Frontispiece Collection

DANTE: DIVINE COMEDY. Frontispiece of Dantes Divine Comedy, showing Dante (in a red robe) being led by Virgil (in a blue robe) through the agonies of hell. Italian manuscript illumnination

Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF323039 Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Frontispice of the score of the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
LRI4628116 Frontispice of the score of the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892
XJF466237 Title page to Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, edition published in 1892 (printed paper) by English School

Frontispiece illustration from Frankenstein
Frontispiece illustration from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Date: first published 1818

Beech and Oak (Frontispiece), from The Park and the Forest, 1841

Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi
Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Frontispiece of codex Marticola dei Mercanti, 1470. Museo Civico. Bologna. Italy

Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid / Eros
Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid/Eros. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

Twelve breeds of pigeon. Drawing / Engraving from Daniel Girton, The new and complete pigeon-fancier; or, Modern treatise on domestic pigeons. Frontispiece. Date: circa 1804

Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)
2562801 Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Dream of Gerontius
A Visitant is knocking his dire summons at my door. (Frontispiece) ~First published: 1866~Illustration by Robert T Rose to John Henry Newmans Dream of Gerontius, c.1914 edition.~dream, of, gerontius

Frontispiece of La gioconda, opera by Ponchielli, 1876
LRI4567478 Frontispiece of La gioconda, opera by Ponchielli, 1876 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispice of the score for " La Gioconda" opera by composer Amilcare)

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321233 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The King of Arms of the Order of the Golden Fleece Writing about Jacques de Lalaing, c
3545813 The King of Arms of the Order of the Golden Fleece Writing about Jacques de Lalaing, c.1530-40 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by Bening, Simon (c.1483-1561); 36.4x26.2 cm; J

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321234 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Hercules honoured by the Hesperides.. Engraving by Johann Friedrich Greuter, from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Frontispiece. Date: 1646

Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651 (engraving)
966199 Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651)

Frontispiece design by Cecil Aldin, Old Manor Houses -- Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, Cheshire, also known as Little Moreton Hall, a moated, half-timbered manor house dating back to the 16th century

Frontispiece for Ragtime Parade
Erik Satie (1866 - 1928), Ragtime Parade. Frontispiece

Frontispiece illustration, Peter, the fox terrier. Date: 1912

Frontispiece of Bamberger Highcourt, 1580. Creator: Unknown
Frontispiece of Bamberger Highcourt, 1580

Frontispiece to the Book of Prophets, 17th century. Creator: Matthaus Merian
Frontispiece to the Book of Prophets, 17th century. From Martin Luther Bible

Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell, her habit open to reveal her breasts. A picture of Saint Martha on the wall. Soeur Jeanne

Frontispice illustrating the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
JLJ4674829 Frontispice illustrating the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From left to right: Paradise (with an empty room), the Nazareth gate, the temple, the Jerusalem gate

The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The Garden of Eden, 1629, (1944). Adam and Eve are dwarfed by large flowers and plants, with a river, fruit trees, and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary behind

Lion and Lioness in the wild. Frontispiece from the book Royal Natural History Volume 1 Edited by Richard Lydekker, Published in London by Frederick Warne & Co in 1893-1894

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

Frontispice of the novel by Jules Verne "L'Ecole des Robinsons"
PCT4260215 Frontispice of the novel by Jules Verne "L'Ecole des Robinsons", Hetzel collection/Voyages extraordinaire 1882

Frontispice of Jules Verne's novel "Les histoires de Jean-Marie Cabidoulin" (1901)
PCT4258871 Frontispice of Jules Verne's novel "Les histoires de Jean-Marie Cabidoulin" (1901), Hetzel Collection/Extraordiaires, illustration by George Roux

Cervantes as Don Quixote, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4267084 Cervantes as Don Quixote, 19th century (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52); (add.info.: Cervantes en Don Quixote (Quixote or Qijote)

frontispiece of the novel by Jules Verne " Le chateau des Carpathes"
PCT4259937 frontispiece of the novel by Jules Verne " Le chateau des Carpathes", edition Hetzel/Voyages extraordinaire 1892, drawing by Leon Benett

Illustration by George Roux for a book by Jules Verne: frontispiece of the double volume (first print 1901)
PCT4258771 Illustration by George Roux for a book by Jules Verne: frontispiece of the double volume (first print 1901), including the two novels " Le village aerien"

Illustration for Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift, 1845 (engraving)
PCT4284534 Illustration for Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Illustration by George Roux for the book by Jules Verne " The Aerien Village"
PCT4258797 Illustration by George Roux for the book by Jules Verne " The Aerien Village". Frontispice of the first draw (1901), Hetzel edition/Extraordinary Voyages

Printing press 1511 (engraving)
3773345 Printing press 1511 (engraving); (add.info.: The earliest known representation from title page of Hegesippuss Historia de Bello Judaico printed by Jodocus Badius Ascensius, Paris, 1511)

Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving)
XJF323038 Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Frontispiece for "Les Fleurs du Mal", 1857. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Frontispiece for " Les Fleurs du Mal", 1857. [Frontispiece for The Flowers of Evil]

Frontispiece for the comedy The Buffoons (Li Buffoni), a set on stage resembling a public space, various figures dancing around two people in cages in center stage, fifteen spectators below, ca. 1639

Frontispiece to the Bible, 1550. Creator: John Dieterberger
Frontispiece to the Bible, 1550

WW2 - German Plane Attacking Warship
A frontispiece illustration to A Young Airmans Annual, showing a German WW2 bomber plane attacking a British warship. Date: circa 1940s

Miss Modern the pilot, Schoolgirls Adventure Book Date: 1938

Children on a fairground carousel Date: 1935

Archibald Stansfeld Belaney, British-born conservationist
Archibald Stansfeld Belaney (1888-1938), British-born conservationist, fur trapper and writer, disguised as Native American Grey Owl Date: circa 1930s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown
Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837), actor and clown Date: circa 1810s

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Pre-Raphaelite artist, self-portrait dated 20 September 1855 Date: 1855

Marconi - Master of Space, first edition biography
Marconi - Master of Space, first edition authorised biography by B L Jacot and D M B Collier. Date: 1935

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, main staircase
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, publicity booklet, main staircase. Date: 1912

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, dining room
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, publicity booklet, view inside a dining room. Date: 1912

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The frontispiece is a captivating glimpse into the world of literature, music, and art. It serves as an introduction to the masterpiece that lies within its pages or notes. Just like Dante's Divine Comedy, which showcases the author himself on its frontispiece, these illustrations give us a visual representation of the story that awaits. In Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata, the frontispiece sets the tone for a tragic love story with its evocative imagery. Similarly, Frankenstein's frontispiece offers a chilling preview of Mary Shelley's iconic tale of creation and destruction. Handel's Messiah takes us back in time with its engraved cover sheet music from 1742. This intricate design transports us to an era filled with grandeur and musical brilliance. Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles invites us into Victorian England through its beautifully crafted title page from 1892. The delicate details transport readers to another time and place. But it is not only literature that can be found within these captivating images; they also capture scenes from everyday life. The market in Bologna reveals street traders bustling about their daily business while Twelve breeds of pigeon showcase nature's diversity in all its feathered glory. Zodiac signs come alive on one particular frontispiece where Cupid or Eros spreads his wings alongside winged males representing each astrological symbol. This celestial artwork reminds us of our connection to the stars above. Historical figures are also celebrated through this artistic medium - such as Jacques de Lalaing depicted as The King of Arms in Order of the Golden Fleece writing - reminding us that history lives on through art. Dreams take shape on Gerontius' frontispiece as we delve into his ethereal journey beyond life itself. And Hercules honored by Hesperides captures strength and heroism frozen in time for eternity.