Wood Cut Collection

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

PLYMOUTH, MA, MAP 1605. Samuel de Champlains map of Port St. Louis, later settled by the English as Plymouth, Massachusetts, drawn during an expedetion of 1605

Durers world map, 1515. Albrecht Durer (1471- 1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of the early

EDVARD MUNCH: THE KISS. Woodcut, 1897-98, by Edvard Munch

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut, 1556

CARIBBEAN MAP. A map of the Caribbean islands: woodcut, French, c. 1688

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Mexico City at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut from the Latin edition of Cortes Second Letter, Nuremberg, 1524

KATSUSHIKA: GREAT WAVE. Men in boats among large waves, off shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830

A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner. Woodcut, c1905, by Kiyochika Kobayashi
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner. Woodcut, c1905, by Kiyochika Kobayashi

Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune, two Japanese samurai warriors battling each other
JAPANESE SAMURAI. Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune, two Japanese samurai warriors battling each other. Woodblock print by Shuntei Katsukawa, c1820

1551 Gesner armoured rhino after Durer
Gesner Woodcut " Icones Animalium" 1560, reproduced from 1551. Published Christoph Froschover, Zurich. Gesner reproduces this image faithfully from the famous 1515 woodcut by Durer

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Soldier. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, published in 1538

POE: HOUSE OF USHER. Woodcut by Constant le Breton for a 20th century edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Fall of the House of Usher, first published in 1839

Moods of Mount Fuji - 4
A stylised painting by Malcolm Greensmith in the style of the Master Japanese woodcut artists of the late 18th and 19th centuries

Durers Celestial Globe, 1515. This shows the northern hemisphere, and was prepared in conjunction with the astronomer Stabius

Distillation, 16th century woodcut
Distillation. Coloured 16th century woodcut depicting apparatus used for distillation. Two liquids to be distilled are being heated in large flasks (bottom left and right)

Medieval scholar, 16th century

Frederick I Barbarossa Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick I Barbarossa (1122-1190), King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor. Born in Swabia in southern Germany, Frederick succeeded his father as Duke in 1147

CHINA: POSTER, 1976. Revolutionary Committees are Good. Chinese woodcut poster, 1976

C17 Blacksmith / Woodcut
Two blacksmiths work with hammers at an anvil, while behind them their furnace roars

C17 Rope Maker / Woodcut
Two cordwainers - rope makers - wind the twisted fibres

ASTROLOGY, 16th CENTURY. Medieval astrologer attempting to discover the secrets behind the Milky Way: colored woodcut, Swiss or German, early 16th century

Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai)
JAPAN: CHUSHINGURA. Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai). Print shows a person in a sedan chair leaving a residential compound

Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei
SAMURAI, 12th CENTURY. Japanese samurai warrior, Genkuro Yoshitsune and warrior monk, Saito Musashibo Benkei. Woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa, early 19th century

Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes in his tub, discovering the relationship between weight
ARCHIMEDES (c287-212 B.C.). Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes in his tub, discovering the relationship between weight and displacement of water. Woodcut, German, 16th century

THE VIEW OF UTOPIA. Colored woodcut from Sir Thomas Mores Utopia, 1518
THE VIEW OF UTOPIA. Colored woodcut from Sir Thomas Mores " Utopia, " 1518

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

Medical prescription, satirical artwork
Medical prescription. Satirical artwork titled Of Prescribing Foolishly, showing a patient in bed with a doctor in a fools hat (right) holding aloft a proposed treatment

KATSUSHIKA: FISHING, c1834. A man fishing from a rock shaped like a wave, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1834

AZORES, 1528. Map of the Azores Islands. Woodcut from Benedetto Bordones Isolario, Venice, 1528

Marcus Manilius, Roman astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Manilius was a Roman author. He wrote a book called Astronomica around the year AD15

Cornelius Valerius, Dutch humanist
Cornelius Valerius (1512-1578), Dutch humanist. Valrius was born at Utrecht. He studied at Louvain and became professor of Latin at Utrecht and Louvain

BOOKKEEPER, 16TH CENTURY. The keeper of accounts in a large merchants house: woodcut, German, 16th century

INDIAN RAILWAY, c1870. One of the blessings of colonialism: a Sikh railway which includes a purdah carriage for women
INDIAN RAILWAY, c1870. One of the blessings of colonialism: a Sikh railway which includes a " purdah" carriage for women and children: popular Lahore or Amritsar woodcut, c1870

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

Instructions for capturing a spirit
Capturing a spirit. Woodcut illustration of a diagram that shows the procedure for attempting inclosing a spirit in a christall

C17 Potter / Woodcut
A potter at his wheel, turned by his foot, puts the finishing touches to an elegant pot

Edward Confessor / Woodcut
ENGLISH ROYALTY Edward or Eadward, called the confessor. Last of Anglo-Saxon line. Son of Aethelred II, cousin of William the conqueror. Date: 1004-1066

Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai)
JAPAN: CHUSHINGURA. Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai). Attack on the house of Lord Kira Yoshinaka by the samurai

Aurochs, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut of an aurochs (Bos primigenius) from La description du royaume de Pologne (the description of the kingdom of Poland) by Blaise de Vigenere (1573)

Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria
Saladin (1137-1193), Sultan of Egypt and Syria. Saladin led Islamic opposition to the European armies during the Crusades

C17 Woodworkers / Woodcut
Two woodworkers sawing through a piece of wood held in a workbench

A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print)
1764830 A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Illustration depicting a Dissection. From 'De re Anatomica Libri XV')

Series months, March and April, little boy standing in the rain with umbrella, April weather, first spring flowers of violets and daisies / Serie Monate, März und April

A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside
1195408 A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside, woodcut roundel, hand col) by German School, (16th century); 45, 8x34

Kangaroo wheel around 1884, England / Kanguruh Rad um 1884, England, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer

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History of firefighting, fire pump 1890: electric fire-engine , digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century

Medicinal plant, Berberis vulgaris, common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry, is a shrub in the genus Berberis / Heilpflanze, Gewohnliche Berberitze, Berberis vulgaris, Sauerdorn

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"Exploring the Celestial Mechanics of Woodcut: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into a world where wood meets ink, as we embark on a captivating journey through history and art. From medieval masterpieces to modern marvels, woodcuts have left an indelible mark on human creativity. In 1605, Samuel de Champlain's map of Port St. Louis, later known as Plymouth, Massachusetts, showcased the intricate details that could be achieved through this technique. The precision and beauty of his work set the stage for future artists to explore new horizons. Fast forward to 1515 when Durer's world map mesmerized viewers with its intricacy and accuracy. This masterpiece demonstrated how woodcuts could not only capture geographical landscapes but also convey knowledge about celestial mechanics. Edvard Munch's "The Kiss, " created in 1897-98 using woodcut techniques, revealed the emotional depth that could be expressed through this medium. Each stroke carved into the wood conveyed passion and longing in a way that resonated with audiences worldwide. Woodcuts were not limited to European art; they found their place in depicting historical events such as the Spanish Conquest of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) in 1556. The colored woodcut vividly portrayed this pivotal moment in history, capturing both triumph and tragedy. French artist Kiyochika Kobayashi took woodcutting to new heights by creating thought-provoking images like "A Whale and Three Fish. " This piece depicted Japan devouring Russian sailors during a tumultuous period around 1905—a powerful representation of national identity intertwined with political tensions. Japanese samurai warriors came alive through Shuntei Katsukawa's skillful hand in his c1820 woodblock print featuring Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune locked in battle. Their fierce expressions captured both honor and conflict within feudal Japan.