Engraving
This ClipArt gallery offers 56 illustrations of both metal and wood engravings. Engraving is an intaglio process in which printmakers creates depressions in the plate in areas they want to print. The entire plate is inked and then the ink is wiped off the surface, leaving only the engraved areas inked. The inked plate and a sheet of paper are run through a press with high pressure, transferring the inked areas from the plate to the paper.
Albrecht Dürer's House in Nürnberg
"Albrecht Dürer's House in Nürnberg. From the engraving in Dibdin's 'Biographical Tour.'"…
The Annunciation
An engraving, The Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel tells Mary she would conceive the Son of God.
Antoine Macault Reading his Translation of Diodorus Siculus to King Francis I
"Antoine Macault Reading his Translation of Diodorus Siculus to King Francis I. Designed by Holbein.…
Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis
An engraving from the block book, Apocalypsis Sancti Johannis, one of the earliest block books.
Bewick's Tail-Piece
A tail-piece engraved by Thomas Bewick from 'The Quadrupeds' shows a small boy "pulling a colt's tail…
Biblia Pauperum
The tenth page of Biblia Pauperum (Paupers' Bible), a picture Bible. At the top and bottom are portraits…
Biblia Pauperum, Jacob and Esau
A picture of Jacob and Esau from the tenth page of the engraving, Biblia Pauperum (Paupers' Bible),…
A Bootmaker's Shop
An engraved illustration of a bootmaker's shop from the Decameron printed in 1492 by Giovanni Boccaccio.
Canticum Canticorum
An engraving from the second leaf of the block book, Canticum Canticorum (Song of Songs).
Christ Bearing the Cross
"Christ Bearing the Cross. By Albrecht Dürer. From the wood engraving in 'The Great Passion.'"…
Christ Driving Out the Money-Changers
"Christ Driving Out the Money-Changers. By Albrecht Dürer. From the 'Little Passions.' Printed…
Christ Taking Leave of His Mother
"Christ Taking Leave of His Mother. By Albrecht Dürer. From the wood engraving in 'The Life of…
The Conversion of St. Eustace
"The Conversion of St. Eustace. By Albrecht Dürer. From the engraving on copper." -Heath, 1901
Dance of Death, The Astrologer
The Astrologer, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings, Dance of Death.
The Death of the Virgin
A print from the engraving, The Death of the Virgin, from a Missal published by Simon Vostre.
Elizabetha Regina
The engraving, "Elizabetha Regina (From 'A Booke of Christian Prayers.' Printed by John Daye, London,…
Miners Descending a Shaft
Miners went into the mine shaft by means of a barrel lowered by rope to the bottom of the shaft. This…
Fyshynge with an Angle
A print from the engraving, ""Fyshynge with an Angle" from 'The Book of St. Albans' printed by Wynkyn…
The Great White Horse
"The Great White Horse. By Albrect Dürer. From the engraving on copper." -Heath, 1901
The Happiness of the Godly
The Happiness of the Godly, from Hans Holbein's series of engravings known as his Bible Cuts.
Henry VIII in Council
Henry VIII in Council, an engraving print from Chronicles of England by Raphael Holinshed in 1577.
Heures a L'usaige de Chartre
Engraved ornaments from "Heures a L'usaige de Chartre" published by Simon Vostre.
Horsemen, Three Abreast, with Banners
Horsemen, Three Abreast, with Banners, from the engraving 'The Triumphal Procession' by Hans Burgkmair.
The King's Banquet
A print from the engraving, The King's Banquet from "Tristan" published by Antoine Verard.
The Knight and the Lady
"The Knight and the Lady. By Albrecht Dürer. From the engraving on copper." -Heath, 1901
The Knight, Death, and the Devil
"The Knight, Death, and the Devil. By Albrecht Dürer. From the engraving on copper." -Heath, 1901
Le Sorti de Marcolini Frontispiece
The frontispiece of Le Sorti de Marcolini by Giuseppe Porta in Venice, 1540.
Music
The engraving, Music from 'Mirrour of the World' by William Caxton, the first English printer.
O'erarched with Oaks that Form Fantastic Bowers
An engraving by W. T. Green and Thomas Bolton, "O'erarched with Oaks that Form Fantastic Bowers." -Cundall,…
Poliphilo in the Garden
The engraved illustration of Poliphilo in the garden from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, one of the first…
Samson Killing the Lion
"Samson Killing the Lion. By Albrecht Dürer. From the wood engraving." -Heath, 1901
The Savages of Calicut
The Savages of Calicut, from the engraving 'The Triumphal Procession' by Hans Burgkmair.
Speculum Humanae Salvationis
The engraved illustration of the Fall of Lucifer from the block book, Speculum Humanae Salvationis (Mirror…
St. John and St. Peter. St. Paul and St. Mark
"St. John and St. Peter. St. Paul and St. Mark. By Albrecht Dürer. In the Pinakothek, Munich."…
The Virgin with Four Saints
An engraving, "The Virgin with Four Saints. In the Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique." -Cundall, 1895
Wood Engraving
"A reduced copy of the 'Knight,' and is interesting as one of the first wood-engravings executed in…
