Wood Cut Collection (page 15)

John Churchill / Woodcut
JOHN CHURCHILL 1ST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH An early 19th century French satire of the English military commander

Cape by Poiret / 1914
In a year when capes were all the rage Paul Poiret creates this theatrical black & red evening cape depicted by the artist in the style of a Japanese woodcut

Food and Drink / Cooking
Woodcut from 1518, showing an interior of a kitchen

Le Morte D arthur
Knights in battle on foot and horseback watched by a king and queen from the battlements of a city

C17 Brush Maker / Woodcut
A brush maker at work

C17 Tailor / Woodcut
A pair of tailors at work : one, who wears a wig, stands at a table with shears to cut cloth, while his assistant sits stitching

C17 Wheelwright / Woodcut
A wheelwright wields a massive mallet to hammer the spokes into a wooden carriage wheel

C17 Butcher / Woodcut / 45
A shop keeper - butcher or poulterer - brandishes a cleaver as he slices a joint into cutlets or whatever

C17 Porter / Woodcut / 37
A porter staggers along a country road, bowed down beneath the weight of his bags

C17 Shoemaker / Woodcut
A shoe maker sitting at his workbench files the wooden sole of shoe

C17 Basketmaking / Woodcut
A basket maker at work on a nearly completed basket

C17 Stone Worker / Woodcut
A stoneworker working with a hammer and chisel

C17 Sculptor / Woodcut / 23
A sculptor gives the finishing touches to an ecclesiastical figure for a church

C17 Apothcaries / Woodcut
Apothecaries preparing medicines, pounding the ingredients with pestles in a mortar

C17 Coachman / Woodcut / 4
A coachman guides his two- horse team along a country road

C17 Metalworker / Woodcut
A metalworker sits on a trestle and uses his hammer on a metal item softened by heating on that nearby stove

Erasmus / Cognatus / 1553
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist with his colleague Gilbertus Cognatus

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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.