Woodblock Engraving Collection

Knight of the Knights Templar in house habit, Templier en habit de maison
5912809 Knight of the Knights Templar in house habit, Templier en habit de maison. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et Costumes

A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310685 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

The conversion of Constantine the Great before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, 1830 (engraving)
5309220 The conversion of Constantine the Great before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, 1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Constantine the Great (272 AD-337 AD) a Roman Emperor of Illyrian origin

Woodblock engraving depicting a long-eared Phanesian, who were believed to inhabit certain regions of the ancient
5309167 Woodblock engraving depicting a long-eared Phanesian, who were believed to inhabit certain regions of the ancient earth

Woodblock engraving depicting a bloodletting scene
5309453 Woodblock engraving depicting a bloodletting scene; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a bloodletting scene. A physician bleeding a patient from the arm)

A woodblock engraving depicting an apparatus with see-saw action, used for pounding cattle feed, 18th century
5311265 A woodblock engraving depicting an apparatus with see-saw action, used for pounding cattle feed, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1762); Universal History Archive/UIG

A gunner firing a cannon whose elevation has been calculated using a chequered rule fitted with two plum-bobs
5311241 A gunner firing a cannon whose elevation has been calculated using a chequered rule fitted with two plum-bobs, 16th century (engraving); (add.info)

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Common hedgenettle, a perennial grassland herb
5310966 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Common hedgenettle, a perennial grassland herb. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) an English engraver and natural history author

European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century
FLO4629396 European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

A woodblock engraving depicting a clinical thermometer, 19th century (engraving)
5311253 A woodblock engraving depicting a clinical thermometer, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The globular end was placed in the patient's mouth and the other end in a bowl of water)

A woodblock engraving depicting a mule with palanquin on it's back, 17th century
5310611 A woodblock engraving depicting a mule with palanquin on it's back, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Woodblock engraving depicting Jonah being spewed up by the whale
5308580 Woodblock engraving depicting Jonah being spewed up by the whale; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Jonah being spewed up by the whale)

Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman, a London cut-purse (nypper) and pickpocket (foyster), 17th century
5308888 Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman, a London cut-purse (nypper) and pickpocket (foyster), 17th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting John Selman)

Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip, 16th century
5308606 Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip, 16th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a cat-o-nine-tails whip. Dated 16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woodblock engraving depicting a pumpkin (Curcurbito Pepo), 19th century
5309123 Woodblock engraving depicting a pumpkin (Curcurbito Pepo), 19th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a pumpkin (Curcurbito Pepo)

Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito
5308577 Woodblock engraving depicting a victim of the Spanish Inquisition being led to the stake wearing a San Benito, a linen overall painted with figures of demons and creatures from Hell

Alderman of Paris, Echevin de Paris, reign of King Francis I. The livery features the coat of arms of Paris
FLO4571184 Alderman of Paris, Echevin de Paris, reign of King Francis I. The livery features the coat of arms of Paris on the sleeve

A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310684 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Woodblock engraving depicting London Bridge as it appeared in 1616, 17th century
5308989 Woodblock engraving depicting London Bridge as it appeared in 1616, 17th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting London Bridge as it appeared in 1616)

Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow, 19th century
5308884 Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow, 19th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow)

Woodblock engraving depicting an Aristotelian concept of the path of a projectile
5308799 Woodblock engraving depicting an Aristotelian concept of the path of a projectile; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting an Aristotelian concept of the path of a projectile)

A landowner inspecting immature coppice
5312026 A landowner inspecting immature coppice; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a landowner inspecting immature coppice. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Woodblock engraving depicting two men suffering from a hangover after drinking too much wine, 16th century
5309092 Woodblock engraving depicting two men suffering from a hangover after drinking too much wine, 16th century; (add.info)

Woodblock engraving depicting Arab astronomers
5309365 Woodblock engraving depicting Arab astronomers; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Arab astronomers. One holds an armillary sphere showing a geocentric universe)

Woodblock engraving depicting lightening and a fireball in the sky, 17th century
5309300 Woodblock engraving depicting lightening and a fireball in the sky, 17th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting lightening and a fireball in the sky)

Woodblock engraving depicting a one-breasted woman from an ancient Amazonian tribe, 15th century
5309165 Woodblock engraving depicting a one-breasted woman from an ancient Amazonian tribe, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a one-breasted woman from an ancient Amazonian)

Interior of Nathaniel Ward's fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851. Inventor of the Wardian Case
FLO4629634 Interior of Nathaniel Ward's fern greenhouse, Clapham, London, 1851. Inventor of the Wardian Case. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte

Woodblock engraving depicting the eagle stone (in the mouth of an eagle) which was enclosed accretion of small loose
5308559 Woodblock engraving depicting the eagle stone (in the mouth of an eagle) which was enclosed accretion of small loose stones: it was supposed to possess magical properties

Woodblock engraving depicting the extraction of a precious stone believed to exist in the head of a toad
5308557 Woodblock engraving depicting the extraction of a precious stone believed to exist in the head of a toad, 15th century (engraving); (add.info)

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Southernwood a species of flowering plants in the sunflower family
5310967 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Southernwood a species of flowering plants in the sunflower family. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Belladonna, a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family
5310965 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Belladonna, a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and aubergine

Woodblock engraving depicting a gunner firing a cannon whose elevation had been calculated using a chequered ruler
5309394 Woodblock engraving depicting a gunner firing a cannon whose elevation had been calculated using a chequered ruler fitted with two plumb-bobs; (add.info)

Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil, 15th century
5308682 Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil. Dated 15th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The muse of Geometry
5312055 The muse of Geometry; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the muse of Geometry. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

David Douglas, Scottish plant hunter. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte
FLO4630045 David Douglas, Scottish plant hunter. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake
5309200 Woodblock engraving depicting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by an earthquake, showing Lot's wife being turned to a pillar of salt; (add.info)

Common ostrich, Struthio camelus. Ostrich. Handcoloured woodblock engraving from The Natural History of Birds, published by Brightly and Childs, Bungay, Suffolk, 1815

Tattooed and bare-breasted young woman dancing a hula while seated on the ground
6339140 Tattooed and bare-breasted young woman dancing a hula while seated on the ground by Arago, Jacques Etienne Victor (1790-1855) (after); (add.info)

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Mugwort, a species of aromatic plants in the genus Artemisia
5310968 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Mugwort, a species of aromatic plants in the genus Artemisia. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) an English engraver and natural history author

Provost of Merchants of Paris, Prevot des Marchands, reign of King Francis I
FLO4571175 Provost of Merchants of Paris, Prevot des Marchands, reign of King Francis I. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a contemporary woodcut from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii
6339139 Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii. She is shown barebreasted with a headdress)

Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son
6339112 Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son

Man of Puebla, Mexico
6339106 Man of Puebla, Mexico by Phlipkin (19th century); (add.info.: Man of Puebla, Mexico. In wide-brimmed hat, long woven poncho, leather chaps and trousers. Homme de Puebla)

Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow
6339080 Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow)

Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia
6338588 Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia)

Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
6338574 Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa) by Pannemaker & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)

Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius
6338328 Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius by Latham, John (1740-1837) (after); (add.info.: Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius. Cassowary)

Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre
5912811 Knight of the Knights Templar in battle costume, Templier en costume de guerre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving after an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar from Abbot Tirons Histoire et

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Woodblock engraving is a captivating art form that has been used to depict various cultures and historical figures throughout the centuries. From knights of the Knights Templar in their house habit to warriors of Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia, these engravings offer a glimpse into different societies and traditions. One such engraving showcases a sprig of Mugwort, an aromatic plant from the genus Artemisia. Created by Thomas Bewick, an English engraver and natural history author, this woodcut captures the beauty and intricacy of nature during the 18th century. Moving on to people from diverse backgrounds, we encounter a mixed-race woman from Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Her unique heritage is beautifully portrayed through this woodblock engraving. Similarly, we see a mixed-race man or mestizo holding a torch or candle in Lima, Peru – his presence symbolizing enlightenment amidst darkness. The Provost of Merchants of Paris during King Francis I's reign is depicted in another handcoloured lithograph. This artwork showcases the importance and influence held by individuals in positions of power during that time period. Traveling across continents, we come across Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe from Hawaii – her regal aura captured within this woodblock engraving. Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox people along with his son are also immortalized through this medium as they represent indigenous communities' strength and resilience. Further south lies Puebla in Mexico where we find a man proudly represented through woodblock engraving - showcasing cultural diversity within one nation. Meanwhile, Khoikhoi men wearing animal skin capes adorned with beads stand tall with bow and arrow - exemplifying their connection to nature as well as their warrior spirit. Lastly, we encounter natives from Vatulele Island in Fiji – their distinct features highlighted through intricate engravings that celebrate Melanesian culture.