo, wydawnictwo ; 1859-2002), publishing house, Burne-Jones, Edward (1833-1898), painter

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1767 depicting the big calas, showing figures, arrangement, and late 18th-century European print technique.

Monk discovered by Boom by group men with pitchforks and peaks, Jacques Le Roy, after Sigmund Freudenberger, 1781 - 1782 print Bern paper etching monk(s), friar(s)

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort, 1567-1602, depicting 'The Crossing', showing Christ and followers crossing, emphasizing landscape and narrative figures.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer from 1502 depicting an angel holding the key to the abyss, showing figure, wings, key, and apocalyptic scene.

Copper engraving and etching by Nicolas de Poilly showing the Holy Family with young John near a fountain, created between 1633 and 1696, depicting religious figures and setting.

Copper engraving and etching by Raphael Sadeler the Elder from 1583 depicting the biblical story of Cain and Abel, showing the confrontation with detailed figures and 16th-century European style.

Copper engraving and etching by Simon Gribelin depicting the apotheosis of Jakob I, King of England, showing royal figure, throne, attendants, and allegorical elements in 1720.

Allegorical show with writing woman and putti; The Silesian Robbinson; Title page for: Christian Stieff, the Silesian Robinson, 1755. A woman with writing spring writes the story of the Silesian Robinson. A woman with a bazuin pointed her to a ruin hit by lightning bolts in the background. At the writing woman is a putto with ink pots. Above them portrait medallions and a putto with image of a man sitting on a globe. In the foreground a putto beats with a sun on the head with his whip a putto with mask and wings on the head. On the right in the background a battle and explosion in a city.

. Aeneas and his men on one of the islands of the strip pads where the harpies live. There they try to mow the harpies with swords from the air in vain. Illustration and initial p at the third part of the Aeneis of Vergilius.

Copper engraving by Girardo Fontana Fredo depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, produced in 1579.

Copper engraving by Hieronymus Wierix depicting Fides (Faith) and Spes (Hope), created between 1573 and 1601.

The 1780 etching by Bernhard Rode depicts David's victory over Goliath, illustrating the biblical scene, figures, weaponry, and dramatic composition.

This copper engraving by Pieter Valck, created in 1575, depicts a scene from Greek mythology, showing mythological figures, landscape, and narrative elements.

Etching by Annibale Carracci depicting the Holy Family with John the Baptist boy and St. Michael as the world judge, created between 1580 and 1609.

Etching and copper engraving by Jacques-Claude Danzel, created between 1757 and 1809, showing the mythological abduction of Proserpine.

Copper engraving by Jan Pietersz. Saenredam depicting Venus and Amor, created around 1595, showing classical mythological figures.

Christ in the limbo with Adam and Eve, the Lost Son, Peter, King David, Mary Magdalene and Paul. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1700. Place: Southern Netherlands. Measurements: h 176 mm × w 164 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Copper engraving by Peter Nagel created between 1569-1604 showing acts of charity, including clothing the naked and caring for the sick, depicting figures in compassionate and supportive roles.

Jesus nailed to the cross; Želisko, Vendelín (1802-1868), Führich, Joseph von (1800-1876); 1830 (1801-00-00-1900-00-00), 1836 (1836-00-00-1836-00-00);

A copper engraving and etching by Theodor van Thulden around 1635 showing an allegorical depiction of Cardinal Infant Ferdinand in Antwerp and his encounter with King Ferdinand of Hungary before the battle near Nördlingen.

Etching by Giovanni Battista Fontana depicting the crucifixion of Christ, created between 1540 and 1587.

Etching by Jacques Gabriel Huquier between 1750 and 1805 depicting figures of guards, presented in detailed line work characteristic of 18th-century engraving.

Dido and Aeneas robbed by a storm. Queen Dido and Aeneas are attacked during a hunting party by a storm. In the air JUNO with peacock and angels that cause wind and rain. Right Amor and in the background the fleeing yacht company.

A copper engraving and etching by Jean Audran depicting Venus with Psyche, created between 1682 and 1756, illustrating classical mythological figures and themes.

Etching by an unknown engraver from the 17th century depicting a frieze with putti in decorative arrangement, showing figures in various poses.

Lithograph by Ferdinand Piloty the Elder from 1800-1844 depicting Christ in springtime, showing the figure with detailed composition and symbolic seasonal elements.

Copper engraving and etching by Johannes Galle from 1600-1676 depicting the allegorical strength of truth and of a woman, showing figures, gestures, symbols, and composition.

Copper engraving by Jan Harmensz. Muller around 1600 depicting the mythological figures Amor and Psyche. The artwork shows both figures, gestures, expressions, and classical attire in early 17th-century European style.

An etching by Pieter Soutman created in 1642 depicting Bacchus in a drunken state, showing the mythological god of wine with detailed 17th-century engraving techniques.

Figures run on the street through the rain, Jan van de Kerkhove, 1832 - 1881 print paper etching running. rain

Copper engraving print by Harmen Jansz. Muller from 1567-1570 depicting scenes from the biblical story of Joshua, showing figures, actions, and historical narrative.

Copper engraving by Jan Pietersz. Saenredam, 1604, depicting Elijah fed by ravens in the desert and Elisha welcoming Elijah's robe in biblical narrative scenes.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli showing historical scenes and urban landscapes of Rome, including architecture and public life, created in 1817.

Etching and copper engraving by Annibale Carracci depicting Susanna bathing between 1588 and 1597, showing figure, water, and interior setting.

Graf monument for Lucas Reeder, Theodoor Koning, after Pieter Wagenaar (II), 1779 print Allegorical grave monument for the pastor Lucas Reeder. Before the memorial, which is decorated with a swan and a skull, there are personifications of grief, faith and loyalty. On the right is a stork and is a fallen incense. On the left, the personification of envy is stabbed. Amsterdam paper engraving Fidelity; 'Fedeltí' (Ripa). Pain, Sorrow, Sadness; 'Dolore', 'Dolore di Zeusi' (Ripa). Invidia (Envy) as Roman personification. grave-building, monumental tomb. water-birds: swan. shore-birds and wading-birds: stork

Verheerlijking van de H. Laurentius.Saint Laurentius is on a cloud; He raises his hands. The grid on which it was tortured is worn by one of the putti that surround it. Two putti keep him a crown above the head.

Graf monument for Lucas Reeder, Theodoor Koning, after Pieter Wagenaar (II), 1779 print Allegorical grave monument for the pastor Lucas Reeder. Before the memorial, which is decorated with a swan and a skull, there are personifications of grief, faith and loyalty. On the right is a stork and is a fallen incense. On the left, the personification of envy is stabbed. Amsterdam paper engraving Fidelity; 'Fedeltí' (Ripa). Pain, Sorrow, Sadness; 'Dolore', 'Dolore di Zeusi' (Ripa). Invidia (Envy) as Roman personification. grave-building, monumental tomb. water-birds: swan. shore-birds and wading-birds: stork

Pilgrim kneels for female pilgrim, 1721 - 1756 print In a rocaille ornament, a male pilgrim kneels on the right for a female pilgrim. Print number 92. Augsburg paper etching pastorals, Arcadian scenes. pilgrim(s). man kneeling before his beloved (proposing)

Copper engraving by Jacob de Gheyn II depicting an archer and a milk maid, created between 1607 and 1652, showing figures, attire, and compositional detail.

Etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli showing Pope Leo I expelling Attila the Hun, produced between 1654 and 1718.

Etching by Giovanni Battista Franco showing the adoration of the shepherds at Christ's birth, produced between 1530 and 1561.

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius from 1588 depicting Tantalus, showing detailed 16th-century mythological figure and European artistic style.

Etching from 1744 by Johann Elias Ridinger showing a fable where true greatness and splendor are concealed, depicted with intricate animal figures and detailed composition.

Copper engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet from 1540-1566 depicting the Laocoön group, showing entwined figures, muscular anatomy, and classical sculptural composition.

A detailed copper engraving of a court scene by Nicolas Beatrizet, created between 1541 and 1565, reflecting Renaissance artistry.

Bas-relief with string particle, trophies and prisoners of war; Galleria Giustiniana del Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani II. Bas-relief with string particle, trophies and prisoners of war. Above left weapent trophies. Bottom left a man with tubed hands and a woman with a child on the chest. In the middle of the relief The coat of arms of Vincenzo Giustiniani. Print is part of an album with a series of prints to the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome.

Etching by Heinrich Sintzenich from 1794 depicting the peace foundation between Romans and Sabines, showing figures, gestures, and historical setting.

Christophe Jegher engraved 'Circle of Mary' in 1633, depicting Mary surrounded by symbolic figures in a circular composition using woodcut technique.

Etching by Virgil Solis the Elder, 1529-1562, showing a public bath scene and a depiction of Aristotle and Phillis interacting.

Etching by Jean Mignon depicting Kassandra preventing Deiphobos from killing Paris, created between 1544 and 1545.

Allegory of historiography, Samuel Bottschild, 1693 print In the foreground Historia, writing in a book. At her feet is a stack of books, on the bottom of a work by Herodotus. Five allegorical figures around her: Mars, Faith, Father Time, Justitia and Ceres. paper etching 'Historia'; 'Historia' (Ripa). specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Mars; Mars as patron. Father Time, man with wings and scythe. Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Justitia (justice) as Roman personification. specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Ceres; Ceres as patroness

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