Woodcut Collection (page 3)

Egyptian God Osiris
illustration of a Egyptian God osiis

Egyptian gods
Illustration of a Egyptian gods

Knots
Illustration of a Knots

Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Greek philosopher
Illustration of a Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Greek philosopher

Old Map Elements
Old map icons, eps 9

Map of Ancient Sicily and Southern Italy
Vintage engraving of a Map of Ancient Sicily and Southern Italy

Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds
Vintage engraving from 1863 of a map of Map of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds at the time of the American Civil War

LONDON: GREAT FIRE, 1666. St. Pauls Cathedral, a volcano with molten lead from its roof running down like lava during the Great Fire of London, September 1666. Contemporary woodcut

BIRTH OF EVE. Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478

Map of Italy, From Geographiae Opus Novissima by Martin Waldseemueller, Woodcut, 1513
Cartography, 16th century. Map of Italy. From Geographiae Opus Novissima by Martin Waldseemueller, 1513. Woodcut

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Water Snakes
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water snakes

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - The Ghost Ship
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Last Supper
Antique illustration of The Last Supper Engraving

Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria (26 August 1819 - 14 December 1861). From " Albert The Good; Scenes in the Life of The Prince Consort"

John Knox (c. 1514-1572), Scottish reformer, wood engraving, published in 1881
John Knox (c. 1514-1572), Scottish reformer and co-founder of the Presbyterian churches. Woodcut engraving, published in 1881

Heraldry, French, Spanish, English, German, Examples of Coat of Arms
Vintage engraving of Heraldry, French, Spanish, English, German, Examples of Coat of Arms, 19th Century. Materiaux et Documents D Architecture et de Sculpture, by Raguenet

Japanese Woodblock Townscape Print by Hiroshige
"Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797 aa October 12, 1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints

William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures. Critics had sometimes dismissed the exaggerated features of Hogarths characters as caricature and, by way of an answer

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

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

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

Natural history, Birds, Passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
Vintage engraving of a passenger pigeon or wild pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America.. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Victorian satirical cartoon, He shall have little for his pains
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Art Dealer. He shall have little for his pains, Who makes his living by his brains

Paternoster lift, usage and drive wheels, wood engravings, published 1888
Schematic representation of use, and the drive wheels of a paternoster lift. Created by Peter Hart (British engineer). Wood engravings, published in 1888

Bleak House
Vintage engraving from the works of Charles Dickens. From Bleak House. I m Fly, says Jo. But Fen larksm you know. Stow hooking it!

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

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy, wood engraving, published 1884
Saint Mary of Health (Santa Maria della Salute) in Venice, built 1631 - 1670 by Baldassare Longhena (Italian architect, 1598 ? - 1682). Wood engraving, published in 1884

Marciana National Library, Venice, Italy, wood engraving, published in 1884
The Marciana National Library, Venice, Italy. Wood engraving, published in 1884

Stream Train built in, Crewe Locomotive Works, 1892
Vintage engraving of a Stream Train built at the London and North Western Locomotive Works, at Crewe, 1892, 19th Century

Giralda, Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain
The Giralda is the bell tower of the Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain

Egyptian God Sobek
illustration of a Egyptian God Sobek

Miltiades (c. 550-c. 489 BC), Athenian military leader and politician
illustration of a Miltiades (c.550-c.489 BC), Athenian military leader and politician

The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)
illustration of The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)

Isaac blessing Jacob (Genesis 27)
Illustration of a Isaac blessing Jacob (Genesis 27)

Island of Principe Historical Map by Van Noort, Circa 1598
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Van Noort at the Island of Principe, 1598. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Map of Northeast United States, published in 1882
Map of the Northeast United States of America. Wood engraving, published in 1882

Rome in the birds eye view, published in 1878
Rome in the birds eye view with the known historic buildings and places. Wood engraving, published in 1878

Eirene with the infant Ploutos

Baalbek (Libanon), Roman Temple of Venus, wood engraving, published 1855
Baalbek (Libanon), Roman Temple of Venus (1st half of 3rd century AD). The temple is an example of Severan Baroque style. Wood engraving, published in 1855

BALaM AND ASS. Balaams ass perceives the angel of the Lord, unseen to Balaam (Numbers: 22-24). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

WALES: FLOOD, 1607. Woodcut from the title page of Lamentable newes out of Monmouthshire in Wales, an English news-book of 1607

NAVIGATION BY STARS, 1575. Sailors navigating by stars at night. Woodcut from Andre Thevets La cosmographie universelle, Paris, 1575

FOUR HORSEMEN. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Color woodcut, German, 1523

Kintoki Swims up the Waterfall (woodblock print) (see also 100501)
BAL177075 Kintoki Swims up the Waterfall (woodblock print) (see also 100501) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

WITCHES: WALPURGIS NIGHT. Walpurgis night on the Blocksberg, Germany. Woodcut, Leipzig, 1669

Fireworks at Ryogoku by Utagawa Hiroshige (Edo series)
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku Hanabi), No. 98 from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) - (see: 10505423 for alternate version). Date: circa 1858

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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.