Craftsperson Collection

Farrier MCF01_02_0117
East Cliff, Rye, Rother, East Sussex. A horse being shod in a blacksmiths forge near Landgate, with a man and two boys watching the farrier at work

Cross stone, khachkar, Sanahin monastery, Armenia
The cross stone or khachkar at Sanahin monastery in Alaverdi, Amenia.Khachkars are characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art.The symbolism

Ceramic artist working in her workshop with a potters wheel, turning a vase, Geisenhausen, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Clock Inspection
1957: Mr King examining the clock face of Big Ben, in Clock Tower (the clock tower) of the Houses of Parliament, London. (Photo by Frank Martin/BIPs/Getty Images)

Lace Makers
1908: Pupils in their white pinafores and hats at Lois Weedens school in North Hampshire in an outdoor lace-making class. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Woman winding up thread at weaving workshop on Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback)
AIS5351145 Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback, cooper, cook, carpenter) (ceramic); © Iberfoto.

Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal)
AIS5355979 Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; (add.info.: Pontevedra, Pontevedra Museum); © Iberfoto.

The first European typographic competition in Barcelona, May 30, 1878, published in the Spanish magazine "La
AIS5361056 The first European typographic competition in Barcelona, May 30, 1878, published in the Spanish magazine "La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana"

Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw
MMM5462895 Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829), watchmaker

Carpenter, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341824 Carpenter, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.1x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Food and Beverage. A bakery. (engraving)
3434798 Food and Beverage. A bakery. (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage. A bakery.); Photo © CCI.

Craftsmen in a copper pottery workshop
LSE4112464 Craftsmen in a copper pottery workshop.; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva.

Orphan children, 1884
3478908 Orphan children, 1884; (add.info.: Orphan children: Older brother buying material at the drapers for his sister's school frocks. London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A locksmith's workshop
3330932 A locksmith's workshop; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locksmith's workshop. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Desborough Necklace
3330220 The Desborough Necklace; (add.info.: The Desborough Necklace of Anglo-Saxon England. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330366 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330368 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The wicker, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790198 The wicker, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wicker in France, from the harvest to the baskets and toys, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

19th century carpenter
673350 19th century carpenter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Carpenter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century currier
673343 19th century currier; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Currier); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century lace maker
673338 19th century lace maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Lace Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century mariner
673334 19th century mariner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mariner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century mathematical instrument maker
673332 19th century mathematical instrument maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mathematical Instrument Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century pewterer
673330 19th century pewterer; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Pewterer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220431 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Portrait of a group of workers from a carpentry workshop, among children and minors
FGL5496267 Portrait of a group of workers from a carpentry workshop, among children and minors. Italy, late 19th century Photography; Fototeca Gilardi.

View of the Admiralty of Zeeland's shipyard in Vlissingen in 1779. Lithograph (36.3x49.1 cm)
MMM5483708 View of the Admiralty of Zeeland's shipyard in Vlissingen in 1779. Lithograph (36.3x49.1 cm), engraving by Leizel based on a drawing by Georg Balthasar Probst (1732-1801)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209599 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209598 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Science. A potter workshop in the XIXth cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434717 Science. A potter workshop in the XIXth cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland
3330192 Ring Brooch with linked hoop from Ireland; (add.info.: Ring brooch with linked hoop from Ireland. Dated 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870
3478850 Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870; (add.info.: Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, Paris. (c)

Craftsmen in India, 1828
3480361 Craftsmen in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of craftsmen in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century cabinet maker
673347 19th century cabinet maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Cabinet Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century comb maker
673346 19th century comb maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Comb Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

In the spinning room. A scene from the Middle Ages, 1909 (engraving)
1000963 In the spinning room. A scene from the Middle Ages, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209600 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers
6428134 Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers, 19th century (paint on paper); Photo © Ken Welsh

Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers
6428132 Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers, 19th century (paint on paper); Photo © Ken Welsh

Al Andalus. Islamic goldsmith. Brass goblet., 11th century (brass)
UIG5416330 Al Andalus. Islamic goldsmith. Brass goblet., 11th century (brass); (add.info.: Hammering. Size: 6 x 10,2 cm. Inscriptions written in kufic script. First half of 11th century)

Calendar: representation of the month of December: a baker buried in bread
FGL5474222 Calendar: representation of the month of December: a baker buried in bread. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right: sagittarius and capricorn

Beef: diagram illustrating the pieces of butcher's shop. Engraving of about 1805
FGL5466012 Beef: diagram illustrating the pieces of butcher's shop. Engraving of about 1805.; Fototeca Gilardi.

House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving)
FLO4577745 House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, many tools, saw, hammer)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220533 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Carpenter's shop, 1884
3479342 Carpenter's shop, 1884; (add.info.: Carpenter's shop in Portsmouth prison, Hampshire, England. Convicts working under supervision)

Carpenters in India, 1828
3480350 Carpenters in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of carpenters in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shoe leather processing, 1885
2604034 Shoe leather processing, 1885; (add.info.: Beaming hides for production of shoe leather: USA. From "Harper's New Monthly Magazine", 1885).

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Craftspersons are the true artists of our world, honing their skills and creating masterpieces with their hands. From the skilled farrier in Armenia, carefully crafting horseshoes for majestic horses, to the cross stone carvers at Sanahin monastery, preserving ancient traditions through intricate khachkar designs. In Geisenhausen, Bavaria, a ceramic artist passionately works in her workshop, shaping clay on a potter's wheel to transform it into a beautiful vase. The clock inspector meticulously examines each gear and mechanism to ensure precision and accuracy. Meanwhile, lace makers delicately weave threads together with utmost care and concentration. At Lake Inle's weaving workshop in Myanmar's Nyaungshwe Township, a woman skillfully winds thread onto spools as she contributes to the creation of vibrant textiles. In historical paintings like "The Forge of Vulcan, " we witness blacksmiths forging weapons with fire and strength. Similarly capturing craftsmanship is "Boat Builder, " where an artist immortalizes the artistry involved in constructing sturdy vessels that conquer mighty seas. Art has no boundaries; even nature itself can be transformed into art by talented individuals. As depicted in "A sperm whale washed up on the beach at Noordwijk, " artists capture extraordinary events like this tragic yet mesmerizing encounter between man and beast. Not limited to reality alone, craftspersons also bring imagination to life through their work. Take "The Tower of Babel" painting as an example - an awe-inspiring portrayal of human ambition reaching towards the heavens. Every corner holds stories waiting to be told through artistry; even everyday scenes become enchanting when crafted by skilled hands. Like "La Porte de Bonne, " which captures a bustling street scene filled with vibrant characters going about their daily lives or "A Fish Stall By A Harbour" that showcases fishermen proudly displaying their catch amidst seagulls' cries.