Engravings Collection

Balliol College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, formal gardens and the Deans lodgings. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

VERNE, Jules (1828-1905). Illustration of 20000
" VERNE, Jules (1828-1905). Illustration of " 20000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1870). Etching."

Lincoln College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library & the Deans lodgings & a formal garden. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Pembroke College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, gardens & grounds & the bell tower. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. Work attributed to the legendary alchemist Hermes Trismegistus who summarizes the process Magnum Opus or Great work for the creation of

Awful Changes
A cartoon, published in 1830, 28 years before Darwins Origin Of Species, lampooning theories of evolution. Entitled Awful Changes, it depicts an Ichthyosaurus giving a lecture on a human skull

STEINLEN, Th鯰hile A Tourn饠du Chat Noir
STEINLEN, Th鯰 hile Alexandre (1859-1923). Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret. 1896. Advertisment of the tour of this cabaret from Montmartre founded by Rodolphe Salis. Art Nouveau. Litography

Saint Sophia, in the front, and her daughters Saints Faith, Hope and Charity, in the background. Litography

Mayflies Chromolithograph 1884
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Vierte Abtheilung - Wirbellofe Thiere. Leipzig Verlag, 1884

Wilmots Late Scarlet Strawberry. Coloured engraving from William Hooker, Pomona Londinensis: containing colored engravings of the most esteemed fruits cultivated in the British Gardens. Vol. I

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851. First building with revolutionary modular, prefabricated design, and use of glass. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, London

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

University of Oxford. College of the University and Queens College. Illustration in Vues d Optique (Perspective Views). Images to be seen through a zograscope

Horseshoer. Coloured engraving (19th c. )
Horseshoer. Coloured engraving (19th c.)

Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). The vessel Prince of Asturias, hoisting the Gravina badge, battles five English vessels. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

American Homestead Winter
In a Currier & Ives print titled American Homestead Winter, a man with his dog carries firewood to his home as a couple in a horse-drawn slegh pass him on the road, 1868

Map of Saint Malo, 17th c. Engraving

Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Paradise Lost. 1886-. Illustration for John Miltons work. Etching

Brasenose College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & the formal gardens. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Magdalen College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings, the kitchen & garden. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817). English novelist. Engraving

Constellation map. On the left side, the northern
" Constellation map. On the left side, the northern constellations and on the right side, the southern constellations

Napoleon reviewing his troops. Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Sea lampreys. Engraving after a drawing by a F.Padr󮠅 ngraving

Signing Venezuelas independence in Caracas (5th August 1811). Replica of a fresco painting by Tovar y Tovar (1883). Engraving

The Festival of Reason, created by the French

Reino Unido (20th c. ). Suffragette demonstration
Reino Unido (20th c.). Suffragette demonstration in London. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Wild Cattle
Bewick depicts two kinds of English wild cattle. Above is the Chillingham sort, of which he will later make one of his finest engravings. Both are rare even in his day

Barber
3782517 Barber by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Barber from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de Notre Dame (1503-1566). French physician and astrologer, author of book of predictions Astrological Centuries (1555). Illustration in card of 18th century. Drawing

Revelation: Vision of Death, by Gustave Dore. - Bible
3780046 Revelation: Vision of Death, by Gustave Dore. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Revelation: Vision of Death, engraving by Gustave Dore)

South Africa (XIX). Zulu Kingdom (1883). Restoration Cettewayo, king of the Zulus. Cetewayo attends the ceremony indaba conference to meet the Induna (Zulu and Xhosa leaders)

Collieries at Langwith, Norwood and Glapwell in North Derbyshire
Printed by Pawson and Brailsford.Glapwell Colliery, near Chesterfield closed in the early 1970s. Norwood Colliery, near Killamarsh closed in 1943

SCOTLAND. Edinburgh. 19 cntury. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Map of the kingdoms of Granada and Murcia (Granata et Murcia regna) by W. Blaeu. Decorated with the Arms of both States, the figure of a surveyor and a naval combat. Published in Amsterdam, 1635

Carta marina (map of the sea). 1516. Facsimile
" Carta marina (map of the sea). 1516. Facsimile. Sea map described by Carlos Sainz in his work " The name of America". Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Americas Museum."

Gibraltar (1844). Rock, city and harbour. Etching

Erik XIV of Sweden (1533-1577). King of Sweden (1560-1568). Engraving

Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c. ). Etching
Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c.). Etching

LEZO, Blas de (1687-1741). Spanish sailor. Capture
" LEZO, Blas de (1687-1741). Spanish sailor. Capture of the English frigate " Stanhope" by Don Blas de Lezo. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum."

Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Protector of England and beheaded in the reign of Edward the VI (engraving)
964881 Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Protector of England and beheaded in the reign of Edward the VI (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Seymour)

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

Limehouse Dock
3790723 Limehouse Dock; (add.info.: Entrance to the Limehouse Dock, Regents Canal, London. From 1835 print. National Views of London &c. Vol. 2, 1835); Lebrecht History

ENGLAND (19 century). Haworth Village. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

American Express Train (19th c. ). Litography
American Express Train (19th c.). Litography

Milan Royal Palace. Engraving. ITALY. Milan
" Milan Royal Palace. Engraving. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."

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Discover the timeless artistry of engravings, where history and beauty intertwine. Hortensia's intricate designs transport us to Balliol College in 1675, as we delve into Plate 113. Unveiling the secrets of alchemy, the Emerald Tablet or Tabula Smaragdina captivates our imagination like The Book Of Kells itself. VERNE's vivid illustrations from 20000 Leagues Under the Sea take us on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves. Lincoln College and Pembroke College unveil their architectural splendor through engravings dating back to 1675. Awful Changes come alive before our eyes in Plate 127, a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. In this captivating world of engravings, nature takes center stage with Wilmots Late Scarlet Strawberry gracing one plate with its vibrant hues while Geranium varieties enchant another with their delicate petals. Each stroke etched onto these plates tells a story, capturing moments frozen in time and can more than just images; they are windows into history and culture that transcend generations. They allow us to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication behind each piece, reminding us of the power art holds in preserving memories. So let your eyes wander through these engraved masterpieces and immerse yourself in a world where past meets present – where every detail is meticulously crafted for eternity.