Wood Cut Collection (#9)

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

Monk transcribing a book
Book transcription. Coloured historical woodcut of a mediaeval monk transcribing a book. Before the invention of the printing press, in the 15th century, books had to be made by hand

Durers Rhinoceros, 1515. 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 the early

Early picture of New World people
First picture of people of the New World. Taken from a woodcut published in Augsburg, Germany, around the turn of the sixteenth century, this is the first depiction of the indigenous Americans

Aries. Artwork representing Aries the Ram (21 March to 20 April), 1st of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Libra. Artwork representing Libra the Scales (24 September to 23 October), 7th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Virgo. Artwork representing Virgo the Virgin (24 August to 23 September), 6th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Capricorn. Artwork representing Capricorn the Sea Goat (22 December to 20 January), 10th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Leo. Artwork representing Leo the Lion (23 July to 23 August), 5th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Cancer. Artwork representing Cancer the Crab (22 June to 22 July), 4th of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Taurus. Artwork representing Taurus the Bull (21 April to 20 May), 2nd of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Gemini. Artwork representing Gemini the Twins (21 May to 21 June), 3rd of the 12 star signs. Astrologers claim that the star sign (also called sun sign)

Icarus and Daedelus. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), showing the fall of Icarus (centre), watched by his father Daedalus (upper centre)

Columbus landing at Hispaniola. The Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) landed on Hispaniola, now Haiti, West Indies, on 5 December 1492

Columbuss ship the Santa Maria. The Santa Maria was the Italian explorer Christopher Columbuss (1451-1506) flagship during his voyages that discovered the New World

Russian whaling, 1760
18th century Russian whaling. Woodcut engraving showing the hunting and catching of a whale in 1760, in the White Sea off Arkhangelsk (Archangel), Russia

Earliest recording of a European meteorite
Earliest recorded European meteorite. Medieval manuscript page which is the first to record a meteorite (shown in woodcut image at top)

Bloodletting, 12th century artwork
Bloodletting, coloured historical artwork. This woodcut is from the medical poem Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum (the Salernitan Rule of Health)

16th century barber shop
Medical treatment in a barber shop. This early 16th century woodcut depicts the treatment of a skin disease (right) and blood letting (left) by barber surgeons

Early phrenology. 15th-century woodcut attributed to the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). It was published in Nuremburg, Germany, in 1498, in a book titled Trilogiam Animae

Durers Syphilitic, 1495-1496. 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

Saint Christopher carrying Christ Child
St Christopher and Christ Child, coloured artwork after a 16th-century woodcut by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

16th-century school lesson
The Schoolmaster. 16th-century school lesson shown in a woodcut by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). A schoolmaster is instructing his pupils. The date of 1510 is given at upper left

Ptolemy, Greek-Egyptian astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer (1471-4582) in 1515. Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus, AD90-170) wrote four major books, the most influential being Almagest

Aratus Cilis, astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Aratus (310-240 Century BC) was born in Soli in Cilicia and was a Macedonian astronomer and poet

Al Sufi, Persian astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Abd al- Rahman Sufi, known in the West as Azophi

Child train safety, artwork

Jean Taisnier, Belgian mathematician
Jean Taisnier (1508-1562), Belgian mathematician. Taisnier published on a wide range of topics, including the physics of falling bodies, magnetism, perpetual motion, astronomy, and mathematics

Map of Moscow, 16th century
Map of Moscow, Russia. This 16th-century map was drawn by the German diplomat, geographer and historian Sigismund von Herberstein (1486-1566)

Pear, 16th century

Ammonite fossil, 16th century
Ammonite fossil. Woodcut artwork of a split stone, revealing an ammonite fossil. The Latin text refers to this as a rams horn

European bison, 17th century

Biblical symbolism, 17th century
Biblical symbolism. 17th-century woodcut text and diagram showing the orbit of the clock of the Sun and the Moon, with a heavenly hand (Christ, upper right) holding a compass to the circles

Apple, 16th century

Prudence, 16th century

Garden bird catching snails, artwork

Holiday train, conceptual artwork

Singing frog, conceptual artwork

Summer insects, conceptual artwork

Angry mosquitoes, conceptual artwork

Eiffel Tower, conceptual artwork

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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.