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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

Hippocrates of Cos (born c460 BC) Ancient Greek physician. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi
527512 Hippocrates of Cos (born c460 BC) Ancient Greek physician. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), Nuremberg, 1493.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Four Humours with their representative animals. Choleric, with lion: Sanguine, with ape: Phlegmatic
527501 The Four Humours with their representative animals. Choleric, with lion: Sanguine, with ape: Phlegmatic, with sheep: Melancholic, with pig

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis)
527493 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis (The Salernian Rule of Health)

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. From Le livre de la propriete des choses
527492 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)

A dissection in progress. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things)
527490 A dissection in progress. From Le livre de la propriete des choses (On the Properites of Things) written by the English Franciscan monk Bartholomew Glanville, called Bartolomaeus Anglicus

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532024 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland, holding open a book

Descartes' experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century
5311536 Descartes' experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Siamese twins, one boy and one girl, 16th century
5311328 Siamese twins, one boy and one girl, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aperspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a distant scene in perspective
5311311 Aperspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a distant scene in perspective, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A royal wedding
5616328 A royal wedding; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a royal wedding. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A court room scene
5616188 A court room scene; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a court room scene where the clerk is taking down evidence given by a witness. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cut-purse (print)
5616273 A cut-purse (print); (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a London pickpocket and a cut-purse. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Richard Mather
5669004 Richard Mather; (add.info.: Richard Mather (1596-1669): first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen and leader of New England Congregationalism who co-authored the 'Bay Psalm

How the distance between the shore and the ship was observed (print)
5616455 How the distance between the shore and the ship was observed (print); (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting how the distance between the shore and the ship was observed)

A Navigator taking celestial measurements
5616441 A Navigator taking celestial measurements; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a Navigator taking celestial measurements from observing platform mounted on Cardan suspension (gimbals)

The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen
5616135 The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen by being stoned to death. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The martyrdom of Saint Peter
5616132 The martyrdom of Saint Peter; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of Saint Peter. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Punishment by Bastinado
5616218 Punishment by Bastinado; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting punishment by Bastinado - whipping across the thighs. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1813); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The story of Mr Frost
5672129 The story of Mr Frost; (add.info.: Traditional Russian woodcut showing the story of Mr Frost. 1825.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories)
5669251 Illustration of a travelling salesman. 1878 (woodcut from a 19th century book of Russian children's stories); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Franchino Gaffurio
5304760 Franchino Gaffurio.; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting Franchino Gaffurio (1451-1522) an Italian composer and music theorist. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pope Gregory I
5307670 Pope Gregory I.; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Saint Gregory I, Pope of the Catholic Church from 3 September 590. Dated 10th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Knights jousting
5307441 Knights jousting.; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting knights jousting at a tournament. Print by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, celebrated chiefly for his woodcuts

French 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ surrounded by the apostles. Woodcut approx. 1840
5306127 French 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ surrounded by the apostles. Woodcut approx. 1840; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ with two apostles. Woodcut circa 1830
5306366 French 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ with two apostles. Woodcut circa 1830; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ
5306363 Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The arrival of the first railway locomotive at Jeddo, Japan
5308369 The arrival of the first railway locomotive at Jeddo, Japan.; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the arrival of the first railway locomotive at Jeddo, Japan. Dated 19th century)

Quebec during the 17th century
5312028 Quebec during the 17th century; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting Quebec during the 17th century. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The comet of 1479 seen through clouds
5309973 The comet of 1479 seen through clouds; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 1479 seen through clouds, Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A baton a feu being used
5312164 A baton a feu being used; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a baton a feu a type of hand cannon developed in the 14th century in Western Europe)

A baton a feu being used
5312161 A baton a feu being used; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a baton a feu a type of hand cannon developed in the 14th century in Western Europe)

A servant bringing food to his master
5312071 A servant bringing food to his master; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a servant bringing food to his master at the table)

An anatomy lecture at Padua
5311884 An anatomy lecture at Padua; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving of an anatomy lecture at Padua. The professor remains in his chair reading from a book)

A woodcut engraving depicting a physician examining a urine sample, 15th century
5311640 A woodcut engraving depicting a physician examining a urine sample, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut showing a Lodestone on board, floating in a bowl of water. It was possible to demonstrate in this way the fact
5311581 Woodcut showing a Lodestone on board, floating in a bowl of water. It was possible to demonstrate in this way the fact that however placed it would come to rest with a north/south orientation

A child born with two heads
5311787 A child born with two heads; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a child born with two heads. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Medieval siege tower
5310039 A Medieval siege tower; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Medieval siege tower from an 18th century military manual by William Henry Toms)

Archimedes in his bath, 16th century (illustration)
5311401 Archimedes in his bath, 16th century (illustration); (add.info.: Illustrating the story of how he solved the problem of whether or not Heron's new crown was of pure gold)

The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century
5311384 The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen Rosegarten, Hagenau, 1513
5311182 Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen Rosegarten, Hagenau, 1513, the first printed textbook on midwifery; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut depicting 'Time' holding a cloak and also spectacles, 16th century
5311138 A woodcut depicting 'Time' holding a cloak and also spectacles, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting the first day of creation - God creating light, 15th century
5311050 A woodcut engraving depicting the first day of creation - God creating light, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting the separation of lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace, 16th century
5311032 A woodcut engraving depicting the separation of lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting a carpenter making a stamping mill. A, stamp, B, stem, H, cam-shaft, I, cam, 16th century
5311031 A woodcut engraving depicting a carpenter making a stamping mill. A, stamp, B, stem, H, cam-shaft, I, cam, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting Mercury and the activities under its government
5310788 A woodcut engraving depicting Mercury and the activities under its government. Mercury was considered a male planet, and as dry and passive

A woodcut engraving depicting the Twelfth Key of the Legendary Basil Valentine
5310785 A woodcut engraving depicting the Twelfth Key of the Legendary Basil Valentine, symbolising the successful making of the Philosophers Stone

Gunners using a clinometer and a quadrant
5310334 Gunners using a clinometer and a quadrant; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting gunners calculating the elevation of a piece of artillery using a clinometer)

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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.