Influential Figures in Art and Politics

Diverse prints depicting powerful figures and allegories, emphasizing themes of politics, conflict, and history through artistic expression and symbolism.

Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, attacks Odysseus' men.

The monstrous hydra, or virtue invulnerable. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington : For sale by the Supt. of Docs, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1975, no. 896. Pitt, William,1759-1806. , Fox, Charles James,1749-1806. , Burke, Edmund,1729-1797. , North, Frederick,Lord,1732-1792. , George,IV,King of Great Britain,1762-1830. , Hydra (Greek mythology),1780-1790. , Politics & government,England,1780-1790. , Rulers,England,1780-1790.

Effigy of William, Earl of Salisbury, Place on his tomb, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837.

Print, L'Afrique; France

Hans Baldung Grien (German, 1484-1485-1545), Saint Andrew, 1519, woodcut

Group of the Farnese Bull, artwork from the Farnese Palace in Rome, one of the largest marble groups of antiquity, illustration from 1890, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, attacks Odysseus' men.

The coat of arms of Duerer, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Digitally restored, Old woman in battle with the devil, woodcut, publication from the year 1882, Digitally improved:, Old woman in battle with the devil, woodcut, publication from the year 1882

Gallic meal. D after a relief discovered in Paris, vintage engraving. Gallic meal. D after a relief discovered in Paris, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660429

Painting Exhibition of 1857, Girl and Chicks, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

Samson. One of the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites. Old Testament. Engraving.

Nimrod, is an ancient oriental hero and king mentioned in the Tanakh, the Bible and the Koran, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th c...

El ejército de Felipe el Atrevido retorna a Francia después de ser derrotado. Historia popular de Catalunya, de Alfons Roure. Editada en Barcelona, 1919. Dibujo de Joan Vila i Pujol (Joan d'Ivori) (Barcelona, 1890-1947).

The triumphal arch for Emperor Maximilian, the top of the column, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Brahmin, vintage engraved illustration. Dictionary of words and things - Larive and Fleury - 1895.

In Greek mythology, Athena also known as Pallas Athena, is the goddess of war, civilization, wisdom and protector of the Hellenic warriors. Greece anc

Figure of Jesse, Twelfth Century, Cathedral of Chartres, France

Lazio Roma Rome Episcopal Complex (S. Giovanni in Laterano, Baptistery, Cathedral, Cloister)20. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of 5th c. baptistery, restored in the 17th c. Interior views of baptismal urn (16th c.), carved walls, ceiling and wall painting; of mosaics and bronze doors in Cappella del Battista; of altar and mosaics in Cappella di S. Venanzio; of mosaic and statue in Cappella di S. Giovanni Evangelista. Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, sculptural fragments, fresco painting, painting, coffering, tiling, stucco. Views 756-886 are of the cathedral. Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculptural fragments, architectural fragments, tombstones, mosaics, sculpture, fresco painting, sculptural relief. Object Notes: Hutzel includes guidebook in German on the site. prints matched to negs General Notes: Views 756 thru 886 are of the Baptistery. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s u

The Bastinading of St Anthony after La Rappresentatione di Santo Antonio Abate printed Florence 1572 From A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts by Richard Fisher published 1879

Engraving of a terracotta tablet excavated at Babylon, showing a large dog and its attendant. Dated 19th Century

Abbots of Saint Alexandre Lenoir, vintage engraving. Abbots of Saint Alexandre Lenoir, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1843. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660406

ROBERT DOUGLAS, viscount BELHAVEN Master of the Household to Charles I. Date: 1574 - 1639

Beowulf confronts King Hrothgar's orator, Hunferth, who has insulted him by daring to question his ability to rid them of the horrific nightly visits by Grendel the monster.

Saxon idol of the Sun. Wood engraving 1834

Various forms of torture, including a man being burnt alive and a man being held upside down. Woodcut.

Mr Punch's New-Year greetings to the world - by telephone. Dated 12th January 1878.

Moses striking water from rock. Giulio Romano (Italian, 1492/99-1546) (author of design) painter c. 1545 Tapestry Dimensions: H 417 x W 545 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Ownership History: Austria, Vienna, Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum, accno. I/6. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: VIRGA PERCVSSIT MOYSES.. In landscape, Moses strikes rock twice in front of assembled people, water gushes out & people quench their thirst; God, descending from clouds, reprimanding Moses (Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:2-13) (L & R BRD) segmented border with figures in architectural niches, coats of arms at top; (UPR BRD) headed by cartouche with inscription, flanked by garlands of flowers & fruit, & 2 miniature masks; (LWR BRD) seated female figures interspersed with swags & decorations Photographs in Photo Study Collection are details only; see Mahl's article for full view of composition. Mahl JbKhistWien 63 (1967), 7-38, fig.6 Brown (et al.), Tapestries of E

The triumphal arch for the emperor Maximilian, capital and ornament over the niche of the left central column, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war. Diomedes or Diomede, hero of Greek mythology. Athena, also spelled Athene, the city protectress, Greek goddess of war, handicraft, and pract

This marble statue shows the god Pan instructing the youth Daphnis in the playing of the panpipes. Panis a figure fromGreek mythologywho was originally a pastoral god from Arcadia. He was believed to dwell in the mountains and forests ofGreeceand was considered the patron of shepherds. He is portrayed with the horns and legs of a goat and animalistic facial features. Daphnis was a Sicilian herdsman and the inventor of bucolic poetry. He pledged his love to aNaias-nymph but, after cheating on her with another woman, was blinded and fell to his death from a cliff. The bucolic poets sang of

Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, known as The Black Prince, but actually Edward Plantagenet, 15 June 1330, 8 June 1376, was the eldest of the sev...

Woodcut engraving depicting the figure of the Antichrist as conceived by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving. Dated 15th century

Two from a deck of German Lansquenet playing cards 16th century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

superstition hell pains and horrors copper engraving by Martin de Vos detail 16th century,

'The Sun (gold) and Moon (silver) linked by the dragon (mercury and volatility). From ''L'Azoth des philosophes'', Paris, 1660, by Basil Valentine.'

Fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler

Angelica Kauffmann and Mary Anna Catharina Angelica Kauffmann, 1741 - 1807, Swiss-Austrian paintress of the Classicism, historic engraving from the Buch denkwuerdiger Frauen or book of memorable women, published by Otto Spamer, 1877

Young Woman Between Two Men. Marcantonio Raimondi (Italy, near Bologna, circa 1470/1482-1527/1534). Italy, 1510-1527. Prints; engravings. Engraving

Duel 1. Ernst Barlach (Germany, 1870-1938). Germany, 1919. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph on Watteau paper

St Erasmus, c1400 (1964). Artist: Anon

'What one does to another', 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya

Situation in a Bathing house in the 16th century, Cupping therapy, Family being cupped by the bather, woodcut by Jost Ammann, 16th century, digitally improved reproduction of a publication from 1880, Situation in a Bathing house in the 16th century, Cupping therapy, digitally improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

'Blow', 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya

Illustration to the Quatuor libri amorum by Celtes, philosophy, the four heads of the winds in the corners represent the four elements and temperaments, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Discovery of Santo Domingo, Insula Hyspana, by Christopher Columbus. After a sketch which is attributed to him, and in which he is himself made to appear. Facsimile of a wood engraving of the Epistola Christoferi Colom. From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix published London 1878

Old Father Time sharpening his scythe. Headpiece from 'The English Illustrated Magazine', London, 1891. Engraving

Istar, deity in Mesopotamia, planetary goddess, Akkadian name, weapons, bow and arrow, quiver, lion, historical depiction 1886

Stemless baobab tree, Adansonia digitata, stunted form of the baobab tree, found south of the Congo estuary, stemless and spreads its huge branches flat on the ground, Africa, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century model

'Bewitched Groom (Sleeping Groom and a Sorceress)', 1544 (1964). Artist: Anon

The 1918 caption reads: Hermes visits Calypso in her cave and says that Zeus wants her to let Odysseus go. In Greek mythology, Calypso is the daughter of the Titan Atlas (also known as Oceanus and Nereus). She is a nymph of the mythical island of Ogygia. In Homer's Odyssey, Book V (also Books I and VII), she entertained the Greek heroOdysseusfor seven years, but she could not overcome his longing for home even by promising him immortality. Here, the god Hermes delivers to Calypso the message from Zeus that she needs to let Odysseus return to Ithaca. She obeys.

Japan in the late Middle Ages, day labourer, worker, illustration from 1870 / Japan im späten Mittelalter, Tagelöhner, Arbeiter, Illustration aus 1870, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

The puppeteer. Ernst Barlach (Germany, 1870-1938). Germany, 1922. Prints; woodcuts. Woodcut on Japan paper

A woman surrounded by demons stabbing a man to death from a broadside entitled 'Horroroso Asesinato' ca. 1880-1910 José Guadalupe Posada. A woman surrounded by demons stabbing a man to death from a broadside entitled 'Horroroso Asesinato'. José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913). ca. 1880-1910. Wood engraving. Prints

Neptune. Hendrik Goltzius (Netherlands, Mülbracht now Bracht-am-Niederrhein, 1558-1617)Polidoro da Caravaggio (after) (Italy, active Messina, circa 1490-1543). Holland, 1592. Prints; engravings. Engraving

Mason and Carpenter of the Fifteen Century, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

literature fairy tales ""Tales of the Thousand and One Nights"" translated by Gustav Weil published by Prof. J. M. Metzger 1928 ""The Story of the beautiful Persian woman"" ""The beautiful Persian woman bathing"",

Euripides, 480 B. C. - 406 B. one of the great classical Greek dramatists, Statue in the Louvre after an illustration from 1887, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

In Greek mythology, Ganymede is a divine hero whose homeland was Troy. he is abducted by Zeus, in the form of an eagle, to serve as cup-bearer in Olympus

Plate 2: various figures carrying out tasks that include tying a sack and loading a horse. Artist: After Polidoro da Caravaggio (Italian, Caravaggio ca. 1499-ca. 1543 Messina); Pietro Santi Bartoli (Italian, Perugia 1615-1700 Rome). Dimensions: Sheet: 6 3/8 in. × 18 in. (16.2 × 45.7 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi (Italian, Rome 1627-1691 Rome). Date: ca. 1660-90. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Mausoleum Langey Guillaume du Bellay at Le Mans, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842.

St. Michael Fighting the Dragon Albrecht Durer (1471-1528 German) Engraving

Nigel Lorringe, late 14th century, (1910). Artist: Unknown

Biblical Scene, The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, from The Life of the Virgin Mary by Albrecht Duerer, 1511, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

'Je suis decembre le courtoys, car en mon temps le roy des roys fut enfente' (..the most honoured month, when the king of kings was born) Date: 16th century

Print of a relief sculpture from Nineveh, depicting soldiers preparing for an attack from the water.

Title page of Sacrobosco Sphaera Mundi; Strasburg, 1539. This edition was a German translation by Conrad Heynfogel, a pupil of Regiomontanus

Illustration showing a plant or fruit, from 'Elémens de la philosophie de Neuton', 1757' by Voltaire (1694 - 1778), a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher

'King Cotton Bound; Or, The Modern Prometheus', 1861. Artist: Unknown

Romantic illustration of "Der Ring des Nibelungen" or "Ring cycle" by Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813-1883, German composer, playwright, philosopher, poet, writer, theatre director and conductor

PINTURA MEDIEVAL SOBRE UNA VIGA - SIGLO XIV - POSIBLEMENTE PROCEDENTE DE ARAGON. Location: MUSEU NACIONAL D'ART CATALUNYA. Barcelona. SPAIN.

Cartoon - Another Volume Closed Arthur George Racey (1870-1941)

Image of a stained glass window designed by J. H. E. Schilling in the Leeuwenberghkerk (Servaasbolwerk 1) in Utrecht: the Mozes window.

This scene is one of several designs that the English sculptor and draughtsman John Flaxman (1755-1826) did to illustrate passages from the Greek epic poet Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, a commission he had been given by Georgiana Hare-Naylor while he was living in Rome. It represents Ajax defending the Greek ships. It was done 1793.

An engraving depicting a man playing the bagpipes. Dated 19th century

A woodcut depicting the cooking of a human body on a spit. The victim was most likely an enemy defeated during battle. Dated 16th century

dance ""Morris Dance"" festity of a German prince woodcut circa 1500 private collection,

writing alphabet satirical alphabet letter R engraving by Master ES (active 1440 - 1467) Germany circa 1464 1467 state graphics collection Munich historic historical ABC letters animal animals satire middle ages gothic minuscule 15th century,

This scene is one of several designs that the English sculptor and draughtsman John Flaxman (1755-1826) did to illustrate passages from the Greek epic poet Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, a commission he had been given by Georgiana Hare-Naylor while he was living in Rome. It represents Polydamus advising Hector to retire from trenches. It was done 1793.

Two Wrestlers 18th-19th century Attributed to Katsushika Hokusai Japanese. Two Wrestlers 57263

The figure represented here is a gravedigger from the catacombs. The illustration dates to 1882.

A woodcut engraving depicting a Lady out hawking. Dated 14th century

Gentleman regretting that he dined on pork. His dinner is giving him an uncomfortable night by 'sitting on his chest'. From Thomas Hood The Comic Annual, London, 1836.

Frieze tile ca. 1600 Dutch. Frieze tile 196185

Sigismund of Luxembourg (born 15 February 1368) (died 9 December 1437), also Siegmund, came from the House of Luxembourg. He was Elector of Brandenbur...

The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century, original date not known, Europe

The Fountain of Youth, woodcut by HS Beham, 16th Century

Bride cuts her wedding cake, Maxfield Parrish

A woman is weaving at a loom with a spindle in her hand. Aquatint by C.M. Metz.

Woodcut, Icon gemellarum parei, Siamese twins, Aldrovandi, Historia Monstrorum, 1642, Renaissance

A woodcut depicting twins in the uterus. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist. Dated 16th century

Hittite relief from Ibriz, near Cybistra or Kybistra, Cappadocia, Turkey, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unk...

Earthenware dish of the sixteenth century, sold for three thousand francs in 1856, vintage engraving. Earthenware dish of the sixteenth century, sold for three thousand francs in 1856, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673928

Old Father Nile. Ancient Roman sculpture. Colossus of the Nile, river god with sphinxes and crocodiles. Ancient Egypt History. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Moliere s chair, in Pezenas, vintage engraving. Moliere s chair, in Pezenas, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1836. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660018

Woodcut of the title, Passion, printed by Albrecht Dürer, Germany, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digitally improved, Woodcut of the title, Passion, by Albrecht Dürer, Germany, historical image or illustration, published 1890, digitally improved, Europe

sport olympic games Olympia ancient world Pelops with Hippodameia illustration after foundation legend about the ancient Olympic Games,

Kostüm eines Modenarr, mit Liebesknoten, 15. Jahrhundert, Modegeschichte, Kostümgeschichte, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Origin...

Hairy woman, a member of a tribe believed by the ancients to inhabit certain regions of the earth. From Hartmann Schedel 'Liber chronicarum mundi' (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1493.

Actor Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1793). Actor, 18th century. Color woodblock print on paper, 11 1/2 x 5 in. (29.2 x 12.7 cm). Asian Art 18th century

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