Frontispieces Collection

The Eagle of St. John, 1931 (wood engraving)
1631668 The Eagle of St.John, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Angel of St. Matthew, 1931 (wood engraving)
1631665 Angel of St. Matthew, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Frontispiece for "The Book of Bridges", c. 1911 (w / c & ink on paper)
1072185 Frontispiece for " The Book of Bridges", c.1911 (w/c & ink on paper) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 20x15.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Henry H

Lion of St Mark, 1931 (wood engraving)
1631666 Lion of St Mark, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Black Calf of St. Luke, 1931 (wood engraving)
1631667 The Black Calf of St. Luke, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Frontispiece and Title Page, Vol. I, from Icones Plantarum
881026 Frontispiece and Title Page, Vol. I, from Icones Plantarum Medico-Oeconomico-Technologicarum cum Earum Fructus ususque Descriptione, 1800 (hand-coloured engraving) by Vietz

Frontispiece and Title Page to Supplement-Band zu Dr. B. F
881034 Frontispiece and Title Page to Supplement-Band zu Dr. B. F. Vietz medizinisch-okonomisch-technischen Pflanzen, from Icones Plantarum Medico-Oeconomico-Technologicarum cum Earum Fructus ususque

Frontispiece to the New Wonderful Museum and Extraordinary Magazine (engraving)
729690 Frontispiece to the New Wonderful Museum and Extraordinary Magazine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece to Compendium of Anatomy, 1545 (engraving)
810271 Frontispiece to Compendium of Anatomy, 1545 (engraving) by Geminus, Thomas (1510-62); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compendiosa totius anatomie delineatio, aere exarata)

Study for the Frontispiece for Varie Vedute del Gentile, c
2972498 Study for the Frontispiece for Varie Vedute del Gentile, c.1755 (pen & brown ink, with brush & brown wash, over black chalk, on ivory laid paper, tipped onto ivory wove paper) by Le Prince

Illustration from L Architettura, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72)
4044134 Illustration from L Architettura, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72), translated into Italian by Cosimo Bartoli (1503-72)

Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, Frontispiece, 1817 (colour litho)
810337 Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, Frontispiece, 1817 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Goldsmith (1730-74), Anglo-Irish novelist

Frontispiece, 1894 (litho)
1067444 Frontispiece, 1894 (litho) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 21.6x31.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Bromberg; Swiss, out of copyright

Frontispiece for Chevaleries Sentimentales by Ferdinand Herold
2972503 Frontispiece for Chevaleries Sentimentales by Ferdinand Herold, 1893 (colour litho printed in dark green on ivory china paper laid down on ivory wove paper) by Redon

Frontispiece from L Architettura, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72)
4044133 Frontispiece from L Architettura, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72), translated into Italian by Cosimo Bartoli (1503-72)

Frontispiece and Title Page from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881019 Frontispiece and Title Page from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.5x22.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Title page of The Tree of Science, or Arbre de la ciencia or Arbor Scientiae or
2832685 Title page of The Tree of Science, or Arbre de la ciAncia or Arbor Scientiae or Arborxscientiae, by Ramon Llull c.1295, 1505 (woodcut) by European School

De architectura libri decem by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, edited by Fra Giovanni Giocondo
3959656 De architectura libri decem by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, edited by Fra Giovanni Giocondo, 1511 (leather-bound volume with woodcuts) by Venetian School

Unpublished design for the frontispiece to The Early Italian Poets (engraving)
820365 Unpublished design for the frontispiece to The Early Italian Poets (engraving) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel (1828-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece of Voyage Historique de l Amerique Meridionale, pub. 1752 (engraving)
1123827 Frontispiece of Voyage Historique de l Amerique Meridionale, pub. 1752 (engraving) by Juan y Santacilia, Jorge (1713-73) & Ulloa

Frontispiece of Monthly Maxims (colour litho)
961076 Frontispiece of Monthly Maxims (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece of Monthly Maxims)

Title Page to Moffeti Theatrum Insectorum, late 1590s (engraving)
810267 Title Page to Moffeti Theatrum Insectorum, late 1590s (engraving) by Rogers, William (c.1545-1610); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece and Title Page, Vol. II, from Icones Plantarum
881033 Frontispiece and Title Page, Vol. II, from Icones Plantarum Medico-Oeconomico-Technologicarum cum Earum Fructus ususque Descriptione, 1804 (hand-coloured engraving) by Vietz

Frontispiece and Title Page, Wreath of Flowers, from Floras Dictionary
881028 Frontispiece and Title Page, Wreath of Flowers, from Floras Dictionary, 1838 (colour litho) by Wirt, E. W. (fl.1838); 25.4x20 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Le Jupiter Olympien: ou L art de la sculpture antique, frontispiece
3525642 Le Jupiter Olympien: ou L art de la sculpture antique, frontispiece, 1815 (hand-coloured engraving) by QuatremAre de Quincy

Venice, pasted into the title page of Thomas Moody
2919798 Venice, pasted into the title page of Thomas Moodys Journal of a tour through Switzerland and Italy, 1822 (w/c on paper) by Sleap, Joseph Axe (1808-59); The University of St

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper)
2919731 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5cm cm; The University of St

Frontispiece to Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme, & Power of a Common-Wealth
4969032 Frontispiece to Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme, & Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civill by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) of Malmesbury, 1651 (engraving) by English School

Frontispiece from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British
1268387 Frontispiece from Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, aquatint by J.C

Titlepage and frontispiece portrait from Voyages du Chevalier Chardin en Perse
810392 Titlepage and frontispiece portrait from Voyages du Chevalier Chardin en Perse, 1811 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Leonora, A Tale by Gottfreid Augustus Burger, engraved by Perry, 1796 (engraving)
3071389 Illustration for Leonora, A Tale by Gottfreid Augustus Burger, engraved by Perry, 1796 (engraving) by Blake, William (1757-1827) (after); 25x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page to Martin Luthers Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation
867825 Title page to Martin Luthers Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, published in Wittenberg, 1520 (woodcut) by German School

Frontispiece / Science / Art
Date: 1682

Title page - frontispiece - Portrait of John Browne
Title page and frontispiece of work - Portrait of John Browne Source: Myographia nova, or, A graphical description of all the muscles in the humane body, as they arise in dissection by Browne, John

King of the Two Sicilies
Frontispiece portrait of King, lithographed by C. Hullmandel after M. Gauci, and title page Ferdinand I. King of the Two Sicilies. Date: 1821

Maori chief
Tangieri, a Maori chief of the Maungakahia from New Zealand. Frontispiece to vol. 1 of Polacks Manners and customs of the New Zealanders.. Book: Manners and customs of the New Zealanders Date: 1840

Doorway / Classical Orders
Doorways of the classical Greek and Roman orders of architecture : Tuscan, Doric, Ionic Corinthian and Composite. Date: Circa 1760

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Frontispieces have long been a captivating element of artistic expression, serving as the visual gateway into a literary or scholarly work. They hold the power to intrigue and entice readers, setting the tone for what lies within. In 1931, wood engravings such as "The Eagle of St. John" and "Angel of St. Matthew" showcased intricate details that brought these religious symbols to life. The delicate lines etched into the wood created a sense of depth and movement, inviting viewers to explore their symbolic significance. "The Book of Bridges, " with its watercolor and ink on paper frontispiece from around 1911, offered a different aesthetic experience. Its vibrant colors captured the essence of bridges' architectural beauty while highlighting their functional purpose in connecting people and places. Continuing with wood engravings from 1931, "Lion of St Mark" and "The Black Calf of St. Luke" demonstrated how this medium could convey strength and grace simultaneously. These animalistic representations symbolized various aspects within religious contexts, evoking emotions through their finely carved features. Moving away from religious themes but still embracing elegance, we encounter frontispieces like those found in Icones Plantarum or Supplement-Band zu Dr. B. F. 's works. These botanical illustrations celebrated nature's diversity with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing plants in all their glory. Meanwhile, an engraving served as the captivating introduction to the New Wonderful Museum and Extraordinary Magazine—a testament to human curiosity about oddities and marvels throughout history. Even centuries ago, frontispieces played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge; one example is seen in Compendium of Anatomy from 1545—an engraving that visually summarized complex anatomical concepts for students eager to learn about our inner workings. Artists also used frontispieces as opportunities for experimentation.