Wood Engraving Collection

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

Greek gods in the Olymp, Greek mythology, published in 1880
The Greek gods in the Olymp. Greek mythology. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Skating on Jamaica Pond, near Boston, 1859. Creator: Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910)
Skating on Jamaica Pond, near Boston, 1859

St Georges Battle with the Dragon, wood engraving, published 1882
St Georges Battle with the Dragon. Wood engraving after a drawing by Ludwig GlAotzle (German painter, 1847 - 1929). Wood engraving after a painting by Gustav Spangenberg (German painter)

Archimedes Principle, wood engraving, published in 1880
The Archimedes principle, formulated about 2000 years ago by the Greek scholar Archimedes of Syracuse that states that a body immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of

Spectroscope (c. 1860) by Bunsen and Kirchhoff, published in 1880
Spectroscope by Robert Bunsen (German chemist, 1811 - 1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (German physicist, 1824 - 1884). A spectroscope is an optical device

Charles Wesley, 18th century English preacher and hymn writer. Charles (1707-1788) was the brother of John Wesley (1703-1791) with whom he founded Methodism

The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. From the Bible (Book of Revelation 20:11)

Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. From The Bible (Exodus 5.35)

Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance

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

Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVIII), September 19, 1874

The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
The Dalles of the St. Louis, 1874. Rapids on the St Louis River which flows through Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA....Nature is harsh, rugged, and sombre

From the North-West, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
From the North-West, Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Water! Water! Everywhere; and not a Drop to Drink, 1849. Comment on the London water supply during the reappearance of cholera in 1848 and 1849

Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband

Hecate, goddess magic, ghosts and witchcraft
Hecate, triple-bodied daughter of the Titan Perses and of Asteria. As goddess of the lower world, she ruled over magic, ghosts and witchcraft. Greek mythology. Wood engraving

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

Cluster of bees Chromolithograph 1884
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Vierte Abtheilung - Wirbellofe Thiere. Leipzig Verlag, 1884

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

Glen Canon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Glen Canon, 1874. View of Glen Canyon, part of an immense system of canyons carved out by the Colorado River and its tributaries in Utah and Arizona, USA

Nanticoke Dam, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Nanticoke Dam, 1874. The Susquehanna River at Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA....Nanticoke, where the river expands considerably, becoming very shallow

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: Albert Henry Fullwood
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Parramatta is today a western suburb of Sydney. The town was originally founded in 1788

Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Artist: Mary L Gow
Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Eppie, the orphan adopted by the lonely miser and linen-weaver, Silas Marner

Putting wire wrapping around the suspension cables, Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, 1883
Putting wire wrapping around the suspension cables, Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York. Each cable was made up of more than 5, 000 separate strands

Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin: apis bee ) is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives

Relief from Pergamon Altar, published in 1881
Battle of Zeus and the Giants. Relief from the Pergamon Altar, Berlin Museum. Wood engraving, published in 1881

The Chamber Idyll, 1831. Creator: Edward Calvert
The Chamber Idyll, 1831

Lady with the Rooks, 1829. Creator: Edward Calvert
Lady with the Rooks, 1829

Glimpse of Sandusky, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Glimpse of Sandusky, from St. Pauls Church, 1872. View of the town of Sandusky, Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie, USA. Sandusky, the " Bay City"

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Anvil Cliff, 1872. Creator: William Ludwell Sheppard
Anvil Cliff, 1872. Rock formation on the New River, Virginia, USA:the rugged, riven, and weird Anvil Cliff lifts its awful but not repulsive front....the height of which

Giants Gap, 1874. Creator: Thomas Moran
Giants Gap, 1874. The Sierra Nevada mountains in California and Nevada, USA....the rock-forms are picturesque and grand...Castellated, pinnacled, with sides like perpendicular walls

Fremantle, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
Fremantle, 1886. Fremantle, here depicted as a small settlement, is now a city located within the Perth metropolitan area on Australias western coast

Bird s-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923)

Jesus with Mary and Martha, c1870. From the Bible (Luke X. 42)

Mary Magdalene annointing the feet of Jesus, c1880. From the Bible (John 12)

St Genevieve of Brabant in the forest, 19th century
St Genevieve of Brabant, 19th century. The medieval legend of Genevieve of Brabant tells how she was wrongly accused by her husband, the palatine Siegfried, of adultery and exiled into the forest

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death

Scenes in a laundry, 1884. The manageress and female workers are assisted by children

Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Artist: William Heysham Overend
Richard I, Coeur de Lion landing at Jaffa (Joppa), September 1191, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) was the eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine

The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)

Engraving of Jesus walking on water, 1866
2603990 Engraving of Jesus walking on water, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Jesus walking on the water. Matthew 14:25. Illustration from Gustave Dore's "Bible", 1866)

Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658
FLO4612072 Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo

Adding hops to boiling beer in brewery, 1885
2604011 Adding hops to boiling beer in brewery, 1885; (add.info.: Adding hops to boiling beer in an American brewery. Wood engraving published 1885).

Engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker, wood engraver of the 19th Century
3077841 Engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker, wood engraver of the 19th Century; (add.info.: Engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) a Belgium wood engraver

Britannia, holding her trident, introduces Lord Kitchener to a modestly veiled India
528695 Britannia, holding her trident, introduces Lord Kitchener to a modestly veiled India. Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) served as Commander-in-Chief, India 1902-1909

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"Exploring the Mythical Realm: Wood Engravings from Greek Gods to Biblical Tales" Step into a world of ancient legends and timeless stories with these captivating wood engravings. Delve into the realm of Greek mythology as you witness the majestic Olympian gods in all their glory, captured beautifully in wood engraving form. Published in 1880, these intricate illustrations bring to life Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, and other mythical deities. Transport yourself to Jamaica Pond near Boston in 1859 through Winslow Homer's remarkable wood engraving. Experience the joyous scene of people skating on frozen waters, their laughter echoing across time. Feel your heart race as St George valiantly battles a fearsome dragon in a stunning wood engraving published in 1882. The detail and intensity of this artwork will leave you breathless. Discover Archimedes' Principle through an enchanting wood engraving from 1880. This scientific concept comes alive on paper as you witness water displacement at its finest. Marvel at Bunsen and Kirchhoff's groundbreaking invention - the spectroscope - depicted in a mesmerizing wood engraving from around 1860. Witness how light is dissected into its colorful components, unlocking secrets about our universe. Immerse yourself in history with Charles Wesley, an influential preacher and hymn writer from the 18th century. His portrait captures his devotion and passion for spreading faith through music. Gustave Dore takes us on a journey through divine judgment with "The Last Judgement. " Created between 1865-1866, this powerful depiction leaves no soul untouched by its haunting imagery. Relive Henry Percy's final moments at the Battle of Shrewsbury on July 21st, 1403 through an evocative wood engraving dating back to around 1860. Sense the chaos and bravery that defined this historic event.