Font Collection

Block Letters (litho)
6002062 Block Letters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Letters. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

William Shakespeare on a Christmas card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare with a quotation on a Christmas card (front and back covers) -- Heaven bless you and prosper your affairs (Henry IV, Part 2)

Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c. 1895, (1914). Artist: William Morris
Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c.1895, (1914). Page from The Tale of Beowulf Done Out of the Old English Tongue. Trans. By William Morris and A. J. Wyatt

Boulton Paul Overstrand Bomber - RAF
Boulton Paul " Overstrand" High-speed Day or Night Bomber, powered by two Bristol Pegasus 600hp engines. No.101 (B) Squadron. Date: 1935

Font in Winchester Cathedral (engraving)
2811255 Font in Winchester Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Font in Winchester Cathedral)

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)

Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy. 836.4
BEN5475006 Bas-relief of the baptismal font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy. 836.4 by Quercia, Jacopo della (c.1372-1438); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810
7242863 Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810; (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus, Kruisem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242797 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242796 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8644841 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577835 Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Fountain of the Triton, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Piazza Barberini, Rome
3568404 Fountain of the Triton, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Piazza Barberini, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza Barberini, Rome 1875 ca. Date of Artwork: 1642-1643)

Printing press, 1808-1815 (engraving)
2436506 Printing press, 1808-1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Printing. Printing press. Engraving in: Recueil de divers caracteres. (font catalogue), by J

Artisan family having their child baptised. Priest at font makes the sign of cross with water on infant's head
530211 Artisan family having their child baptised. Priest at font makes the sign of cross with water on infant's head while mother, father and sibling look

Title page from a 16th Century Bible
1578325 Title page from a 16th Century Bible; (add.info.: Title page from a 16th Century Bible. Gothic elements such as the large black lettering and the angels beside the Virgin and Child)

Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis. Oil on canvas. 1689. Signed: Julian de Arriola
6267467 Parish museum. Painting. Saint Francis. Oil on canvas. 1689. Signed: Julian de Arriola.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209599 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242795 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242793 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242790 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

The Imperial Eagle (First French Empire), 1808-1815 (engraving)
2436508 The Imperial Eagle (First French Empire), 1808-1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. Printing. Vignettes: the Imperial Eagle (symbol of the First French Empire)

The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century (engraving)
8644810 The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Sculpture, 16th Century)

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8644839 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Shakespearean Series: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, the Font, etc (colour litho)
8659540 Shakespearean Series: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, the Font, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, the Font, etc)

Drinking from a fountain
3574313 Drinking from a fountain by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1947-1948 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century
7242451 Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century; (add.info.: Parish church (IngooigeBaptismal font, m, Sint-Antoniuskerk), Interior Ingooigem, kerk Sint-Antonius Abt, Anzegem

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242792 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Founders of printing characters, one poured molten metal into the moulds, another passed them into a polishing machine
FLO4577843 Founders of printing characters, one poured molten metal into the moulds, another passed them into a polishing machine - Type founders making printing type in a workshop

Cawood (litho)
8633599 Cawood (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cawood, Early English font used as Pump Trough)

The baptismal font, marble and copper lid, 18th century
7242844 The baptismal font, marble and copper lid, 18th century; Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel, Moregem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Parochiekerk Sint-Pietersstoel)

Baptismal font, 12th century
7242794 Baptismal font, 12th century; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin), Interior Baptismal font, 12th century Blaugies, eglise Saint-Aubin, Dour

Baptismal font, 1704
7241955 Baptismal font, 1704; (add.info.: Parish church (Sint-Walburgakerk), Interior Sint-Walburgakerk, Oudenaarde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024.

Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century
7242452 Marble baptismal font with copper lid from the 19th century; (add.info.: Parish church (IngooigeBaptismal font, m, Sint-Antoniuskerk), Interior Ingooigem, kerk Sint-Antonius Abt, Anzegem

Fountain of the Triton, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Piazza Barberini, Rome
3568469 Fountain of the Triton, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Piazza Barberini, Rome; (add.info.: Piazza Barberini, Rome 1860 ca. Date of Artwork: 1642-1643)

The Stanhope or iron printing press, invented by Earl Charles Stanhope, 18th century
FLO4593427 The Stanhope or iron printing press, invented by Earl Charles Stanhope, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Buckfast Abbey: The Font (b/w photo)
8649089 Buckfast Abbey: The Font (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Font)

Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, The Font, etc (colour litho)
8668785 Shakespearian Series: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, The Font, etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-upon-Avon Church, The Font, etc)

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Ornament: Vases, The Font, and the Holy-Water Stoup (engraving)
8651135 Ornament: Vases, The Font, and the Holy-Water Stoup (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Font, and the Holy-Water Stoup)

Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving)
8632386 Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrying of Prince Edward to the Font)

Animated view of the Fountain of Acqua Paola in Rome
3560769 Animated view of the Fountain of Acqua Paola in Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca)

Font of Avebury Church (engraving)
8667275 Font of Avebury Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Font of Avebury Church)

Marfa Night Vibes
Bethany Young

Just Records
Bethany Young

Extra Fancy
Bethany Young

New Mexico Lounge
Bethany Young

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"Exploring the Artistry of Fonts: From Shakespearean Greetings to Ancient Caves" William Shakespeare on a Christmas card: Celebrating the timeless beauty of fonts, even the Bard himself graces this festive greeting with his eloquent words. Salisbury Cathedral Font looking West (photo): Behold the grandeur of Salisbury Cathedral's font, an architectural masterpiece that stands as a testament to craftsmanship and design. Font in Winchester Cathedral (engraving): Delicate engravings adorn the font in Winchester Cathedral, showcasing intricate details that captivate visitors from all walks of life. Kelmscott Press: Page from The Tale of Beowulf Printed in the Troy Type, c. 1895, (1914). Artist: William Morris: Witness the marriage between literature and typography as William Morris brings Beowulf to life through his exquisite printing press. Boulton Paul Overstrand Bomber - RAF: Even military aircraft bear witness to the power of fonts as they proudly display their names and insignias across their sleek bodies. First issue Then Swanska Argus, 1732: Step back in time with this historic newspaper's first issue, where carefully chosen fonts captured readers' attention long before digital media took over. The Font St John's Church Little Gidding Cambridgeshire: Discover serenity within St John's Church as you gaze upon its font—a symbol of rebirth and spiritual significance for generations past and present. Church Christening scene: Fonts hold sacred importance during christenings; they become vessels for new beginnings as families gather around them to welcome little ones into their faith community. Font-de-Gaume Caves, Victorian period : Journey deep into history within Font-de-Gaume Caves where prehistoric artists adorned cave walls with ancient symbols using primitive yet captivating forms of "font. " St Bartholomew's Church, Churchdown, Gloucestershire.