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Kraken are legendary sea monsters of gargantuan size, said to have dwelt off the coasts of Norway and Iceland. Kraken is the definite article form of krake, a Scandinavian word designating an unhealthy animal, or something twisted. Pen and wash drawing by malacologist Pierre Dénys de Montfort, 1801, from the descriptions of French sailors reportedly attacked by such a creature off the coast of Angola.

Kraken Sea Monster

Kraken are legendary sea monsters of gargantuan size, said to have dwelt off the coasts of Norway and…

Animals alive today are but a fraction of all that have been before our time. We are continually discovering species of animals long since vanished form the fact of the earth. The mammoth is notable the among fossilized remains that have been found frozen in the ice of northern Siberia. In France this drawing of a mammoth was found, evidently sketched by a man living in that time.

Mammoth

Animals alive today are but a fraction of all that have been before our time. We are continually discovering…

An illustration of a four person file military formation.

Four Person File Military Formation

An illustration of a four person file military formation.

An illustration of a three person file military formation.

Three Person File Military Formation

An illustration of a three person file military formation.

An illustration of a two person file military formation.

Two Person File Military Formation

An illustration of a two person file military formation.

"PENNONS. Small flags borne at the end of a lance of an esquire or gentleman bearing his paternal arms. The end of the pennon was cut off upon the person being created a knight banneret." -Hall, 1862

Pennons

"PENNONS. Small flags borne at the end of a lance of an esquire or gentleman bearing his paternal arms.…

"Argent, a serpent crowned, or, vorant a (person). VORANT. Swallowing or devouring: any animal, in a charge, devouring another creature." -Hall, 1862

Serpent Vorant

"Argent, a serpent crowned, or, vorant a (person). VORANT. Swallowing or devouring: any animal, in a…

"Fig 13 - Wilson's School-House, near Gray's, Ferry, Philadelphia. From a drawing by M. S. Weaver, Oct. 22, 1841, received by Elliott Coues, February, 1879, from Malvina Lawson, daughter of Alexander Lawson, Wilson's engraver." Elliot Coues, 1884

School House in Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia

"Fig 13 - Wilson's School-House, near Gray's, Ferry, Philadelphia. From a drawing by M. S. Weaver, Oct.…

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…

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.

The Four Horsemen

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

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.

The Blowing of the Sixth Trumpet

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

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer in 1504. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht…

The Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer between 1504 and 1505. It depicts Mary and Jesus resting after a long journey. The woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt

The Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by…

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer, created between 1504 and 1505. It depicts Jesus saying farewell to his mother to go on his final journey to Jerusalem. The woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother

Christ Taking Leave of his Mother is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht…

The Pen Drawing From Life probably was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It probably represents Dürer's sister-in-law Katherine Frey. It is found in the Royal Print-Cabinet in Berlin, Germany.

Pen-Drawing From Life

The Pen Drawing From Life probably was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It probably…

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…

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…

The Adoration of the Magi is a pen-drawing that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1524. It represents the three Magis who are the Kings, subjects in the Nativity Scene of Jesus in Christian art.

Adoration of the Magi

The Adoration of the Magi is a pen-drawing that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in…

This is a pen-drawing of St. Christopher by German artist Albrecht Dürer.

St. Christopher

This is a pen-drawing of St. Christopher by German artist Albrecht Dürer.

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.

This drawing represents the interior of Her Majesty's Theater of England.

Interior of Her Majesty's Theatre

This drawing represents the interior of Her Majesty's Theater of England.

The baptismal font is type of large basin used to perform the baptism ceremony, which is the act of using water to admit a person into the Christian Church.

Baptismal Font

The baptismal font is type of large basin used to perform the baptism ceremony, which is the act of…

The altar cloth was embroidered by hand in gold and silk. It includes a drawing of a dove on the bottom. This cloth is used in a church setting.

Altar Cloth

The altar cloth was embroidered by hand in gold and silk. It includes a drawing of a dove on the bottom.…

This table is intended for use in a drawing room. It is made out of wood with four carved legs that are connected to a spike in the center.

Table

This table is intended for use in a drawing room. It is made out of wood with four carved legs that…

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…

An illustration of Sir Isaac Newton sitting on the ground being hit by an apple falling out of a tree and discovering the law of gravity.

Isaac Newton Discovering Gravity

An illustration of Sir Isaac Newton sitting on the ground being hit by an apple falling out of a tree…

"Backgammon, a game played by two persons upon a table or board made for the purpose, with pieces or men, dice-boxes, and dice. The table is in two parts, on which are twenty-four black and white spaces called points. Each player has fifteen men of different colors for the purpose of distinction. The movements of the men are made in accordance with the numbers turned up by the dice. It is said to have been invented in the tenth century." -Vaughan, 1906

Backgammon Board

"Backgammon, a game played by two persons upon a table or board made for the purpose, with pieces or…

"Drawing showing completed 50-foot diameter sand or tailings wheel." -Meese, 1913

Tailings Wheel

"Drawing showing completed 50-foot diameter sand or tailings wheel." -Meese, 1913

"Drawing showing arrangement of elevator in square steel elevator casing." -Meese, 1913

Bucket Elevator

"Drawing showing arrangement of elevator in square steel elevator casing." -Meese, 1913

"Drawing showing arrangement of "Perfect Discharge" Bucket Elevator." -Meese, 1913

Perfect Discharge Bucket Elevator

"Drawing showing arrangement of "Perfect Discharge" Bucket Elevator." -Meese, 1913

"Drawing showing arrangement of "Gravity Discharge" Bucket Elevator." -Meese, 1913

Gravity Discharge Bucket Elevator

"Drawing showing arrangement of "Gravity Discharge" Bucket Elevator." -Meese, 1913

Chroneken Der Sassen is a print that was designed be German artist Peter Schoffer in 1492. The drawing is possibly a genealogy tree, tracing family lineage.

Chroneken Der Sassen

Chroneken Der Sassen is a print that was designed be German artist Peter Schoffer in 1492. The drawing…

This is a fruit tree drawing, possibly and apple tree. Its roots are shown in the shape of a ball and there are three birds circulating the tree.

Fruit Tree

This is a fruit tree drawing, possibly and apple tree. Its roots are shown in the shape of a ball and…

The Plowman is a print that was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1538. It is part of a series called the "Dance of Death". It shows a plowman plowing his fields while death is following his cattle.

The Plowman

The Plowman is a print that was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1538. It is part of a series…

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows a king in his quarters writing, and two commoners outside walking.

Iconibus Illustrata

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows…

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16 th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows a lady trying to care for a diseased man, while to men are staring and pointing at the man in disgust.

Iconibus Illustrata

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16 th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It…

This is a Hans Burgmair print that was created in 1516 in Augsburg, Germany. It seems to depict two soldiers in discussion.

Hans Burgmais Print

This is a Hans Burgmair print that was created in 1516 in Augsburg, Germany. It seems to depict two…

The Historia Mundi Naturalis is a print that was created by German artist Hans Burgmair in 1512. It depicts farmers or peasants cleaning outside.

Historia Mundi Naturalis

The Historia Mundi Naturalis is a print that was created by German artist Hans Burgmair in 1512. It…

Albrecht Meyer on right sketches plants for the <I>De Historia Stirpium</I> published in 1542. Heinrich F&uuml;llmaurer, on left, transfers the drawings to wood blocks.

Two Men Drawing

Albrecht Meyer on right sketches plants for the De Historia Stirpium published in 1542. Heinrich Füllmaurer,…

This Venetian print was created in 1562 by an unknown artist. It is a drawing of an old man's side profile, with an oval shaped frame around him. The outside of the drawing is decorated with pillars, angels and coat of arms.

Venetian Print

This Venetian print was created in 1562 by an unknown artist. It is a drawing of an old man's side profile,…

The Flood is an engraving on a wood block that was created by Edward Calvert, an English printmaker during the 19th century. It shows people escaping a flood.

The Flood

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

This is a print by German artist Johann Otmar in 1502 . It depicts St. Francis reading a bible outside between trees. In each corner of the print are symbols of the four Evangelists: top left, St. John represented by the eagle; top right, St. Mark represented by the lion; bottom left, St. Matthew represented by the winged man; and bottom right, St. Luke represented by the ox.

Johann Otmar

This is a print by German artist Johann Otmar in 1502 . It depicts St. Francis reading a bible outside…

At the Back of the North Wind is a wood engraving that was created by English painter Albert Hughes. It is a children's book that was written by George Macdonald in 1857. It is a fantasy about a boy named diamond and his adventures with the lady north wind.

At the Back of the North Wind

At the Back of the North Wind is a wood engraving that was created by English painter Albert Hughes.…

This print is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the house that was designed by English artist Robert Bateman in 1876. It seems to depict a couple strolling in a wooded area. The woodcut is created by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block for printing on paper.

Art in the House

This print is part of a series of woodcuts called Art in the house that was designed by English artist…

Once a Week is a pencil drawing by English artist Charles Keene in 1859. This drawing is part of a novel "The Good Fight" by English novelist Charles Reade. It seems to depict a man asking for forgiveness from his lady.

Once a Week

Once a Week is a pencil drawing by English artist Charles Keene in 1859. This drawing is part of a novel…

This is a drawing that comes from the English Illustrated Magazine in 1892. It was created by English artist Louis Davis. It seems to depict Baby Jesus and Mary with three angels surrounding them.

English Illustrated Magazine

This is a drawing that comes from the English Illustrated Magazine in 1892. It was created by English…

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…

Dead Love is a drawing that was created by M.J. Lawless in 1862. It is found in "The Good Fight" by English novelist Charles Reade. It depicts a woman crying over her dead lover that is in a tomb.

Dead Love

Dead Love is a drawing that was created by M.J. Lawless in 1862. It is found in "The Good Fight" by…

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…

Th Sirens Three is a fairy tale about three bird women that lived on an island. This is an illustration about the fairy tale that was created by English artist Walter Crane in 1886.

The Sirens Three

Th Sirens Three is a fairy tale about three bird women that lived on an island. This is an illustration…

This is a drawing of a woman changing shoes.

Woman Changing Shoes

This is a drawing of a woman changing shoes.

The Glittering Plain is a fantasy story by William Morris. This illustration shows one of the story's scenes. It was created by English artist Walter Crane.

The Glittering Plain

The Glittering Plain is a fantasy story by William Morris. This illustration shows one of the story's…

The Birth of St. George is a drawing that was created by artist C.M. Gere. It seems to depict a farmer finding the infant St. George laying on a blanket behind a shrub. St. George became a venerated Christian Martyr.

The Birth of St. George

The Birth of St. George is a drawing that was created by artist C.M. Gere. It seems to depict a farmer…

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…

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 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…

The Cherry Festival is a pen drawing by artist Gertrude M. Bradley. The drawing shows a crowd of children and adults going to a festival.

The Cherry Festival

The Cherry Festival is a pen drawing by artist Gertrude M. Bradley. The drawing shows a crowd of children…