Woodcut Collection (page 22)

Interior of the church of Les Invalides, Paris, France, the reception the remains of Napoleon I after its return
543854 Interior of the church of Les Invalides, Paris, France, the reception the remains of Napoleon I after its return from St Helena: 15 December 1840

Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543828 Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Life of Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (spanish popular coloured woodcut)
543822 The Life of Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (spanish popular coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Episodes in the life of Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (popular coloured woodcut)
543772 Episodes in the life of Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (popular coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Galileo's 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655) (engraving)
540239 Galileo's 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655) (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1554-1642), Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist

Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840
530244 Playing a Psaltery. Woodcut c1840; Universal History Archive/UIG.

William Penn (1644-1718) English Quaker colonist, treating with Native Americans on the site of what is now
530236 William Penn (1644-1718) English Quaker colonist, treating with Native Americans on the site of what is now Philadelphia. Woodcut, 1830; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dice Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529950 Dice Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wire Worker. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529949 Wire Worker. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Clasp Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529948 The Clasp Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of musical instruments (organ and flute), with a chorus that sings alongside
529825 Representation of musical instruments (organ and flute), with a chorus that sings alongside. 16th century (German woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) native to Malabar Coast of India. Berries of perennial climbing vine one of earliest known
531546 Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) native to Malabar Coast of India. Berries of perennial climbing vine one of earliest known spices. From John Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum, 1640

Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock
532680 Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock, left background playing at ball with strung rackets

Fench woodcut from 1810, by Duplat
1579310 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)

advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840
1579312 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.

The royal chapel in Nijmegen, 1840
1577672 The royal chapel in Nijmegen, 1840; (add.info.: The royal chapel in Nijmegen. 19th century woodcut.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut print shows the battle between American forces under the command of Colonel Richard M
1580737 Woodcut print shows the battle between American forces under the command of Colonel Richard M. Johnson and Natives allied with the British under the command of Tecumseh

Garden valerian, Valeriana officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667604 Garden valerian, Valeriana officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Woad species, Isatis tinctoria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4667864 Woad species, Isatis tinctoria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

St Augustine of Hippo (350-430) one of the great fathers of early Christian church. Second figure is his son Ambrose
531883 St Augustine of Hippo (350-430) one of the great fathers of early Christian church. Second figure is his son Ambrose. Hand-coloured woodcut of 1493; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil
530612 Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil. Picture also shows construction of arched masonry lining using Roman cement behind

Prester John, fabled Christian King in 12th-13th Century, who was believed by some to have ruled in Asia
530598 Prester John, fabled Christian King in 12th-13th Century, who was believed by some to have ruled in Asia and by others that he was later thought to be ruler of Abyssinia

Map of Nagasaki, 1801 (colour woodcut) (colour woodcut)
1574412 Map of Nagasaki, 1801 (colour woodcut) (colour woodcut); (add.info.: Colour woodcut map of the Nagasaki harbor area. Created by Yamato-Ya. Dated 1801); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris, and mullein, Verbasum album mas
FLO4667736 Shepherd's purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris, and mullein, Verbasum album mas. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Common carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus (Garofoli salvatichi, Garofano salvatico)
FLO4674609 Common carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus (Garofoli salvatichi, Garofano salvatico). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro

Ivy-leaved toadflax, Cymbalaria muralis, and rose root, Rhodiola rosea radix
FLO4669025 Ivy-leaved toadflax, Cymbalaria muralis, and rose root, Rhodiola rosea radix. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

A scene in Medieval England
3329502 A scene in Medieval England; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a scene in Medieval England. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sandaime Onoe Kikugoro no Oboshi Yuranosuke, 1828 (colour woodcut)
1574463 Sandaime Onoe Kikugoro no Oboshi Yuranosuke, 1828 (colour woodcut); (add.info.: Colour woodcut of the actor Onoe Kikugoro III in the role of Oboshi Yuranosuke)

Shield used during digging of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) which allowed 12 men to excavate simultaneously
530613 Shield used during digging of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) which allowed 12 men to excavate simultaneously. Patent for this first tunnelling shield taken out by Marc Isambart Brunel in 1818

Ship cannon on gun carriage. Woodcut, 1835
530462 Ship cannon on gun carriage. Woodcut, 1835.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Stanislas (Stanislaus) of Kostka (c1550-1591) Polish saint. French 19th century (woodcut)
535016 St Stanislas (Stanislaus) of Kostka (c1550-1591) Polish saint. French 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

algebraic division, the procedure displayed in a circular pattern, 17th century
5311422 algebraic division, the procedure displayed in a circular pattern, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Compendium Maleficarum
5669240 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668306 Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Senna, Senna alexandrina. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale
FLO4674662 Senna, Senna alexandrina. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A

A Hebrew encyclopedia, 1708 (engraving)
2626858 A Hebrew encyclopedia, 1708 (engraving); (add.info.: Toviyah Kats (ca. 1652-1729) 'Ma'a'seh Toviyah' Venice, 1708

A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum
3330024 A group of witches and warlocks dancing with the Devil at the Sabbath from Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a group of witches)

Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855 known as "The Liberator" for his emancipation of serfs
535172 Alexander II (1818-1881), Tsar of Russia from 1855 known as "The Liberator" for his emancipation of serfs, 1861, on horseback reviewing troops

Clerk using a Pascal (1623-1664) type of adding machine. Woodcut London, 1835
530835 Clerk using a Pascal (1623-1664) type of adding machine. Woodcut London, 1835; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shepherds with their flocks and dogs. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep
532670 Shepherds with their flocks and dogs. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep, there are woodwind instruments on the ground

Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris, 16th century (engraving)
531521 Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: From Ordonnances Royaux del la Prevote des Marchands et Eschevinage de la Ville de Paris Paris)

The Devil carrying off a child
5312082 The Devil carrying off a child; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting The Devil carrying off a child promised to him by it's parents in a pact)

A cauliflower
5311739 A cauliflower; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a cauliflower (brassica florida). Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aloe vera and coriander, Coriandrum sativum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667072 Aloe vera and coriander, Coriandrum sativum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Valerian, Valeriana officinalis (Phu maggiore). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an
FLO4674545 Valerian, Valeriana officinalis (Phu maggiore). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di

Mace and nutmeg, Myristica fragrans. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by
FLO4674538 Mace and nutmeg, Myristica fragrans. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A

Man visited by the scourge of leprosy. Disease was often thought to be God's punishment for a sinful act or acts
527548 Man visited by the scourge of leprosy. Disease was often thought to be God's punishment for a sinful act or acts

Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother
527516 Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother from behind

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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.