Wood Cut Collection (#3)

Creation of Eve, 1483 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985808 Creation of Eve, 1483 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 39.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Creation of Eve. From a German Bible)

An Apostle (Saint Bartholomew?), c. 1540-50 (chiaroscuro woodcut)
659471 An Apostle (Saint Bartholomew?), c. 1540-50 (chiaroscuro woodcut) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); 41.6x21.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Apostle (Saint Bartholomew?)

The Betrothal of the Virgin, From The Life of the Virgin, c. 1504 (woodcut print)
1767106 The Betrothal of the Virgin, From The Life of the Virgin, c.1504 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Betrothal of the Virgin)

The Crucifixion, from The Small Passion, c. 1509-11 (woodcut print)
1767105 The Crucifixion, from The Small Passion, c.1509-11 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion, from The Small Passion)

The Harrowing of Hell or Christ in Limbo, from The Large Passion, 1510 (woodcut print)
1767104 The Harrowing of Hell or Christ in Limbo, from The Large Passion, 1510 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manuscript with historiated initial G and full page- border
1195396 Manuscript with historiated initial G and full page- border, 1893 (woodcut in black and red) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Peasant Couple in the Cottage, 1919 (woodcut on heavy blue wove paper)
988333 Peasant Couple in the Cottage, 1919 (woodcut on heavy blue wove paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 57.2x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sol et Venus, 1536 (hand-coloured woodcut print)
986378 Sol et Venus, 1536 (hand-coloured woodcut print) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sol et Venus. From Organum Uranicum. Sebastian Munster (1489-1552)

Apothecaries and potions, with two boys fighting in the foreground
986284 Apothecaries and potions, with two boys fighting in the foreground, 1491 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 29.5x20.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Various Tulips, 1612-14 (hand-coloured woodcut print)
986126 Various Tulips, 1612-14 (hand-coloured woodcut print) by Sweert, Emanuel (1552-1612); 39.7x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Tulips. From Florilegium)

A page from Euclids Elementa Geometrica translated into Latin
985850 A page from Euclids Elementa Geometrica translated into Latin, 1482 (printed page in black and red, woodcut) by Greek School

A Sermon by Saint Augustine, c. 1494-5 (colour woodcut)
985849 A Sermon by Saint Augustine, c.1494-5 (colour woodcut) by Swiss School, (15th century); 31.2x21.8 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sermon by Saint Augustine)

Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint)
985686 Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint) by German School, (16th century); 10.6x15.3 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vues de Bresil, c. 1829-35 (woodblock print in colours)
828303 Vues de Bresil, c.1829-35 (woodblock print in colours) by Deltil, Jean Julien (1791-1863); 180.3x266.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vues de Bresil)

Map of Cairo, a bird s-eye view, 1549 (woodcut map on 21 sheets)
1195485 Map of Cairo, a bird s-eye view, 1549 (woodcut map on 21 sheets) by Venetian School, (16th century); 98x197 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Two views of the Pantheon, 1570 (woodcut)
1195476 Two views of the Pantheon, 1570 (woodcut) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80) (after); 29.3x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B
1195398 Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B, manuscript with full page-border, 1896 (woodcut in black and red) by Morris

Three Women Talking, 1907 (woodcut in four colours)
991587 Three Women Talking, 1907 (woodcut in four colours) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 39.2x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Women Talking; Underhaltung von drei Frauen)

Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985879 Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 28x19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsters and snakes in a landscape)

The Holy Family with Five Angels, c. 1504 (woodcut print)
1767107 The Holy Family with Five Angels, c.1504 (woodcut print) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Family with Five Angels)

A Map of the World, 1511 (woodcut, red and black ink)
985939 A Map of the World, 1511 (woodcut, red and black ink) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Map of the World)

Illustration of a late 15th century distillery to extract the essential oils of plants
985882 Illustration of a late 15th century distillery to extract the essential oils of plants, 1500 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Brunschwig

Anatomical illustration, 1546 (woodcut)
985877 Anatomical illustration, 1546 (woodcut) by French School, (16th century); 37.2x24.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration)

The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut)
985793 The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.1x29 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Big wheel around 1867 / Hochrad um 1867, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19

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History of firefighting, fire pump 1890: Petrol-powered machine, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century

Scaramouche, character of the Commedia dell Arte

Saito Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), a Japanese warrior monk, holding a naginata, a long pole with a sword-like blade
YOSHITSUNE & BENKEI. Saito Musashibo Benkei (1155-1189), a Japanese warrior monk, holding a naginata, a long pole with a sword-like blade

EXORCISM, 1566. The exorcism of Nicole Aubry by a bishop at the cathedral of Notre-Dame of Laon, France, c1566. Copy of an engraving by Jean Boulaese, 1575

ALCHEMY ALLEGORY, 1617. The gray wolf devours the king, after which it is burned on the pyre, consuming the wolf and restoring the king to life

STAMP ACT: CARTOON, 1765. O! the fatal Stamp. A warning inspired by the Stamp Act, printed in the Pennsylvania Journal, 1765

MERMAID, 1520. A double-tailed mermaid. Woodcut, Spanish, 1520

PHASES OF THE MOON. Woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the Younger from Sebastian Munsters Canones super novum instrumentum luminarium, Basel, 1534

Luther Woodcut
MARTIN LUTHER

Compendium maleficarum, treatise on witchcraft. 1608. Deal with the Devil. 8th Scene. Xylography. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Library

UEHARA: OCEAN WAVES. Color woodcut by Uehara Konen, early 20th century

Susanoo no Mikoto, Shinto god of storms, standing by a woman on the edge of a cliff, pointing towards the sea
SHINTO GOD: SUSANOO. Susanoo no Mikoto, Shinto god of storms, standing by a woman on the edge of a cliff, pointing towards the sea. Woodcut by Yoshitoshi Taiso, late 19th century

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. Jackson is to be President, and you will be hanged. Woodcut, 1828

SYMBOL: TEMPTATION. A serpent and apple tree, symbol of temptation. Woodcut

SYMBOLS: DEATH. Various symbols of death and mourning

PILLORY, ENGLAND, 17th CT. A man accused of seditious libel is punished with the pillory: woodcut, English, 17th century

SCH├ûNER GLOBE, 1515. Johannes Sch├Âners globe of 1515 depicting America and Asia, from Historia da Colonizacao do Brasil. Woodcut

STAMP ACT: CARTOON, 1765. O! the fatal Stamp. A warning inspired by the Stamp Act, printed in the Pennsylvania Journal, 1765

AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512). Detail from map of the world and account of Vespuccis voyage, 1507, by Martin Waldseemuller, who suggested that the New World be named " America."

Medieval plague scene. Victorian woodcut of a street in a town afflicted by a plague epidemic. The town crier precedes a cart, shouting " bring out your dead" as bodies are piled

Mathematical logic, 1503
Mathematical logic. Woodcut titled Typus Logice that appeared in Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525)

Human skeleton, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a human skeleton. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Adoration of the Devil, 17th century
Witches adoring The Devil. 17th century woodcut illustration depicting women, presumably witches, with The Devil. One woman kneels to kiss the Devils backside

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"Exploring the Celestial Mechanics of Woodcut: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into a world where wood meets ink, as we embark on a captivating journey through history and art. From medieval masterpieces to modern marvels, woodcuts have left an indelible mark on human creativity. In 1605, Samuel de Champlain's map of Port St. Louis, later known as Plymouth, Massachusetts, showcased the intricate details that could be achieved through this technique. The precision and beauty of his work set the stage for future artists to explore new horizons. Fast forward to 1515 when Durer's world map mesmerized viewers with its intricacy and accuracy. This masterpiece demonstrated how woodcuts could not only capture geographical landscapes but also convey knowledge about celestial mechanics. Edvard Munch's "The Kiss, " created in 1897-98 using woodcut techniques, revealed the emotional depth that could be expressed through this medium. Each stroke carved into the wood conveyed passion and longing in a way that resonated with audiences worldwide. Woodcuts were not limited to European art; they found their place in depicting historical events such as the Spanish Conquest of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) in 1556. The colored woodcut vividly portrayed this pivotal moment in history, capturing both triumph and tragedy. French artist Kiyochika Kobayashi took woodcutting to new heights by creating thought-provoking images like "A Whale and Three Fish. " This piece depicted Japan devouring Russian sailors during a tumultuous period around 1905—a powerful representation of national identity intertwined with political tensions. Japanese samurai warriors came alive through Shuntei Katsukawa's skillful hand in his c1820 woodblock print featuring Ichijo Jiro Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune locked in battle. Their fierce expressions captured both honor and conflict within feudal Japan.