Woodcut Collection (page 2)

Map of Capri, Italian island, wood engraving published in 1897
Map of Capri, Italian island. Wood engraving, published in 1897

Attila, King of the Huns
Illustration of Attila, King of the Huns

Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428157 Shore of Tago Bay, Ejiri at Tokaido, 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)

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, 1550. Fons Mercuralis - the Fountain of Life. Woodcut from Rosarium Philosophorum, Frankfurt, Germany, 1550

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

MYTHICAL MANTICORE. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, 1607

FLAUTIST, 16th CENTURY. German woodcut by Tobias Stimmer (1539-1584)

Homunculus depicted inside human sperm. Woodcut from the 17th century Dutch microsopist
HUMAN SPERM, 17th CENTURY. Homunculus depicted inside human sperm. Woodcut from the 17th century Dutch microsopist, Niklass Hartsoekers treatise on microscopy, Essay de Dioptrique

Hobby small falcon bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Japanese Woodblock Print Woman and the Moon
Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797 - October 12, 1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints

Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia
5615728 Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia) from the 1516 first edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535)

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - sails made
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, It ceased; yet still the sails made on, a pleasant noise till noon

Tribute - Return. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

Zephyr, Greek god of the west wind, published 1878
Zephyr - the Greek god of the west wind. Woodcut engraving from the the book " Der Olymp oder die Mythologie der Griechen und Romer (The Olympus or the Mythology of the Greeks and Romans)"

William Hogarth Gin Lane
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Beer Street and Gin Lane. They depict the evils of the consumption of gin as a contrast to the merits of drinking beer

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

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

Swallow tailed Kite bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Natural History, Birds, common blackbird (Turdus merula)
Vintage engraving from History of British Birds, by Francis Orpen Morris.The common blackbird (Turdus merula) is a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian blackbird

Anatomy of Organs Engraving
Engraved illustrations of Anatomy of the Fasciae, Integuents, and Organs of Mastication and Respiration from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851

Map of Sudan, late 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Map of Sudan, late 19th Century

Farmer sowing seeds
Woodcut rendering of a German farmer sowing seeds on his land. Date: circa 1930

Mount Lebanese man wearing turban, cloak, carrying a spear.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC a AD 65), fully Lucius Annaeus Seneca and also known simply as Seneca
illustration of a Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC a AD 65), fully Lucius Annaeus Seneca and also known simply as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist

Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran
Illustration of a Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran

Floor plan of Palatine Hill in Rome, published in 1878
Floor plan of the archaeological remains of the Palatine Hill in Rome. The Palatine Hill (Latin: Mons Palatinus, Italian: Monte Palatino)

Common carp anatomy
illustration engraving of a common carp anatomy

DRACO, 1482. Figuration of the constellations Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor (Little Dipper). Colored woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

PHASES OF THE MOON, 1534. Woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the Younger from Sebastian Munsters Canones super novum instrumentum luminarium, Basel, Switzerland, 1534

With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead The face upon the floor
DRINKING, 1925. With one more stroke to the shapely head, He fell across the picture - Dead " The face upon the floor." Illustration, c1925, by John Held, Jr

La Fontaines Fables - Wolves and the Sheep
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wolves and the Sheep

Charlemagne - the first Holy Roman Emperor, published in 1868
Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Latin: Carolus Magnus, possibly 742 - 814), King of the Franks from 768 on and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death in 814

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

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

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

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

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

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

Natural history, Birds, common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)
Vintage engraving of a common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) is a large species in the dove and pigeon family. It belongs to the genus Columba and, like all pigeons and doves

Natural history, Birds, Rock dove (Columba livia)
Vintage engraving of a Rock dove, rock pigeon or common pigeon (Columba livia) a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons)

Natural history, Birds, red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa)
Vintage engraving of a red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is sometimes known as French partridge

Map of Liverpool and its environs, England, 1870s
Vintage engraving of Map of Liverpool and its environs, England, 1870s, 19th Century

Gallery of Maps, Vatican, published in 1878
The Gallery of Maps (Latin: Galleria delle carte geografiche) in the Vatican. Wood engraving, published in 1878

Map of Eden and Mount Ararat, copperplate engraving, published 1774
A Map of the Situation of the Garden of Eden as also of Mount Ararat whereon the Ark rested. Copperplate engraving, published in 1774

Dickenss Dombey and Son - pain and amazement
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens Dombey and Son. During this conversation, Walter had looked from one brother to the other with pain and amazement

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

Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell, c.1870

Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London orphan boy begging on the street, 1870. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell

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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.