Mythological Engravings

Historical engravings depicting mythological figures and scenes, including gods, zodiac influences, and allegorical stories in detailed, dramatic settings.

Jupiter riding in his chariot in the sky, pulled by two peacocks. The signs of Sagittarius and Pisces indicate which people belong to Jupiter's sphere of influence. The people, who are born under this constellation, are secular or ecclesiastical rulers. An emperor is crowned by the pope, who is surrounded by cardinals and bishops. On the left, a judge on his throne. In the background, hunting is taking place. Below in the margin a text in Latin about the children of Jupiter, The planet Jupiter and his children The seven planets (series title), print maker: Harmen Jansz Muller, Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), publisher: Joannes Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1566 - 1570 and/or 1638 - 1646, paper, engraving, h 210 mm × w 244 mm

. Luna, the moon, with a hunting horn in hand, is in a car, continuing to heaven by two girls. The sign of the lobster gives to whom belong to the sphere of influence of the moon. The people who were born under this zodiac sign all do something with water. Fishermen are working and someone is swimming in the foreground. In the background ships sail through sailors. At the bottom of the margin a text in Latin about the children of Luna.

Boreas and Oreithyia, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1602 - 1607 print Boreas, the north wind, is in love with Oreithyia, the daughter of a king of Athens. He flies away with Oreithyia clamped in his arms. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Cologne paper engraving Boreas abducting Orithyia

The torments of Job under a swirling sky dominated by God. Engraving by M. van Heemskerck, 1563.

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius, Juno Turning Callisto into a Bear, c 1589 Juno Turning Callisto into a Bear

Zuidenwind, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1589 - 1611 print Cloud cover with Mars and Venus as a love couple, as a personification of the Zuidenwind (Auster). Venus is accompanied by Amor. They are accompanied by the meridies (afternoon), which is depicted as a bluntly head without a body. Downstairs on the earth, the Africa and summer continent are personal. Left in the background a face on Alexandria. On the right in the background the people of Ethiopia. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Cologne paper engraving Notus (Auster), the south wind; 'Austro' (Ripa). Africa represented allegorically; 'Africa' (Ripa). summer, 'Aestas'; 'Estate' (Ripa) (+ ways of representing seasons and months). Mars and Venus as lovers Alexandria

Hunting of deer and wild boar in the presence of a lady, Antonio Tempesta, 1575 - 1613 print River landscape with hunters and hunting dogs hunting deer and wild boar. On the right a lady on horseback watching. In the middle of a coat of arms and cartouche with assignment. print maker: Italyafter own design by: Italypublisher: RomeItaly paper etching hunter. hunters hunting (N.B.: In 1988-1990 this notation denoted the concept of 43C11421 'hunters resting during the hunt'). coat of arms (symbol of sovereignty). stag-hunting. boar-hunting

Georg, holy.

Cavalrymen storm a city wall Cavalry (series title) Faecvnda qvam sit acris ingeni viris dilecta Phaebo et gratys Florentia, sat indicant pvgnae, enthea vi pectoris quas Mercuri sculpsit cliens tempestiv (series title), print maker: Simon Frisius, Antonio Tempesta, (mentioned on object), print maker: Northern Netherlands, Italy, 1595 - 1628, paper, etching, h 97 mm × w 275 mm

Jupiter riding in his chariot in the sky, pulled by two peacocks. The signs of Sagittarius and Pisces indicate which people belong to Jupiter's sphere of influence. The people, who are born under this constellation, are secular or ecclesiastical rulers. An emperor is crowned by the pope, who is surrounded by cardinals and bishops. On the left, a judge on his throne. In the background, hunting is taking place. Below in the margin a text in Latin about the children of Jupiter, The planet Jupiter and his children The seven planets (series title), print maker: Harmen Jansz Muller, Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), publisher: Joannes Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1566 - 1570 and/or 1638 - 1646, paper, engraving, h 210 mm × w 244 mm

The personification of Labour (Labor) is pushed towards a bridge by Faith (Fides). By means of a rope tied around its waist, Labor is pulled further towards the bridge by Hope (Spes). On the bridge are the personifications of Divine Justice, Godliness and Humility under the canopy of the Holy Spirit. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on the rewards of human labour., Faith and Hope bring the worker to godliness Rewards for labour and diligence (series title)., print maker: Philips Galle, after: Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), Haarlem, 1572, paper, engraving, h 210 mm × w 248 mm

Illustration for Boccaccio decamerone. Illustration for the Boccaccio Decamerone, History Lxxiii. Calandrin loaded with stones.

Jocasta kills herself, A living child is sacrificed, Mother of Thursines finds her son drowned, Jan Luyken, Johannes Boekholt, 1687.

Copper engraving by Lucas Kilian depicting the mythological scene of the abduction of Proserpina, printed in 1605.

Woodcut by Leonhard Beck from 1517 depicting Figure 64 of 'Theuerdank', showing Theuerdank's boat nearly capsizing and shipmen struggling to control it.

Rome, Salamanca, Antonio, Italy, Bandinelli, Baccio, Beatrizet, Nicolas, Struggle between Reason and Love, verso - stamped, Two male nudes shoot arrows at each other in the presence of the Olympian gods. At top center a female figure on a cloud with a burning heart in her hand. Verse in Latin in bottom margin., print, prints, height 435 mm, width 576 mm, French, 1515 - 1565, print maker, printmaker, 1545 - 1545, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1493 - 1560-02-07, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Italian, 1478 - 1562, publisher

Print marked top right: Fol. 52., The Flood, print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: Barent Bos, print maker: Amsterdam, publisher: Rotterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 132 mm × w 80 mm

Title print for the third part of 'Engelants Schouwtoneel', 1691 Allegorical title page with triumph of King William III in chariot preceded by peace and fame. In the foreground the reports and fascinated enemies of the country. Title print for the series 'Engelants Schouwenoneel' about the war between William III and Jacobus II in the 1690-1691 after the Glorious Revolution, (third part). With captions in Dutch and French. Amsterdam paper etching Allegorical title page with triumph of King William III in chariot preceded by peace and fame. In the foreground the reports and fascinated enemies of the country. Title print for the series 'Engelants Schouwenoneel' about the war between William III and Jacobus II in the 1690-1691 after the Glorious Revolution, (third part). With captions in Dutch and French. Amsterdam paper etching

Apollo Killing Python. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Etienne Delaune.

Apollo Killing Coronis. Dimensions: plate: 17.5 x 25 cm (6 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.) sheet: 17.8 x 25.5 cm (7 x 10 1/16 in.). Medium: engraving on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: after Hendrick Goltzius Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius.

The valley of the shadow of death , Politicians, Military officers, Rulers, Popes, Campaigns & battles, Animals, Skeletons, Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844, Pius VII, Pope, 1742-1823, Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718, Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies, 1751-1825, John VI, King of Portugal, 1767-1826, Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825. John D. Merriam Collection

Jean Dughet, Baptism, c. 1650, etching on paper.

Amsterdam, Luyken, Caspar, Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, verso - manuscript in brown ink, print, prints, verso - stamped, 8, height 115 mm, height, 150 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1672-12-18 - 1708-10-04, print maker, printmaker, 1712 - 1712, paper, papier, etching, etchings

Woodcut by Jörg Breu the Younger depicting Abraham and Isaac, created in the late 1530s.

The fall of Phaëthon; Metamorphoses from Ovid. The horses of the car from Phaëthon have been beaten and put on the earth, after which Jupiter destroys the car with his lightning bolt. Phaëthon, his car and the four horses deposit down. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Rafaël leaves Tobit and Tobias, Jan van de Velde (II), After Moyses van Wtenbrouck, 1603 - 1641 print Tobias and Tobit want to thank the traveling companion with gifts, on which the angel Rafaël makes himself known and leaves them by rising. Fourth print from a series of four about the Bible story of Tobias. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving Tobias and his father offer gifts to the angel. the angel Raphael disappears into the sky

Antwerp, Cock, Hieronymus, Mantua, Bertani, Giovanni Battista, Italy, Ghisi, Giorgio, The Judgement of Paris, verso - stamped, The Judgement of Paris in a landscape. The seated Paris makes his choice for Venus. Behind him stands Mercury. On the right stand Juno and Minerva, surrounded by putti. On the left two old and a young satyr. Above Apollo and Luna in their chariots, drawn by horses., print, prent, prints, engravings, height 413 mm, width 535 mm, Italian, 1520 - 1582-12-15, print maker, printmaker, 1555 - 1555, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1518 - 1570-03-10, publisher, uitgever

Ceres punishes Erysichthon of Thessaly with perpetual hunger. Engraving by J. Matheus, 1619.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Snellinck, Jan (I), Collaert, Adriaen, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Icones Revelationum S Iohs Evangeliste in Pathmo, Revelation of John on Patmos, Last Judgment and the devil thrown into the lake of fire, Heaven with God the Father, sitting on a throne, surrounded by the risen dead. Opposite him stands an angel with an open book. In the background, everyone who is not found in the book of life is thrown into the lake of fire (the second death). The devil, freed after a thousand years, is thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone. Under the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Op. 20. This print is part of an album., print, album leaf, prints, height 84 mm, width 76 mm, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work concept

René Boyvin after Leonard Thiry, The Incantation of Medea, 1563 The Incantation of Medea

Snow landscape with Sami on wooden slats and sledes drawn by reindeer, Jan Luyken, 1682 print Print at the top right marked: first book fol; 87. Amsterdam paper etching Europeans: Sami. skis (winter sports). sledge, sleigh (winter sports) Sápmi

Bornstädt, Thomas Friedrich von.

View of Greek Hell or Hades, with Pluto and Persephone. Charon, the ferryman with his boat on the river Styx, two-headed dog Cerberus, souls in flames. Copperplate engraving from Andrew Tookes The Pantheon, Representing the Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, London, 1757.

Destruction of the Tower of Babel: at right men and women flee from the burning tower, at left men and women raise their hands toward two flying angels, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the 'Liber Genesis'. Artist: Crispijn de Passe the Elder (Netherlandish, Arnemuiden 1564-1637 Utrecht). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 9/16 x 5 5/16 in. (9 x 13.5 cm)Plate: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (8.3 x 12.1 cm). Series/Portfolio: Engravings made for the first edition of the 'Liber Genesis'. Date: 1612. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Victories of King Willem III in Ireland (upper half), 1690; The Glorieuse campaign from William de III king of great Britannien Neffens some quantified actions of the events and confredpled in the year 1690. Large print on two blades in which the victories of King Willem III are celebrated in Ireland and the victories of the Allies in France in the year 1690. Upper half with centrally worked on the Boyne on July 11, 1690. With fame in the sky and at the front of the English unicorn and the Dutch lion. Six smaller scenes of the battle between Willem III and Jacobus II on either side.

Thisbe looks anxiously at a lion, who is walking around near the spring where she was to meet Pyramus. Beneath the scene two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 52 prints depicting stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses. This series is divided into three numbered series: two of 20 prints and one of 12 prints. This print belongs to the third series, Thisbe flees before a lion Ovid's Metamorphoses (series title), print maker: Hendrick Goltzius, (workshop of), print maker: Robert de Baudous, (workshop of), Hendrick Goltzius, (mentioned on object), print maker: Haarlem, print maker: Netherlands, publisher: Netherlands, 1615, paper, engraving, h 177 mm × w 253 mm

Iron century; Ovidius' metamorphoses. Imagination of life during the iron century: soldiers injured, dead or discharge people, buildings are on fire. In the foreground the God Mars. In the clouds Lady Justitia, avenged. Under the show twice two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 52 prints that depicting stories from Ovidius' metamorphoses. This series varies in three numbered series: two of 20 prints and one of 12 prints. This print belongs to the first series.

Wrong conviction leads the world to hell, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, After Hendrick Goltzius, 1575 - 1581 print Wrong conviction brings the foolish world (an inverted globe) to the abyss of hell with a wheelbarrow. The truth (Veritas) cannot intervene. She is chained on hands and feet on the floor. Justice (Justitia) is in the background. She has thrown her attributes (sword and scales) and watches helplessly how the world is going down. The print has a Latin and a Dutch caption and is part of a four -part series on the subject of how wrong conviction the world is ruining. paper engraving / etching Opinion. Truth; 'Verití' (Ripa). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues - MM - triumph. globe. carrying something with barrow. hell and purgatory

Bacchus changes the thyrrhenian pirates by whom he was abducted in dolphins. He allows ivy to grow into the wall and samples appear, so the sailors jump overboard and change into dolphins. Book illustration for: praise of bacchus, 1616.

Example of Recipitation, or throwing headlong, over a cliff and crusification, Roman military punishments for disertion

Visioen van Ezechiël over het dal van beenderen.The prophet Ezekiel has a vision of the valley full of arid bones covered with meat and come to life. Different sarcophagus and gravestones scattered by the show. Above floating five putti that together hold a Badero with the text: Dabo Super Vos Ner Vos et Succere Facia SUP Vos Carne.

Rock of the Philosphers, or Mount Parnassus, many ancient philosophers gathered in groups at the base of the mountain in the foreground, Diogenes in his barrel to right and Archimedes in center studying an armillary sphere in the middleground, an angel in the sky to left, the mountain in the background, a large cloud at the top of the mountain with the assembly of the gods. Artist: Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610-1664 Florence). Dimensions: Plate: 10 3/8 x 8 5/16 in. (26.4 x 21.1 cm)Sheet: 10 11/16 x 8 3/8 in. (27.2 x 21.3 cm). Date: ca. 1661. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Italy, Cantarini, Simone, Thesis Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto coronas suas offerunt armis, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto offering their crowns to the arms of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, verso - stamped, Jupiter is seated on a chariot pulled through the air by two eagles. Pluto stands on a flaming chariot pulled across the land by two fire-breathing horses. Neptune stands on a large shell pulled through the sea by two hippocampi. The three gods offer their crowns to the putti in the air surrounding the arms of Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Bottom right an empty coat of arms., print, prints, height 311 mm, width 435 mm, Italian, 1612-08-21 - 1648-10-15, print maker, printmaker, 1622 - 1648, paper, papier, etching, etchings

Babylonian, Medical and Persian Kingdoms, Before 1574 print King Cyrus standing triumphantly on the battlefield with flag and scepter in his hands. Men defeated at his feet. In the background one of his victories: a conquered king is pierced by his soldiers. On the right a bear rises with out of the sea. It is one of the four animals from the vision of Daniël. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the bear with three rows of teeth, rising on its hind legs ~ Daniel's visions. (story of) Cyrus king of Persia

Plate 29: Cupid begging Jupiter to have mercy on Psyche with Mercury at left, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius 1530-60 Master of the Die Italian This book contains 32 plates bound together, 3 of which are by Agostino Veneziano.. Plate 29: Cupid begging Jupiter to have mercy on Psyche with Mercury at left, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius. The Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius. Master of the Die (Italian, active Rome, ca. 1530-60). 1530-60. Engraving. Antonio Salamanca (Salamanca 1478-1562 Rome). Prints

Junius, Hadrianus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Haarlem, Galle, Philips, History of Job, God speaks to Job, God speaks to Job. He orders Eliphaz and his two friends to make an animal sacrifice and to ask Job for help. Job and the three men kneel before the sacrificial altar with the burning animals. An explanatory text in Latin below the image. This print is part of an album., print, album leaf, prints, height 209 mm, width 246 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1563 - 1563, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, 1511-07-01 - 1576-06-16, writer

The fall of Phaëthon, Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1602 - 1607 print The horses of the Phaëthon car were run wild and set the earth on fire, after which Jupiter destroys the car with his lightning bolt. Phaëthon, his car and the four horses down. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Cologne paper engraving fall of Phaethon; he is struck by a thunderbolt of Jupiter

Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the fire, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1565 print The three Jews are thrown into the burning oven. Two of them can be seen through a window in the oven. The flames don't bother them. Three of the guards who stand on the oven do burn in the flames. Haarlem paper engraving after the furnace has been heated seven times more, the three Hebrews are bound and thrown into the fire; their executioners are burnt by the flames

Rome, Lafreri, Antonio, Italy, Michelangelo, Beatrizet, Nicolas, Fall of Phaeton, verso - stamped, Phaeton falls from the sky with his chariot and his four horses. Above Jupiter on his eagle who is about to throw a thunderbolt. Under a river god (Eridanus) and four bathing nymphs., print, prints, height 413 mm, width 288 mm, French, 1515 - 1565, print maker, printmaker, 1525 - 1565, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Italian, 1475-03-06 - 1564-02-18, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1512 - 1577, publisher

Copper engraving print by Hendrick Goltzius, created in 1590, depicting the fall of Phaeton from the sun chariot in Greek mythology.

Cloud-Borne Saints above a Lake. Dated: c. 1695. Dimensions: sheet: 49.6 x 39 cm (19 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.). Medium: pen and brown ink with brown wash and traces of black chalk, on beige laid paper with three of the four corners made up. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Nicola Malinconico.

Drawing, Death of Adonis; Designed by Felice Giani (Italian, 1758-1823); Italy; pen and ink, brush and brown wash on paper; 21.8 x 15.4 cm (8 9/16 x 6 1/16 in.)

Venus receives news from a bird, master of the dice, after Michiel Coxie (i), c. 1530 - c. 1560 print A bird tells Venus that her son Amor is sick because of his love for the King's daughter Psyche. Italian text in two cartouches in STUDMARGE. Numbered twice in the bottom left: 16. Italy paper engraving other scenes from the story of Cupid and Psyche. (story of) Venus (Aphrodite). triton(s)

Cain kills Abel, 1645 - 1646 print Under a tree, Cain kills his brother Abel with a jaw bone. In the background on the right the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing the sacrifice of Cain and Abel: Abel offers a lamb, Cain usually a sheaf of corn. the killing of Abel: Cain slays him with a stone, a club or a jaw-bone, alternatively with a spade or another tool as weapon

Watersnood van 1740-1741.Small picture of the flood after breaking the dikes, December 1740 - January 1741.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Vos, Maerten de, Wierix, Antonie (II), Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continuous history atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Life and passion of Christ, Resurrection of Christ, Christ rises from his grave with a banner in his hand. The soldiers lying around the grave wake up with a start and flee. On the left in the background the arrival of the three holy women at the grave. Below the representation a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 211 mm, width 131 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1559 - 1604-03, print maker, prentmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, vier kwart 16e eeuw, paper, papier, engraving, graferen (drukprocedé), 1532 - 1603-12-04, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, Noord-Nederlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Cartouche with woman and lion. A rocaille cartouche with flags and a lion. On the right lies a naked woman on the back on a jug that water flows. Right above A numbered.

Print, The Harmony of Spheres, from Intermezzo by Giovanni de'Bardi; Print Maker: Agostino Carracci (Italian, 1557 - 1602); Italy; engraving and etching on paper; 24.1 × 35 cm (9 1/2 × 13 3/4 in.); 1896-31-6

Fall of Icarus, Hans Bol, Anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650

Poseidon is drawn through the Dardanelles in his horse- powered sea-chariot, while Hera (Juno) and her peacock soar overhead, and Greeks & Trojans fight on the shore

Arcadian landscape with a shepherd with a stream, J.M. Bregmagher, Ysack Greve, c. 1725 - c. 1735.

Lazarus in heaven and the rich man in hell, Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1589 - 1611 print The rich man burns in hell and is threatened by devilish. He sees Lazarus in heaven on the lap of Abraham. In the background, the soul of the rich man is taken to hell. Print from a series of four with the parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus. Cologne paper engraving in hell Dives sees Lazarus in paradise; usually Dives pointing at his tongue

Death of Saint Francis Xavier, holding a crucifix and looking at the sky; angels and cherubs emerging from the clouds. Etching by the Comte de Caylus and woodcut by N. Le Sueur after L. Gimignani.

The smiling aesopus at Het Koolmaal when saying goodbye to the action apes, 1720, Anonymous, 1720 print On the left is the smiling Aesopus, Bombario in Harlekijnpak, with a group of monkeys that eat cabbage (the victims of the wind trade). On the right, wolves hunt on sheep. In the clouds Mercury, the Dutch lion and father time. In the caption a verse in four columns. Prent 48 In the series The Great Scene of Foolishness with cartoons on the Windhandel or Action Trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving animals acting as human beings. monkeys, apes

Aeneas flight with his family from Troy. Aeneas along with his father (Anchises) and his son (Ascanius) from the burning troy. He is wearing his blind crippled father on his back.

The Harmony of Spheres, from Intermezzo by Giovanni de'Bardi, Agostino Carracci, Italian, 1557 - 1602, Bernardo Buontalenti, Italian, ca. 1531 - 1608, Engraving and etching on paper, Italy, 1589, Print, Print

Zoutvat in cartouche, Jean Lepautre, after 1628 - before 1667 print The salt barrel is supported by two male upper bodies that sprout from leaf vines. From series of 6 magazines. print maker: France (possibly)after own design by: France (possibly)publisher: Parispublisher: Paris paper etching

Johann Wilhelm Baur, Capricci di varie battaglie, 1635 Capricci di varie battaglie

Tapestry Design: Apollo in his Chariot Led by Aurora. Date/Period: 1760-89. Drawing. Pen and brush and black ink, gray wash on off-white laid paper, ruled border in pen and black ink, lined. Author: FEDELE FISCHETTI.

Odysseus offers to the gods; Les Travaux d'Ulysse; Odysseus works. Odysseus and other Greeks sacrifice to the gods as a thank you for the fall of troy. A horse is killed on the left. Ships are ready for departure. The four winds in the air. The print is part of an album.

Rubens, Peter Paul, unknown, Galle, Cornelis (I), Flight into Egypt, verso - stamped, Holy Family on the Flight into Egypt in a night landscape. Mary sits with the Child on a donkey led by an angel. Joseph walks next to the donkey and looks back at the soldiers who have been sent in the wrong direction. Two angels accompany the company., print, engraving, prints, height 336 mm, width 443 mm, South Netherlands, 1576 - 1650-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1586 - 1650, paper, papier, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30

Nuremberg, Solis, Virgil, Resurrection, verso - handwritten in brown ink, print, prints, verso - stamped, 81, height 43 mm, width 71 mm, German, 1514 - 1562-08-01, print maker, printmaker, 1524 - 1562, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Wreck of the ship of Ceyx, Antonio Tempesta, 1606 - 1638 print The shipwreck of Ceyx sinks to the bottom of the sea. On the coast is an image of Apollo. Title in Latin in STUDMARGE. paper etching Ceyx shipwrecked and drowned at sea. (story of) Apollo (Phoebus)

Sea battle between the Trojans and the Greeks, 1538 print Sea battle in which the Trojans fight with the Greeks. On the left, the four hippocampuses of Neptune try to stay above water. paper engraving the Trojan war (94C - 94H). battle

The two staat on cleanses, 1673; Pertinent AF-image, and Nau-nauy description Two furious sea-strokes, which at 7. and 14. Junij, 1673. Between De Nederlandsche, English and French fleets have happened. The two strokes for the Zeeland coast on the plain of Schoonevelt on June 7 and 14, 1673. Large representation of the strokes between the fleet of the Republic under the Ruyter and the combined English-French fleet under Prince Rupert and Count Jean d'Estrées . Upper medallions with portraits of Willem III, Michiel de Ruyter and Cornelis Tromp. In addition, small scenes with the journey to Chatham in 1667 and the Battle of Solebay in 1672. Hereby allegorical figures of the combative maritime and from Hercules. At the print a text sheet with the title and a description of the events and legendas 1-26, 1-9 and A-C in 4 columns in Dutch.

Juno complains to Thetis and Oceanus; Ovidius' metamorphoses. Juno arrives on her car drawn by two peacocks at the Thetis and Oceanus Zeegoden, to complain about the honorable treatment that Callisto and her son Arcas have received Jupiter. Under the show twice two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 52 prints that depicting stories from Ovidius' metamorphoses. This series varies in three numbered series: two of 20 prints and one of 12 prints. This print belongs to the second series.

Etching by Hans Lautensack from 1554, printed 1559, depicting the baptism of Christ, showing Christ, John the Baptist, river setting, figures, gestures, and composition.

The passage through the Red sea. Colour lithograph by L. Gruner after N. Consoni after Raphael.

Amsterdam, Arentsz, widow Pieter (II), Luyken, Jan, The tempted eye deceives the bow, Archer distracted while shooting, verso - stamped, print, book illustration, prints, height 91 mm, width 78 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1649-04-16 - 1712-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1689 - 1689, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

The two naval battles on Schoonevelt, 1673, 1673 print The two naval off the Zeeland coast on the plain of Schoonevelt on June 7 and June 14, 1673. Great representation of the strokes between the fleet of the Republic under De Ruyter and the combined English-French fleet under Prince Rupert and Graaf Jean d'Estrées . At the top medallions with portraits of Willem III, Michiel de Ruyter and Cornelis Tromp. In addition, small scenes with the trip to Chatham in 1667 and the Battle of SoleBay in 1672. Hereby allegorical figures of the militant sea shipping and Hercules. At the print a text sheet with the title and a description of the events and legends 1-26, 1-9 and A-C in 4 columns in Dutch. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving / letterpress printing battle (+ naval force). Second Battle of Schooneveld. First Battle of Schooneveld. Raid on the Medway. Battle of Solebay Sheppey, Isle of

Antwerp, Kiliaan, Cornelis, Galle, Philips, Florence, Straet, Jan van der, Mallery, Karel van, Venationes Ferarum, auium, piscium pvgnae Bestiariorum, Hunting scenes, Hunting for water snakes in India, verso lower left - stamped, Several Indian water snakes are chased out of the bushes by fire. They are then beaten to death with a club. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on hunting scenes., print, prints, width 260 mm, height, 206 mm, South Netherlands, 1571-07-13 - 1635, print maker, printmaker, 1594 - 1598, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1523 - 1605-11-02, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1537 - 1612-03-29, publisher, 1530 - 1607-04-15, writer

Haywagen Driven by Father Time and Death, Cornelis Udemans, 1660 print A hay wagon, of which bystanders pick hay, is controlled by father time and death. An allegorical representation on the perishable and vanity. Four cherubs in the four corners. Middelburg paper engraving hay-wagon. Death as skeleton (+ Death with scythe). Father Time, man with wings and scythe

Allegorical performance with king and woman at stake. An allegorical performance with a king and two men in the foreground. On the right two men who lifted the body of a woman to a stest. In the background a landscape with a tower and a palace. Middle above a coat of arms.

The Abudction of Proserpina. Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577-1640 Antwerp). Artist and publisher: Pieter Soutman (Dutch, ca. 1580-1657). Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 8 3/8 × 12 3/8 in. (21.3 × 31.5 cm). Date: ca. 1620-25. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Kings examine the skeleton of King Croesus; allegory of vanity in the face of death. Etching by A. Allard.

The World, Cage of Fools. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century. Date: 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Allegorische voorstelling met Waarheid of Wijsheid en schrijver; Propatria et Libertate.An allegorical women's figure with a sun on the chest, possibly truth or wisdom, gives a writer a paper roll. For them, father is time with Zeis and hourglass on a globe. To the left of him are a progressful sater with paper and a figure with an open-rolled paper in which a skeleton sticks his zeis. In the background the Dutch virgin with the Dutch lion in the Dutch garden. At the top is an angel with trumpet, possibly fama, on clouds. A banner with title hangs on the trumpet.

March: Farmers Activities (RAM); Marzo; The twelve months (part 1). Imagination of human activity in the month of March. Landscape with shepherds with their herd, farmers with their cattle and hunters jagging on a deer. In the middle above the symbol for the Ram zodiac sign. Italian fresh and title in undermarge.

De Siren, Antonio Tempesta, 1606 - 1638 print With their singing, the Sirenen try to let a ship with soldiers walk on the rocks. Title in Latin in STUDMARGE. paper etching Sirens (classical mythology). siren (fabulous bird with woman's head)

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Alexandri magni praecipvae res gestae, The deeds of Alexander the Great, Alexander the Great hunts wild animals at Bazaira, verso - stamped, Alexander the Great and his soldiers hunt wild animals at Bazaira. 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

Sol, De Zon, and his children, Harmen Jansz Muller, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1566 - 1570 print The Zonnegod Sol drives in his car in the sky, pulled by two horses. The sign of the lion indicates which people belong to the sphere of influence of Sol. The people born under this constellation are concerned with sporting activities. Among him, people are concerned with sword fighting, struggling, making a handstand, ball games and acrobatics. They are watched by a royal couple on a balcony. At the bottom of the margin a text in Latin about the children of Sol. Antwerp paper engraving Sol and his children ('Planetenkinder') ~ Leo. sports, etc. on land. wrestling (sport). shot-putting. standing on the head or on the hands

War produces poverty, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1542 - 1604 print The personification of war (Bellum) stands for all kinds of war equipment, a sword in the right and a torch in the left hand. Weapons lie around her. At her feet is poverty (pauperies): a girl in meager clothing. War is waged in the background and soldiers plunder a home. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the cycle of human action. print maker: unknownafter design by: Antwerppublisher: AntwerpAntwerp paper engraving symbols, allegories of war; 'Guerra' (Ripa). Poverty; 'Povertí', 'Povertí del doni', 'Povertí in uno ch'habbia bell'ingegno' (Ripa). Vicissitudes of Life. plundering ~ soldiers. weapons

The wish of Semele, Antonio Tempesta, 1606 print Semele stands for Jupiter and Juno with her hand in front of her eyes. Title in Latin in STUDMARGE. print maker: Italypublisher: Antwerp paper etching (story of) Semele. Jupiter and Juno as king and queen of Heaven

Flood; History of Noah; Historia Noe (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The flood flooded the country. People and animals are swallowed through the water. People try to save themselves by climbing on higher land and in trees. In the background, the Noah's ark floats. At the bottom of a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 7 in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Promotional print for Joannes Baptista a Pfeiffersberg, Arnold van Westerhout, After Pietro Locatelli, 1661 - 1725 print paper engraving

De Oogst, Antonie Wierix (II) (Possible), After Marten van Cleve (I), After Willem van Haecht (I), 1565 - Before 1604 Men and women at work in the field. They bring in the harvest from the country. In the background a couple rolling through the grain. On the print an explanation of the show in German, Dutch and French. Antwerp paper engraving Men and women at work in the field. They bring in the harvest from the country. In the background a couple rolling through the grain. On the print an explanation of the show in German, Dutch and French. Antwerp paper engraving

Element fire; Ignis; The four elements. The element fire. Sitting naked male personification, seen on the back, lightning bolts in hand, salamander at his feet. In a frame with objects from the kitchen, ovens, forge, metal weapons and armor. In the caption a verse of 4 lines in Latin.

Temptation Antoni. from P.S. U n W. Antoni praying on Klas, a letter open in front of him on earth; Cock, Hieronymus (Ca 1510-1570), Heyden, Pieter van der (CA 1530-Post 1584), Bruegel, Pieter, I (Ca 1525-1569); 1556 (1559-00-00-1561-00-00);

The Flood destroys life on earth: corpses of humans and animals adrift in the foreground, Noah's ark beyond and a flying dove holding a branch above, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the 'Liber Genesis' 1612 Crispijn de Passe the Elder Netherlandish. The Flood destroys life on earth: corpses of humans and animals adrift in the foreground, Noah's ark beyond and a flying dove holding a branch above, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the 'Liber Genesis' 414787

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