Woodcut Collection (page 6)

A woodcut depicting a 16th-century classroom, 16th century
5310655 A woodcut depicting a 16th-century classroom, 16th century.; (add.info.: Date: 1550); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The comet of 249 AD
5309971 The comet of 249 AD; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting the comet of 249 AD, as seen in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A meteorite falling to earth
5309966 A meteorite falling to earth; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a meteorite falling to earth in Basel, Switzerland. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Singing from a ballad sheet
5308133 Singing from a ballad sheet.; (add.info.: Singing from a ballad sheet sold on the streets of London, by ballad sellers. The singer is holding spectacles in his left hand)

A Monk
5308099 A Monk.; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Monk holding keys to the cellar, tasting the liquor as he fills a jug from the barrel. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Knights jousting
5307439 Knights jousting.; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting knights jousting at a tournament. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary. Woodcut circa 1860
5306371 Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary. Woodcut circa 1860; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ and the Virgin Mary
5306368 Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the crucified Christ and the Virgin Mary; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the fourteen stations of the cross and the crucified Christ
5306361 French Dutch 19th century. illustration. showing the fourteen stations of the cross and the crucified Christ. Woodcut circa 1830; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women called Dorothea who gave birth to twenty children, 15th century (engraving)
5311586 Women called Dorothea who gave birth to twenty children, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: From 'Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon' by Conrad Lycosthenes (Conrad Wolffhart)

A magnifying glass in a tube, simple microscope, and diminishing lens, 17th century
5311406 A magnifying glass in a tube, simple microscope, and diminishing lens, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century
5311390 a spaceship in clouds? An object observed over North Africa in 1479 and interpreted as a comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting a piece of lodestone in rock. On the right, it is shown removed and broken up
5311339 A woodcut engraving depicting a piece of lodestone in rock. On the right, it is shown removed and broken up, but line A, B, the pole, will always remain the same

A woodcut engraving depicting the fifth day of creation - God created the birds and the fishes, 15th century
5311159 A woodcut engraving depicting the fifth day of creation - God created the birds and the fishes, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting the set of 12 Zodiac figures (Scorpio and Libra have been combined), 15th century
5311056 A woodcut engraving depicting the set of 12 Zodiac figures (Scorpio and Libra have been combined), 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut engraving depicting an Archimedean Screw for raising water, 18th century
5310962 A woodcut engraving depicting an Archimedean Screw for raising water, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1764); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodcut depicting a falconer, 16th century
5310941 A woodcut depicting a falconer, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Martyrdom of the Apostle Philip
5616134 The Martyrdom of the Apostle Philip; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting the martyrdom of the Apostle Philip by crucifixion and stoning. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

A heavenly apparition
5672120 A heavenly apparition; (add.info.: Traditional Russian woodcut Illustration showing a heavenly apparition. 1736.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Traditional Russian folk stories. 1888 (woodcut)
5669540 Traditional Russian folk stories. 1888 (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Exploits of the Spanish Army. 19th century (woodcut)
5669356 Exploits of the Spanish Army. 19th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Compendium Maleficarum
5669303 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of 'Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Social order and daily life in Russia. 1874 (woodcut)
5669274 Social order and daily life in Russia. 1874 (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Peasants singing and dancing. 1878 (woodcut from from a 19th century book of )Russian children's stories
5669250 Peasants singing and dancing. 1878 (woodcut from from a 19th century book of )Russian children's stories; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Flamingo flower, Anthurium chamberlainii. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by G. E
FLO4663922 Flamingo flower, Anthurium chamberlainii. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by G. E. Smith from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668795 Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668780 Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668751 Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4668614 Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668588 Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium)
FLO4668550 Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4667633 Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668310 Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668240 Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667517 Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668174 Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea
FLO4667468 Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum
FLO4668137 Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668097 Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667398 Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668011 Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667239 Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667985 Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula
FLO4667179 Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667162 Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Red campion, Silene dioica, and white behmen, Centaurea behen. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667830 Red campion, Silene dioica, and white behmen, Centaurea behen. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

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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.