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alb8909560 Mantua-Mantova (Lombardy, Italy), Palazzo Ducale, Castello S.Giorgio, Camera degli Sposi (frescos, c.1465-74, by Andrea Mantegna; 1431-1506).-Interior view looking northwest: west wall with "Meeting between Ludovico III Gonazaga and his son Francesco", north wall with "Court of Ludovico III".-Photo.
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akg8909560 Capt. Thomas Hastings. Ruins of Crewkerne Abbey, May 1833Sketches, Vol. 7: Drawings of Devon, Wales, Lakes, etca , 1833. Graphite and pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, 23.8 × 33 cm. Inv. No. B1977.14.2451. New Haven, Yale Center for British Art.
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akg944260 Kusama, Yayoi; geb. 1929. "Mirror Room (Pumpkin), 1991. Spiegel, Holz, Pappmaché, bemalt, 200 x 200 x 200 cm. (45. Biennale di Venezia, Venedig 1993). Museum: Hara Museum of Contemporary Art., TOKYO.
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akg7413234 2. Weltkrieg: DRK - Helferinnen beim Einkaufen auf einem Markt in Sarajewo / Bosnien (von der deutschen Wehrmacht besetzt), neben ihnen eine voll verschleierte Frau- Mai 1944OT: Beim Einkauf auf dem TürkenmarktPK-Aufn.Zensurvermerk: Noch nicht der Zensur vorgelegen!.
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orz063517 CRUZ DE PLATA PROCEDENTE DE MANZANILLO (VALLADOLID) - SIGLO XVI - ARTES APLICADAS - PLATERESCO. Author: Paredes. Location: MUSEO DIOCESANO. Valladolid. SPAIN.
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alb31274900 FLORENCE PUGH in MIDSOMMAR (2019), directed by ARI ASTER. English title: MIDSOMMAR. Portuguese title: MIDSOMMAR: O MAL NÃO ESPERA A NOITE.
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alb31274953 RYAN GOSLING in DRIVE (2011), directed by NICOLAS WINDING REFN. English title: DRIVE. Portuguese title: DRIVE. Copyright: Editorial use only. No merchandising or book covers. This is a publicly distributed handout. Access rights only, no license of copyright provided. Only to be reproduced in conjunction with promotion of this film.
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alb31274897 FLORENCE PUGH in MIDSOMMAR (2019), directed by ARI ASTER. English title: MIDSOMMAR. Portuguese title: MIDSOMMAR: O MAL NÃO ESPERA A NOITE.
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alb31009893 Activities and figures, print, popular print, Sheet with 20 depictions of various figures and activities, including an English policeman, a sausage seller, and a cooper. Below each image a two-line verse in Dutch and in French. Numbered center top: No. 109., publisher: Franciscus Antonius Beersmans, Turnhout, Europe, 1866 - 1902, printmaker, paper, woodcut, colour, letterpress printing, woodcut coloured in yellow, green and red, text in letterpress, height 429 mm x width 313 mm, merchant, salesman, street-trader, craft-production, skilled handiwork, crafts and industries., A grid of small rectangular illustrations arranged in columns and rows on a beige paper background, each framed and depicting a person or scene, with many figures wearing period clothing in muted colors like green, red, yellow and brown, some holding objects such as sticks or tools, some standing, sitting, or gesturing, with simple outdoor or architectural backgrounds including trees, small houses, fences and pathways, and many illustrations accompanied by blocks of printed text beneath them.
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alb31009865 Three gardeners at work in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, photograph, page, number: '449.', inscription: 'MALLEES., HINDOOS., MADRAS.', Chennai, c. 1865 - in or before 1875, photographer, South India, paper, albumen print, height 130 mm x width 165 mm, gardening, picking fruit, human races, peoples, nationalities., A sepia photograph shows three people seated and one standing under an arch of dense foliage, with leafy plants surrounding them; two seated figures wear headwraps and loose clothing and are handling bundles of vegetation and a wooden barrel filled with greens, while the standing figure reaches upward into the foliage wearing a patterned cap and a wrapped lower garment; a woven basket lies on the ground near one seated figure and various stems and rounded produce are scattered in the foreground.
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alb31009869 Monument consecrated to the Glory of Hainault, Inhabitants of Mons in Hainaut parade before the States of Brabant, 1787, Brabant Revolution, 1787-1790, print, View of the Grand Place in Brussels where representatives of the inhabitants of Mons in Hainaut pay homage to the States of Brabant in a parade, 1787. With captions in Dutch and French. Part of a large group of prints relating to the events of the Brabant Revolution and the period 1787-1790., printmaker, Southern Netherlands, paper, etching, engraving, height 231 mm x width 330 mm., A detailed monochrome engraving shows a large ornate building with a tall central tower and steep roof flanked by smaller towers, standing at the back of a crowded open square. In front of the building a dense formation of people and marching troops fills the square, including rows of uniformed figures, a group carrying banners, and musicians with drums. A procession of mounted riders and foot soldiers moves across the scene while clusters of civilians watch and gather at the edges, some carrying objects and others standing on raised platforms. On the left and right edges of the square rows of gabled townhouses line the streets, and a few decorative statues and architectural details appear atop some roofs. The sky above is lightly sketched with scattered clouds.
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alb31009879 Portrait of Johann Jacob Hässler, print, printmaker: Gabriel Spitzel, Augsburg, after painting by Johann Heinrich Lindemann, 1707 - 1760, Bavaria, paper, mezzotint, height 350 mm x width 238 mm, Person, Johann Jacob Hässler, historical persons., A monochrome portrait of an older person with curled hair wearing a pleated ruff collar and dark robes, seated in front of a backdrop with draped fabric and a bookshelf filled with books; the person's right hand is raised with an index finger extended and the left hand rests on an open book placed on a table, with visible handwriting on the open pages; a block of handwritten text appears below the portrait.
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alb31009868 Brussels., Defense of the Schaerbeek Gate on September 23 in the morning of 1830, Defense at the Schaerbeek Gate in Brussels, 1830, Prints added to the series Events of Brussels, Antwerp, (1831), print, Belgian insurgents defending the Schaerbeek Gate in Brussels, September 23, 1830. Part of a group of prints from various other series related to the plates in the collection concerning the events during the Belgian Revolution in Brussels, Antwerp and other cities in the period August 25, 1830 to March 27, 1831., printmaker: Pierre Simonau, Brussels, printer (person): Avanzo & Cie., 1830 - 1831, printer (person), paper, lithography, lithografie, height 226 mm x width 275 mm, street-fights, riots, September Revolution, Schaarbeekse Poort, Period, 1830-09-23., A large grayscale illustration shows a crowded outdoor scene with a group of people in period clothing engaged in chaotic activity; several figures stand, some gesturing or carrying others on makeshift stretchers, while a few people sit or lie on the ground appearing injured or exhausted. Smoke or haze drifts across the middle distance, partially obscuring architectural elements including a gated entrance and a domed building beyond, with a pair of large rectangular structures flanking the scene. Trees appear at one side and scattered personal items lie on the ground in the foreground. The image is framed by a decorative border.
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alb31009887 View of Ad Deir in Petra, El Deir. Petra, La terre sainte. Vues & monuments, Sights and monuments of the Holy Land, print, Series number, 13, printmaker: François Stroobant, after print by Louis Haghe, publisher: Jules Géruzet (publisher), Brussels, 1852, Louis Haghe, after print by, paper, tone lithography, tone lithography in black with tone block in beige, height 393 mm x width 530 mm, mountains, landscape with monument, landscapes (+ landscape with figures, staffage), Jordan, Petra., A sepia-toned drawing shows a classical rock-cut façade with tall columns, ornate capitals, and a central urn-like ornament on the roof, set into a rocky cliffside. The façade opens onto a flat sandy area in front, where small groups of people in long robes and head coverings stand and sit. Smooth, rounded rock formations and terraced stone surfaces surround the monument, with winding paths and scattered vegetation including small trees and shrubs. Distant rounded hills and a calm body of water fill the background, and soft cloud formations appear in the sky above.
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alb31009855 Naval battle between the Dutch and the French on the North Sea (plate 3), 1694, Neat Illustration of the Battle between the Squadron of Dutch Warships, under Rear Admiral Hidde de Vries: and Eight Frenchmen, under Captain Jan Bart, that took place in the North Sea on June 29, 1694. The continuous changes, along with the names of the Captains, being accurately indicated in fourteen plates, print, Series number, 3, 14, Naval battle between the Dutch and the French on the North Sea. Plate no. 3 in a series of 14 numbered plates of a naval battle that took place between a Dutch squadron under Hidde Sjoerds de Vries and French ships under Jan Bart in the North Sea, June 29, 1694., printmaker: Adriaen Schoonebeek, Amsterdam, paper, etching, height 150 mm x width 195 mm, Person, Jan Bart, Hidde Sjoerds de Vries, battle (+ naval force), Nine Years' War, Period, 1694-06-29., A pale sheet bordered by a thin double line contains a sparse ink drawing of many small sailing ships scattered across the lower and middle areas, each ship depicted with multiple masts and rigging and some accompanied by short plumes of smoke or stylized waves; a large curled cloud with a cherubic face appears on the left with a small puff of cloud extending toward the ships; a circular compass-like motif with crossed lines and a short decorative tail is near the lower right; the bottom edge shows a narrow band of printed material with darker tonal blocks.
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alb31009889 Title print: Livre de Divers Ornements D'orfevrerie, Livre de Divers Ornements D'orfevrerie, print, ornamental print, Series number, 1, 6, Title print of a series of six consisting of a wreath of leafy tendrils with a flower with the text above. At the bottom are depictions of goldsmiths. Top left and right in the corners are two more ornamental decorations., signature: 'JL Durant sculps.', signature: 'fait par Jean Mussard Orfevre', privilege: 'avec privilege', date: '1673', designer: Jean Mussard, printmaker: Jean Louis Durant, 1673, paper, engraving, height 144 mm x width 120 mm, ornaments, art, foliage, ornament, jeweler, goldsmith, silversmith, title page., An ornate engraved border of swirling acanthus leaves and flowers fills the central and upper areas of the image, rendered in fine dark lines on aged paper; a symmetrical floral motif with a prominent central blossom anchors the composition, with dense curving foliage and decorative flourishes extending outward and framing a lighter central oval. Along the bottom edge, small engraved figures and objects are shown in a row, including people wearing period clothing engaged in various manual tasks and tools and furniture such as a stool, a workbench, and buckets. The overall palette is monochrome with dark ink on a beige, textured background, and the detailed linework emphasizes curls, leaf veins, and floral patterns.
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alb31009860 Oath of allegiance sworn by the Principality of Orange to Prince William III, 1665, Appearance in the sky, above the Principality of Orange, in the year 1688 the 7th of May, print, Oath of allegiance sworn by the cities and inhabitants of the Principality of Orange to Prince William III, 7 May 1665 (erroneously placed here in the year 1688). Ceremony with the representatives of the Prince and of Orange seated on a platform erected in a square in Orange, in front of the platform a large crowd of spectators. In the air the wondrous phenomenon of a crown of sunlight., printmaker: Jan Luyken, Northern Netherlands, 1687 - 1689, paper, etching, height 110 mm x width 130 mm, Person, Constantijn Huygens (I), William III (Prince of Orange and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland), swearing allegiance to a ruler, nimbus, halo, radiance emanating from persons or things, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Orange (Vaucluse), Period, 1665-05-07., A detailed ink scene shows a crowded outdoor gathering with a large group of people in period clothing filling the foreground, many facing a raised platform where several figures stand and gesture; the crowd includes people wearing cloaks and hats, some reaching upward and others clustered together, with a few smaller figures among them. On the platform, a central figure appears to address the audience while other figures stand nearby in varied poses. Behind the platform a cityscape of tall narrow buildings, rooftops, chimneys, and a church tower with a spire stretches across the background, and a few figures are visible near the base of the buildings. The sky above is lightly hatched and contains an arc of short parallel strokes.
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alb31009859 Saint Reginald receives the episcopal office of Speyer, S. Reginaldvs episcopvs spirensis, Bavaria sancta I, Saints of Bavaria I, print, Series number, 43, 60, Saint Reginald, the abbot of Lorsch, stands before his abbey and receives two messengers who hand him the pontificalia of the episcopal office of Speyer. The print has a Latin caption and is the 43rd print of a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria., printmaker: Raphaël Sadeler (I), Munich, after drawing by Johann Mathias Kager, publisher: Matthäus Rader, 1615, Bavaria, paper, engraving, etching, engraving and etching, width 156 mm x height 220 mm, monk(s), friar(s), insignia of bishop, eg mitre, crozier, male saints (with NAME)., A detailed black and white engraving shows a group of robed men standing outdoors before a large stone building with arched windows and a tower; one man wearing a halo and long flowing robes holds a crozier and reaches toward another man who offers a rectangular sheet while holding a brimmed hat, and two other robed figures stand nearby, one holding a mitre and another partly turned away; a horse's head appears behind the group among leafy trees, clouds sweep across the sky above the architectural backdrop, and foreground details include a patch of grass and a few rounded logs.
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alb31009864 Madonna and Child adored by Alanus de Rupe, print, The Breton preacher and theologian Alanus de Rupe kneels in adoration before Mary. She wears a crown on her head and carries the Christ Child in her arms. Alanus holds a banner bearing the symbol of the Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary, which he founded. Cherubs look on from a cloud. Below the print in Latin, a short description of the significance of Alanus and his year and place of death., number: '375', printmaker: Hendrik Snyers, Antwerp, 1635 - 1644, paper, engraving, gravure, height 343 mm x width 221 mm, children's heads with wings, Mary standing (or half-length), the Christ-child on her arm (Christ-child to Mary's left) - FF - the Christ-child to Mary's right., A detailed black and white engraving shows a robed woman wearing a crown and flowing drapery standing on a raised platform while holding a small naked child who holds a spherical object. The woman reaches out a hand toward a kneeling man in ecclesiastical robes who looks up at her with his hands raised to receive something; he holds a staff and a banner draped behind him that bears an oval depiction of a crowned woman and child. Rays of light and clouds surround the upper figures, and cherubic faces appear in the clouds above. The drapery of both main figures is rendered with fine folds and shading, and a rosary with a cross hangs from the kneeling man's garment. The scene is framed by an architectural ledge at the bottom.
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alb31009845 Revue de la Mode, Gazette de la Famille, Sunday, September 18, 1887, 16th Year, No. 820: Outfits by Mr. Le Houssel, fashion print. Two women walk along a balustrade; in the background, a lake. Left: 'toilette' of grey wool and striped wool in grey and light grey. Bodice with a wrap-around neckline, open at the bottom over a vertically striped waistcoat. Matching hat and parasol. Right: 'toilette' of golden yellow faille embroidered with chenille and matching trimmings. 'Princess tunic' of plain faille, bodice fastening on the left side with four 'agrafes'. V-shaped cravat with embroidery identical to the skirt. Below the image, a line of advertising text for various products. Print from the fashion magazine Revue de la Mode (1872-1913). Detailed description of the clothing on pages 299 and 300 'PLANCHE COLORIÉE'., address: '13 & 15, Quai Voltaire Paris', caption: 'Etoffes de la M.on Le Houssel, 1, r. Auber _ Corsets de la M.on Léoty, 8, place de la Madeleine.', title: 'REVUE DE LA MODE, Gazette de la Famille', printmaker: A. Chaillot, printer (person): Henri Quentin, Paris, printer (person), paper, hand coloring, engraving, hand colored, height 375 mm x width 268 mm, skirt (+ women's clothes), fashion plates, head-gear: hat (+ women's clothes), coat (+ women's clothes), gloves, mittens (LONG GLOVES) (+ women's clothes), piece of clothing covering the breast or décolleté (+ women's clothes), parasol, sunshade (+ women's clothes), embroidery (ornamentation) (+ women's clothes), clothing for the upper part of the body (VEST) (+ women's clothes), fasteners for clothes (+ women's clothes), costume, Period., Two women stand side by side on a terrace in period dresses. The woman on the left wears a dark-gray gown with a fitted bodice, high collar, striped skirt, and draped overskirt; she holds a light-colored parasol above her shoulder and wears gloves and a decorative hat with curled plumes. The woman on the right wears a brown dress with ornate embroidery on the fron.
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alb31009843 Elisha helps a poor widow, print, printmaker: Caspar Luyken, Nuremberg, publisher: Christoph Weigel, 1708, Bavaria, paper, etching, proof, height 252 mm x width 203 mm, the widow's oil: the little oil a woman has in store increases so that she and her son are able to fill many borrowed jars with it (2 Kings 4:1-7)., An interior scene rendered in a detailed etched style shows three central figures handling large ceramic and woven vessels; a robed woman with a hood pours liquid from a large basketlike container into a tall ornate amphora held by a young person who steadies it with both hands, while a shirtless youth stands nearby holding a smaller pail and looking toward the others; the room contains tiled flooring, a window with a lattice, shelves and stacked containers, additional jars and buckets scattered on the floor, a figure climbing a ladder at the back carrying a large vessel on their head, and architectural details including beams, arched openings, and wall niches.
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alb31009863 Steam Balance, Caricature of the deception of the firm C. de Bruyn & Zonen, 1834, cartoon, print, Caricature of the deception involving a false scale of the firm C. de Bruyn & Zonen, 1834. The firm owned the first steam sugar refinery on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam. On January 8, they were caught using a balance with an extended arm. In the center is the false balance hanging from the steam clouds emanating from the 'De Vijf Gebroeders' factory, on which crates of sugar are being weighed. On the left, C. de Bruyn with his two sons. In the clouds, a Bible quote. Pasted the cut-out death notice of Cornelis de Bruijn Mz., June 28, 1834., printmaker, Netherlands, paper, lithography, hand coloring, hand-colored, height 252 mm x width 348 mm, scales, sugar, industries, food, drink, stimulants, fraudulence, swindling, Amsterdam, Lijnbaansgracht, Period, 1834-01-08., A street scene with a group of men standing and working around a large balance mechanism; several men wear long coats and top hats, one holds a magnifying glass, another leans on a walking stick, and a few are gathered around a stretcher-like plank being carried. There are boxes and weights on the cobblestone ground near the balance, and a man on a platform at one end of the balance. Buildings with tiled roofs and multiple windows frame the left and right sides, a leafy tree rises behind the workers, and clouds of steam or smoke billow across the sky with birds flying above. The overall palette is muted with soft tones and fine ink outlines.
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alb31009849 House on a hill near Materborn at dusk, print, number: '392', printmaker: Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande (signed by artist), 1851 - 1902, Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande, paper, etching, drypoint, height 160 mm x width 237 mm, rural housing, eg country-house, villa, cottage, low hill country, dusk, evening twilight, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cleves, Materborn., A sepia-toned sketch shows a small house with a pitched roof perched on a gentle hill, surrounded by dense, textured foliage and trees rendered with crosshatched lines; the foreground consists of layered, curved strokes suggesting grassy terrain, while the sky above is largely empty with a few wispy, horizontal marks and a darker cloud shape near the center.
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alb31009894 Portrait of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft, print, Knee-length portrait to the right of Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft., printmaker: Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, after painting by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, after drawing by Jan Maurits Quinkhard, 1708 - 1780, paper, engraving, gravure, proof print, height 280 mm x width 186 mm, Person, Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft., A seated man shown from the waist up wearing dark, textured clothing with ornate lace cuffs and a large, pleated lace ruff around his neck, a pendant hanging from a chain at his chest, a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, wavy hair, a calm facial expression with eyes looking slightly to the viewer's left, one hand resting on his lap and the other holding a folded cloth or handkerchief, all rendered in detailed, fine engraving lines against a plain, textured background.
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alb31009848 Coat of arms of Matthias Johann, Count von Schulenburg, print, printmaker: Bernard Picart, Amsterdam, 1728, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 89 mm x width 129 mm, armorial bearing, heraldry., A detailed engraved scene shows a large ornate coat of arms topped by a crown and surrounded by flowing acanthus-like scrollwork and plumed helmets, flanked by two standing male figures with beards and leaf coverings at their waists, each resting a hand on the scrollwork. Above the crown is a bust of a bearded figure with stylized hair or horns and draped cloth, and on either side of the crown are elaborate helmets with different crests including a tall feathered plume and a trident-like ornament. In the background there are clouded skies, a distant shoreline with several sailing ships and billowing smoke, and a few architectural elements. The engraving is bordered by a simple line frame and rendered in fine parallel and cross-hatched lines.
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alb31009841 Lunette Zeelandia in the fortress of Bergen op Zoom, 1747, Neat Drawing of Lunette Zeelandia at Bergen op Soom, currently besieged by the French, With the Contra Lunette, The Covered Way, & the Casumat, with the Capital Moat, & Ramparts, print, Schematic representation of Lunette Zeelandia in the fortress of Bergen op Zoom, with the associated bastion, ravelins, covered way, glacis, casemate and moat, at the time of the siege by the French July-September 1747. Legend on the left AD., printmaker, cartographer, publisher, Amsterdam, Bergen op Zoom, Northern Netherlands, paper, etching, height 220 mm x width 294 mm, fortress, Siege and capture of Bergen op Zoom (1747)., A sepia-toned engraved plan fills the image, showing geometric fortifications with layered angular walls, zigzag outer defenses, and pointed palisades along the outermost edges; a central diamond-shaped enclosed area connects to surrounding moats and ramparts, and smaller pentagonal and hexagonal bastions sit within dotted textured fields separated by parallel linear water channels; the left margin contains a vertical column with cursive handwritten lines, and small handwritten labels appear at various points on the plan; fine hatching and stippling create shading and texture, and a thin rectangular border frames the entire composition.
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alb31009896 The fortunate escape of King William the Third, William III wounded in the shoulder at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690, print, historical print, William III wounded in the shoulder at the Battle of the Boyne on July 11, 1690. Lord Coningsby stems the bleeding shoulder wound of William III with a handkerchief; on the right, on horseback, the Earl of Portland. The print is dedicated to the Earl of Essex who owned the handkerchief and part of William III's coat in question., printmaker: William Giller, England, after painting by Abraham Cooper, publisher: Moon, Boys & Graves, London, 1829-11-02, William Giller, Abraham Cooper, Moon, printmaker, after painting by, publisher, paper, mezzotint, height 400 mm x width 313 mm, Person, Hans Willem Bentinck (Earl of Portland), William III (Prince of Orange and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland), medical aid and nursing of the sick and wounded during the battle, Battle of the Boyne, Leinster, Boyne Battlesite, Period, 1690-07-11., A group of men in historical clothing stand and kneel beside horses, with one central figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long coat with decorative trim, a sash, and holding a sword, another man beside him with long hair and a coat clasping the central figure's arm, a mounted man behind them wearing a plumed hat who raises a hand to his forehead, and an armored rider on the right adjusting the bridle of a light-colored horse; a fallen figure and armor lie near the ground to the left, a hat rests on the ground nearby, and a large flag or banner billows behind the group against a cloudy sky.
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alb31009854 Duke of Aarschot taken prisoner in Ghent, 1577, Was gestaltt der staten suspecte hern, gefengklich ingezogen zu Gendt in Flandern, Series 8: Dutch Events, 1577-1583, print, album page, Series number, 180, 469, The capture of the Duke of Aarschot and other nobles in the Court of S. Baeffs in Ghent, October 28, 1577. With a 12-line caption in German. Numbered: 9., printmaker: Frans Hogenberg, Cologne, 1577 - 1579, North Rhine-Westphalia, paper, etching, height 210 mm x width 280 mm, Person, Philip III of Croÿ (4th Prince of Chimay, 3rd Duke of Aarschot, 4th Count of Beaumont), imprisonment, Ghent Uprising, Ghent, Sint-Bavo Hof, Period, 1577-10-28., A detailed black and white engraving showing a group of armed men in period clothing carrying long pikes and muskets in front of a large brick building with tall windows and an arched entrance, with more soldiers clustered inside the archway and a figure looking out from a small window above; additional figures march and point in the street at left and right, some carrying banners or lanterns, while the foreground shows tightened formations of men advancing and a few individuals in different postures; surrounding the central building are rows of narrow multi-storey houses with gabled roofs and many small windows, and the lower margin contains blocks of decorative text.
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alb31009852 Commemorative medal Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781, This ship's crown remains, with Nereus flair, Still before the crown of the Batavian, print, historical object representation, Trophy surrounding the commemorative medal presented by the States General on November 30 to Rear Admiral Johan Zoutman and fellow combatants after the victory in the Battle of Dogger Bank on August 5, 1781., printmaker: Noach van der Meer (II), Northern Netherlands, after drawing by Jacobus Buys, Noach van der Meer (II), Jacobus Buys, printmaker, after drawing by, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 236 mm x width 271 mm, Person, Johan Arnold Zoutman, medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function), Battle of Dogger Bank, Period, 1781-08-05, 1781-11-30., An ornate engraved composition showing two large circular medallions side by side, each decorated with detailed heraldic shields, crowned crests, and rampant lions, connected by a vertical series of smaller oval medallions with a winged figure and laurel motifs, all suspended from a central decorative crown-like crest from which crossed swords and a pair of curved sabers extend, flanked by flowing ribbons and a group of arrows pointing outward, with intricate linework, hatching, and ornamental scrollwork throughout.
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alb31009856 La devideuse mere de G. Douw, Woman winding yarn on a reel, print, Series number, 2, printmaker: Johann Georg Wille, Paris, after painting by Gerrit Dou, 1755, paper, engraving, etching, height 396 mm x width 286 mm, old woman, winding of yarn on reels or spools, eyeglasses, spectacles., An elderly woman wearing a headscarf and spectacles sits framed by an arched window, her face showing detailed wrinkles and a focused expression as she leans forward holding a small wooden device with strings and a spindle; she wears a ruffled collar and layered clothing with visible folds and her hands grasp the tool while light and shadow define the architectural alcove behind her.
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alb31009842 Tournament on the Grand Place in Brussels, 1569, Series 5: Dutch Events, 1566-1570, print, album page, historical print, Series number, 62, 380?, 1569. Knights in armor fight each other with lance and sword; from the right, several costumed figures enter the square. With an 8-line caption in German. Numbered lower left: 62., printmaker: Frans Hogenberg, Cologne, 1569 - c. 1572, North Rhine-Westphalia, paper, etching, height 211 mm x width 286 mm, tournament, Eighty Years' War, Brussels, Grand Place (Brussels), Period., A wide monochrome engraving shows a busy open square in front of large buildings with arched arcades and rows of windows, where many armed figures in period armor and plumed helmets engage in organized combat with long spears and swords while others ride horses or lead horse-drawn wagons; groups of spectators stand along the edges watching, some under a decorated tent, and small bands of musicians with drums and wind instruments are visible; scattered weapons and fallen figures lie on the ground amid poles marking the fighting area, and on the upper left and right distant streets and architectural details with doorways and balconies frame the scene.
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alb31009878 River landscape with two round towers, Landscapes, Regiunculae Amoenissimae, print, Series number, 9, 12, View of a wide river with several houses and two round towers on the right side. Various small boats lie at the waterside., printmaker: Jan de Visscher, Northern Netherlands, after design by Jan van Goyen, 1682 - 1709, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 124 mm x width 203 mm, sailing-ship, sailing-boat, river, towers, fortified city, traffic on the water., A detailed pen-and-ink scene shows a riverside with a group of small boats on calm water, some with sails and some rowed by figures. Along the shore are a few clustered buildings, including a tall structure with chimneys and a sloped roof, and a weathered wall partly covered by foliage. Several people are visible near the water and in the boats, some seated and some standing. Vegetation grows near the buildings and a few birds are shown flying in the sky, which is filled with hatched cloud patterns. The overall composition is framed by a thin border.
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alb31009862 Landscape near Haarlem, print, printmaker: Jean Théodore Joseph Linnig, after design by Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael, 1885, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, height 241 mm x width 329 mm., A wide landscape etching shows a river or inlet with several sailboats and rowboats on the water, low marshy banks with tufts of vegetation, and small houses and huts scattered along the shoreline. In the foreground a path leads down to the water where small groups of people stand, sit, or walk, and a few animals appear near the shore. Further back the land stretches into flat fields with low hedges and clusters of buildings including church steeples and windmills on the distant horizon. The sky above is filled with layered, swirling cloud formations rendered in fine, repetitive lines.
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alb31009839 The Great Market in Haarlem, View of St. Bavo Church and the Great Market in Haarlem, print, printmaker: Arie Ketting de Koningh, after design by Kasparus Karsen, printer (person): P. Blommers (Steendrukkerij van), The Hague, publisher: JJ van Brederode, Haarlem, 1847 - 1883, printer (person), paper, tone lithography, tone lithography in black with tone blocks in green and brown, height 483 mm x width 656 mm, Bavo Church (Haarlem), Great Market (Haarlem)., A large stone cathedral dominates the scene with tall pointed arches, buttresses, steep roofs, and a multi-tiered tower topped by a decorative crown-like element, adjacent to rows of narrower stone and brick buildings with stepped gables and ornate facades; an open cobbled square in front contains scattered small groups of people walking, standing, and conversing, some accompanied by dogs, a few figures on horseback, and a horse-drawn carriage near the row of buildings, while the sky above is pale and mostly empty with soft cloud shapes near the horizon.
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alb31009885 The French Carnival, ca. 1701-1713, Depicted in a Dialogue between a Swede and a Danish Nobleman, Le Carnaval de France, cartoon, print, The French Carnival. Allegory of the dragonades in France under King Louis XIV. On the left, the virtues are driven out by Jesuits; they flee to a temple (the Republic) where they are welcomed. In the center, the bloodletting of France; the blood is licked up by dogs. On the right, Mars with a wooden leg, with Death in his wake, poverty, widows, and orphans. On the sheet below the image, the dialogue between a Swede and a Dane in Dutch and French. Part of a group of individual caricatures of Louis XIV during the War of Spanish Succession, ca. 1701-1713., printmaker, Northern Netherlands, paper, etching, letterpress printing, etching with text in letterpress, height 480 mm x width 345 mm, Person, Louis XIV (King of France), political caricatures and satires, War of Spanish Succession, Period, 1701 - 1713., A large rectangular engraving fills the top portion, depicting a crowded scene with many figures in period clothing arranged around a central seated woman on a raised platform; she is attended by standing figures and surrounded by draped fabric and an angelic figure above holding a torch. To the left foreground, robed men wearing wide-brimmed hats hold long staffs or poles and gesture toward a group of women who carry flowers and fruit, one woman turning her head toward them. To the right foreground, a seated armored woman holds a sword and a torch while a gaunt figure with a skull-like face leans on a staff nearby, and other figures cluster around a large flaming cauldron filled with faces or masks. Architectural elements, including an archway and buildings, appear in the background at the left, while clouds and smoke rise behind the central scene. Below the engraving, a wide blank band separates the image from two columns of dense printed text in different languages spanning the remainder of the page.
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alb31009874 Battle of Oosterweel, 1567, Series 5: Dutch Events, 1566-1570, print, album page, Series number, 103, 469, The Battle of Oosterweel, on the night of March 13 to 14, 1567. Fighting around the dike by the waterfront, a burning building on the right. The Calvinists led by Jan van Marnix are defeated by the troops of the Duke of Aremberg and Philips van Lanoy. With an 8-line caption in German. Numbered: 4., printmaker: Frans Hogenberg, Cologne, 1567 - 1570, North Rhine-Westphalia, paper, etching, height 210 mm x width 280 mm, battle (+ land forces), Oosterweel, Period, 1567-03-13., A detailed black and white engraving shows a shoreline scene with a large body of water in the foreground containing several small boats and swimmers. A larger vessel with tall masts and rigging is partially drawn up on the shore, with people in a rowboat nearby and a group of figures gathered at the water's edge watching. On the land, soldiers and armed men stand on a cliff or embankment overlooking a chaotic slope where many figures climb, struggle, and tumble toward the water. Further back, rows of wooden fortifications and palisades run along the ridge above the slope, and houses and church steeples are visible behind them. Smoke billows from a building near the shoreline, forming large swirling clouds. Various figures move along paths and roads, some carrying flags or poles, others appearing to run or fall. The sky is filled with etched clouds, and the whole composition is rendered with fine line work and dense hatching.
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alb31009861 Croisée drapée, Two windows with drapes, L'ameublement, Collection simple, print, Series number, 2831, Two windows with draped curtains. Print from 278e Livraison., printmaker: Léon Laroche, printer (person): Becquet frères, Paris, publisher: Eugène Maincent, publisher: Désiré Guilmard, 1885 - 1895, Léon Laroche, Becquet frères, Eugène Maincent, Désiré Guilmard, printmaker, printer (person), publisher, paper, lithography, hand coloring, hand colored, height 276 mm x width 360 mm, hangings and drapery, window., Two adjacent illustrated window treatments are shown against a light background, each with a multi-pane window and ornate draped curtains. The left window features golden-yellow curtains with a blue swag valance topped by gathered knots, decorative gold fringe along the edges, and long tasseled tiebacks holding the curtains to the sides; the window panes reveal a sky with clouds. The right window displays pinkish curtains with a blue swag valance and gold fringe, gathered rose-like knots at the upper corners, ornate carved curtain rods and brackets with tassels, and a pleated white shade behind the drapery partially covering a window that also shows a cloudy sky.
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alb31009877 Accurate Illustration and Description of the renowned city of Barcelona, Also a Short Account of the Last Siege of this Fortress by the Combined French and Spanish Armed Forces, Relief of Barcelona, 1706, print, Sheet with a map of and a view of Barcelona, besieged by the French and Spaniards but relieved by the Allies on May 12, 1706. On the left, Justice hands the sword to Archduke Charles of Austria; on the right, Philip V flees from the palace. On the sheet below the plate, a text in 2 columns, verses on the illustrations to the left and right of the plate., printmaker: Zacharias Chatelain (II), Northern Netherlands, publisher: Andries van Damme, Amsterdam, paper, etching, letterpress printing, etching with text in letterpress, height 525 mm x width 428 mm, Person, Philip V (King of Spain), Charles VI (Holy Roman Emperor), maps of cities, War of Spanish Succession, Catalonia, Barcelona (city), Period., A printed sheet with a large ornate title across the top and dense columns of small printed text filling most of the lower half, featuring three engraved vignettes in the upper central area: a detailed map framed in the center with decorative cartouches, an illustration showing figures and a rearing horse to the left of the map, and an interior scene with draped curtains and standing figures to the right; below the map area a wide panoramic coastal view shows a shoreline with a town, many small sailing vessels on the water, and a prominent lighthouse-like structure on a jetty; the page edges show a narrow margin and the overall appearance is aged paper with fine print and engraved shading.
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alb31009837 Princess Wilhelmina dismissed as cleaning lady, 1795, Willemyntje the Cleaning Lady, I will tell my brother, cartoon, print, Caricature in which Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia is dismissed from the house as a cleaning lady and chased away by a Patriot; a Keeshond barks at her. On the left, a Prussian soldier looks on in astonishment. In the background, the Scheveningen merchant points to the sea with landlubbers. On the occasion of the flight of the prince and princess to England in January 1795. A text sheet accompanies the print., printmaker, Northern Netherlands, paper, etching, engraving, hand coloring, etching and engraving, hand-colored, height 190 mm x width 230 mm, Person, Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), charwoman, cleaning woman, Departure of William V to England, Period, 1795-01-18., A colored engraving shows a woman in a dress and apron standing with her arms extended toward a man in a coat and hat who faces her with his hands partly outstretched; a small child carrying a basket walks behind them; a dog leaps at the woman's skirt near a turned-over barrel and scattered household items including a broom and plates on wooden steps leading to an open doorway where a person in a long coat and hat stands inside the threshold with one hand raised; the scene includes a railing by the doorway, ground with textured shading, and a pale background.
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alb31009897 The Vijgendam in 1650, Portrait of Cornelis Springer and the Vijgendam, print, Above a view of the Vijgendam the portrait of Cornelis Springer., printmaker: Willem Steelink (II), after design by Cornelis Springer, printer (person): Ellerman, Harms & Co., Amsterdam, 1887, printer (person), paper, lithography, lithography on brown paper, height 438 mm x width 293 mm., A detailed monochrome drawing shows a street scene framed by decorative leafy vines along the edges, with tall ornate buildings lining both sides of a wide cobbled street. People in period clothing populate the street, some walking, others conversing, and a few mounted riders move among them. The left building features multiple arches and balconies with sculpted supports, while the right side displays rows of windows and shopfronts. In the distance a plaza with stepped rooftops and a tower is visible under a sky rendered with light shading. Above the scene, an oval portrait of a bearded man appears, showing his head and shoulders with fine shading around his face.
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alb31009890 Portrait of preacher Jacob Chimarrhaeus, print, Jacob Chimarrhaeus, composer and chaplain at the court of Rudolf II. Portrait at the age of 59. The print has a Latin caption., printmaker: Aegidius Sadeler (II), Prague, 1601, paper, engraving, gravure, height 199 mm x width 124 mm, Person., A detailed engraved portrait of an older man shown from the chest up within an oval frame, wearing a fur-lined cloak and a robe with a visible collar and a pendant necklace; he has a full beard and mustache, short combed hair, and a solemn expression. The oval is set against a hatched background and is decorated with small ornamental elements including a cherub head at the top and decorative motifs at the corners. Outside the oval there are ornamental crests and a few draped ribbons and tassels. The lower area of the image shows a block of handwritten-style script. The overall image is monochrome with fine line engraving textures and crosshatching.
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alb31009846 Explanation of the print with the Allegory of the Peace of Campo Formio, 1797, Explanation of the Memorial to the peace of the mainland, print, Explanation of the representation of the print with the Allegory of the Peace of Campo Formio, October 17, 1797. Hanging cloth with text, in the corners putti with trumpets and olive branches., printmaker, Netherlands, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 187 mm x width 246 mm, Person, Napoleon I (Emperor of the French), Peace of Campo Formio, France, Batavian Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Period, 1797-10-17., A rectangular engraved sheet framed by a dark border shows a draped cloth hanging like a curtain with decorative tassels and fringe along its lower edge, with a tied ribbon and foliage at the top center; on each upper side a winged cherub floats, each holding a long trumpet and a sprig, the cherubs depicted with curly hair and small wings; the central area beneath the ribbon is filled with dense lines suggesting fabric folds and shading, and the lower portion contains a block of closely spaced lines suggesting printed paragraphs; the overall image is rendered in fine monochrome engraving with crosshatching and stippling for shading.
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alb31009876 Portrait of Samuel Coster, print, Portrait of the writer Samuel Coster, in his study. In the margin a four-line eulogy in Dutch., printmaker: Reinier van Persijn, Northern Netherlands, after painting by Joachim von Sandrart (I), writer (clerical worker): Joannes Nomsz, 1623 - 1668, 1786, writer (clerical worker), paper, engraving, height 277 mm x width 194 mm, Person, Samuel Coster, globe, writing tools., A detailed black and white engraved portrait shows a seated man in historical clothing with a ruffled collar and a mustache and goatee, looking slightly to his right. His hair is wavy and receding at the temples. He wears a dark, richly textured robe with decorative slashes on the sleeve and layered fabric across his chest, and a pendant hangs at his collar. One of his arms rests on the arm of a carved chair with a lion head ornament, the other hand is extended forward, palm up. Behind him and to the left is the bust of an older bearded man looking down toward a table that holds a quill and an inkwell, and a partially visible globe sits nearby. The background consists of shaded vertical panels and crosshatched tones that create a textured backdrop.
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alb31002507 Iuriaan Simons, Clement Dirksz et Marie Ioris brulez à Harlem, Ao. 1557, Iurgen Simons, Clement Dirckz und Mari Ioris zu Harlem Brent, Ao. 1557., The books of the burned Jurriaan Simonsz. captured by the people in Haarlem, 1557, print, history print, Jurriaan Simonsz., Clement Dirksz. and Marie Joris burned on the market in Haarlem, 1557. The books of the burned Jurriaan Simonsz. looted and burned by the people in Haarlem., printmaker: Jan Luyken, Northern Netherlands, 1683 - 1685, paper, etching, height 115 mm x width 143 mm, Marie Joris, persecution of heretics, Reformation, Mennonites, execution, Haarlem, Period., A crowded street scene rendered in fine black ink lines showing many figures in period clothing engaged in chaotic activity, with plumes of dark smoke rising from the center and left areas, torn pages and debris scattered on the ground, and several people gesturing or reaching upward. Buildings with ornate gables and windows form the background, including a multi-story structure with open shutters where two heads are visible looking out. In the foreground a few figures bend or stoop, one wearing a hat and short coat while another wears a skirted garment, and a figure on the left stands near tall posts. Various sticks, spears, and indistinct objects are held by people throughout the scene, and layered clouds and horizontal sky lines appear above the rooftops.
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alb31002509 Portrait of three unknown people with a hookah from the Sansi community of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, photograph, page, inscription: 'SANSEES., WANDERING TRIBE., LAHORE.', number: '(238)', Lahore, c. 1862 - in or before 1872, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 100 mm x width 153 mm, water-pipe, hookah, narghile, human races, peoples, nationalities., Three seated people wearing draped cloths and head coverings occupy the image, with a central figure holding a long pipe with a rounded base and a long stem, the central figure wearing a wrapped headpiece and cloak exposing the chest and knees, while the figures on either side wear shawls that cover their heads and shoulders and sit with folded arms and hands resting on their laps; the background is plain and the image has an arched top edge.
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alb31009891 William of Orange learns the news of the relief of Leiden, 1574, William I learns, being in the church, the relief of Leiden, print, historical print, William of Orange learns the news of the relief of Leiden during a church service, October 3, 1574. A soldier in armor hands the prince a sealed envelope., printmaker: Valentijn Bing, Netherlands, printer (person): Hilmar Johannes Backer, Dordrecht, 1822 - 1845, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 178 mm x width 108 mm, Person, William I (Prince of Orange), Relief of Leiden, Leiden, Period, 1574-10-03., A grayscale illustration of an interior scene with tall columns and an elevated pulpit where a robed figure stands behind an open book, a wooden canopy above, and a group of people gathered below. In the foreground a man in ornate armor and a plumed helmet strikes a dramatic pose with one arm outstretched while kneeling on a small step, his other arm held by a seated man wearing a ruffled collar who leans over a rail. Several women in period dress with ruffled collars and coifs kneel or reach toward the armored man, their hands clasped or raised. Additional male figures in ruffled collars stand or kneel nearby, one with a hand to his face and another seated in a chair. The architectural setting shows rounded arches and a high ceiling, and the composition emphasizes the clustered group of figures and their expressive gestures.
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alb31002510 October calendar page with flying bird, Calendar 1908 12 lithographs by Th. v. Hoytema, print, calendar page, A tear line at the top of the page., printmaker: Theo van Hoytema, The Hague, printer (person): Tresling & Comp., Amsterdam, 1907, printer (person), paper, color lithography, height 440 mm x width 210 mm, birds, October, other concepts., A tall, narrow illustration framed by a patterned border shows a large, close-up depiction of a bird's wing and part of its head rendered in muted greens and browns, with detailed feather textures and layered shading; below this image is a smaller horizontal scene featuring stylized water and shore elements with fishlike shapes and textured markings, followed by a grid of squares containing individual numerals arranged in rows over a pale background, and small silhouetted bird figures appearing above some squares; the overall palette is earthy with washed greens, ochres, and dark inked accents, and decorative leaflike motifs adorn the side and bottom borders.
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alb31002508 Dr. Ernst Horn, Portrait of Ernst Horn, print, printmaker: Friedrich Jentzen, after drawing by Franz Krüger, printer (person): Königliches Lithographisches Institut, Berlin, publisher: CG Lüderitz'sche Kunstverlagsanstalt, 1835 - 1861, Friedrich Jentzen, Franz Krüger, Königliches Lithographisches Institut, CG Lüderitz'sche Kunstverlagsanstalt, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 578 mm x width 424 mm, Person, Ernst Horn, historical persons, adult man., A worn monochrome portrait of a middle-aged man shown from the chest up, wearing a dark double-breasted coat with a high collar and a dark cravat; a decorative medal hangs at his chest. His hair is short and combed, with a receding hairline, and his face is rendered with soft shading showing a neutral expression and direct gaze. The background is a pale, slightly speckled paper with subtle shaded areas around the figure.
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alb31002505 Siege of Vredenburg, 1577, print, historical print, Siege and capture of Vredenburg Castle in Utrecht by the States Army under the command of Bossu, February 11, 1577. View of the fort and the surrounding streets with the various skirmishes. With a caption of 4 lines in Latin. Numbered: 73. Printed on the reverse with text in Latin., printmaker: Simon Frisius, Northern Netherlands, after print by Frans Hogenberg, 1613 - 1615, Frans Hogenberg, after print by, paper, pen, etching, height 136 mm x width 163 mm, siege, position war, Utrecht, Vredenburg, Period, 1577-02-11., A detailed black and white engraving shows a fortified town with walls, towers, and clustered buildings arranged along streets and open squares, with groups of small human figures in various active poses throughout the streets and open areas. Several cannons appear positioned inside and outside the walls, emitting large billowing clouds of smoke that drift across the scene, and multiple round bastions project from the fortifications. Outside the walls are rows of trees, cultivated fields, and low rolling hills with small mounted figures and formations of infantry drawn in the distance. Inside the fortifications are clustered houses, a circular churchlike building, and narrow alleys, while outside are additional houses and smaller hamlets interspersed with open ground. Along the lower edge of the image is a decorative strip with lines of text printed beneath the engraving.
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alb31002506 Maria van Bourgondië falls from her horse, 1482, print, historical print, Maria van Bourgondië falls from her horse outside Bruges, March 17, 1482., printmaker: P. Blommers (Steendrukkerij van), Netherlands, after painting by Karel Frederik Bombled, 1842 - 1887, paper, lithography, height 200 mm x width 261 mm, Person, Maria (Duchess of Burgundy), dying from the effects of a fall, Netherlands under the Habsburgs, Bruges, Period, 1482-03-17., A monochrome lithograph showing a wooded hillside with tall trees and dense foliage in the background, a rider on a rearing light-colored horse at the center with flowing mane and draped garments and an arm raised, a second rider on a darker horse to the right appearing to lean forward, several dogs on the ground in various poses, a fallen figure near the right horse, rough grassy and root-strewn foreground with a tree stump and scattered plants, and a distant building with towers partially visible on the far right.
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alb31002501 Sculpture of Menander in the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, Italy, Menander, Vaticano, photograph, inscription: '1', number: '39', Vatican City, after sculpture by anonymous, 1851 - 1890, photographer, after sculpture by, pasteboard, paper, albumen print, height 325 mm x width 250 mm, Person, sculpture, writer, poet, author, male persons from classical history, Vatican Museums., A seated marble statue of a robed male figure on a high-backed chair, shown from head to feet against a dark background, with detailed drapery folds on the garment and a relaxed posture; the figure's head is turned slightly, eyes facing forward, one arm rests on the chair's arm holding a small cylindrical object, the other arm rests on the lap with a clenched hand, the legs are covered by flowing cloth with one foot extended onto a low platform, and the chair sits on a rectangular base with visible wear and surface texture.
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alb31002500 Windmills in evening twilight, print, printmaker: Jan Veth, 1886, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, height 318 mm x width 218 mm, windmill in landscape, dusk, evening twilight., A dark, monochromatic scene rendered with dense, textured strokes shows bare, sprawling tree branches on the left and two windmills with crossed sails on the right, their forms partially obscured by swirling shading; a vertical structure in the lower right suggests a water edge or ledge, and layered shadows and indistinct foliage fill the lower and central areas, creating a moody, atmospheric composition.
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alb31002122 Statue of a muse, Galleria Giustiniana del Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani, print, Statue of a muse with mask and wind instrument in her hands, possibly Thalia. On the base the coat of arms of Vincenzo Giustiniani. Print is part of a series of prints after sculptures in the Giustiniani collection in Rome., number: '21', printmaker: Joan Comin, Rome, 1636, paper, engraving, gravure, height 370 mm x width 221 mm, piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture, wind instruments, mask., A monochrome drawing of a standing draped female figure on a shallow oval base, shown in three-quarter view with her head turned to the side; she wears layered flowing robes with detailed folds and a braided hairstyle, one arm extended holding a small rounded object and the other arm hanging down with a slender implement against her side; her feet rest on the base and the image is set against a plain background.
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alb31002502 Fire on the Lauriersgracht in Amsterdam, 1669, print, Fighting a fire in a sugar bakery on the Lauriergracht in Amsterdam with old fire engines and water from the canal, December 29, 1669. Nevertheless, the building burned down completely. On the right, household goods are being removed from an adjacent building. Top left, a blank space for an inscription., printmaker, after print by, after drawing by, Northern Netherlands, Attributed to, Jan van der Heyden, paper, etching, height 192 mm x width 133 mm, Person, fire-extinguishing equipment, Amsterdam, Lauriergracht, Period, 1669-12-29., A tall, narrow black-and-white scene showing a chaotic nighttime fire in a densely built area, with large swirling flames and billowing clouds of smoke rising among tall buildings and architectural details; a large bare-branched tree stands left of center in front of the glowing fires, and a bridge and row of gabled buildings are visible in the background; in the foreground a crowd of people work with long poles and ropes, many silhouetted against the flames, while water arches from hoses toward the blaze and dense smoke and sparks fill the air; ornate facades, ladders, and fragments of destroyed structures appear amid the flames, and a steep dark wall with climbing figures frames the right side of the image.
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alb31002513 Pauline Borghese Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, print, Sculpture of Pauline Borghese Bonaparte (Maria Pauline Bonaparte) as Venus by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova., printmaker: Domenico Marchetti, Italy, after drawing by Luigi Durantini, after sculpture by Antonio Canova, commissioned by: Antonio Canova, dedicated to: Cawdor, 1816, after sculpture by, paper, engraving, height 395 mm x width 549 mm, Person, Maria Pauline Bonaparte (Duchess of Parma and Guastalla), piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture, (story of) Venus (Aphrodite)., A finely detailed grayscale engraving shows a reclining female figure on an ornate chaise longue, her upper body bare and draped fabric covering her lower body; her hair is styled in an intricate updo with a headband, and she rests one arm behind her head while the other hand lies near her hip; the chaise has plush cushions and carved decorative elements on the arm and base, and the scene occupies the lower portion of a large blank background.
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alb31002139 A faint pencil sketch on textured beige paper showing a detailed hand gripping a slender vertical object, the hand drawn with visible knuckles and fingernails and light shading around the fingers and wrist, with a partial second hand sketch near the lower left corner and a small oval stamp and a tiny emblem near the lower right area, the paper surface displaying speckles, fibers, and slight discoloration.
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alb31002144 Statue of Robert Peel in Peel Park in Salford, England, Statue of Sir Robert Peel, photograph, page, inscription: 'Peel Park, Salford.', photographer: Brothers, Alfred, Salford, c. 1863 - in or before 1868, paper, albumen print, height 242 mm x width 192 mm, Person, Robert Peel, monument, statue, Peel Park., A sepia-toned oval photograph shows a park scene centered on a bronze statue of a robed standing man mounted on a stone pedestal within a circular planted bed, with a curved pathway in the foreground. To the left of the statue a tall tree with dense foliage rises, and a uniformed guard stands near a bench by the tree. To the right of the statue a group of people sit on the grass and a man in a dark coat and hat stands nearby; behind them a low decorative fence separates the park from distant buildings and rooftops visible through a light haze. The image has a pale border around the oval photograph with some spots and discoloration.
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alb31002112 Entombment of Christ by angels, print, Angels lay Christ in his tomb in a rock. His body lies on a shroud. The angels mourn and show the stigmata. In the margin a caption in Latin., printmaker: Nicolas Pitau (I), Paris, after painting by Ludovico Carracci, 1644 - 1671, paper, engraving, gravure, height 527 mm x width 418 mm, Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)., A grayscale engraving shows a group of figures arranged tightly together, centered on a reclining male figure with long hair and a draped cloth across his lower body whose head tilts back and eyes are closed. Surrounding him are several winged figures with flowing hair and feathered wings, some leaning over him and others with hands clasped or touching his body. One figure at the lower right supports the reclining figure's legs with a focused expression, while a childlike figure rests against the reclining figure's torso. Drapery and cloth fold around the figures and a stone block appears beneath an outstretched foot at the lower left. In the background there is a rocky opening with foliage visible through it and the sky beyond. The scene is rendered with fine etched lines and detailed shading.
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alb31002106 The High Water Board of Delfland with all the cities, villages, trades, hamlets, polders, blocks, neighborhoods, homesteads, dwellings, orchards, gardens, fields, sluices, canals, streams, beaches, dunes, dikes, roads, quays, mills, bridges, lakes, ponds, waterways, etc. situated therein, mapped to scale in the year: MDCCXII, The High Water Board of Delfland, Map of the High Water Board of Delfland (eighteenth part), print, map, Eighteenth part of a map of the High Water Board of Delfland consisting of twenty-five parts., printmaker: Luggert van Anse, Delft, printmaker: Thomas Doesburgh, printmaker: Jacobus Deur, printmaker: Johannes Deur, surveyor: Nicolaas Cruquius, surveyor: Jacob Cruquius, commissioner (person who orders works): Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, grantor of privilege: States of Holland and West Friesland, 1712 - 1735, commissioner (person who orders works), paper, engraving, etching, height 515 mm x width 593 mm, Person, maps of cities, Delfland., A detailed black-and-white cartographic map showing a network of narrow rectangular fields separated by thin lines, intersecting roads, canals, and small clusters of buildings. The map includes a long straight canal running diagonally from the top right toward the bottom center, with a series of densely packed, darkly shaded rectangular plots along its edge. Numerous thin meandering waterways and straight drains cross the area. Small groups of darkly hatched structures, isolated buildings, and farm-like symbols are scattered throughout the fields. Text labels appear across many parcels and along linear features. A decorative border surrounds the map, and scale markings and gridlines run along the outer margins. The overall palette is sepia-toned with fine line engraving and hatching for shading and texture.
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alb31002130 Adoration of the Kings, print, The Three Kings adore the Christ Child and offer gifts they brought. Balthazar stands on the left in the foreground. Joseph stands behind Mary. Three angels are flying in the air., printmaker: Andrea Andreani, Italy, after design by Aurelio Luini, c. 1568 - 1629, paper, chiaroscuro woodcut, black and brown chiaroscuro woodcut, printed from a wooden line block and two wooden tone blocks, height 381 mm x width 278 mm, adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)., A monochrome drawing shows a group of robed and armored figures gathered around a seated woman holding an infant, with several men bending and kneeling toward the child. On the left a figure in short skirted armor stands near an arched stone structure and a fluted column. Behind the central group a palm tree and a horizon line with horizontal strokes are visible. Two winged cherubic figures hover in the sky above. The clothing and drapery are rendered with fine linear shading and crosshatching, and the scene includes small objects on the ground and varied facial expressions among the adults.
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alb31002157 Portraits of four New York State Senate Members, page, photomechanical print, Top left Dennis McCarthy, top right David H. Evans, bottom left Sumner Baldwin, bottom right George P. Lord., annotation, number: '319', United States of America, c. 1872 - in or before 1882, North America, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 342 mm x width 275 mm, historical persons (portraits and scenes from the life) (+ head (and shoulders) (portrait))., Four portrait photographs arranged in a two-by-two grid on a light background, each showing a seated or turned adult man wearing a dark suit jacket, vest, and white shirt with bow tie or cravat, all with facial hair varying from full beards to long sideburns, each portrait cropped to show head and upper torso, with handwritten signatures beneath each photograph.
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alb31002135 Landscape with gateway to farmhouse, The Landscape, print, Series number, 1, A woman, seen from the back, walks through a gate towards the entrance of the farm. In front of the gate, a tree and boulders. Numbered bottom left and right: 3rd bundle, Pl. 1., printmaker: Constantinus Cornelis Huysmans, printer (person): Hilmar Johannes Backer, Dordrecht, 1838, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 305 mm x width 470 mm, fence, wall, paling, farm or solitary house in landscape, rocks, gate, entrance., A pencil drawing of a rural scene showing a woman standing on a dirt path near a wooden gate, wearing a long dress and a head covering and holding a basket, with a thatched cottage partially visible behind foliage to the left; a large tree with detailed leaves and a textured trunk dominates the center, its branches spreading over a rustic fence and rocky ground; large boulders and scattered stones occupy the foreground and right side, with grasses and small plants growing among them; more trees and shrubs fill the background on the right, and a woven fence and dense undergrowth appear near the cottage on the left.
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alb31002170 Tyl Uilenspiegel, Ulenspiegel, print, popular print, Sheet with 16 illustrations of the life of Tijl Uilenspiegel. Below each image a caption in Dutch and in French. Numbered center top: No. 7., publisher: Brepols & Dierckx zoon, Turnhout, 1833 - 1911, printmaker, paper, color lithography, letterpress printing, color lithography in yellow, blue, pink and red, text in letterpress, height 364 mm x width 317 mm, Eulenspiegel., A sheet divided into vertical panels each containing small colored comic-like illustrations showing people in period clothing engaged in various lively scenes, including a woman startled near water, men carrying baskets, two men grappling on the ground, a person on horseback mocking bystanders, a man crouched near fowl, a child being guided by adults in a domestic interior, a person standing inside a cell, a man consoling a crying child outdoors, a crowd around a large wooden tub with people pouring or falling into it, armed soldiers clashing with civilians, a man climbing a ladder while others watch, figures gesturing and arguing, and other scenes of bustling activity, all rendered in muted tones of red, blue, yellow, green, and beige with black outlines and framed by thin borders.
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alb31002187 Baptism of the Eunuch, Acts of the Apostles, Acta Apostolorum, print, Series number, 14, 34, Philip speaks with the eunuch whom he meets on the road from Jerusalem and Gaza. As treasurer to the Queen of Ethiopia, the eunuch rides in a beautiful chariot. Philip converts the eunuch to Christianity and baptizes him in a river. Subsequently, he is taken away by an angel. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the Acts of the Apostles., caption: 'The circumcised are baptized', printmaker: Philips Galle, Antwerp, after design by Maarten van Heemskerck, Haarlem, 1582, paper, engraving, gravure, height 212 mm x width 272 mm, Philip baptizes the Eunuch, Philip meets the Eunuch, who is travelling in a chariot, translocation of Philip (by an angel), Philip explains the scripture to the Eunuch., A detailed monochrome engraving shows a river scene with a wooden bridge spanning the water and a town with clustered buildings and towers in the background; near the bridge a chariot drawn by a pair of horses crosses, driven by a figure with a whip and accompanied by a person seated under a draped canopy, while another chariot with horses and a seated figure appears on the left crossing toward the bridge; in the foreground a group of people stand and kneel at the water's edge, one person bending forward with hands clasped and another standing over them with an outstretched arm and flowing garments; to the right a richly decorated wagon with large wheels and a canopy holds two seated figures, one writing or pointing at a book, while a muscular figure beside the horses gestures with a curved staff; trees with layered foliage rise near the center, and clouds and two reclining winged figures occupy the sky above the scene.
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alb31002107 Mirror of Good Pleasure, Specvlvm Complacentiae, Twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God, Duodecim Specula Deum, print, book illustration, Series number, 4, 12, In the center, Emperor Otto I looks into a mirror. Around him are examples of other kings who wallowed in pleasure and vanity: Saul, Antiochus, and Aman. In the sky on the left, Lucifer and two fallen angels; on the right, the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. In the foreground on the right, a youth looks at his own reflection in the water. On the left, a mother monkey feeds her young. The print has a Latin caption: 'Quisquis es ipse tui procus et riualis amoris: Siqua tibi fuerat gratia tota perit'. At the bottom is a legend of the scenes, which are numbered alphabetically in the image. The print is part of a twelve-part series (IV of XII prints) with the subject of twelve mirrors through which man attempts to see God., printmaker: Theodoor Galle, Antwerp, writer (clerical worker): Jan David, Kortrijk, publisher: Johannes Moretus (II), 1610, writer (clerical worker), paper, engraving, gravure, height 152 mm x width 89 mm, Person, Otto I (Holy Roman Emperor), reflection (in a mirror), king, mirror, story of Saul, an angel chases Adam and Eve out of paradise with a (flaming) sword, devil(s) and demons: Lucifer, monkeys, apes (+ feeding and care of young), (story of) Antiochus I (Soter)., A detailed black-and-white engraving shows a central scene with a standing man in armor facing a tall oval mirror held upright by two other armored men, the mirror reflecting an older robed figure; surrounding them are several standing men in various robes and helmets, some holding spears or swords, and a kneeling man in a hat gesturing with raised hands; above left, three winged figures stand on clouds with halos, and above right an angelic figure appears in clouds near a fenced circular enclosure where two nude figures stand; lower left shows two small monkey-like figures sitting and embracing on the.
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alb31002105 In the chamber of horrors at Mad. Tussauds in London, cartoon, printmaker: Johan Braakensiek, printer (person): Ellerman, Harms & Co., Amsterdam, 1900-09-09, printer (person), paper, lithography, lithografie, height 305 mm x width 462 mm., An elderly woman wearing a dark hooded cloak and a white frilled cap sits at a wooden desk with a small box and an ink dish on its surface, her hands resting on a cloth while she looks forward; behind her is a large draped curtain and a column, and the room contains framed pictures on the walls, statues and figures on pedestals including a soldier with a spear, a figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and cloak, and other standing men in formal attire, with padded benches on the floor and architectural molding along the ceiling.
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alb31002125 Exhortation to the Youth, Exhortation à la jeunesse, print, popular print, Sheet with 15 depictions of various figures and activities, including a woman with an umbrella, a cat catching a mouse, and a woman playing the piano. Below each depiction, a two-line verse in Dutch and in French. Numbered center top: No. 68., publisher: Philippus Jacobus Brepols, Turnhout, 1800 - 1833, printmaker, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, woodcut and text in letterpress, height 341 mm x width 428 mm, musician at work, characters (human types), cat and mouse, fist-fight., The image shows a grid of vertical rectangular woodcut-style panels arranged in rows and columns, each panel depicting a different black-and-white vignette of people and animals in simple scenes; several panels show individuals in period clothing engaged in actions like sitting at a table, holding an umbrella, kneeling in prayer, playing a small drum, carrying a flag, pushing or pulling, or tending a tree, while a few panels depict animals such as a crouching cat and a small running dog; the illustrations are framed by thin borders and are set against a light textured background with space between the panels.
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alb31002161 Rey van edelinghen (original title on object), print, book illustration, A horizontal, decorative title band announcing the chorus of noblemen. To the left of the title band is a vertical ornamental border containing the likeness of a nobleman., printmaker: Antoon Derkinderen (signed by artist), printer (person): Tresling & Comp., publisher: heirs of F. Bohn, 1894 - 1901, printer (person), paper, color lithography, proof, height 414 mm x width 295 mm, nobility and patriciate, chivalry, knighthood., A beige page with a decorative brown border along the left and bottom edges, featuring an ornate vertical line and a horizontal band with repeating circular and floral motifs; the lower left corner shows a rectangular panel containing a standing robed figure inside an arched niche and above it a star-like ornamental medallion, while the horizontal band to the right includes a rounded end panel with a seated draped figure and stylized leaf patterns; additional small circular and arrowhead embellishments appear near the corners and along the lower edge.
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alb31002133 Portrait of sir Thomas More, print, name: 'Sir Thomas Moore', printmaker: Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, after painting by Hans Holbein (II), 1740, paper, etching, engraving, pen, engraving and pen, proof, height 374 mm x width 235 mm, Person, Thomas More., The image shows an engraved portrait of a man framed within an ornate oval stone surround set into a wall, the man wearing a dark cap and a fur-lined cloak with a decorative chain and medallion, his face turned slightly to one side with a neutral expression; below the framed portrait a ledge or plinth is visible, on which an elaborately decorated book with a richly embossed cover rests at an angle beside a ceremonial mace or scepter with ornate metalwork, all rendered in fine line engraving with detailed hatching and architectural ornamentation around the frame.
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alb31002104 Martin Zehentmayer and six other Anabaptists, addressed by a nobleman, on their way to their execution in Gmünd, 1529, print, book illustration, number: '53', printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, publisher: Jacobus van der Deyster, publisher: Herman van den Bergh, publisher: Joannes Blom, publisher: widow Steven Swart, publisher: Sander Wybrants, publisher: Aart Dircksz. Oossaan, 1685, paper, etching, height 115 mm x width 147 mm, Person, Martin Zehentmayer, persecution of heretics, (person under sentence of death) on the way to the scaffold or place of execution, Reformation, Baden-Württemberg, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Period., A detailed black and white engraving showing a crowded outdoor scene with a group of people gathered on a flat open area in front of a building with a pitched roof and a bell tower, clouds in the sky above, several mounted figures on horses near the center and right, many standing men and women in period clothing including cloaks, hats, and ruffled collars, a few soldiers holding long spears or pikes scattered among the crowd, two dogs in the foreground near some rocks, a small group of people conversing near the center with one person appearing to hold an object, flags or standards with long poles at the right edge, and varied textures and fine line work creating shading and architectural and fabric details throughout the scene.
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alb31002167 Fishing with squid, Various fish species, Diverses especes de poissons tant de mer, que d'eau douce, print, Series number, 7, Various fish in a heap, by a fishing net. In the background boats at sea and two birds in the air., number: '53, 5', number: '477.', number: '6854, printmaker: Albert Flamen, Paris, publisher: Jacques Lagniet, grantor of privilege: Louis XIV (King of France), France, 1648 - 1670, Albert Flamen, Jacques Lagniet, Louis XIV (King of France), printmaker, publisher, grantor of privilege, paper, etching, height 104 mm x width 173 mm, fishes., A detailed etching shows a piled arrangement of various dead fish and sea creatures on a flat surface in the foreground, including long fish with visible eyes and scales, a large frog-like creature with textured skin, a squid with tentacles splayed, and shells and small round objects scattered nearby; behind the pile a net with a crisscross pattern leans to the side, and small sailboats float on calm water with distant hills along the horizon; a couple of birds fly in the sky above, and horizontal hatch marks suggest clouded sky.
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alb31002140 The story of the two little sparrows, New Dutch children's prints, print, popular print, Sheet with 11 illustrations of sparrows behaving like humans. A caption under each image., publisher: JH van Wees (II), Utrecht, Europe, 1869 - 1888, JH van Wees (II), publisher, printmaker, paper, lithography, colour, letterpress printing, Lithography colored in green, pink, yellow and blue, text in letterpress, height 399 mm x width 293 mm, animals acting as human beings, song-birds: sparrow., A large printed sheet divided into several illustrated panels arranged in rows, each panel containing colorful ink drawings of people and birds in outdoor and indoor scenes; the top shows a wide scene with figures sitting and standing in a tree and others running and interacting beneath trees, with clothing in muted tones of red, blue, yellow and green; middle panels include scenes of a woman and a clergylike figure attending a bedridden person, a couple walking through a wooded area, two boys walking near trees, and a circular vignette of a group gathered around a cage exhibit with various onlookers; other circular and rectangular panels depict a woman on a rooftop near a chimney, a man riding a large bird, a seated figure being comforted indoors, people carrying a small stretcher through a forest, and a seated pair by a cart, all rendered in a vintage illustrative style with stippled shading and simple color fills on aged paper.
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alb31002188 Big Beech in Bratley Wood, Beech in Great Britain, possibly in Bradley Woods, Wiltshire, album page, photograph, 1851 - 1900, photographer, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 295 mm x width 386 mm, trees., A sepia-toned scene of a wooded area dominated by a large, gnarled tree trunk in the foreground with wide, exposed roots at its base and thick branches extending outward, surrounded by several other mature trees with textured bark and bare branches, a leaf-covered ground stretching beneath them, and a dense background of interlacing trunks and limbs receding into the distance.
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alb31002145 Denial of Peter, Le reniement de St. Pierre, print, printmaker: Pierre François Basan, France, after painting by Valentin de Boulogne, after drawing by Matthias Oesterreich, Paris, 1733 - 1797, paper, engraving, etching, height 333 mm x width 389 mm, armorial bearing, heraldry, Peter denies Christ, usually before a girl-servant and some soldiers., A detailed monochrome engraving showing a group of people gathered around a table, with a central young man seen from the back wearing a feathered hat and a cloak, one hand gripping a sword at his side; to his left a soldier in armor leans forward with a helmeted figure behind him and another man wearing a furry cap peeking over his shoulder; to the right a young person gestures toward an older bearded man who raises both hands in a defensive or placating motion; draped fabrics, folds of clothing, and finely hatched shading fill the scene, with small objects on the table and a textured background behind the figures.
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alb31002136 Benedictus Pictetus, Portrait of Benedict Pictet at the age of 52, print, Bust facing left of Benedict Pictet at the age of 52 in an oval with Latin inscription around the edge., printmaker: Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, after painting by Huaut, fratres, 1708 - 1780, paper, engraving, gravure, height 211 mm x width 162 mm, Person, Benedict Pictet, historical persons., A detailed engraved portrait of a middle-aged person shown from the chest up inside an oval frame, with shoulder-length curly hair, a composed facial expression, and eyes looking slightly forward; the figure wears a dark robe with a white clerical collar and visible buttons on the front, and the background within the oval is textured with fine cross-hatching while the outer margins feature parallel horizontal lines.
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alb31002134 Missive from Lord Admiral de Ruyter dated June 17, 1673, letter, Printed letter with large title. Signed, ro: MA DE R'. Dated, top center: June 17, 1673. Inscription, top center: MISSIVE, from Lord Admiral, de RUYTER, written in the ship the Seventeen Provinces, anchored off Schoonevelt., writer (clerical worker): Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, publisher: Steven Swart, Amsterdam, 1673-06-17, Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Steven Swart, writer (clerical worker), publisher, paper, printing, height 30 cm x width 18 cm, Person, Period, 1672 - 1674., The image shows a sheet of aged paper filled with dense printed text in a serif typeface, with a large bold heading at the top spanning the page and several lines of smaller body text below; the paper has a slightly yellowed tone and uneven edges, and there are visible variations in ink darkness and slight imperfections in the print.
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alb31002121 View of a bridge over the Ganges Canal, The Ranipore superpassage, photograph, page, inscription: 'main canal. mile 5.', inscription: 'Plate VII', photographer: Thomas George Glover, Ranipur, c. 1862 - in or before 1867, North India, Uttar Pradesh, paper, albumen print, height 186 mm x width 233 mm, river, bridge., A wide sepia-toned photograph shows a long stone bridge with a series of rounded arches crossing a calm body of water, the bridge surface and parapet visible above the arches; beyond the bridge there is a flat sandy or muddy bank with scattered tufts of grass, a solitary large animal standing near the center of the bank, and a small group of animals gathered near the right edge with a couple of human figures nearby; farther back there are dense stands of tall vegetation and a row of trees silhouetted against a range of low rolling hills that extend across the background beneath a pale sky.
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alb31002110 Portrait of Caroline Spencer, print, printmaker: James McArdell, London, after painting by Joshua Reynolds, 1759 - 1762, paper, mezzotint, proof, height 356 mm x width 250 mm, Person, Caroline Spencer (Duchess of Marlborough), historical persons - BB - woman, dog., A seated woman in period dress with a low neckline and decorative trim looks slightly to her left, wearing a beaded necklace, a single drop earring, and a hair ornament in an updo; she rests one arm on an upholstered armrest while the other cradles a small long-haired dog that gazes toward the viewer, and behind her are draped fabrics, foliage, and a partly clouded sky.
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alb31002137 Blowing of the seventh trumpet, Copies after Dürer's Apocalypse, print, God appears in the sky and brings the apocalyptic woman, clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. Her newborn child is saved from the seven-headed dragon by angels., printmaker: Ieronimus Greff von Frankfurt, after print by Albrecht Dürer, 1502, Ieronimus Greff von Frankfurt, Albrecht Dürer, printmaker, after print by, paper, woodcut, height 390 mm x width 280 mm, a pregnant woman, clothed with the sun and standing on the moon, appears, she is threatened by a red dragon with a long tail and seven heads, the seventh of the angels sounds the trumpet: adoration in heaven., A detailed monochrome woodcut scene shows a robed, winged female figure standing on a crescent with rays emanating from behind her, wearing a crown of flowers and holding her hands near her chest; above her in clouds a bearded, haloed male figure gestures with one hand while surrounded by cherubic angels and winged figures; to the right a multiheaded, crowned beast with serpentine necks and open mouths rises amid clouds and a long winding tail, while stars fill the sky and other angels hover nearby; the foreground includes rocky terrain, stylized plants, and flowing lines suggesting water and ground.
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alb31002128 Crucifixion of Christ (center part), print, Crucifixion of Christ on Golgotha. Christ hangs on the cross; the two criminals are being crucified to his left and right. Longinus is about to thrust his spear into Christ's side. A group of men on horses and donkeys looks on. Mary and John mourn beneath the cross. Text in Latin in bottom margin., printmaker: Aegidius Sadeler (II), after print by Agostino Carracci, Italy, after painting by Jacopo Tintoretto, Venice, publisher: Marcus Sadeler, in or after 1582, Aegidius Sadeler (II), Agostino Carracci, Jacopo Tintoretto, Marcus Sadeler, printmaker, after print by, after painting by, publisher, paper, engraving, height 491 mm x width 395 mm, the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross, Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58, Mark 15:33-45, Luke 23:44-52, John 19:25-38)., A large, detailed black-and-white engraving shows a central figure on a tall cross with arms outstretched and a cloth draped around the waist, a halo or radiant light behind the head, and a ladder leaning against the cross. Surrounding the central cross are many figures in varied poses: some kneel or slump in grief in the foreground, others work with tools near the base of the crosses, and a few handle ropes and poles. At right another man is fixed to a horizontal structure while a soldier on horseback nearby leans forward with a spear. In the midground men lift or brace wooden beams and use hammers and planks, while a group of onlookers cluster together, some reaching toward the central figure and others collapsed on the ground. The background contains a wide, striated sky and distant mountains, and the lower margin of the image includes a panel of decorative text. The overall scene is densely composed with intricate line work, strong contrasts of light and shadow, and detailed rendering of clothing folds, musculature, facial expressions, and wooden and metal tools.
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alb31002186 Institut des Beaux-Arts. Exposition de Novembre 1840, Une distribution d'aumônes, Distribution of alms, print, printmaker: Charles Billoin, after painting by Basile de Loose, printer (person): Pierre Simonau, Brussels, 1840, Charles Billoin, Basile de Loose, Pierre Simonau, printmaker, after painting by, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 390 mm x width 454 mm, interior of the house, giving alms, giving alms or other charity, eg: handing out food., An interior scene rendered in monochrome shows a group of people gathered in a room with a checkered floor and architectural columns; a woman in the foreground holds a swaddled infant while another woman and a child stand nearby, a man with a staff and a woman seated beside him are visible, and several men are seated at a table with baskets of bread and goods at their feet, one man holding a hat and another appearing to count or arrange small objects; a doorway at left reveals figures and a soldier with a spear, a religious triptych hangs on the wall above a decorative sconce, and a statue is positioned on a ledge above a large fireplace.
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alb31002164 Paul sees how Agabus binds himself to his belt, print, A representation in a cartouche of leaves. The prophet Agabus binds his hands and feet to Paul's belt. He thus predicts the fate of Paul in Jerusalem., printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), 1700, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier (I), printmaker, publisher, paper, etching, proof, height 114 mm x width 152 mm, ornament, cartouche, the arrest of Paul in Jerusalem is foretold by Agabus, who binds his own hands and feet with Paul's girdle., An oval engraving framed by a wreath of leaves encloses an interior scene with many robed figures gathered in a vaulted room; a central doorway opens to an exterior view with architectural elements and a tree; inside, figures stand, kneel, and sit in varied poses, some leaning toward each other, some bending forward, and one seated figure appears to be fastening or adjusting something at their foot; two standing figures near the center face forward with folded hands, while other figures around them show turned heads and gesturing arms; the scene is rendered in fine cross-hatching and line work, with shading emphasizing folds in clothing and architectural depth, and the wreath around the oval shows detailed leaves and tied ribbons at the bottom.
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alb31002162 Portrait of William Bromley, print, Text in English in the bottom margin., printmaker: John Smith (printmaker, publisher), after painting by Michael Dahl, 1712 - 1742, paper, mezzotint, height 348 mm x width 250 mm, Person, William Bromley, historical persons, politician, eg party leader., A sepia portrait of a man shown from the chest up inside an oval frame, wearing a voluminous curled wig that cascades around his face and shoulders, a lace cravat at his throat, and a richly patterned garment with ornate floral embroidery visible on one shoulder; his expression is neutral with slightly downturned lips and direct gaze; below the oval there is a decorative coat of arms flanked by ornate script and calligraphic writing.
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alb31002189 Short Account and Instruction of the unfortunate fire at the New Church, formerly named St. Catherine, in Amsterdam, as well as the rebuilding of the same: And above all of the piling of the tower at the aforementioned Church, The piling plan for the - never built - tower of the New Church in Amsterdam, 1647, print, The piling plan for the - never built - tower of the New Church in Amsterdam. In the text below the image, in 4 columns, a description of the fire that raged in the church on January 11, 1645, of the driving of the piles from August 1646 to June 1647, and of the laying of the foundation stone by Cornelis Backer, the son of Mayor Willem Backer, on June 26, 1647., printmaker, publisher, Amsterdam, Northern Netherlands, paper, engraving, letterpress printing, engraving with text in letterpress, height 460 mm x width 363 mm, Person, Cornelis Backer, building activities, Nieuwe Kerk (Amsterdam), Period., A rectangular printed map-like sheet with a grid of labeled rectangular boxes arranged in rows and columns, each box containing small cursive text; the grid is drawn with thin black lines and has several horizontal bands left empty; a central vertical crease runs down the page and there are a few dark ink stains and small brown spots scattered across the paper; a large block of printed text fills the lower third of the sheet with several paragraphs in varying type sizes and decorative initial letters, and a bold line of large spaced capital letters above that block; margins show light aging and the paper has a yellowed tone.
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alb31002102 Image of the map of the city of Delft, made in the year 1672 by a certain engineer, simultaneously indicating how this city could have been fortified if time had passed, Map of Delft, 1672, area plan, print, Map of Delft in 1672, in bird's-eye perspective. Top left the coat of arms of Holland, top right that of Delft. Bottom left a cartouche with an empty scale bar, bottom right the title cartouche. A design for a new defensive work around the city is indicated with a dotted line. This design was made during the Disaster Year 1672, but never executed., check stamp: 'Archive Ministry of War Department Engineers', publisher: Reinier Boitet (possibly), Delft, 1729, Reinier Boitet, printmaker, publisher, paper, etching, engraving, height 421 mm x width 539 mm, ) (+ province, provincial), maps of cities., An aerial-style ink drawing of a fortified town surrounded by star-shaped bastions and moats, with dense rectilinear streets and rows of small building outlines, open squares, canals cutting through the urban grid, windmills and towers rising above streets, patterned garden plots and fields outside the fortifications, boats in the water near the edges, ornate cartouches and heraldic shields in the corners, and detailed hatching and stippling used throughout for shading and texture.
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alb31002194 View of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, photomechanical print, annotation: 'Museum, Amsterdam', annotation: 'Donated by the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 1990', Amsterdam, 1885 - 1900, pasteboard, paper, collotype, photogravure, height 169 mm x width 225 mm, height 252 mm x width 305 mm., A large stone building with multiple steep gabled roofs and tall ornate towers sits along a waterway, showing rows of arched and rectangular windows, decorative stonework, small dormer windows on the roofs, sculptural details around the main entrance, and a bridge with carved balustrades crossing the water in front, with the building and bridge reflected in the water.
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alb31002163 Interior of a Turkish bathhouse where massages are taking place, print, book illustration, Print numbered top left: 51., printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, publisher: Jan Bouman, 1681, paper, etching, height 173 mm x width 132 mm, public baths, 'le Bain turc'., A monochrome engraving showing an interior with tall fluted columns and arched wall niches, a series of raised platforms and doorways, and multiple partially clothed figures engaged in bathing and washing. In the foreground a seated figure with a cloth around the waist pours water from a large vessel while another figure sits with back turned and wet hair, a reclining figure lies face down on the floor with a standing figure stepping over them. Toward the middle ground several figures stand near a basin, one pouring water over their head from a vessel and another bending forward, while a figure stands in a doorway with arms crossed. The background shows architectural details of pilasters, cornices, and textured wall surfaces.
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alb31002151 Marcus saves a slave from his torture (former title), Marcus saves an enslaved man from his torture, Artworks by Venetian masters, Opera selectiora, print, This print consists of two parts., printmaker: John Baptist Jackson, after painting by Jacopo Tintoretto, dedicated to: Edward Wright, 1745, paper, chiaroscuro woodcut, height 1182 mm x width 906 mm, Mark rescues a slave from martyrdom by coming down from heaven, the instruments of torture break., A pair of sepia-toned prints side by side show crowded interior scenes with many figures in flowing robes and head coverings. On the left panel a columned architectural setting frames a group of people clustered around fallen bodies on the floor, with some standing figures leaning over and reaching toward the prone figures while a figure above gestures from a higher platform and another figure appears suspended or descending with drapery billowing. On the right panel an exterior architectural façade with a pediment and a small group of figures occupies the background while a bearded man on a raised step gestures toward a chaotic foreground where a man in a turban lifts a large vessel above his head and others crouch, wrestle, or recoil, some turned away from the action. Both panels feature dramatic poses, detailed folds in garments, expressive faces, and areas of strong contrast between light and shadow.
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alb31002150 Meal at Emmaus, Adaperti sunt autem oculi eorum, et agnoverunt eum: sed ipse ablatus est ex eorum conspectu, Royal Bible, print, Christ sits at the table with his disciples. He blesses and breaks the bread, by which his disciples recognize him. On the right, a woman offers a glass of wine, and a dog lies under the table. On the left, in the doorway, the travelers to Emmaus on their way. Below the image, the title in Latin, four four-line verses in Dutch, and a reference to the Bible text in Luke 24:31., printmaker, after print by, after painting by, after design by, publisher, Amsterdam, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Julius Goltzius, Pieter van Sompel, Peter Paul Rubens, Maerten de Vos, paper, engraving, proof, height 391 mm x width 514 mm, the supper at Emmaus: Christ is recognized while blessing or breaking the bread., A black and white engraved scene shows several people gathered around a small table covered with a cloth and plates; a central bearded man sits with his back to the viewer, another long-haired man faces forward with a contemplative expression, and a younger figure to the right looks toward him while an older woman behind holds a goblet near the younger figure's face. To the left a standing servant holds a large platter, and another seated figure leans forward at the table. A cat sits in the foreground on the floor near a man's bare feet, and a dog lies partially hidden beneath the central chair. In the left panel a small landscape visible through an opening depicts three walking figures and distant buildings beneath a sky with clouds. The interior wall behind the group is textured, and the clothing of the figures shows flowing drapery and folds.
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alb31002131 Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days, print, popular print, gameboard, Board game with 80 numbered squares featuring illustrations from the story by Jules Verne: Around the World in Eighty Days. In the center, an illustration of a world map with the travel route. Above the illustration, the title. inscription on the right: Kinder-courant Volume 25 Plates 34 and 35., publisher: A. van Hoogstraten & Zn., The Hague, 1876, A. van Hoogstraten & Zn., publisher, printmaker, paper, lithography, letterpress printing, lithography and text in letterpress, height 521 mm x width 670 mm, Separate sheet with game rules, Person, Jules Verne, travelling, tourism, arrival and return, board-games, board-games of chance., A large rectangular page showing a central rectangular map of the world with grid lines, surrounded by a wide border composed of many small rectangular vignettes and illustrations depicting people, ships, buildings, animals, and landscapes, all rendered in a monochrome, sketch-like style, with a bold title at the top and decorative framing lines around the entire composition.
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alb31002193 Persecution of Protestants in Ireland, 1641, Countess of Aubigny escapes from her prison in London by jumping out of a window, 1643, Men in the entourage of the Portuguese envoy to London shoot up Harcourt Greenway at the stock exchange, 1653, Church in Innsbruck where Christina of Sweden reads her declaration of her conversion to the Catholic Church, 1655, print, Uncut sheet with four prints., printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1698, paper, etching, etching on uncut sheet, height 255 mm x width 313 mm, Person, Christina (Queen of Sweden), Harcourt Greenway, attempt, political murder, interior of church, violent death, being killed, being mishandled and maltreated, seeking death, night, Roman Catholic Church, escape, escape attempts, persecution of heretics, conversion and belief, London, Tyrol, Innsbruck, Ireland, Stock Exchange (London), Period., An engraved sheet divided into four rectangular scenes arranged in a grid, each scene containing detailed small figures and architectural elements; the top left scene shows a landscape with a distant mountain and a town, a riverside with a bridge, and a chaotic group of people and fallen bodies along the shore with a few seated figures under trees; the top right scene depicts a narrow, deserted street flanked by tall stone buildings and a person standing against a high wall with arms raised while another figure hangs suspended on the wall above; the bottom left scene presents a lively courtyard or plaza in front of an arcade, with many figures dancing or fleeing and a plume of smoke rising near the center; the bottom right scene shows an interior with tall columns and a raised platform where a robed figure holds a rectangular object before a seated person and an assembly of onlookers, with drapery and decorative architectural details in the background.
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alb31002118 Nuova piante et alzata della città di Roma con tutte le strade piazze et edificii, Map of the city of Rome, print, Series number, 8, 12, Part of a map of Rome., print maker: Giovanni Battista Falda, Rome, publisher: Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi, grantor of privilege: Innocent XI, Vatican City, dedicated by: Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi, dedicated to: Innocent Vatican City, paper, etching, height 390 mm x width 510 mm, maps, atlases., A detailed black and white ink map showing a dense urban area with a river curving through the scene, flanked by numerous closely packed buildings and streets; the river contains small islands and bridges connecting different parts of the city, and there are docks with boats and ships along the water; the streets form irregular blocks with varied building shapes including domed structures and larger rectangular complexes, some open plazas and garden-like enclosed areas are visible, and fortified walls and bastions appear on the outskirts; the drawing style is finely hatched with architectural shading and many small rendered rooftops and street patterns filling the composition.
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alb31002142 Monument, tomb of the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, Italy, photograph, View from the bottom left of the tomb of Antonio Canova, Italian sculptor., number: '1190', caption: 'Carlo Naya or Carlo Ponti 1870's (early) albums', c. 1870 - c. 1900, photographer, pasteboard, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 272 mm x width 356 mm, height 319 mm x width 456 mm., A sepia-toned photograph of a row of classical marble sculptures on a stepped plinth, showing multiple figures in relief and full round; on the left a seated winged male figure rests with a staff and draped cloth, his curly hair and detailed feathered wing visible, and a reclining winged lion lies partially behind him; toward center a hooded robed female figure stands holding a large urn against her chest, her long drapery falling to the step; to the right a group of standing figures includes a young nude figure holding a torch and several draped women with garlands and intricate hairstyles, one woman resting a hand on another's shoulder; the sculpted surfaces show carved folds, textures, and anatomical detail, and the scene is set against a smooth background slab with architectural elements and shadowed recesses along the upper edge.
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alb31002153 Mary suckling the Christ Child, print, The Virgin Mary before a table. She is suckling the Christ Child, who lies in her right arm. On the table a vase with flowers, a book and an apple. The print has a Latin caption above and below., printmaker: Julius Goltzius, Antwerp, after design by Maerten de Vos, publisher: Johannes Baptista Vrints (I), c. 1560 - 1595, paper, engraving, gravure, width 204 mm x height 286 mm, Mary uncovering her breast, Madonna-representations., A monochrome engraved image of a seated woman holding a baby at her breast, both shown from the waist up; the woman wears a draped headscarf and layered robes and looks downward with a calm expression, while the baby has curly hair and reaches up with one hand as the other rests on the woman's arm; behind them is a decorative architectural backdrop with patterned columns, a round halo shape behind the woman's head, and a small landscape visible through an opening; to the left is a vase filled with flowers and to the right on the table are a few pieces of fruit and an open book.
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alb31002108 The tribute money, print, inscription: 'Coppier', printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn, printmaker: workshop of Henry Louis Basan, publisher: Michel Bernard en Alvin-Beaumont (possibly), c. 1634, 1850 - 1906, paper, etching, drypoint, burin, drypoint and burin, height 72 mm x width 101 mm, Christ discussing the temple tribute with the apostles., A dark etching showing a central robed figure with an illuminated halo-like glow around their head, raising one hand while holding an object in the other, surrounded by a group of robed and turbanned figures who lean in toward the central figure; to the left a seated figure reads at a desk while a few onlookers stand nearby, and architectural columns and an arched window frame the scene behind them.
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alb31002195 Gymnasium gate of the Prinsenhof in Delft, photograph, annotation: 'Gymnasium gate, Prinsenhof, Delft', annotation: 'photo Oelrichs, gymnasium gate, Prinsenhof Delft, '12.3', photographer: Oelrichs, Delft, 1880 - 1912, Oelrichs, photographer, paper, pasteboard, albumen print, height 282 mm x width 218 mm, height 305 mm x width 237 mm, gate, entrance, Prinsenhof (Delft)., A stone archway set into a brick facade with sculpted decorative elements above, including a relief panel showing three figures in period clothing and draped ornamental swags, flanked by carved rosettes and twisted rope-like vertical decorations; the archway leads into a covered passage with a smaller inner arch visible through it and light spilling out from the far end, while tall windows with panes sit on either side of the entrance and a uniformed man stands to the right of the doorway near the wall.
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alb31002197 Baptism of the Anabaptists, 1535, print, historical print, Meeting of the Anabaptists in a house where re-baptism is administered. Without the verse. Print cut from the book, with text on verso., printmaker, after print by, after painting by, Northern Netherlands, paper, etching, engraving, height 102 mm x width 80 mm, Baptism, Protestant service, Anabaptist revolt in Amsterdam and Friesland, Anabaptists, Amsterdam, Period., An interior scene rendered in fine black-and-white engraving lines shows a room with a patterned ceiling and lattice windows, a large canopy bed with draped curtains and a carved post to one side, and a group of people gathered closely together in varied clothing and headwear. Several standing figures wear robes, cloaks, hats, and veils, with one older man having a long beard and others showing distinct facial expressions. In the foreground, a man kneels near a small round basin on a simple stool while another man stands nearby holding a hat, and a seated woman appears to hold an infant. To the side, a man at a table writes or examines papers while others lean in or gesture; extra figures crowd the background near the windows and beside the bed. The room has a high wall with cross-hatched shading, a single bright window opening on one side, and scattered objects such as books, a basin, and folded cloths.
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alb31002190 Three peasants sitting around a bench, print, Interior with three peasants sitting around a bench. The man on the left plays the violin, the man on the right raises his glass and the man in the middle holds a pipe in his hand., printmaker: Jonas Suyderhoef, Haarlem, after painting by Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652, paper, engraving, gravure, height 264 mm x width 217 mm, interior of the house, violin, fiddle, glass, rummer, pipe, tobacco., A detailed black-and-white etching shows an interior scene with a group of three seated men around a low wooden table, engaged with small bowls and a spoon; one man raises a cup with a smiling expression, another leans forward with a concentrated look while holding an object, and the third sits slightly back with relaxed posture. The room contains wooden furniture and storage: a high cupboard, stacked boxes, a small stool, and a chair with a woven seat; a jug rests on the floor beside the seated man's foot. A small multi-paned window with a stone arch lets light into the room and holds a few vessels on its sill, while a coiled rope or strap hangs nearby on the wall. Textured shading and crosshatching create depth in the walls, floorboards, and clothing, and a dog lies curled up near the chair in the corner.
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alb31002185 Arcadian landscape with triumphal arch, Classical landscapes, print, Landscape with a river. In the background a temple and a triumphal arch. The print is part of a series with classical landscapes as the theme, number: '3', printmaker: Abraham Genoels, Antwerp, 1684, paper, etching, height 114 mm x width 165 mm, river (+ landscape with figures, staffage), triumphal arch, temple, shrine, Roman religion., A detailed pen-and-ink landscape shows a river scene with boats and figures along the water, framed by rocky foregrounds and densely foliaged trees. On the left a steep embankment rises with a figure gesturing from a wooden structure, while small boats with sails and occupants float on the water and people stand in shallow water beside them. The middle ground has a grassy terrace and clustered bushes beneath large, windblown trees, and a classical building with columns and an ornate arch partially obscured by smoke or cloud-like shapes. On the right a tall, drooping palm-like tree stands among more shrubs and a rocky hillside, with additional small boats and figures near the riverbank and distant hills under a streaked sky.
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alb31002198 Allegory on the elevation of William IV to Stadtholder in 1747, print, Allegory on the elevation of Prince William IV to Stadtholder in May 1747. The Dutch Lion with sword, lance, and liberty cap watching in the Dutch Garden by the Orange Tree illuminated by divine light. Framed with coats of arms of the seven provinces and portrait medallions of Prince William IV and his wife Anna of Hanover and the earlier Princes of Orange., printmaker: Jan Caspar Philips, Amsterdam, 1747, paper, etching, engraving, height 167 mm x width 282 mm, Person, William IV (Prince of Orange-Nassau), Anna of Hanover, fenced or walled garden, 'Hortus Conclusus', Elevation of Prince William IV to Hereditary Stadtholder (1747), Dutch Garden, Period., An ornate monochrome engraving framed by decorative scrollwork shows a central scene with a reclining lion holding a long staff and a sword, positioned beside a small leafy tree and near a freshly cut tree stump, with rays of light and billowing clouds in the sky behind them; the central picture is bordered by a decorative frame containing several medallion portraits of profile busts set into the surrounding scrollwork and hanging ribbons, and a row of shield-like emblems along the lower edge.
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