Engraver Collection (#9)

Thomas Tollemache aka Talmash or Tolmach, c. 1651 - 1694. English soldier and member of Parliament. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, 1612 to 1671. English general and parliamentary commander in chief during English Civil War

Mary II, 1662 - 1694. Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband King WIlliam III. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

John Thurloe, 1616-1668. Secretary of state and spymaster during Cromwells protectorate. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin, 1645-1712. British politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Henry Boyle, 1st Baron Carleton, 1669 - 1725. Anglo-Irish politician. Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer

Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, aka Baron Arlington, 1618 - 1685. English statesman. Secretary of state under Charles II

Sir William Wyndham, c. 1688 - 1740, English Tory statesman. Secretary at War. Chancellor of the Exchequer. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Charles Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot of Hensol, 1685 - 1737. British lawyer and politician. Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr. Vertue With Their Lives and Characters

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, 1641-1711. English statesman and writer. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford, 1653 - 1727. Royal Navy officer. Admiral of the Fleet. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale, 1616 - 1682. A chief minister of Englands King Charles II. Notorious for his repressive rule in Scotland

Anne of Cleves, 1515 -1557. German noblewoman and Queen of England as the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

Illustrated portrait of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth, 1658 to 1735. English nobleman and military leader

Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland aka Baron Percy, 1602-1688. English military leader. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

Charles Parrocel, 1688 -1752. French painter and engraver. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788). From La Tour, published 1920

Portrait, taken from an ancient marble, said to be of Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger. Engraved by Dutch engraver Lucas Vorsterman, 1595-1675, after Peter Paul Rubens, after anonymous

Portrait of Greek philosopher Plato taken from an ancient marble bust. Engraved by Dutch engraver Lucas Vorsterman, 1595-1675, after Peter Paul Rubens, after anonymous

Title page for Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Title page for Alls Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare

Title page for A Winters Tale by William Shakespeare

Engraving depicting Sir Bors, a Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, 19th century
Engraving depicting Sir Bors

Johan Erik Bolinder Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch
Johan Erik Bolinder, Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, Johan Wilhelm Palmstruck (1770-1811), army officer, cartoonist, engraver, painting, Ivory, Height, 5 cm (1.9 inch)

Portrait Willem Jacobsz van Heemskerck Poet Engraver
Portrait of Willem Jacobsz van Heemskerck, Poet and Engraver on Glass, Arnoud van Halen, 1700 - 1732, oil paint (paint), h 11 cm × w 9.5 cm h 41.2 cm × w 47.4 cm × d 1.6 cm

Placeholder De Plaatsnyder title object Menselyk Bedryf
Placeholder De Plaatsnyder (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, engraver, etcher, Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 138 mm × w 81 mm

Plate 3 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 3, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Plate 5 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 5, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Plate 40 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 40, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Monument John Smith Esq Westmonasterium history
Monument to John Smith Esq. Westmonasterium, or, the history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster: containing an account of its ancient and modern building, Cole, James

Shrine St. Edward Westmonasterium history antiquities
The Shrine of St. Edward, Westmonasterium, or, the history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster: containing an account of its ancient and modern building, Cole, James

Knt. Monument Sr Cloudesly Shovell Knt Westmonasterium
Knt. Monument to Sr. Cloudesly Shovell, Knt. Westmonasterium, or, the history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster: containing an account of its ancient and modern building

Lucas Van Leyden, 1494 A

Abraham Bloemaert, 1566 - 1651. Dutch Artist And Printmaker. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les eColes
Abraham Bloemaert, 1566 - 1651. Dutch Artist And Printmaker. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les EColes, ECole Hollandaise, Published 1863

Cornelis Pietersz Bega, Or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn, 1631 / 1632 A
Cornelis Pietersz Bega, Or Cornelis Pietersz Begijn, 1631/1632 A

Thomas Stothard, 1755 -1834. English Artist, Illustrator And Engraver. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Anglaise
Thomas Stothard, 1755 -1834. English Artist, Illustrator And Engraver. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Anglaise, Published 1867

John Martin, 1789 A

Heinrich Aldegrever Or Aldegraf, 1502A

Niklaus Manuel, 1484 - 1530. Swiss Dramaturg, Painter, Engraver And Statesman. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Martin Schongauer, C. 1448-1491. German Engraver, Artist And Printmaker. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Allemande
Martin Schongauer, C.1448-1491. German Engraver, Artist And Printmaker. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Georg Philipp Rugendas, 1666 - 1742. German Battle And Military Genre Artist, Painter And Engraver. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Johann Elias Ridinger, 1698 - 1767. German Artist, Engraver, Draughtsman And Publisher. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Paul Gustave Dor

Gerard Edelinck, 1640

Hendrik Goltzius, 1558

George Vertue, 1684 To 1756. English Engraver And Antiquary. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

The Annunciation To The Madonna Reduced Facsimile Of A Drawing In Bistre By Hans Holbein 1494 - 1543 German Painter And Wood Engraver From A Catalogue Of A Collection Of Engravings Etchings And

Memorial Card for Mr. Barak Longmate, genealogical editor and heraldic engraver, ca. 1793. ca. 1793 Creator: Anon
Memorial Card for Mr. Barak Longmate, genealogical editor and heraldic engraver, ca. 1793

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"The State Tinkers: Exploring the Artistry of Engraving" Step into the world of engraving, where masterful hands bring life to intricate designs and captivating scenes. One such talented artist was James Gillray (1756-1815), a renowned engraver whose works continue to mesmerize audiences. Published on February 10th, his engravings captured the essence of their subjects with unparalleled skill. In "The Fall of Babylon" by John Martin (1789-1854) in 1831, we witness the grandeur and destruction of an ancient city through Martin's visionary painting brought to life by an unknown engraver. The etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764) titled "The Gate of Calais" transports us back in time, revealing the bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere of this historical moment. Venturing further into Surrey's picturesque landscapes, we find ourselves at "The Hill, " home to Birket Foster, a celebrated artist known for his enchanting depictions. Here, nature intertwines with artistry as Foster's work captures the beauty that surrounds him. But engraving is not limited to traditional subjects; it can also be a medium for self-expression and exploration. Take Foujita in Drag or Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver as examples – both artists pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms through their unique artistic visions. From bustling London streets like Upper Baker Street in Marylebone to Samuel Neeles' esteemed engraving shop on Strand Street during the late 18th century – each location holds stories waiting to be discovered within its engraved lines. Even charitable institutions like John Grooms Orphanage in Clacton-on-Sea showcase how engravings were used beyond aesthetics – conveying messages that touched hearts and inspired change. Engravers have immortalized historical figures too.