Wood Cut Collection (page 7)

JAPAN: WATERFRONT, c1860. A French woman and a Dutch man seated near the waterfront with ships in the background, and showing the Japanese characters for meteorology, geography, and directions above

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, c1861. An American merchant and his daughter walking with a dog on a leash in Yokohama, Japan. Japanese woodcut in colors by Sadahide Utagawa, c1861

KING OF ITALY, c1861. A man seated in a chair entitled People of Barbarian Nations, The King of Italy. Japanese woodcut in colors by Yoshitsuya Utagawa, c1861

JAPAN: WOMAN WITH DOG. A French woman walking her dog, accompanied by a dark-skinned man wearing a turban. Woodcut in colors by Sadahide Utagawa, c1860

JAPAN: YOKOHAMA, c1861. The kitchen in a foreign settlement house where food is being prepared and a man is getting a shave in an adjoining room. Woodcut in colors by Yoshikazu Utagawa, c1861

JAPAN: COOKING Caucasian men cooking in the kitchen of a foreign settlement house in Japan with a dog in the foreground. Woodcut in colors by Yoshikazu Utagawa, c1860

SAINT ANDREW. Patron saint of Scotland. Woodcut

MEDIEVAL FALCONRY, c1460. Medieval Italian falconers. Line engraving after a woodcut, c1460

JACOBs DREAM. (Genesis 28: 10-22). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

SCHOOLMASTER, c1500. Woodcut, English, c1500

PARIS: PILLORY. The pillory at Les Halles, in Paris. 18th century engraving

SPELLING BOOK, 1763. Woodcut frontispiece from The British Instructor, an English speller published in 1763

MEDIEVAL PRISON, 1557. The Provosts prison. Woodcut from Praxis Rerum Civilium, by Josse Damhoudere, published 1557 in Antwerp

TRIAL OF A HERETIC. Engraving after a woodcut from Praxis Criminis Persequendi, published in Paris by Johannes Millaeus, 1541

CHERUBIM, 1695. Decorative woodcut, 1695

BROOKLYN FERRY, 1814. Advertisement, 1814, for commutation tickets for a steam ferry connecting New York and Brooklyn

ANGEL SHARK. Woodcut from Konrad von Gesners Medici Tigurini Historiae Animalium Liber IV. Qui est de Piscium & Aquatilium animantium natura... Frankfurt, 1604

RICHARD TARLTON (d. 1588). English comic actor. Contemporary engraving

SEIGE OF JULICH, 1610. Seige of Julich-Cleves-Berg, Germany, during the War of the Julich Succession, 1610. Contemporary German engraving

FARMING: MILLHOUSE. A watermill on a 19th-century American farm: wood engraving, American, early 19th century

FARMING: MILLHOUSE. A water-mill on a 19th century farm: wood engraving, American, 19th century

FARMING: ALMANAC CUT. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

TAVERN IN A HOSTELRY. The interior of a workmens hostel. Engraving after a French woodcut of 1517

MITHRADATES I (d. 138 B. C. ) King of Parthia, 171-138 B. C. Wood engraving, 19th century, after an ancient coin
MITHRADATES I (d.138 B.C.) King of Parthia, 171-138 B.C. Wood engraving, 19th century, after an ancient coin

FARMING: HARVEST. Picking corn at harvest time: wood engraving, American, early 19th century

FARMING: THRESHING. Threshing with hand flails: wood engraving, American, early 19th century

FARMER: ALMANAC CUT. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

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

TAILORS, 16th CENTURY. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

ARTABANUS I. King of Parthia, c211-191 B. C. Wood engraving, 19th century, after an ancient coin
ARTABANUS I. King of Parthia, c211-191 B.C. Wood engraving, 19th century, after an ancient coin

SHOEMAKERS, 16th CENTURY. Shoemakers. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages. Cartoon, c1855, suggesting the comparatively high wage rates paid in the United States stimulated immigration from Europe. Wood engraving, c1855

FARMING: ALMANAC CUTS. Wood engravings, early 19th century

CHINA: PAPER MANUFACTURE. Harvesting of mulberry bark to be used for the manufacture of paper. After an old Chinese print

MARGARET OF NAVARRE (1492-1549). Queen of Henry II of Navarre, also known as Margaret of Angouleme. Steel engraving, 19th century

ANDREW JACKSON: NATIVE AMERICANS. The 1833 meeting at the White House of President Andrew Jackson, the Native American mystic Tenskwatawa ( The Prophet ), and Sauk Chief Black Hawk

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

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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.