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"Discovering the Art of Xylography: A Journey through History and Illustration" Step into the enchanting world of xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: United Kingdom. Stratford-Upon-Avon. Royal

United Kingdom. Stratford-Upon-Avon. Royal
Pulcinella, character from the Commedia dell Arte. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: ALEXANDER VI (1431-1503). Pope from 1492 to 1503, nephew of Pope Callixtus III. Xylography. SPAIN

ALEXANDER VI (1431-1503). Pope from 1492 to 1503, nephew of Pope Callixtus III. Xylography. SPAIN
CUL4870985 ALEXANDER VI (1431-1503). Pope from 1492 to 1503, nephew of Pope Callixtus III. Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageXylography Collection: PARE, Ambroise (1509-1590). French surgeon. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris

PARE, Ambroise (1509-1590). French surgeon. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
CUL4847688 PARE, Ambroise (1509-1590). French surgeon. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: PARE, Ambroise (1509-1590). French surgeon

Background imageXylography Collection: AVALOS, Fernando Francisco (1490-1546). Spanish general. Xylography. SPAIN

AVALOS, Fernando Francisco (1490-1546). Spanish general. Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4931262 AVALOS, Fernando Francisco (1490-1546). Spanish general. Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageXylography Collection: Sevilla in 1548. Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMARY COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Sevilla in 1548. Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMARY COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library
CUL4877293 Sevilla in 1548. Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMARY COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Sevilla in 1548. Xylography. SPAIN)

Background imageXylography Collection: The book of the courtier of Baldassare Castiglione, first Spanish translation of Juan Boscan y

The book of the courtier of Baldassare Castiglione, first Spanish translation of Juan Boscan y Almogaver
CUL4868744 The book of the courtier of Baldassare Castiglione, first Spanish translation of Juan Boscan y Almogaver, in 1534 - BOSCAN Y ALMOGAVER, Juan (1495-1542)

Background imageXylography Collection: SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553). Spanish doctor and theologian. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE

SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553). Spanish doctor and theologian. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library
CUL4847737 SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553). Spanish doctor and theologian. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: SERVET, Miguel (1511-1553)

Background imageXylography Collection: Godfrey of Bouillon with armour, 15th century (xylograph)

Godfrey of Bouillon with armour, 15th century (xylograph)
CUL4929519 Godfrey of Bouillon with armour, 15th century (xylograph); Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: Duke of Lower Lorraine (1089-1095)

Background imageXylography Collection: VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). ' De Architectura' (On Architecture)

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura" (On Architecture)
CUL4853190 VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura" (On Architecture), with translation into Spanish by Miguel de Urrea

Background imageXylography Collection: PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598)

PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598). Portrait of Philip still as prince
CUL4858581 PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598). Portrait of Philip still as prince. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: Portrait of the Pope URBAN VI (1318-1389)(xylography)

Portrait of the Pope URBAN VI (1318-1389)(xylography)
CUL4933712 Portrait of the Pope URBAN VI (1318-1389)(xylography); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: URBAN VI (1318-1389). Xylography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageXylography Collection: VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). ' De Architectura'

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura"
CUL4863370 VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura", with Spanish translation by Miguel de Urrea. Published in Alcala de Henares by Juan Gracian (1582)

Background imageXylography Collection: Knight of the Teutonic Order. Illustration on 'Cleri totius Romanae subiecti Ecclesiae'

Knight of the Teutonic Order. Illustration on "Cleri totius Romanae subiecti Ecclesiae"
CUL4849877 Knight of the Teutonic Order. Illustration on "Cleri totius Romanae subiecti Ecclesiae", by Francois modius and Jost Amman. Frankfurt. 1585. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE

Background imageXylography Collection: Scaramouche, character of the Commedia dell'Arte. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Scaramouche, character of the Commedia dell'Arte. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Carnavalet Museum
CUL4847242 Scaramouche, character of the Commedia dell'Arte. Xylography. FRANCE. ILE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Carnavalet Museum by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Scaramouche)

Background imageXylography Collection: VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). ' De Architectura' (On Architecture)

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura" (On Architecture)
CUL4853238 VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura" (On Architecture), with translation into Spanish by Miguel de Urrea

Background imageXylography Collection: MOLIERE, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, called (1622-1673). English dramatist and actor

MOLIERE, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, called (1622-1673). English dramatist and actor
CUL4868770 MOLIERE, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, called (1622-1673). English dramatist and actor. Moliere characterized as Sganarelle, main character of the homonymous comedy (1660). Xylography. SPAIN

Background imageXylography Collection: Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594 (xylography)

Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594 (xylography)
CUL4856239 Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594 (xylography) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: BRY, Theodor de (1528-1598). Columbus Landing in the Indies. 1594

Background imageXylography Collection: Salome, 1894 by WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900) (xylography)

Salome, 1894 by WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900) (xylography)
CUL4876861 Salome, 1894 by WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900) (xylography) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: BEARDSLEY, Aubrey Vincent (1872-1898). Salome. 1894. WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900)

Background imageXylography Collection: Letter X and Letter Y (chromolitho)

Letter X and Letter Y (chromolitho)
3626584 Letter X and Letter Y (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter X and Letter Y)

Background imageXylography Collection: Page from the Biblia Pauperum, 15th century, (1870)

Page from the Biblia Pauperum, 15th century, (1870). 28th xylographic page of the Biblia Pauperum or Bible of the Poor. Illustration from The Arts of the Middle Ages

Background imageXylography Collection: Scaramouche, character of the Commedia dell Arte

Scaramouche, character of the Commedia dell Arte

Background imageXylography Collection: Sack of Rome or Sacco di Roma (1527). Charles

Sack of Rome or Sacco di Roma (1527). Charles
" Sack of Rome or " Sacco di Roma" (1527). Charles Vs mutinous troops watch over Castel Samt Angelo, where Pope Clement VII was imprisoned. Xylography. FRANCE. Paris

Background imageXylography Collection: Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Engraving

Two Saints make shoes being tempted by the devil. Engraving

Background imageXylography Collection: The Morse Cotton Baling Press. Cotton Hydraulic

The Morse Cotton Baling Press. Cotton Hydraulic Press, New Morse system. Installed in New York. 1881. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: Knight of the Order of Santiago. Illustration

Knight of the Order of Santiago. Illustration on Cleri totius Romanae subiecti Ecclesiae, by Fran篩s modius and Jost Amman. Frankfurt. 1585. Early Modern Era. Xylography. FRANCE

Background imageXylography Collection: DURER, Albrecht. The Apocalypse of St. John

DURER, Albrecht. The Apocalypse of St. John
DURER, Albrecht (1471-1528). Apocalypse of St. John. 1496-1498. The Angel shuts again the Evil in Hell. Detail. Flemish art. Xylography. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Correr Museum Library

Background imageXylography Collection: De Lamiis et Pythonicis Mulieribus (Of Witches

De Lamiis et Pythonicis Mulieribus (Of Witches and Diviner Women, 1508). Work by Ulrich Molitor printed in Augsburg (Germany). Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: Deal with the Devil. Illustration from scene

Deal with the Devil. Illustration from scene
" Deal with the Devil. Illustration from scene VI " Compendium maleficarum", edition from 1608. Xylography. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Library."

Background imageXylography Collection: The Flagellation, 1496-1497, by Durer (1471-1528)

The Flagellation, 1496-1497, by Durer (1471-1528)
Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). German painter and engraver. The Flagellation, 1496-1497. Xylography. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageXylography Collection: Arming a Knight. Amadis de Gaula (Amadis of Gaul)

Arming a Knight. Amadis de Gaula (Amadis of Gaul). Chivalric romance first compiled in Zaragoza in 1508 by Garci Rodr ez de Montalvo

Background imageXylography Collection: Commemorative card of the Spanish constitution of

Commemorative card of the Spanish constitution of 1812. Deck of cards designed by Simon Ardit and Quer, 1822. Xylography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. ALAVA. Vitoria. Fournier de Naipes Museum of Alava

Background imageXylography Collection: Knight of the Teutonic Order. Illustration on Cleri

Knight of the Teutonic Order. Illustration on Cleri totius Romanae subiecti Ecclesiae, by Fran篩s modius and Jost Amman. Frankfurt. 1585. Xylography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Background imageXylography Collection: Bamboo forest on Java

Bamboo forest on Java
Antique illustration of a Bamboo forest on Java

Background imageXylography Collection: Russia, Winter in St. Petersburg, Xylography (Wood engraving)

Russia, Winter in St. Petersburg, Xylography (Wood engraving)
Russia, 19th century. Winter in St. Petersburg. Xylography (Wood engraving)

Background imageXylography Collection: PARACELSUS, Philippus Aureolus (1493-1541). Swiss

PARACELSUS, Philippus Aureolus (1493-1541). Swiss Renaissance philosopher, theologian and physician. Xylography. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageXylography Collection: BROSAMER, Hans (1500-1554). Philip of Hesse

BROSAMER, Hans (1500-1554). Philip of Hesse. Renaissance art. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: French map of the city of Roses and Trinidad

French map of the city of Roses and Trinidad fortress. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: DUNS SCOTUS, John (1266-1308). Scottish Franciscan

DUNS SCOTUS, John (1266-1308). Scottish Franciscan theologian and philosopher. Edition of their works of 1517. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer

BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: Borgia, Saint Francis (1510-1572). Spanish religious

Borgia, Saint Francis (1510-1572). Spanish religious man and noble. Xylography

Background imageXylography Collection: URBAN VI (1318-1389). Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid

URBAN VI (1318-1389). Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageXylography Collection: Sevilla in 1548. Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid. National

Sevilla in 1548. Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageXylography Collection: AVALOS, Fernando Francisco (1490-1546). Spanish

AVALOS, Fernando Francisco (1490-1546). Spanish general. Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageXylography Collection: KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin

KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin
" KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th). Human health compendium" (Fasciculus medicinae, 1491). First medicine book including anatomical illustrations

Background imageXylography Collection: HERODOTUS (484-430 BC). Greek historian. Portrait

HERODOTUS (484-430 BC). Greek historian. Portrait
" HERODOTUS (484-430 BC). Greek historian. Portrait of the book " Illustrium Imagines". Engraving. Xylography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library."

Background imageXylography Collection: Calais in 1538. Xylography. ITALY. Milan. Civica

Calais in 1538. Xylography. ITALY. Milan. Civica
" Calais in 1538. Xylography. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."

Background imageXylography Collection: Bank, Economy and Trade, German engraving of

Bank, Economy and Trade, German engraving of the 17th c. Xylography. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageXylography Collection: VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century
" VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura", with Spanish translation by Miguel de Urrea. Published in Alcala de Henares by Juan Graciᮠ (1582)



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"Discovering the Art of Xylography: A Journey through History and Illustration" Step into the enchanting world of xylography, a centuries-old printing technique that has left an indelible mark on art and culture. Originating in the United Kingdom, this captivating craft found its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon, where it became intertwined with the royal heritage. One remarkable example is "Two Saints being Tempted by the Devil, " an engraving that showcases intricate details and masterful craftsmanship. Another striking piece is "The Morse Cotton Baling Press, " which depicts the power of cotton hydraulic machinery during a transformative era. Delve into illustrations like "Knight of the Order of Santiago, " where xylography breathes life into noble characters from chivalric tales. The works of Albrecht Durer also grace this artistic realm, such as his awe-inspiring portrayal of "The Apocalypse of St. John. " Xylography even played a role in documenting historical events, as seen in "Columbus Landing in the Indies. " This 1594 masterpiece captures Christopher Columbus's monumental voyage with astonishing precision. Not limited to grand narratives, it also embraced more intimate subjects like Oscar Wilde's haunting depiction of "Salome. " The medium's versatility shines through vibrant chromolithographs featuring letters X and Y or captivating scenes from ancient texts like Biblia Pauperum. Travel back to 15th-century Europe with a page from this biblical manuscript or witness Durer's powerful rendition of "The Flagellation. " Immerse yourself further in medieval times as you explore how knights were armed through Amadis de Gaula illustrations. Lastly, commemorate Spain's rich history with a special card honoring their constitution. Through these diverse examples spanning different periods and themes, xylography emerges as both an art form and historical document – capturing the essence of human creativity and storytelling.