Literary Illustrations

18th-century book illustrations representing literary themes with copper engravings, capturing narratives and characters from classic tales.

Woodcut by an anonymous artist illustrating Tengler's Lay Mirror, 1441-1521, depicting symbolic figures and moral themes in detailed composition.

18th-century book illustrations produced using etching and copper engraving, representing a variety of literary themes and subjects.

An etching by Antonio Tempesta from 1612 illustrating various scenes from the life of Margarete of Austria, showing key moments in her biography.

Copper engraving and etching by Petrus Clouwet illustrating Venus and Adonis from Pierre Du Ryer's 'The Metamorphoses of Ovid', created between 1635 and 1670. The print depicts mythological figures and narrative scenes from classical literature.

An etching by Jacob Coelemans from 1674-1735 showing Tobias accompanied by an angel, depicting figures, gestures, and landscape elements in detail.

Etching by Matthäus Merian the Elder depicting a scene from Genesis in the Old Testament, created in 1631, showing biblical figures and narrative composition.

Photo production of a print to a cardboard for a carpet by Rafaël, presenting Elymas that has been beaten with blindness; Rafael, Die Dustrafung des Elymas. .

Woodcut by an anonymous artist illustrating Tengler's Lay Mirror, 1441-1521, depicting symbolic figures and moral themes in detailed composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean-Charles Nicaise Perrin in the 18th century illustrating scenes from the works of Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, showing figures and architectural details.

This wooden stitch illustration by Oscar Pletsch from 1850-1900 depicts a playful scene with a thief and cats performing on a rooftop, using detailed line work characteristic of the period.

Copper engraving and etching by Jean Michel Moreau showing a series of vignettes for a book, depicting narrative scenes and figures.

Etching by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn depicting various human figures and a large pig, created between 1626 and 1669.

Copper engraving and etching by Agostino Veneziano from 1509-1536 depicting a Bacchus procession, including figures, musical instruments, and mythological elements.

Etching by William Haussoullier, circa 1866, depicting Romulus defeating Acron in a historic or mythological scene, with detailed line work.

Fotoreproductie van Recruit pattern Door Eduard von Grützner, Photographic Society Berlin, After Eduard von Grützner, c. 1873 - in or before c. 1878 photograph This photo is part of a cover with seven photos, a title page with a photo and a text top. photographic support albumen print Falstaff. specific works of literature. recruitment

This etching by Franz Edmund Weirotter shows a water pipe on Viminale Mountain, with surrounding landscapes including hills, valleys, and vegetation, created between 1766 and 1771.

This monotype by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione illustrates the biblical scene of the awakening of Lazarus, produced between 1630 and 1664. It portrays figures in a dramatic moment of resurrection.

Etching by Guido Reni depicting Christ speaking with the Samaritan at the fountain, created between 1595 and 1642. The print shows Christ, the Samaritan woman, and the fountain in a religious scene with detailed composition.

Etching by Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem produced between 1726 and 1780 depicting figures in a landscape, showing posture, gesture, and 18th-century engraving techniques.

Etching by Frans Francken the Younger showing the biblical parable of the lost son claiming his inheritance, executed between 1634 and 1679.

Etching by Pierre Brebiette between 1618 and 1650 depicting the deaths of Adonis and Hercules with detailed mythological scenes on paper.

Etching by Francesco Faraone Aquila circa 1700 depicting the mythological figures Venus and Aeneas, showing interaction, drapery, and classical motifs.

Bliżej Kultury Czapski Hutten, Marian (1816 1875), Busse, Michał (1810 1881), Żupański, Jan Konstanty (1804 1883)

Etching by Wenzel Hollar from 1552-1554 illustrating Vergil's texts, showing figures, landscapes, and classical motifs for book illustration.

Bas-relief with the cross out of the cathedral of Le Puy-en-Velay; La Descente de Croix. .

Cranach workshop woodcut, 1527-1645, depicts the Revelation of John with symbolic figures, angels, and narrative scenes from the biblical text.

Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting a Venetian wedding, created in 1584, illustrating late 16th-century European social life, ceremonial events, and artistic depiction.

Walpurgisnacht; Greiner, Otto (1869-1916); 1894 (1894-00-00-1894-00-00);

Design by Albrecht Dürer. Édouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889)

Two cartouches and three grotesque masks, Anonymous, After Stefano della Bella, 1645 - 1750 On the left a cartouche with on top a male and a feminine satar with jugs. Below two lying goats. On the right the right half of a larger cartouche with two young saters who support a fruit basket and a harpij. In the corners at the top left, top right and bottom right grotesque masks. The print is part of an album. France paper etching On the left a cartouche with on top a male and a feminine satar with jugs. Below two lying goats. On the right the right half of a larger cartouche with two young saters who support a fruit basket and a harpij. In the corners at the top left, top right and bottom right grotesque masks. The print is part of an album. France paper etching

Bliżej Kultury Photographic Union Munich, Böcklin, Arnold (1827 1901)

Wall carpet from La Chaise-Dieu, c. 1850 - in or before 1857 photograph France photographic support salted paper print tapestry

Etching by Matthäus Merian the Elder depicting hunting (Jagdo) scenes with hunters, dogs, and wildlife in forest landscapes, created between 1608 and 1650.

At the edges of the horizon. Siedlecki, Franciszek (1867-1934), graphic artist

A landscape aquatint and etching by Frederick Christian Lewis the Older, created 1837-1840, inspired by Claude Lorrain. The print features natural elements such as trees, rivers, and skies, highlighting 19th-century European landscape aesthetics.

An etching by Charles Normand, created between 1785 and 1840, depicting the biblical scene of Moses striking water from a rock, including soldiers and surrounding landscape.

Etching by Simon Julien from 1773 depicting Zephyr and Flora, showing classical mythological figures in a detailed composition.

Copper engraving and etching by Isidore Stanislas Henri Helman around 1788 depicting a scene with a Chinese emperor accompanied by textual elements.

This etching, attributed to an unknown engraver, portrays the stigmatization of Saint Francis of Assisi and Maria Magdalena in the wasteland. The work reflects 17th-century religious themes and engraving techniques.

Branch with a banner with an angel with banner, Auguste Numans (attributed to), 1833 - 1879 print paper etching banner, standard (as symbol of the state, etc.). angels

Frescoes of the small chapel located in the garden of the Dames of the Refuge, said of Saint-Michel. 193, rue Saint-Jacques. Paris (5th arr.). Photograph by Jean Barry (18.-19.). April 1904. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 123616-6

Photo productions of the temptation of Saint Antonius de Heremiet by David Teniers and of the battle by Philips Wouwerman, Anonymous, After David Teniers (II), After Philips Wouwerman, c. 1866 - c. 1874 photograph This photo is part of a cover with 25 photos. photographic support. cardboard albumen print historical persons. battle. horse

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Photo production from an engraving to the vision of Saint Romualdus by Andrea Sacchi in the Vatican, Anonymous, After Andrea Sacchi, c. 1863 - in or before c. 1868 photograph photographic support albumen print visions of St. Romuald Vatican Museums

The Holy Family. Tyszkiewicz, Konstanty (1806-1868), merchant employer, Marcinowski, Antoni (Wilno ; drukarnia ; 1817-1862), printing house, Czerski, Stanisław (1777-1833), graphic artist

Two cartouches and three grotesque masks. On the left a cartouche with a male and a female Sater with jugs on top. Including two goats. On the right the right half of a larger cartouche with two young saters that support a fruit basket and a harp. In the corners at the top left, top right and bottom right grotesque masks. The print is part of an album.

Etching by Louis Pierre Henriquel-Dupont around 1840 depicting Christ offering condolences, showing figure, gesture, and solemn composition.

This 1839 etching by Josef von Führich depicts ten sybils, showing classical prophetesses with detailed figures and gestures.

Etching by Stefano della Bella depicting the Rock of Philosophers or Mont Parnasse, created around 1652.

Gypsum Models for Sculptures at the Louvre Palace: Left "Fishing" by Auguste Jean Baptiste Lechesne and on The Right "The harvest" by Jacques François Walcher. Share of meeting of the Tuileries at the Louvre 1852-1857, album 1.

Etching by Pierre Maleuvre depicting Dutch suppliers, including figures, cargo, carts, and architecture, created between 1760 and 1803.

Full Te Evamkoyo, Franz Thonner, 1896 photomechanical print Congodresden paper collotype village square, place

Square with idols to Bogolo, Franz Thonner, 1896 photomechanical print Congodresden paper collotype village square, place

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1776 illustrating Gellert's fables, showing narrative scenes, characters, and book composition details.

Steel engraving and etching by Josef Axmann from 1808-1873 depicting 'The Oriental', 'The Thief', and various figures, showing characters, scenes, and compositional details.

An etching by Heinrich Friedrich Füger from 1800-1861 depicting Apollo surrounded by the muses, showing figures, gestures, and classical attire.

Etching by Franz Ertinger illustrating a Bacchanal scene with dancing and revelry, created between 1676 and 1726.

Etching depicting Saul at Rachel's tomb by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert, created between 1540 and 1590.

Photo production of a print to the painting Giving a bite by William Mulready ..

Afternoon rest , Karl Wiener -, artist

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki showing Pestalozzi's 'Lienhard and Gertrud,' created in 1782 as a detailed book illustration.

Photo production of Coversation Au Jardin van Alfred Stevens, Anonymous, After Alfred Stevens, c. 1858 - c. 1863 photograph photographic support albumen print picture, painting. adult woman. open window

Galge, or rock chamber, Henry William Cave, 1896 photomechanical print Ceylon paper Woodburygravure other dwelling types. rock-formations

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1777 illustrating the twelve months, showing allegorical figures, seasonal activities, and late 18th-century European print technique.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort from 1565 showing Roger freeing Angelika, a narrative scene from classical legend.

Etching map of Schiedam by Wenzel Hollar, 1627-1677, showing city streets, buildings, canals, and nearby landscape features.

1875 copper engraving and etching by Josef von Führich depicting scenes from the Book of Ruth, showing figures, landscape, and narrative elements.

A small fauna, giving ancient antique ruins; Müller, Marianne (1864-1909); 1896 (1896-00-00-1896-00-00);

Lithography by Gilles van Tilborgh depicting farmers engaged in rural activities, showing figures, animals, and agricultural landscape before 1821.

Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli from 1819 depicting historical scenes of Rome, illustrating architecture, daily life, and social customs of the city in the early 19th century.

This etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli depicts historical views of Rome, created in 1817. The work emphasizes urban architecture, streets, and scenes from Roman life.

Etching by Johann Heinrich Roos from 1760-1772 depicting two shepherds catching a billy goat, showing figures, animal, and rural landscape.

An etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1793 illustrating older, medium, and recent history in a book, showing figures, events, and architectural elements.

Two wood carvings in the cathedral of Worcester, Anonymous, c. 1863 - In or Before 1873 photomechanical print Above a figure struggles with a lion between two leaf motifs, under two figures with scrolls between two fantasy bows. paper carving ~ applied arts. interior of church. man struggling with animals. scroll

Quarter of a Ceiling, Livre de Portion de Plafonds en Vousures (Book of Portions of Vaulted Ceilings), François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, François de Cuvilliés the younger, German, 1731 - 1777, Nicolas Jean-Baptiste de Poilly, French, 1712-after 1758, François de Cuvilliés the younger, German, 1731 - 1777, Engraving on paper, View of a quarter of a vaulted ceiling. At lower left corner, a fountain with a seabird creature sitting upon a vase, water spewing from its beak. Plants and a dolphin surround the fountain. Along left edge, various decorative scenes including a reclining female nude figure and Poseidon with a trident above horses. Along right edge, a figure sitting beneath a tree against an architectural fragment of a wall, a man holding a staff beneath a rocaille arch made up of sea creature forms, and a view of two ships at sea; in the nearest ship, a figure holds a swath of drapery, using it as a sail. At upper right, rocaille form with shel

Sketches of rosettes, c. 1866 - c. 1900 drawing Rosettes with written on which art movement the sketch is based. paper. pencil drawing

A 1636 etching by Jacques Callot titled 'The Pictures of the Year,' illustrating multiple human figures engaged in diverse actions with intricate linework typical of 17th-century etchings.

Copper engraving by Léonard Gaultier from 1586 depicting multiple scenes from the myth of Amor and Psyche, showing figures in classical attire and narrative actions.

Copper engraving and etching by Theodor van Thulden showing an honorary gate, produced around 1635.

Woodcut by Erhard Schön around 1530 depicting the pitching of fool's caps, showing figures, action, and street activity.

Etching by Jacques Callot titled 'The Pictures of the Year,' created in 1636, depicting a series of visual compositions representing seasonal or annual events.

A copper engraving by Jan Harmensz. Muller from 1602 depicting the Hercules Fountain (Herculesbrunnen) in Augsburg, showing Hercules with classical architectural details.

16th century woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicting the baptism of Jesus with adoring figures, gestures, and landscape elements.

Photo production of a print, presumably representing Friederike Brion and a spinning woman in front of a building ..

Foreign places - Czech Republic - Rosenberg , Rožmberg Castle in Rožmberk Nad Vltavou - carved chair , armchair - Iching view of the front, Andreas Groll -, Photographer, Victor Luntz -, Formerly Owned by

Triton fleeing the wind, Anonymous, 1800 - 1879 print paper etching triton(s)

Cast of a detail of an archivolt decorated with rankwork, anonymous, 1880 - 1940 photograph baryta paper. cardboard arch, archivolt ~ architecture. trees: oak (+ leaves, putting forth leaves)

Copper engraving and etching by Frederick Bloemaert depicting a sign book with studies of heads, hands, and children, created between 1650 and 1656.

Copper engraving by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert from around 1638 showing a night river scene with reflections, trees, and surrounding terrain under low light conditions.

Jacques Callot's 1636 etching 'The Pictures of the Year' presents a series of scenes with numerous figures, demonstrating the detailed linework and narrative style of the period.

Reproduction of an engraved portrait of Ferdinand of Austria, Anonymous, After Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1892 - in or before 1897 photomechanical print paper collotype historical persons. adult man

Adam en Eva, anonymous, after Bartholomeus Spranger, after Hendrick Goltzius, 1585 - 1596 print Adam and Eva stand for the tree of knowledge in paradise. Eva just takes on the apple of the snake. On the ground for Adam and Eva a dog and a hedgehog. In the background a deer and a lion. In the lower margin a two -line Latin text. Copy in mirror image to engraving by Hendrick Goltzius from 1585. Reconstructed from two fragments. Northern Netherlands paper engraving Eve takes the fruit from the serpent (or the tree) in the presence of Adam (who may be trying to stop her)

Copper engraving by Jan Harmensz. Muller showing Bellona leading the imperial army against the Turks as an allegorical scene. Created around 1600.

Siegfried Battles with the Gatekeeper. Date/Period: 1865. Drawing. Gray ink. Height: 201 mm (7.91 in); Width: 135 mm (5.31 in). Author: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld.

Etching by Pietro Testa depicting Iphigenia as a sacrificial victim, created 1628-1650, showing classical figures and dramatic composition.

Reproduction of an engraving of the exhibition Nationale of 1880 in Brussels, surrounded by portraits of, among others, Léopold I and Léopold II of Belgium, by Armand Heins, Anonymous, After Armand Heins, 1881 - 1882 photomechanical print Brussels paper collotype trade exhibition, industries fair. king Brussels

Reproduction of the painting The miracle of the broken sieve, show block in black, Librairies-Impimeries Réunies (Ancienne Maison Quantin), After Anonymous, c. 1889 - in or before 1894 print paper kitchen

Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877), Odaliske with hookah (without dat.): View of a woman stored on a diwan in the oriental ambience (after or by names according to Westermann's illustrated German monthly booklets. Pencil on transparent, 30.3 x 18.6 cm (incl. Scan edges) Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877): Odaliske mit Wasserpfeife

Photo production of a print of a scene from Iphigenie Auf Tauris, representing Orestes and Iphigeneia, Anonymous, After Wilhelm von Kaulbach, c. 1875 - c. 1885 photograph photographic support albumen print IPhigenia recognizes her brother Orestes. Furies, dire (erinyes), Eumenides; "Furie '(Ripa)

Foundation tympanum at the church of the Holy Trinity and Holy Mary in Strzelno. Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), draughtsman, cartoonist

Etching by Max Klinger from 'Tent' (Rad. Opus XIV), Part II, depicting the theme of condition, created between 1912 and 1915.

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