Woodcut Collection (page 5)

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Two women in the rain, 1925-36 (colour woodcut)
3545900 Two women in the rain, 1925-36 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 36x24.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Globefish and Sunfish
Vintage engraving showing a Globefish and Sunfish, 1878

Natural History - Fish - Plectognathi
Vintage engraving of a Filefish, Coffer Fish, Hedgehog fish (Porcupinefish) and Oblong Sun-fish

C17 WOOD TURNER / WOODCUT
A wood turner Date: 17th century

Sandgrouse
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Sooty tern
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Red Backed Shrike
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Botallack Copper Mine, Cornwall - 1833 woodcut
Woodcut illustration from The Saturday Magazine, Volume 87, November 9th, 1833, an educational magazine under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature

Charles Dickens Hard Times He went down on his knee
Vintage engraving from Charles Dickens Hard Times. Below the mark. He went down on his knee before her on the poor mean stairs, and put on end of her shawl to his lips

Pintail Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

HYDE: HONORABLE MR. CAT. Honorable Mr. Cat. A Japanese girl carries a cat in the rain as an adult holds up an umbrella. Woodcut, 1903

The Wild Duck
Antique illustration of The Wild Duck

Evening Snow at Kanbara from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1833-4 (colour woodblock print)
1766314 Evening Snow at Kanbara from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido, c.1833-4 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

QUEEN ELIZABETH I, 1575. Queen Elizabeth I at a royal picnic. Woodcut from George Turbervilles Booke of Hunting, 1575

COMMEDIA DELL ARTE. Pantalone, the Dupe, in a performance of the Italian Commedia dell Arte. French woodcut, 17th century

WALES: FLOOD, 1607. Woodcut from the title page of Lamentable newes out of Monmouthshire in Wales, an English news-book of 1607

SEA MONSTERS, 1550. Sea monsters inhabiting the north Atlantic and animals found in northern lands. Woodcut from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia, Basle, 1550

PROLOGUE: THE KNIGHT. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Woodcut from an 1726 advertisement

WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY. King William III of England, holding the Bill of Rights in his hand, and Queen Mary II. Woodcut from an 18th century English childrens history of England

A Sawrian: cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a suarian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore

Mary I of Scotland (1542-1587), wood engraving, published in 1881
Mary Stuart of Scotland (1542 - 1587), Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567 and Queen of France from 1559 to 1560. Woodcut engraving, published in 1881

Enoshima in the Sagami province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428169 Enoshima in the Sagami province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

Ramesses III (c. 1221 BC-1156 BC), wood engraving, published in 1881
Ramesses III (c. 1221 BC - 1156 BC). Woodcut engraving after an ancient original, published in 1881

Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape, carrying a bow.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Girl from the Himalayan mountains playing with a parrot
Siamese man (Thailand) in pointed hat, shirt, dhoti, and slippers.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

The Sebaldus Church at Nuremberg
Illustration of the Sebaldus Church at Nuremberg

Assyrian residential complex, visual reconstruction
Illustration of a Assyrian residential complex, visual reconstruction

Budapest city map
Illustration of a Budapest city map

First issue Then Swanska Argus, 1732
XJF3037923 First issue Then SwAÔé¼nska Argus, 1732 by Swedish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then SwAÔé¼nska Argus was written entirely by the Swedish poet, Olof von Dalin)

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

1797-1858 1830 1858 Ando Bridge Hiroshige Kai
Kōyō saruhashi no zu, Saruhashi Bridge in Kai Province. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1830 and 1858, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Triumphal Arch Emperor Maxmilian I n. d Woodcut
Artokoloro

cage, poultry, chicken, poultry, chicken, 19th century, farm, chicks, children, crumbled wall
The Farmhouse Porch; Walter Goodall; Children; Horse; Chicken, 19th century, farm; white horse; drinking; chicken; mother; house; cage; wooden house; straw roof; window; crumbled wall; stable door;

Paul Gauguin, The Mermaid and the Monkey, French, 1848-1903, color woodcut on china paper

The Chinese Comet of 1092
5311799 The Chinese Comet of 1092; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the Chinese Comet of 1092. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A bookbinder's workshop
5311795 A bookbinder's workshop; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a bookbinder's workshop by Jost Amman. Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist

Horse feet
5311777 Horse feet; (add.info.: A member of a tribe with the body and head of a man, and the legs of a horse. From the Nuremberg Chronicle, dated 1493.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century
5311313 A Lathe using a spring bow and device to allow eccentric turning, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cannon with a quadrant
5312184 A cannon with a quadrant; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a cannon with a quadrant (clinometer) fitted with a shadow scale and plumb bob, being adjusted in elevation

A men's gymnastic class
5312033 A men's gymnastic class; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a men's gymnastic class. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carpenters erecting a building
5311989 Carpenters erecting a building; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting carpenters erecting a building. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Virgin Mary with Jesus as he carries the cross to his crucifixion. Woodcut circa 1550
5306374 Virgin Mary with Jesus as he carries the cross to his crucifixion. Woodcut circa 1550; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut engraving depicting a 15th century plan of Canterbury, 15th century
5309187 Woodcut engraving depicting a 15th century plan of Canterbury, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a 15th century plan of Canterbury)

A woodcut depicting a 16th-century classroom, 16th century
5310655 A woodcut depicting a 16th-century classroom, 16th century.; (add.info.: Date: 1550); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The comet of 249 AD
5309971 The comet of 249 AD; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 249 AD, as seen in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A meteorite falling to earth
5309966 A meteorite falling to earth; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a meteorite falling to earth in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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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.