Woodcut Collection (page 21)

Daffodil, Narcissus daffodil (Narcisso VIII). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration
FLO4674411 Daffodil, Narcissus daffodil (Narcisso VIII). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di

Eastern pellitory-of-the-wall. Parietaria officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an
FLO4674359 Eastern pellitory-of-the-wall. Parietaria officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's

Lebanon cedar tree, Cedrus libani. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio
FLO4674354 Lebanon cedar tree, Cedrus libani. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A

Garlic, Allium sativum (Aglio domestico). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by
FLO4674599 Garlic, Allium sativum (Aglio domestico). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A

A figure of the Antichrist, 1521 (engraving)
3331100 A figure of the Antichrist, 1521 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a figure of the Antichrist by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553)

A Monk holding keys to the cellar
3478100 A Monk holding keys to the cellar; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a Monk holding keys to the cellar. He is tasting the liquor as he fills the jug from the barrel)

An ancient Greek woman holding a libations cup and spear
3478099 An ancient Greek woman holding a libations cup and spear; (add.info.: Woodcut print of an ancient Greek woman holding a libations cup and spear)

woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
3666110 woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus; (add.info.: 19th century woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Spanish, 19th century woodcut illustration, showing the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1810
3666104 Spanish, 19th century woodcut illustration, showing the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1810; (add.info.: Spanish, 19th century woodcut illustration, showing the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

A scene in Medieval England, 15th century
3329505 A scene in Medieval England, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a scene in Medieval England. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A monkey boat on the grand union canal, 1850
3330719 A monkey boat on the grand union canal, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a monkey boat on the grand union canal)

A Manor in Medieval England
3329542 A Manor in Medieval England; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a Manor in Medieval England. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Galleon, 1850
3330077 A Galleon, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut of a Galleon, a sailing ship originally used as a warship and then later for trade. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath
3330051 An innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting an innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath)

Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and globe artichoke, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
FLO4669112 Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and globe artichoke, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and Scotch thistle, Onopordum acanthium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4669097 Milk thistle, Silybum marianum, and Scotch thistle, Onopordum acanthium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4669095 Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Stinking iris, Iris foetidissima, and greater burdock, Arctium lappa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4669037 Stinking iris, Iris foetidissima, and greater burdock, Arctium lappa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Bird's eye, Veronica chamaedrys, and yellow germander, Teucrium flavum
FLO4669033 Bird's eye, Veronica chamaedrys, and yellow germander, Teucrium flavum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Species of white stonecrop. Sedum album. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668977 Species of white stonecrop. Sedum album. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Plum tree, Prunus domestica, and siricote or sebesten, Cordia sebestena. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668928 Plum tree, Prunus domestica, and siricote or sebesten, Cordia sebestena. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Privet species, Ligustrum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4668895 Privet species, Ligustrum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Chickpea or garbanzo bean varieties, Cicer arietinum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668773 Chickpea or garbanzo bean varieties, Cicer arietinum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Garden pea varieties, Pisum sativum (P. majus and P. minus). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668756 Garden pea varieties, Pisum sativum (P. majus and P. minus). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Alpine Rock-Jasmine, Androsace alpina, and polion, Teucrium polium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668746 Alpine Rock-Jasmine, Androsace alpina, and polion, Teucrium polium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Mountain germander, Teucrium montanum, and turpeth, Operculina turpethum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668739 Mountain germander, Teucrium montanum, and turpeth, Operculina turpethum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

European goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668589 European goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yellow foxglove, Digitalis lutea, and common foxglove. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4669152 Yellow foxglove, Digitalis lutea, and common foxglove. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Long-beaked stork's bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia
FLO4669140 Long-beaked stork's bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's

The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine
531505 The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine. By Jost Amman 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexander on his deathbed, c.1830 (engraving)
530968 Alexander on his deathbed, c.1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC. Alexander on his deathbed

Ice Mountains, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for public amusement in Russian
530596 Ice Mountains, the artificial sledge runs which were constructed during the winter for public amusement in Russian cities such as St Petersburg and Moscow

Bruning Damaged Tobacco, 1841 (woodcut)
1574644 Bruning Damaged Tobacco, 1841 (woodcut); (add.info.: Burning damaged tobacco on which no duty had been paid: Tobacco warehouse, London Docks)

Preparing Tobacco Leaves, 1841 (woodcut)
1574641 Preparing Tobacco Leaves, 1841 (woodcut); (add.info.: Removing stalks and preparing tobacco leaves ready for the cigar maker, London. Woodcut, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gliddon's Cigar Divan, 1828 (woodcut)
1574602 Gliddon's Cigar Divan, 1828 (woodcut); (add.info.: Gliddon's Cigar Divan, King Street, Covent Garden, London)

Medieval book Collector (woodcut)
1574292 Medieval book Collector (woodcut); (add.info.: Woodcut of a Medieval book collector sitting at a desk reading. Dated 1494); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360
535143 St. Martin Bishop of Tours (c.316-c.400), who founded first monastery in France at Liguge near Poitiers c.360, giving military cloak to a beggar

Mary Magdalene seeing the apparition of the risen Jesus Christ, c.1500 (engraving)
535911 Mary Magdalene seeing the apparition of the risen Jesus Christ, c.1500 (engraving); (add.info.: in left background angels are shown in the sepulchre. Woodcut c1500)

Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)
535059 Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Stephen - first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by Sanhedrin and stoned to death
535013 St Stephen - first Christian martyr, found guilty of blasphemy by Sanhedrin and stoned to death. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

King David making a burnt offering to God in thanks for the deliverance of the Israelites from plague
537679 King David making a burnt offering to God in thanks for the deliverance of the Israelites from plague. 16th century (woodcut from bible); (add.info)

St. Vincent, Christian deacon from Saragossa, martyred under Diocletian c.304
535088 St. Vincent, Christian deacon from Saragossa, martyred under Diocletian c.304, patron saint of drunkards and winegrowers. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Louis of Gonzaga (1568-1591), also known as Saint Aloysius, Italian saint and protector of young students
535009 St Louis of Gonzaga (1568-1591), also known as Saint Aloysius, Italian saint and protector of young students. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St. Louis of Gonzaga, the saint in priest's robes kneels before altar
534916 St. Louis of Gonzaga, the saint in priest's robes kneels before altar, contemplating a crucifix while a gap in the clouds allows a view of Heaven with the letters (1HS) symbolising Christ

The Risen Christ appearing to the king of Spain (Ferdinand II of Aragon and Ferdinand V of Castile 1452-1516)
527798 The Risen Christ appearing to the king of Spain (Ferdinand II of Aragon and Ferdinand V of Castile 1452-1516), 1497 (woodcut); (add.info)

Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815
542555 Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821) returning to France from exile in Elba, 26 February 1815, welcomed by his supporters

Interior of the church of Les Invalides, Paris, France, the reception the remains of Napoleon I after its return
543854 Interior of the church of Les Invalides, Paris, France, the reception the remains of Napoleon I after its return from St Helena: 15 December 1840

Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543828 Napoleon I (1769-1821). 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); 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.