Woodcut Collection (page 14)

An early gymnastic class
3733836 An early gymnastic class.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an early gymnastic class for boys. Equipment included: parallel bars, climbing poles and ropes)

Title page from 'Arte De La Verdadera Navegacion'
3480115 Title page from 'Arte De La Verdadera Navegacion'; (add.info.: Title page from 'Arte De La Verdadera Navegacion' which translates to 'Art Of True Navigation'; with a)

A Beggar, 1850
3479525 A Beggar, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a Beggar approaching a middle class lady, seeking money. Woodcut illustration.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The interior of a coffee shop
3478274 The interior of a coffee shop; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting the interior of a coffee shop in London. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A King knighting a soldier, 1850
3478417 A King knighting a soldier, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a King knighting a kneeling soldier. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850
2603972 USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850; (add.info.: Washing for gold, California, c1850. The Californian Gold Rush begand in 1849. Wood engraving).

colour - printed wood engraving of Joan of Arc
2603954 colour - printed wood engraving of Joan of Arc; (add.info.: Joan of Arc (c1412 - 1431) French patriot and martyr, wounded and captured while trying to relieve Compiegne

George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) founder of Methodism, c.1870 (engraving)
2603950 George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) founder of Methodism, c.1870 (engraving); (add.info.: George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) English evangelist and a founder of Methodism

Botanical book illustration
2626083 Botanical book illustration; (add.info.: Botanical book illustration (or possibly at one time an envelope) with text and flowers

A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack
3330745 A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Nativity
3478758 The Nativity; (add.info.: The Nativity: French 15th century woodcut illustrating the Christmas story.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death snatching a woman
3478589 Death snatching a woman; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting death snatching a young woman away from her family. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330025 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

A witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky from Compendium Maleficarum
3330012 A witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a witch, riding a goat (the devil) through the sky

An agricultural scene
3329547 An agricultural scene; (add.info.: Woodcut print of an agricultural scene in Medieval England. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A form of Elizabethan punishment
3329541 A form of Elizabethan punishment; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a form of Elizabethan punishment (stocks). Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Politician, Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 - 15 May 1847). 19th century (woodcut)
672769 Politician, Daniel O'Connell (6 August 1775 - 15 May 1847). 19th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Daniel O'Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, or The Emancipator)

Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut)
1574642 Tobacco House, 1841 (woodcut); (add.info.: Tobacco house in the London Docks. Woodcut, London, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Title page to The arte of warre, 1753
1574286 Title page to The arte of warre, 1753; (add.info.: Title page to The arte of warre by Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)

Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870
1574239 Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870; (add.info.: Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune (Black ship off Shinagawa), by Hiroshige, 1842-1894, Japan: Marutetsu, 1870

Rolling Pastry, 1900 (woodcut)
1574594 Rolling Pastry, 1900 (woodcut); (add.info.: Housewife rolling out pastry on a table, watched by small children. Woodcut, London, 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840
1579315 advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840; (add.info.: advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fench woodcut from 1810, by Duplat
1579311 Fench woodcut from 1810, by Duplat.; (add.info.: Fench woodcut from 1810, by Duplat. A woodcut is a relief printing process in which a relief-like wooden printing block is used to generate)

woodcut depicting the God Mercury
1578314 woodcut depicting the God Mercury; (add.info.: woodcut depicting the God Mercury ruling over potters, painters, goldsmiths, carpenters, masons, musicians and clock-makers)

advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840
1579314 advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840; (add.info.: advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut decorating the words of Francois Villon (woodcut)
1578327 Woodcut decorating the words of Francois Villon (woodcut); (add.info.: Woodcut decorating the words of Francois Villon, the French poet of the late Middle Ages)

A modern impression of the only surviving 14th Century Woodcut known as 'Bois Protat'
1578323 A modern impression of the only surviving 14th Century Woodcut known as 'Bois Protat'; (add.info.: A modern impression of the only surviving 14th Century Woodcut known as 'Bois)

Sanctuary of the Ark of the Covenant guarded by Angels. 16th century (woodcut from the Bible)
537252 Sanctuary of the Ark of the Covenant guarded by Angels. 16th century (woodcut from the Bible); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Acupuncture chart. 19th century (woodcut)
536291 Acupuncture chart. 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven (top): Priest celebrating Mass (Eucharist. Communion) at bottom
535076 Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven (top): Priest celebrating Mass (Eucharist. Communion) at bottom. French 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535071 St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, (Santa Claus riding through town distributing gifts to children)

Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)
535062 Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut)
542296 Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut); (add.info.: In background stands a group of religious idols)

St Joseph and Jesus walking hand-in-hand. 18th-19th century (french woodcut)
535056 St Joseph and Jesus walking hand-in-hand. 18th-19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Assumption of the Virgin Mary. 19th century (woodcut)
535040 Assumption of the Virgin Mary. 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coronation of the Virgin Mary. 19th century (french woodcut)
535034 Coronation of the Virgin Mary. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535032 St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, here distributing gifts. Santa Claus

"Departure of the Conscript" and "The Return". 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543892 "Departure of the Conscript" and "The Return". 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Napoleon in Egypt, 1798, visiting the Pyramids. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543877 Napoleon in Egypt, 1798, visiting the Pyramids. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Napoleon I at the Battle of Ulm, 16-19 October 1805. 19th century (popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543810 Napoleon I at the Battle of Ulm, 16-19 October 1805. 19th century (popular hand-coloured woodcut); (add.info.: The outcome was a resounding French victory the capture of the entire Austrian)

Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC riding Bucephelus his favourite horse. Woodcut c1873
530964 Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC riding Bucephelus his favourite horse. Woodcut c1873.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order
532062 St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil
528007 Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil. Woodcut from Michael Praetorius Syntagma Musicum, 1615-1620.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin
528005 Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin, 6: Bass Viol, 7: Trumscheit, 8: Scheidtholst

Thor son of Woden or Odin, the second god in the ancient Scandinavian pantheon. Woodcut, London, 1834
530753 Thor son of Woden or Odin, the second god in the ancient Scandinavian pantheon. Woodcut, London, 1834; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks
530453 Witch summoning up a monster. This was supposed to have happened in front of Marcomir, King of the Franks. Woodcut from Sebastian Munster Cosmographia universalis, Basle

Green (Edible) turtles - Chelonia mydas - and Loggerhead turtles captured on coast of Cuba as the females came ashore
530274 Green (Edible) turtles - Chelonia mydas - and Loggerhead turtles captured on coast of Cuba as the females came ashore to lay their eggs

Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins
530251 Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins. Radiating principle: Treadmills for grinding corn and raising water worked by prisoners

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"Capturing History and Mythology: A Journey through Woodcut Art" Step into the world of woodcuts, where intricate designs are etched onto wooden blocks to create stunning prints that tell stories from various eras. From the Byzantine Empire's vast territories depicted in a 9th-century map to Dante's Inferno illustrated in a Venetian edition of the Divine Comedy, these woodcuts transport us back in time. Intriguingly, even Greek mythology comes alive through this ancient art form. Witness the majestic Greek gods residing on Mount Olympus as portrayed in an 1880 publication or explore Magna Graecia with its vintage map showcasing tales of ancient civilizations. Venture further into nature's wonders with depictions like the Venus flytrap, capturing both beauty and danger within its delicate petals. Delve into ornithology as well, discovering avian marvels such as the red-billed chough and yellow hammer bird immortalized on wooden canvases. Woodcuts also serve as historical records, offering glimpses into forgotten realms. Trace Bonnie Prince Charlie's wanderings through Scotland via an intricately crafted map or delve into Saint Lucia's past with a 19th-century cartographic representation. But it is not only history that finds expression within woodcut art; literature too takes center stage. Relive Samuel Taylor Coleridge's haunting tale of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " where an ill-fated albatross meets its tragic end at human hands. Lastly, immerse yourself in Victorian leisure by witnessing a spirited cricket match frozen in time—a testament to social customs and sporting enthusiasm during this era. Through vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship, these woodcuts offer windows into diverse worlds—where myth intertwines with reality and history dances alongside imagination. Let your eyes wander across these captivating images; each stroke tells a story waiting to be discovered anew.