The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun in 1511. It depicts Jesus, Mary and the three wise men. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created by artist Albrecht Dürer in 1498. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper. This woodcut depicts St. John in the presence of the almighty, which is from the Bible, Book of Revelation.

Almighty

The Almighty drawing is a woodcut that was part of the "Apocalypse," a series of fifteen woodcuts created…

"An optical toy consisting of a vertical cylindrical mirror which gives a correct image of a distorted picture drawn at the base on a plane at right angles to axis of the mirror."-Whitney, 1902

Anamorphoscope

"An optical toy consisting of a vertical cylindrical mirror which gives a correct image of a distorted…

"A method of drawing which gives a distorted image of the object represented when it is viewed from directly or nearly so, but a natural image when it is viewed from a certain point, is reflected by a curved mirror, or is seen through a polyhedron."-Whitney, 1902

Anamorphosis

"A method of drawing which gives a distorted image of the object represented when it is viewed from…

This drawing illustrated one of Hans Andersen's fairy tales. It was created by English illustrator Arthur Gaskin in 1893. It seems to depict a clergyman guiding a lady on a horse through the woods.

Hans Andersen

This drawing illustrated one of Hans Andersen's fairy tales. It was created by English illustrator Arthur…

An ancient caricature of dragons fighting.

Assyrian Caricature.

An ancient caricature of dragons fighting.

The Crystal Ball is a series of narrative poems written for children. This is an illustration of one of the poems by Mary Sargant Florence in 1894.

The Crystal Ball

The Crystal Ball is a series of narrative poems written for children. This is an illustration of one…

This is an illustration of "Beauty and the Beast" a fairy tale by artist Robert Anning Bell in 1894. It seems to depict three ladies sewing a dress.

Beauty and the Beast

This is an illustration of "Beauty and the Beast" a fairy tale by artist Robert Anning Bell in 1894.…

The Sleeping Beauty is an illustration of the story that was created by English artist Walter Crane in 1882. It is part of the "Household Stories" by the Grimm's fairy tales. It shows the prince about to kiss sleeping beauty.

The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty is an illustration of the story that was created by English artist Walter Crane…

Bed and table at Pompeii (from wall painting).

Bed and Table

Bed and table at Pompeii (from wall painting).

This is a drawing of a lady in bed. She is sitting upright in her bed, with hat boxes, a hat, and undergarments surrounding her at the foot of the bed.

Lady in Bed

This is a drawing of a lady in bed. She is sitting upright in her bed, with hat boxes, a hat, and undergarments…

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to depict a Scholar or man of teaching, possible holding a small replica of a christian school.

Hans Sebald Beham

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to…

Block perspective drawing.

Block Drawing

Block perspective drawing.

This is a drawing of Huon of Bordeaux a character in a 13th century French epic "Chason de Geste", which is translated "Songs of Heroic Deeds". It was illustrated by artist F. Mason in 1895.

Huon of Bordeaux

This is a drawing of Huon of Bordeaux a character in a 13th century French epic "Chason de Geste", which…

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book that was created by English artist Heywood Sumner in 1896. It seems to depict a boy feeding birds while walking down a trail in the woods.

Boy and Birds

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book…

An illustration of a boy drawing.

Boy Drawing

An illustration of a boy drawing.

The Brook is an engraving on a wood block that was created by Edward Calvert, an English printmaker during the 19th century. It shows two ladies taking water out of a brook with their urns.

The Brook

The Brook is an engraving on a wood block that was created by Edward Calvert, an English printmaker…

A perspective drawing of a building.

Building Drawing

A perspective drawing of a building.

This image shows a woman creating an illustration using the camera obscura.

Camera Obscura

This image shows a woman creating an illustration using the camera obscura.

The Great Cannon is an etching that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1518. It depicts the prevailing dread of the Turks trying to enter Nuremberg, Germany.

The Great Cannon

The Great Cannon is an etching that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1518. It depicts…

This is a story illustration of "A Book of Carols" by British artist Henry Payne in 1893.

A Book of Carols

This is a story illustration of "A Book of Carols" by British artist Henry Payne in 1893.

The Old Chartist is a drawing that was created by British artist Frederick Sandys in 1861. It is found in "The Good Fight" by English novelist Charles Reade. A chartist is a financial analyst that looks at charts. The picture seems to depict a man standing outside and pondering the future.

The Old Chartist

The Old Chartist is a drawing that was created by British artist Frederick Sandys in 1861. It is found…

This is a drawing of adults and children walking outside in their coats. They are all dressed in early 20th century attire.

Adults and Children

This is a drawing of adults and children walking outside in their coats. They are all dressed in early…

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book that was created by English artist Heywood Sumner in 1896. It seems to depict a family riding in a fast carriage.

Stories for Children

Stories for children is a children's book by Francis Peard. This is one of the drawings in the book…

This is an illustration of Daphnis and Chloe, characters in a Greek novel by artist C.H. Shannon. The drawing seems to show one of the characters playing a musical instrument amongst cattle.

Daphnis and Chloe

This is an illustration of Daphnis and Chloe, characters in a Greek novel by artist C.H. Shannon. The…

Milton's Ode on Christ's Nativity is a print that was created by English Painter Albert Moore. It is displayed in English author John Milton's book.

Milton's Ode on Christ's Nativity

Milton's Ode on Christ's Nativity is a print that was created by English Painter Albert Moore. It is…

Leiden Christi is a drawing that was printed by German artist Albrecht Pfister in 1470. It depicts Jesus being resurrected from his tomb holding a cross. Below him are two soldiers sleeping.

Leiden Christi

Leiden Christi is a drawing that was printed by German artist Albrecht Pfister in 1470. It depicts Jesus…

This is an illustration of the fairy tale of Cinderella by artist H. Granville Fell.

Cinderella

This is an illustration of the fairy tale of Cinderella by artist H. Granville Fell.

"A drawing of a crystal showing a combination of the cube, octahedron and rhombic dodecahedron is shown, in which the faces are lettered the same as the corresponding poles in the projection." -The Encyclopedia Britannica 1910

Clinographic Drawing of a Cubic Crystal

"A drawing of a crystal showing a combination of the cube, octahedron and rhombic dodecahedron is shown,…

The Triumph of Columbus. A fac-simile of the original sketch by Columbus himsef, was sent by him from Seville in 1502, and is preserved in the city hall at Genoa. The figure sitting beside Columbus is Providence; Envy and Ignorance are hinted at as monsters following in his wake; while Constancy, Tolerance, the Christian Religion, Victory, and Hope attend him. Above all is the floating figure of Fame blowing two trumpets, one marked "Genoa," the other "Fama Columbi." Harrisse says that good judges assign this picture to Columbus' own hand, though none of the drawings ascribed to him are authentic beyond doubt; while it is very true that he had the reputation of being a good draughtsman.

Triumph of Columbus

The Triumph of Columbus. A fac-simile of the original sketch by Columbus himsef, was sent by him from…

"Composition- A simple grouping of three objects." -Foster, 1921

Composition

"Composition- A simple grouping of three objects." -Foster, 1921

Perspective drawing of a cross.

Cross Perspective

Perspective drawing of a cross.

Morte D'Arthur is an illustration that was created by English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It depicts an Arthurian romance written by Sir Thomas Malory. This drawing seems to depict a woman wearing a black cape looking at a book.

Morte D'Arthur

Morte D'Arthur is an illustration that was created by English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It depicts…

Morte D'Arthur is an illustration that was created by English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It depicts an Arthurian romance written by Sir Thomas Malory. This drawing depicts three swans swimming across a river.

Morte D'Arthur

Morte D'Arthur is an illustration that was created by English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It depicts…

Morte D'Arthur is an illustration that was created by English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It depicts an Arthurian romance written by Sir Thomas Malory. This drawing depicts a man kneeling in prayer.

Morte D'Arthur

Morte D'Arthur is an illustration that was created by English illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It depicts…

Dante is a print that was designed by Italian artist Cremonese in 1491.

Dante

Dante is a print that was designed by Italian artist Cremonese in 1491.

Act of drawing

Draw

Act of drawing

When drawing the circle, the compass is turned by the handle with the thumb and forefinger in a clockwise motion.

Drawing a Circle Using Compass

When drawing the circle, the compass is turned by the handle with the thumb and forefinger in a clockwise…

The first step to drawing a house. Begin with a basic drawing.

Drawing a House 1

The first step to drawing a house. Begin with a basic drawing.

The second step to drawing a house. It becomes slightly more elaborated.

Drawing a House 2

The second step to drawing a house. It becomes slightly more elaborated.

The third step to drawing a house. The drawing becomes further elaborated as it reaches completion.

Drawing a House 3

The third step to drawing a house. The drawing becomes further elaborated as it reaches completion.

"Drawing Frame." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Drawing Frame

"Drawing Frame." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

A, B, and C show three types of triangular prisms: right, isosceles, and equilateral. When put together with rectangular prisms, they create the three basic house forms. D is a shed roof and E and F are gable roofs.

Drawing House Forms

A, B, and C show three types of triangular prisms: right, isosceles, and equilateral. When put together…

The arrows shows the motion direction of drawing a 30-degrees, 45-degrees, or a-60 degrees angle using a 60-degree triangle.

Drawing Lines using Triangle, 30-, 45-, 60-Degrees

The arrows shows the motion direction of drawing a 30-degrees, 45-degrees, or a-60 degrees angle using…

Side view of a hand drawing on a mechanical drawing board.

Hand Drawing

Side view of a hand drawing on a mechanical drawing board.

A hand demonstrating inking parallel lines using a t-square and a drafting board.

Hand Drawing

A hand demonstrating inking parallel lines using a t-square and a drafting board.

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is a combination of scrolling leaves, an oval shape on the bottom with the year 1515 in its center, and a lion directly above it. At the very top is a cornucopia filled with grapes and a bird eating out of it.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is a handled pedestal vase with leaves inside.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is in the shape of a pole with an bird at the top and a human head at the bottom that is partly covered with wings. It stands on a bird's feet.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is a design of spiraling leaves and flowers with a bird standing in the center.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This is a pen drawing by artist Edmund New. It seems to illustrate people walking across a bridge in Evesham, England.

Pen Drawing

This is a pen drawing by artist Edmund New. It seems to illustrate people walking across a bridge in…

This is a pen drawing by artist Patten Wilson. It shows a close up of the side of a bridge, and a man on a horse approaching the bridge.

Pen Drawing

This is a pen drawing by artist Patten Wilson. It shows a close up of the side of a bridge, and a man…

This is a pen drawing by artist Edmund New. It seems to illustrate people walking across a bridge in Evesham, England.

Pen Drawing

This is a pen drawing by artist Edmund New. It seems to illustrate people walking across a bridge in…

This is a pen drawing by artist R. Spence. It seems to depict men fighting a war.

Pen Drawing

This is a pen drawing by artist R. Spence. It seems to depict men fighting a war.

This easel was made in England for use of both oil and water color painting. It has attached compartments that can be closed into the easel.

Easel

This easel was made in England for use of both oil and water color painting. It has attached compartments…

The Evergreen is a story that was illustrated by Scottish artist John Duncan. The drawing seems to depict a couple playing music together outside on a field with lamb.

The Evergreen

The Evergreen is a story that was illustrated by Scottish artist John Duncan. The drawing seems to depict…

The Evergreen is a story that was illustrated by artist Robert Burns. The drawing seems to depict possibly a sheep herder.

The Evergreen

The Evergreen is a story that was illustrated by artist Robert Burns. The drawing seems to depict possibly…

This is a drawing of a lady holing fabric.

Lady Holding Fabric

This is a drawing of a lady holing fabric.

This is a drawing of the Study of the Varieties of Facial Types by German artist Albrecht Dürer.

Study of the Varieties of Facial Types

This is a drawing of the Study of the Varieties of Facial Types by German artist Albrecht Dürer.

An illustration of a family surrounding the father who is sketching on a notepad.

Family

An illustration of a family surrounding the father who is sketching on a notepad.