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Illustrative prints portraying dramatic scenes from history and literature, featuring characters in pivotal moments rich with emotion.

Columbus received from Ferdinand and Isabella in the casa Deputacion, in Barcelona, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853
Columbus received from Ferdinand and Isabella in the casa Deputacion, in Barcelona, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853
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Juana Enriquez (1425-1468). Queen of Navarre (1447-1468) and Aragon (1458-1468). The Queen consort of Aragon Juana Enriquez visits Charles, Prince of Viana (1421-1461) in the castle of Morella, where he was imprisoned. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Espanolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.Louis de Clermont Bussy d'Amboise (1549-1579). Noble francés, favorito del Duque de Anjou. Murió asesinado por el marido de su amante, el Conde de Monsoreau. Grabado de 1866.Artur Grottger shelter from the Polonia series Studio 906, Grottger, Artur (1837 1867)Cultural state in the late 18th and early 19th century, summer pleasure in a stately garden, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an ...MENDELSSOHN, Moses (1729-1786). German Jewish philosopher. Mendelssohn at the door of Berlin in Postdam for an audience with King Frederick II. Copper engraving based on work by Daniel Chodowiecki (1792).David van Bourgondi, Bishop of Utrecht, deprives Reinoud II van Brederode of the adornments of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1470. Draughtsman: Jacobus Buys. Dating: 1785 - 1787. Measurements: h 150 mm × w 90 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath used in the second half of the 19th century. The children's hats are of rubberised waterproofed cloth (Mackintosh).Angers museum, Death of Joan of Arc, by Eugene Deveria, vintage engraving. Angers museum, Death of Joan of Arc, by Eugene Deveria, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660366SCENES OF COUNTRY LIFE: The laundry. Studies by Damourette. engraving 1855Portrait of Hugh Willoughby, an English Arctic voyager. Dated 16th CenturyChrist among the Doctors. Artist: School of Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 7 in. (22.6 x 17.8 cm). Former Attribution: Nicolaes Maes (Dutch, Dordrecht 1634-1693 Amsterdam). Date: ca. 1652. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.The Execution of Lady Jane Grey is an oil painting by Paul Delaroche, completed in 1833, which is now in the National Gallery in LondonPresentation to the Queen, c1850s, (1900). Artist: William Heysham OverendTrachten in Venedig um 1750, Rokoko, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. JahrhundertFrench Literature. Charles Perrault (1628-1703). French writer. "Puss in Boots". Puss meets the ogre who has so much eaten as he could eat. Engraving by Gustave Dore´.Queen Elizabeth I, England, nobility, transport, sitting, stretcher, outdoor, society, contemporary dress, carrier, important woman, 16th century, history, historical illustration 1894Margrave Christoph I of Baden, 1453 - 1527, holding a Fehmgericht, Vehmic court, in his lands, historical wood engraving, 1886Albert (1819-1861), Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, at the Great Exhibition, 1851. Artist: John TennielThe Railway: Too Late. Honoré Daumier (French, 1808-1879). Wood engraving;Hungary, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-1780) accepting the oath of loyalty from the Hungarian nobles during her visit to HungaryScene from "Watteau" in 1644, 1844. Idyll in a garden. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.Musenhof Weimar. Historical illustration from Otto von Leixner: Illustrated history of German literature. Leipzig and Berlin 1880Amsterdam, Covens & Mortier, Lastman, Pieter, Costumes from Italy, Paesani di Genoa, Peasant couple dressed in Genoese fashion, Landscape with a peasant couple, dressed in the fashion of Genoa, Italy. The couple are holding hands and are depicted full-length, facing each other. The man is wearing breeches and a doublet, his head is adorned with a plumed hat. The woman is dressed in a simple dress and wears a wide-brimmed hat, also with a plume. The print is part of a twelve-part series of prints with Italian costumes., print, prints, height 166 mm, width 114 mm, Work conception, 1583 - 1633-04-04, after print by, 1720 - 1772, paper, papier, etching, etchings, print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisherThe secret visit, copper engraving by P P Choffard, 18101870 Exhibition of Painting, How the map is paid for, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1870.Drawing by Karl Russ depicting Stella chained in a dungeon with prisoners, with a Madonna and Child painted on the wall, executed in brown ink and watercolor, 1810.Persuasion, three men sit together at a small office and talk, woodcut, France, EuropeEngraving depicting the death of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) a British statesman of the Whig group who led the government of Great Britain. Dated 18th centuryUnited Kingdom, England, Newcastle. View of the city on the banks of the river Tyne. Important commercial and manufacturing center. Engraving by Tomas Carlos Capuz (1834-1899). La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Furnius, Pieter Jalhea, Seven Deadly Sins, Gluttony, verso - stamped, The female personification of Gluttony (Gula) drinks wine in the presence of a wild boar. The drink comes from a jug that she holds under her arm. The print has a one-line Latin caption and is part of a series of prints about the seven deadly sins., print, prints, height 205 mm, width 256 mm, 1540 - 1626, print maker, printmaker, 1550 - 1625, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process)The deathbed of Oliver Cromwell, 3 September 1658, (19th century). Artist: UnknownHENRY BLACKER of Cuckfield, 2.23 metres (7 feet four inches) tall Date: 1724 - Museum in Lausanne. The Last moments of Major Davel, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1880.POCHOCMA, I have a todzia. "Illustration to the" sins of hetma "Józef Ignacy Kraszewski; from:" K Osy "1879, No. 737 (August 14), p. 97 (page of the title that); Kossak, Juliusz (1824-1899), Malinowski, Aleksander (1855-1917), K Osy (Warsaw; magazine; 1865-1890); 1879 (1879-00-00-00-1879-00-00); downloaded from the Muza system of the National Museum in Warsaw; graphic / convex printing / woodcut / stormy woodcut; products from Wzkien / Paper; Di 74917/11 MNW; all rights reserved.A Woman Cries Out in a Crowd (Une femme crie dans en foule) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). A Woman Cries Out in a Crowd (Une femme crie dans en foule), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 9 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (24.4 x 16.5 cm). European Art 1886-1894MARTA Y MARIA ILUSTRACION. Author: ARMANDO PALACIO VALDES (1853-1938). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.Design for illustration in De Amsterdammer: The gift of the Transvalers for King Eduard. Draughtsman: Johan Braakensiek. Dating: 1907. Measurements: h 385 mm × w 590 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.The Fete of Reason, after the Painting by M. Mueller, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897Martín Coronas Pueyo / Tapiz sobre la figura de san Francisco de Borja. Palacio Ducal de Gandía.In the courtyard, paved with mosaic, is a large basin in which it is swimming, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyage, Travel Journal, (1880-81).Garrick in the character of Richard the Third David Garrick 1717 to 1779 English actor Engraved by E Portbury after Hogarth from The Works of Hogarth published London 1833El príncipe heredero Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl von Preuben (1831-1888), futuro Federico III de Alemania, de visita a Toledo, España. El rey de España Alfonso XII y el príncipe imperial de Alemania, visitando la catedral. El cardenal Moreno y el cabildo recibiendo, en el atrio de la Puerta del Perdón, al rey Alfonso XII y al príncipe alemán. Visita realizada el 27 de noviembre de 1883. Grabado por Arturo Carretero (1852-1903). La Ilustración Española y Americana, 8 de diciembre de 1883.Blacksmith s Forge in Granada Spain 19th Century IllustrationThe sacrifice of Noah, Anonymous, 1700 - 1799 drawing France paper. deck paint. ink pen / brush Noah's sacrifice; various animals are offered, possibly a lamb, a dove and a ram (often combined with the rainbow of the covenant)Jane Shore (Acte V. Sc. IIè). Eugène Delacroix (France, Charenton-Saint-Maurice, 1798-1863). France, 1828. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph on chine collépeople, professions, barber, soaping a customer, copper engraving, Germany, 18th century,Theatre de la Porte-Saint-Martin. Paris. Entry of Charles VII. Decoration by MM. Cambon and Thierry. France. engraving 1855Edward V (1470-ca.1483) and his brother Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (1473-ca.1483) prisoners on the Tower of London. Engraving after a painting of Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) in The Illustration, 1884.Engraving from a painting by H.Wallis, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1876, entitled 'On the Ponte della Paglia: Going to the Council'. This scene in Venice, with the Bridge of Sighs in the background, clearly evokes the devious nature of Venetian politics. Date: 1875The youth, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1847.ENTREVISTA 23/2/1860 EL GRAL O'DONNELL Y MULEY EL ABBAS - EL GENERAL O'DONNEL TRATA CON CAUDILLOS RIFEÑOS - GRABADO - SIGLO XIX. Author: WHITE. Location: MUSEO DEL ROMANTICISMO-GRABADOS. MADRID. SPAIN. MULEEY-EL ABAAS. MULEY EL ABBAS. LEOPOLDO O DONNELL (1809-1867) I DUQUE DE TETUAN. LEOPOLDO O'DONNELL (1809/1867) I DUQUE DE TETUAN.The Queen Tries to Console Hamlet (Act I, Scene II). Dated: 1834. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: EUGENE DELACROIX.VICTOR MANUEL III. REY DE ITALIA. 1869 - 1947. " CEREMONIA DE JURA COMO REY ". GRABADO DE L ¿ ILLUSTRATION.Simson's threat, Simson or Samson is a figure from the Book of Judges of the Old Testament, steel engraving after a painting by Rembrandt, historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century.Willem II founded the Binnenhof in the Hague, ca. 1250. Count Willem II van Holland looks at a design drawing of the knight's hall facade at the Binnenhof in 's-Gravenhage, ca. 1250.Leo X (1475-1521). Florentine Pope (1513-21), named Giovanni de 'Medici. Son of Lorenzo de 'Medici, the Magnificent. Pope Leo X, accompanied by his Cardinals Medici and Rossi. S. Jesi engraving.The Revolution provides artists with countless opportunities for tear-jerking scenes : a well- dressed lady begs for her life from two hard-faced officials. Date: circa 1791Adelheim von Veltheim. Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (Germany, Danzig, 1726-1801). Germany, 1783. Prints; etchings. EtchingDANTE ALIGHIERI - meeting Beatrice in Florence Date: 1265 - 1321Arthurian Legend. Sir Galahad. Knight of King Arthur's Round Table and one of the three achievers of the Holy Grail. Engraving before a canvas of the English painter Herbert Gustave Schmalz (1856-1935). "La Ilustracion Iberica", 1886.Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, views the English parliament with Lord Dartmouth 1698"The Curate of Glevering", the Denunciation of Charles Trevor - drawn by J. D. Watson, 1861. Illustration to a Christmas short story by William J. Stewart. '"Her face flushed crimson, but her voice was calm. "Yes, Louis." "I want to recall - without mentioning his name, so hard should I find it to do so calmly - one who - who" - "I will spare you the pain, Louis," she said calmly. "You mean Charles Trevor, who was so false - to you in friendship, and in love to me." He looked up in amaze at her calm face, his own racked and white with pas'The Return of Ulysses', 1872. Artist: UnknownPeacemaking efforts during the French revolution. France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise 1876 by Jules Michelet (1798-1874)Pythagoras, Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, 6th century BC (1833). Artist: UnknownClemency, historical engraving, circa 1885Man canvas with malice, by Abraham Bosse, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.Artisans, vintage engraving. Artisans, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678904Black and White Illustration; Queen Elizabeth I Kitchen; ca 1570Juan Calvino, teólogo francés en su lecho de muerte en la ciudad de Ginebra.The death of Athaliah (Second book of Chronicles, 23) Old Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)LOS CHINOS SACRIFICAN SUS COLETAS. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France, with his grandson. Engraving. Colored.ORGANISTAS DE BARBARIE O EL ORGANO - SIGLO XIX. Author: HONORE DAUMIER. Location: MUSEO PETIT PALAIS. France.Series Christopher Columbus, in front of the Spanish Royal Couple, 1492, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture f...Alexander Pushkin (1799-1837). Russian author of the Romantic era. Boris Godunov, 1825, drama. Illustration by Boris Zworykine. Pari_s, 1927.Engraving showing Queen Victoria investing Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Ear of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1878. Date: 1878