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Chromolithograph Collection (#89)

"Captivating Chromolithographs: A Glimpse into the Inter-war Period and Beyond" Step back in time with these mesmerizing chromolithographs

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Cream colored flamingo flower or anthurium

Cream colored flamingo flower or anthurium lily, Anthurium andreanum J. Lind, Madam Closons var.. Illustration by A. Goossens, chromolithograph by P

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Felt-capped Catasetum orchid or Mother of Pearl

Felt-capped Catasetum orchid or Mother of Pearl flower, Catasetum pileatum.. It caused quite a sensation when it was first shown in London in 1886. Chromolithograph drawn by P

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Woman in starched linen headdress known as a Sturz, 16thC

Woman in starched linen headdress known as a Sturz, 16thC.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Lukas Baumgartner, patrician of Nurnburg, 1512

Lukas Baumgartner, patrician of Nurnburg, 1512.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Catherine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel receiving a book

Catherine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel receiving a book.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Luxurious fashions of the nobility of Augsburg, early 16thC

Luxurious fashions of the nobility of Augsburg, early 16thC.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great

Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Tassilo chalice

Tassilo chalice.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Candlestick

Candlestick.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Censer

Censer.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Old testament scenes

Old testament scenes.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Pope Gregory I

Pope Gregory I.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Dorothea von Grumbach, died 1560

Dorothea von Grumbach, died 1560.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Wolfgang Christoph von Leoprechting, died 1637

Wolfgang Christoph von Leoprechting, died 1637
Bourgeoise fashion from a gravestone in St. Catherines Church, Frankfurt, 1468.. Bourgeoise fashion from the late 15th century from a gravestone in St. Catherines Church, Frankfurt, 1468

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Crucifix, 11th century

Crucifix, 11th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Bishops crosier

Bishops crosier.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Reliquary

Reliquary.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Bronze keys

Bronze keys.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Reliquary cross

Reliquary cross.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Choir robes

Choir robes.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Hand bell

Hand bell.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: George von Liebenstein, German knight, died 1533

George von Liebenstein, German knight, died 1533.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Antiking Rudolf

Antiking Rudolf.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Duke William IV of Bavaria knocked from his

Duke William IV of Bavaria knocked from his horse during a joust. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Sword of a German mercenary, early 16th century

Sword of a German mercenary, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Cuirass (breastplate) and dagger, early 16th century

Cuirass (breastplate) and dagger, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Full suit of ornate armor for man and horse

Full suit of ornate armor for man and horse.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Steel buckler or shield for a Rennen joust, 16th century

Steel buckler or shield for a Rennen joust, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Portrait of Anna von Kronberg, who died at age two in 1549

Portrait of Anna von Kronberg, who died at age two in 1549.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Portrait of William IV, Count of Furstenberg, died 1549

Portrait of William IV, Count of Furstenberg, died 1549.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: German womens headdresses, 1510-1550

German womens headdresses, 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: German joust, mid 16th century

German joust, mid 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: German tournament armor from the first half

German tournament armor from the first half of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Glass paintings showing coats of arms with lute player

Glass paintings showing coats of arms with lute player.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Tapestry and carpet pattern of the 16th century

Tapestry and carpet pattern of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Glass paintings showing coats of arms with

Glass paintings showing coats of arms with lute player and lovers.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Queen Elisabeth of Poland, born Archduchess

Queen Elisabeth of Poland, born Archduchess of Austria, 1542.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: German mercenaries (Landsknechte), 1510-1550

German mercenaries (Landsknechte), 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Swiss costume of a knight with heraldic shield, 1510-1550

Swiss costume of a knight with heraldic shield, 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Swiss womens costumes from 1510-1550

Swiss womens costumes from 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: German womens jewelry from 1546

German womens jewelry from 1546.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Eleonora Gonzaga, Duchess of Urbino, 1543

Eleonora Gonzaga, Duchess of Urbino, 1543.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Mens and womens costume, 1510-1550

Mens and womens costume, 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Pedestal

Pedestal.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Tournament jousting shields or roundels molded

Tournament jousting shields or roundels molded around the arm, e. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: German noble woman as St Mary Magdalen, 1510-1550

German noble woman as St Mary Magdalen, 1510-1550
German noble woman as St. Mary Magdalen, 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Portrait of Ludwig X, Duke of Bavaria, died 1545

Portrait of Ludwig X, Duke of Bavaria, died 1545.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageChromolithograph Collection: Kneeling woman with a knight in armor standing behind her

Kneeling woman with a knight in armor standing behind her.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century




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"Captivating Chromolithographs: A Glimpse into the Inter-war Period and Beyond" Step back in time with these mesmerizing chromolithographs, offering a vivid window into various aspects of history and nature. During the inter-war period, British military posters showcased their might, depicting brave soldiers from the 17th Lancers near Modderfontein - all that remained after a fierce battle. Nature's beauty is also captured within these prints, featuring delicate grasses swaying gracefully alongside vibrant Iris xiphioides and Anglica blooms. Devotional cards adorned with chromolithographed images of The Virgin Mary evoke spiritual reverence. Explore botanical wonders through depictions of Lady Fern, True Maidenhair, and Holly Fern – each leaf intricately detailed to perfection. Delight in the array of edible-podded pea varieties or sugar peas depicted in stunning color combinations. For those intrigued by geology, a cross-section through Earth's crust reveals its hidden layers and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Marvel at the majestic English oak or pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), symbolizing strength and endurance throughout centuries. Transport yourself to another realm as you gaze upon "The New Jerusalem, " an enchanting chromolithograph from c1900 that ignites imagination about utopian visions for humanity's future. Dive into fashion trends from the roaring 1920s with men's stylish attire showcased in intricate detail - a testament to evolving tastes during this era. Lastly, immerse yourself in ancient knowledge preserved within pages from the Dresden Codex; a Maya manuscript revealing their rich cultural heritage. These captivating chromolithographs offer glimpses into diverse realms - historical events, natural wonders, religious devotionals, scientific discoveries, artistic expressions – all encapsulated within exquisite colors and meticulous details. Embark on a visual journey through time as you explore these fascinating prints.