Wood Cut Collection (#8)

DESCARTES: GEOLOGY, 1644. Diagram from Rene Descartes Principia Philosophiae, 1644, depicting his theory of the development of mountains and oceans; the layers include the earths crust (E), air (F)

SCRIBES IN ANCIENT GREECE. Wood engraving, 19th century

MACBETH, 1881. Lady Macbeth seizes the dagger from Macbeth after he has just killed Duncan in Act II, Scene 1 of William Shakespeares Macbeth. Wood engraving

VACCINATION. Wood engraving, 1935, by the Mexican artist, Leopoldo Mendez

PIRATE CREW. The crew of Captain Bartholomew Roberts, known as Black Bart, celebrating a successful raid on the Guinea Coast of Africa in the early 18th century. Woodcut, early 19th century

ASTRONOMER, 16th CENTURY. An astronomer and cosmographer. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

RICHARD MATHER (1596-1669). American Congregational cleric. Woodcut, c1670, attributed to John Foster (1648-1681): the earliest portrait engraving known to have been made in America

JUDGMENT OF SOLOMON. German woodcut, late 16th century

TRADES: PEWTERER. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

SURVEYING. A surveyor taking his sights on a castle tower. Woodcut from the French Treatise on the Usage of Trigonometry, by Philippe Danfrie, 1597

CHILDREN OF PLANET SATURN. Allegoric representation of the Life of the Children of the planet Saturn. Woodcut, German, 16th century

THAMES: FROST FAIR, 1684. The Frost Fair on the frozen Thames River in England during the severe winter of 1683-84: 19th century wood engraving after a contemporary woodcut

MACBETH, 19th CENTURY. Out, damned spot! out, I say! Lady Macbeth seemingly washing her hands in Act V, Scene 1 of William Shakespeares Macbeth : colored wood engraving, English

MACBETH, 19th CENTURY. Lady Macbeth trying to cleanse her hands: colored engraving from a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares Macbeth

ARMILLARY SPHERE. Tycho Brahes equatorial armillary sphere

A bird perches on a branch. 1925

Peaceful scene in cemetery
Wild flowers grow and intertwine in this peaceful cemetery scene, with a bird perched on a leaf singing, and a snail crawling along slowly below. 1925

A man reads a book in a shop
A man reads a book in a bookshop, with many strange-looking busts in the background. 1925

A swan glides elegantly along a river, with a castle in the background, and a lizard, bird and flowers in the foreground 1925

A witch sits by her cauldron surrounded by wildlife: a raven sit on top of her armchair, an owl perches in the beams, a tortoise and fish (presumably alive no more) dangle from the ceiling

Bugs, butterflies and birds enjoy the delights of a blossoming, fertile meadow. 1925

Large spider in web
A large spider sits patiently, watching as his web does all the work, reeling in his prey. 1925

Donkey and owl at night
A donkey and owl alone together in the night, the crescent moon and stars shining down on them in this tranquil scene. 1925

Birds in beautiful surroundings
Two birds enjoy one anothers company surrounded by lush, beautiful scenery in this rural idyll. 1925

Squirrel
A squirrel sits in an archway surrounded by beautiful plants, with mountains in the background. 1925

A fish swimming in a river
A fish swims along a river, lush scenery in the background. 1925

Two men at a door
A frail man extends his hat in the hope that a stranger on his doorstep may have pity on him and offer a few pennies. 1925

Birds on a tree
Many varieties of birds, including an owl, perch on the bare branches of a tree. 1925

A deer peeps out from behind a clump of trees, with a large lizard looming in the foreground. 1925

Scene by a lake
What at first appears to be tranquil scene of nature becomes somewhat more menacing when one realises there are two sets of eyes watching you 1925

A scene of nature: a bird perching on a branch, looks down inquisitively at the squirrel and rabbit below. 1925

An idyllic rural scene: a farmhouse surrounded by fertile land, with a hedgehog and rabbit roaming peacefully, and a bird singing happily in the foreground. 1925

A deer lounges in lush, tropical surroudings. Flowers bloom and trees merge with one another in a scene of beautiful abundance. 1925

Jesus Crucified Woodcut
Jesus on the cross, with Mary and James. Date: Ist century

NEW ENGLAND MAP 1677. Detail of a woodcut map of New England from William Hubbards Narrative of the Troubles in New
NEW ENGLAND MAP 1677. Detail of a woodcut map of New England from William Hubbards " Narrative of the Troubles in New England, " 1677. This is thought to be the first map cut in the colony

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1496. Personification of Venus, planet of love, gaiety and music. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, Troyes, France, 1496

PTOLEMAIC WORLD MAP, 1493. Ptolemaic world map, including depictions of Noahs sons, Japhet, Shem and Ham, progenitors of the human race in Judeo-Christian tradition

SAKURA ISLAND: SAKURAJIMA. Woodcut by Ando Hiroshige depicting the volcano Sakurajima at Osumi on Sakura Island with sailing ships surrounding it, 1854

WORLD MAP, 1529. The Western Hemisphere in the world map by Franciscus Monachus, from De orbis situ, Antwerp, 1529. North America is misrepresented as an extension of Asia

EUROPE AS A QUEEN, 1588. Woodcut from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia, 1588

ANNUNCIATION TO SHEPHERDS. English woodcut, c1500

VENICE: HARBOR, c1500. Ships in the harbor of Venice. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris Bird s-Eye-View of Venice, woodcut, 1500

Durers Nude Woman with Zodiac. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of

Artist using a sight vane to draw a seated man on a pane of glass. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Measuring perspective for art. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471- 1528). His skillful use of perspective

Surface of the Moon, historical artwork
Moons surface, historical woodcut. This image was originally published in The Atmosphere by Camille Flammarion, in 1873. It was designed to contrast the harsh geography of the barren

Artist drawing a lute. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His skillful use of perspective

Artist drawing a nude. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His skillful use of perspective

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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.