Frontispiece Collection

DANTE: DIVINE COMEDY. Frontispiece of Dantes Divine Comedy, showing Dante (in a red robe) being led by Virgil (in a blue robe) through the agonies of hell. Italian manuscript illumnination

Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF323039 Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Frontispice of the score of the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
LRI4628116 Frontispice of the score of the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892
XJF466237 Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892 (printed paper) by English School

Frontispiece illustration from Frankenstein
Frontispiece illustration from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Date: first published 1818

Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi
Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Frontispiece of codex Marticola dei Mercanti, 1470. Museo Civico. Bologna. Italy

Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid / Eros
Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid/Eros. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

Twelve breeds of pigeon. Drawing / Engraving from Daniel Girton, The new and complete pigeon-fancier; or, Modern treatise on domestic pigeons. Frontispiece. Date: circa 1804

Hercules honoured by the Hesperides.. Engraving by Johann Friedrich Greuter, from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Frontispiece. Date: 1646

Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)
2562801 Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Dream of Gerontius
A Visitant is knocking his dire summons at my door. (Frontispiece) ~First published: 1866~Illustration by Robert T Rose to John Henry Newmans Dream of Gerontius, c.1914 edition.~dream, of, gerontius

Beech and Oak (Frontispiece), from The Park and the Forest, 1841

Frontispiece of La gioconda, opera by Ponchielli, 1876
LRI4567478 Frontispiece of La gioconda, opera by Ponchielli, 1876 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispice of the score for " La Gioconda" opera by composer Amilcare)

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321233 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321234 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The King of Arms of the Order of the Golden Fleece Writing about Jacques de Lalaing, c
3545813 The King of Arms of the Order of the Golden Fleece Writing about Jacques de Lalaing, c.1530-40 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 36.4x26.2 cm; J

Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651 (engraving)
966199 Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651)

Frontispiece design by Cecil Aldin, Old Manor Houses -- Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, also known as Little Moreton Hall, a moated, half-timbered manor house dating back to the 16th century

Frontispiece for Ragtime Parade
Erik Satie (1866 - 1928), Ragtime Parade. Frontispiece

Frontispiece illustration, Peter, the fox terrier. Date: 1912

Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell, her habit open to reveal her breasts. A picture of Saint Martha on the wall. Soeur Jeanne

Frontispice illustrating the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
JLJ4674829 Frontispice illustrating the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From left to right: Paradise (with an empty room), the Nazareth gate, the temple, the Jerusalem gate

The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Adam and Eve are dwarfed by large flowers and plants, with a river, fruit trees, and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary behind

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Queen Elizabeth I at Prayer, frontispiece to Christian Prayers, 1569 (engraving)
534189 Queen Elizabeth I at Prayer, frontispiece to Christian Prayers, 1569 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Bucaniers of America, 1684 (print)
7339182 The Bucaniers of America, 1684 (print) by English School, (17th century); 6.7x50.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving)
8899815 Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving) by Portuguese School, (17th century); (add.info.: Don Quixote of La Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha)

Frontispiece from "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica of VI aeris and elastica
AIS5351973 Frontispiece from "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica of VI aeris and elastica and eiusdem efectibus" by the English scientist Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Frontispiece of "the Psalms of David" set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544)
AIS5355279 Frontispiece of "the Psalms of David" set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544) and Theodore de Beze (1519-1605)

"Triumph of Renown" Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374)
AIS5386913 "Triumph of Renown" Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374) 15th century

Frontispiece of volume I of "Opere di Galileo Galilei", by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
AIS5354712 Frontispiece of volume I of "Opere di Galileo Galilei", by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Edition of 1744 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in
AIS5384879 Frontispiece of "Index librorum expurgatorum", index listing the books banned by the General Inquisition in Spain, published by Gaspar de Quiroga (1499-1593)

Frontispiece of "The Satyricon" (Satiricon) by Petrone (Caius Petronius Arbiter) (12/17-66 A.D)
AIS5352668 Frontispiece of "The Satyricon" (Satiricon) by Petrone (Caius Petronius Arbiter) (12/17-66 A.D.) 1634 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; © Iberfoto

Frontispiece of "Metamorphoses" of the Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso called Ovide (43 BC 18)
AIS5352020 Frontispiece of "Metamorphoses" of the Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso called Ovide (43 BC 18) 1584 (engraving); © Iberfoto

Frontispiece of Apologetic by Quintus Septimus Florens Tertullianus, 1657 (engraving)
AIS5365118 Frontispiece of Apologetic by Quintus Septimus Florens Tertullianus, 1657 (engraving); (add.info.: He is known as Tertullian (150/160-230/240) theologian and doctor of the Church

Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski, 1986 (photo)
8716685 Book frontispiece with fine color portrait of William Shakespeare by artist Alberto Sangorski, 1986 (photo) by Sangorski

Life and Adventures of the American Cowboy. Clark Stanley
7301600 Life and Adventures of the American Cowboy. Clark Stanley.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of The Life and Adventures of the American Cow-Boy)

Frontispiece of John Gadbury's De Cometis
5307518 Frontispiece of John Gadbury's De Cometis.; (add.info.: Frontispiece of John Gadbury's De Cometis. John Gadbury (1627-1704) an English astronomer, writer of almanacs and other topics

Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword
5893180 Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword.; (add.info.: Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword)

Frontispiece and title page from the Shakespeare play The Merry Wives of Windsor. Act II. Scene 1
6867250 Frontispiece and title page from the Shakespeare play The Merry Wives of Windsor. Act II. Scene 1. Mrs Page, "Letter for letter, but that the name of Page and Ford differs"

Frontispiece and title page from the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Act II. Scene I
6867241 Frontispiece and title page from the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Act II. Scene I. Demetrius, " I love thee not, therefore pursue me not"

Frontispiece
5855763 Frontispiece; (add.info.: Frontispiece: g105 Costumes of the departments of the lower Seine: Calvados, la Manche and lfOrne.h The artist has assembled all the different headdresses of)

Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving)
8672354 Dictionary of weather vanes. Satire of the various governments in France from 1790 to 1815, 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece for Jules Verne's novel 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving)
1703528 Frontispiece for Jules Verne's novel 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900)

Portrait of Henry James (1843-1916), 1909 (photographic frontispiece)
986133 Portrait of Henry James (1843-1916), 1909 (photographic frontispiece); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry James (1843-1916). From The Novels and Tales'

Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving)
8635198 Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispice of " La Geometria del Compasso", 1797 by Lorenzo Mascheroni (1750-1800)
XEE5030680 Frontispice of " La Geometria del Compasso", 1797 by Lorenzo Mascheroni (1750-1800); (add.info.: Frontispice of " La Geometria del Compasso")

Frontispice Cesar Cascabel, novel by Jules Verne, 1890, published by Hetzel under the general title of Voyages
JAB5034197 Frontispice Cesar Cascabel, novel by Jules Verne, 1890, published by Hetzel under the general title of Voyages extraordinaire.; (add.info.: Frontispice Cesar Cascabel)

Frontispice de " Second part", novel by Jules Verne, 1900, published by Hetzel editions under the general
JAB5034164 Frontispice de " Second part", novel by Jules Verne, 1900, published by Hetzel editions under the general title " Extraordinary Voyages".; (add.info)

Cats - frontispice of the book " Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons"
DUV4217721 Cats - frontispice of the book " Le livre d'images, Nouveau alphabet ou Alphabet pour petits garcons"

Frontispice, drawn by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne " Les 500 millions de la Begum" - edition
PCT4259641 Frontispice, drawn by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne " Les 500 millions de la Begum" - edition Hetzel/Voyages extraordinaire 1879.; (add.info.: Frontispice)

Frontispice of a 1754 edition of the best-known work of the English writer Alexander Pope
PCT4256409 Frontispice of a 1754 edition of the best-known work of the English writer Alexander Pope: "Essay on Man" (engraving); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Frontispice of a volume of selected works by satirical cartoonist Paul Gavarni (1804-1866)
PCT4271771 Frontispice of a volume of selected works by satirical cartoonist Paul Gavarni (1804-1866): self-portrait of the artist at work, back in front of his painter easel, pen in hand

Man and Nature. Frontispiece from "Cassell's Popular Natural History" London, c.1870 (engraving)
UTD4951151 Man and Nature. Frontispiece from "Cassell's Popular Natural History" London, c.1870 (engraving); United Archives GmbH

Literature: Frontispice of Francis Bacon's book "The proficience and Advancement of Learning"
NWI4925574 Literature: Frontispice of Francis Bacon's book "The proficience and Advancement of Learning". First published in English in 1605. Edition of 1633

Literature: Title page of the "Sonnets" written by William Shakespeare, London, 1609, first edition
NWI4926483 Literature: Title page of the "Sonnets" written by William Shakespeare, London, 1609, first edition. Reproduction of the frontispiece.; (add.info.: Literature)

Frontispice of " De succo pancreatico", Leiden, 1671, by Regnier (Regnerus) de Graaf (1641 1673)
XEE5029587 Frontispice of " De succo pancreatico", Leiden, 1671, by Regnier (Regnerus) de Graaf (1641 1673) Dutch doctor - Engraving of 1672; (add.info)

Frontispice of " SCEPTICAL CHYMIST" by Robert Boyle of 1661, London
XEE5028163 Frontispice of " SCEPTICAL CHYMIST" by Robert Boyle of 1661, London; (add.info.: Frontispice of " SCEPTICAL CHYMIST" by Robert Boyle of 1661, London); Stefano Bianchetti

Frontispice of " Physica Subterranea" by Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682)
XEE5027977 Frontispice of " Physica Subterranea" by Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682) de 1738 - Biblioteca nazionale Braidense; (add.info)

Frontispice de" De lactibus, sive, Lacteis venis, quarto vasorum mesaraicorum genere, novo invento" de 1628
XEE5027828 Frontispice de" De lactibus, sive, Lacteis venis, quarto vasorum mesaraicorum genere, novo invento" de 1628

Title page illustrated from the book of F. de la Brugere "The art of the veterinarian put into practice"
PCT4295369 Title page illustrated from the book of F. de la Brugere "The art of the veterinarian put into practice", mid 19th century - care for animals: horse, cow, sheep, dog

Frontispice illustrated by Wheat from Victor Hugo's book "The Children" (the book of the mothers)
PCT4287884 Frontispice illustrated by Wheat from Victor Hugo's book "The Children" (the book of the mothers)

Title page of the book " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (print)
DUV4213323 Title page of the book " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page illustration. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood "
DUV4209528 Title page illustration. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood ". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927. Illustrations by Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939). 16 pages

Title page decoree with illuminated borders of the Middle Ages - Lithography from an illustration by J.E
FLO4677254 Title page decoree with illuminated borders of the Middle Ages - Lithography from an illustration by J.E. Rogers, from Passe temps actuels de l'Engleterre heureuse

Engraved title page " The Triumph of Death, grave after the original drawings of Jean Holbein, graveurt Chrn
FLO4675520 Engraved title page " The Triumph of Death, grave after the original drawings of Jean Holbein, graveurt Chrn. de Mechel". Plate 1

Scientist of the Victorian era (1838-1901) holding the giant bone of a prehistoric animal. Lithograph by F
FLO4639141 Scientist of the Victorian era (1838-1901) holding the giant bone of a prehistoric animal. Lithograph by F. John (series prehistoric animals of the Reichardt Cocoa Company)

Before and After Taking': Frontispiece from Cartoons or our War with Spain by Charles Nelan, 1898
528237 Before and After Taking': Frontispiece from Cartoons or our War with Spain by Charles Nelan, 1898. Generally supportive of the US in the Spanish-American War

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894)
864491 Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894); (add.info.: Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish author, born in Edinburgh. Etching by William Strang (1859-1821) after a photograph

Schoolmaster and pupils. A boy is showing his geometry exercise to the master
530260 Schoolmaster and pupils. A boy is showing his geometry exercise to the master. Frontispiece of George Fisher The Instructor: or, Young Man's Best Companion London, c1820

The frontispiece of The City Gardener by Thomas Fairchild, 1722 (engraving)
8835887 The frontispiece of The City Gardener by Thomas Fairchild, 1722 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus
AIS5352556 Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Boetius) (480-524)

Frontispiece of a piece by Aristophane (445-380 BC.), Greek poet and author. Edition printed in Leyden, 1624
AIS5351210 Frontispiece of a piece by Aristophane (445-380 BC.), Greek poet and author. Edition printed in Leyden, 1624.; © Iberfoto

Frontispiece of "De animo", by Aristotle (384-332 BC) Latin ed. 1561 (manuscript)
AIS5344055 Frontispiece of "De animo", by Aristotle (384-332 BC) Latin ed. 1561 (manuscript); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Portrait of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) by Gustave Dore, in the frontispiece of "Hell" (the Divine Comedie)
PCT4265408 Portrait of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) by Gustave Dore, in the frontispiece of "Hell" (the Divine Comedie) illustrated by Gustave Dore. French edition of 1861

Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct
FLO4612106 Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct

Variety of characters in traditional costume from Asia and the Middle East
FLO4633898 Variety of characters in traditional costume from Asia and the Middle East. Lithograph for the title page of the book

Title page calligraphed with a siren with an animal's paw and a knight out of a snail shell with a tail and legs
FLO4630692 Title page calligraphed with a siren with an animal's paw and a knight out of a snail shell with a tail and legs

Lettrines, calligraphy and decorative borders of the manuscript of the Royal Library of Paris - Lithography after
FLO4630691 Lettrines, calligraphy and decorative borders of the manuscript of the Royal Library of Paris - Lithography after the manuscript enlumine of the Chronicles (from 1322 to 1400)

Illuminated title page with calligraphy and border of foliage and coat of arms - Lithography after the manuscript
FLO4630675 Illuminated title page with calligraphy and border of foliage and coat of arms - Lithography after the manuscript enlumine of the Chronicles (from 1322 to 1400) by Jean (Jehan)

Book of Tales by Charles Perrault and Mme d'Aulnoy, late 19th century
PCT4265896 Book of Tales by Charles Perrault and Mme d'Aulnoy, late 19th century. Frontispice engraving: illustration of the tale "The cat boot".; (add.info)

Portrait of Louis Figuier, in the frontispiece of the first volume of his 4-volume book "Les merveilles de la
PCT4260207 Portrait of Louis Figuier, in the frontispiece of the first volume of his 4-volume book "Les merveilles de la science" 1868.; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Figuier)

Illustree title page of the goddess Hebe (or Juventas) dispersing flowers on Earth - Eau forte by Francis Eginton
FLO4565831 Illustree title page of the goddess Hebe (or Juventas) dispersing flowers on Earth - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Frontispiece with angels and children praying. Engraving in "Alphabet of Saints"
DUV4202314 Frontispiece with angels and children praying. Engraving in "Alphabet of Saints". Illustrations by Raymond de La Neziere (1865-1953)

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The frontispiece is a captivating glimpse into the world of literature, music, and art. It serves as an introduction to the masterpiece that lies within its pages or notes. Just like Dante's Divine Comedy, which showcases the author himself on its frontispiece, these illustrations give us a visual representation of the story that awaits. In Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata, the frontispiece sets the tone for a tragic love story with its evocative imagery. Similarly, Frankenstein's frontispiece offers a chilling preview of Mary Shelley's iconic tale of creation and destruction. Handel's Messiah takes us back in time with its engraved cover sheet music from 1742. This intricate design transports us to an era filled with grandeur and musical brilliance. Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles invites us into Victorian England through its beautifully crafted title page from 1892. The delicate details transport readers to another time and place. But it is not only literature that can be found within these captivating images; they also capture scenes from everyday life. The market in Bologna reveals street traders bustling about their daily business while Twelve breeds of pigeon showcase nature's diversity in all its feathered glory. Zodiac signs come alive on one particular frontispiece where Cupid or Eros spreads his wings alongside winged males representing each astrological symbol. This celestial artwork reminds us of our connection to the stars above. Historical figures are also celebrated through this artistic medium - such as Jacques de Lalaing depicted as The King of Arms in Order of the Golden Fleece writing - reminding us that history lives on through art. Dreams take shape on Gerontius' frontispiece as we delve into his ethereal journey beyond life itself. And Hercules honored by Hesperides captures strength and heroism frozen in time for eternity.