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alb31115768 Portrait of Jacob Basnage, print, Portrait bust in an oval of Jacob Basnage, theologian, preacher, and historian, bareheaded and with a ruff. The portrait is held by Minerva. On the pedestal are the name of the sitter and a three-line text., printmaker: Isaac Ledeboer, publisher: Reinier Boitet, Delft, publisher: Gerard onder de Linden, 1714 - 1758, paper, engraving, gravure, height 324 mm x width 219 mm, Person, Jacques Basnage de Beauval., A monochrome engraved portrait shows a man with a full, curled wig and a composed expression wearing dark clerical robes and a white neckband, seated within an oval frame draped with fabric; to his side a partly visible armored female figure with a plumed helmet and flowing garments leans against the frame, one arm resting on the seated man's shoulder and one leg draped over a plinth beneath them, with detailed folds in the clothing and patterned shading throughout the image.
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alb31115789 Allegory with Frederik Hendrik facing Cardinal Ferdinand, 1636, Uniti Belgii Hieroglyphicum, oft Vereenicht-Neder-landts Zinne-beeld, aff-beeldende de Hooge Roem-waerde bescherminge Godes, print, propaganda print, Allegory on the political situation in the year 1636. On the left, Frederik Hendrik, as protector of the Dutch Garden, tramples the monster Discord (Discord). In front of the garden gate, the Dutch Lion with a drawn sword represents the vigilance of the States General. On the right, Cardinal Ferdinand has struck away part of the enclosure with an axe to liberate the snake (Wesel, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Maastricht). In the sky, clouds with the tetragram and the hands of God. At the bottom of the print is a text page with the title and a verse in 2 columns, printmaker: Willem van de Lande, Northern Netherlands, after design by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne, after design by Pieter Nootmans, writer (clerical worker): Pieter Nootmans, publisher: Ludolph Breeckevelt, The Hague, Willem van de Lande, Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne, Pieter Nootmans, Ludolph Breeckevelt, printmaker, after design by, writer (clerical worker), publisher, paper, etching, letterpress printing, etching with a text page in letterpress, height 261 mm x width 381 mm, height 275 mm x width 366 mm, Person, States General, Frederick Henry (Prince of Orange), Governor of the southern Netherlands Ferdinand van Austria, fenced or walled garden, 'Hortus Conclusus', Dutch Garden, Maastricht, Den Bosch, North Rhine-Westphalia, Wesel, Period., A large engraved scene fills the upper portion of the image, showing a woven circular fortification with a wooden door and defensive palisade, surrounded by various human and animal figures. On the left a soldier in ornate armor and a plumed hat stands with a sword and a shield, near two smaller figures who crouch and cling to the base of the fortification. In the foreground a lion with a crown and a raised sword stands on its hind legs, facing right toward a man.
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alb31115763 Bride, print, Female figure with veil on her head, facing left. With her right hand on her mouth., printmaker: Carel Lodewijk Dake (signed by artist), Netherlands, after painting by Matthijs Maris, 1890, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, height 331 mm x width 234 mm, adolescent, young woman, maiden, veil., A sepia-toned, textured image showing a softly shaded profile of a head and shoulder with long, wavy hair cascading down; the face is turned to the side with a visible forehead, nose ridge, and closed eyelid, and a hand is raised near the chin with fingers lightly touching the face.
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alb31115744 Portrait of Jan van der Heyden, print, inscription: '53 Jan van der Heyden, born in Gorcum, ', printmaker: Jacob Houbraken, 1708 - 1780, paper, engraving, paste, pasted on sheet, height 115 mm x width 106 mm, height 174 mm x width 118 mm, Person, Jan van der Heyden, historical persons, portrait, self-portrait of painter., An oval engraved portrait of a man shown from the chest up wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark textured coat with a light collar, his face turned slightly toward the viewer with short wavy hair and a mustache, the background filled with fine crosshatching and enclosed by concentric oval lines.
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alb31115776 Cavalry in battle, Cavalry scenes, print, Series number, 2, In the foreground two horsemen in battle and a horse lying on the ground. At the back right also an equestrian fight., printmaker, after print by, after design by, unknown, Adam Frans van der Meulen, Jan van Huchtenburg, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 151 mm x width 190 mm, landscapes (+ landscape with figures, staffage), war and peace (+ cavalry, horsemen)., A densely detailed black-and-white engraving shows a chaotic scene of mounted figures and horses in motion. In the foreground a large horse seen from behind fills much of the space, its rounded haunches and flowing tail rendered with fine lines, while a rider wearing a voluminous garment and a turban-like head covering reaches across and grasps another rider by the throat. Several horses appear rearing or collapsing, their legs tangled and heads turned at different angles, and a fallen horse lies with its head close to the ground. In the midground a group of riders on horseback charge forward, their cloaks and manes whipped by movement and clouds of smoke or dust curling around them. Scattered across the ground are a few objects including a hat near the lower edge and draped fabric, and in the background layered clouds and horizontal lines suggest a wide, open sky. The whole composition is filled with energetic hatching and crosshatching that define musculature, textiles, and motion.
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alb31115772 Horse cart, print, Farmer with a horse and a horse cart, seen from the back, walking next to a meadow with water with sailing ships and a low sun in the background., signature and date: 'JoBezaan ´31', inscription: '2nd state no. 5', printmaker: Jo Bezaan (signed by artist), 1931, ink, materials by function, paper, printing ink, etching, drypoint, etching and drypoint, second state, height 154 mm x width 233 mm, height 180 mm x width 261 mm, sunset, transporting, harvest., A sepia-toned scene showing a large round sun low in the sky with radiating lines across the background, a distant flat body of water beneath the sun with small sail shapes on the horizon, a tree with a textured trunk and spreading branches on the left, a two-wheeled carriage facing away from the viewer with visible wooden spokes and a draped covering, a person seated in the carriage wearing a dark brimmed hat, a narrow road or path leading along the water toward the right, clumps of dark foliage and a thatched-roof hut near the shoreline, and textured ground areas with varied shading and crosshatching throughout.
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alb31115749 Advertisement for the Fire Insurance New York Underwriters Agency with a photo of fire, picture postcard, inscription: 'The Rotograph Co., NY, City. (Germany.)', inscription: 'Fire Insurance, New York, Underwriters, Agency', Agency, 51314 Crowd at a fire, City, Copyright 1905 by De Witt C. Wheeler.', photographer: DeWitt C. Wheeler, United States of America, printer (person): The Rotograph Company, New York (city), 1905, printer (person), North America, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 100 mm x width 150 mm, fire brigade., A street scene showing many people standing and walking on a paved surface, most wearing dark suits and hats, with some clustered in groups and facing toward an area of rising smoke and blurred buildings; long coiled hoses lie on the ground across the foreground, and ladders are angled upward in the midground near a multi-story building with rectangular windows; a rounded object resembling a capped hydrant or barrel sits amid the hoses, and a few figures near the right edge wear overcoats and brimmed hats.
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alb31115764 M. Reyphins, President of the Second Chamber of the States General, 1828, Portrait of Louis Anthony Reyphins, print, from October 1828 to October 1829. Part of a group of portraits of persons who participated in the Belgian Revolution or are renowned for it., printmaker: P. Gillo, Belgium, after painting by De Langhe, printer (person): Bauduin & Co., 1828 - 1830, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 435 mm x width 327 mm, Person, Second Chamber of the States General, Louis Anthony Reyphins, Period, 1828 - 1829., A monochrome portrait of a middle-aged man shown from the chest up wearing a high-collared shirt with a tied cravat and a dark double-breasted coat with wide lapels, his hair neatly combed back and sideburns framing his face, a neutral expression with eyes looking slightly forward, and a decorative medal pinned to his coat; the background is plain and light.
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alb31115702 The View of the Entry into The Hague, View upon entering The Hague, 1697, Series of sixteen small prints of the Huis ter Nieuburch in Rijswijk and the peace negotiations, print, Series number, 13, 16, View upon entering The Hague. In the caption the two titles in French and Dutch. Part (print 13) of the series of sixteen smaller prints about the Huis ter Nieuburch in Rijswijk and the peace negotiations held there resulting in the Peace of Rijswijk concluded on September 20, 1697., printmaker: Jan van Vianen, Northern Netherlands, publisher: Anna Beeck, The Hague, grantor of privilege: States of Holland and West Friesland, paper, etching, height 138 mm x width 157 mm, Peace of Rijswijk (1697), Period, 1697-09-20., A detailed engraved city scene showing a canal with two arched bridges crossing it, boats in the water including a rowed boat and a larger ornate vessel, and a quay lined with trees and buildings; a tall clock tower rises above adjacent multi-storey buildings on the right, some with stepped gables and chimneys, while on the left a gateway opens onto a street with people and carriages; the foreground contains many figures walking, riding horses, and conversing, with a carriage crossing a bridge and small groups gathered along the waterfront; distant rooftops and a low horizon stretch beneath a hatched sky with shaded clouds.
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alb31115793 Musica, Music, The Seven Liberal Arts (artes liberales), print, The personification of Music, playing the lute. She sits at a table with other musical instruments such as horn, violin, lyre, and shawm. The print has a Latin caption about the music and is part of a seven-part series about the seven liberal arts., printmaker: Johann Sadeler (I), unknown, after drawing by Maerten de Vos, Antwerp, after print by Cornelis Cort (possibly), after painting by Frans Floris (I) (possibly), 1560 - 1600, Cornelis Cort, after print by, paper, engraving, gravure, height 150 mm x width 106 mm, lute, and special forms of lute, eg: theorbo, fiddle, musical instruments, group of musical instruments, horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba, harp, clarinet, bassoon, oboe, shawm, 'Musica' (, quadrivium)., A seated woman in draped classical robes holds a large stringed lute against her body, her head turned to the side and hair styled with a braided knot; various musical instruments surround her including stringed instruments resting on a cloth-covered table, a bowed instrument leaning nearby, a lyre mounted on the wall, and a circular frame hanging beside it; folds of fabric cascade over her legs and one bare foot rests on stacked books, while the background shows a horizontal lined sky and a distant architectural silhouette.
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alb31115666 Sarcophagus depicting a battle between Romans and Gauls in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy, Museo Capitolino. Sarcofago rappresentante la Battaglia di Talamone fra Romani e Galli. (Scultura Antica), Roma, photograph, number: 'No. 15195', photographer: Fratelli Alinari, Rome, after sculpture by anonymous, 1852 - 1900, after sculpture by, pasteboard, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 193 mm x width 249 mm, height 204 mm x width 260 mm, piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture, sarcophagus, Capitoline Museums., A rectangular stone relief carved in a light-colored material sits atop two block supports, filling the frame horizontally. The relief surface is densely carved with many human figures in varied dynamic poses, some reclining and some rising, with flowing drapery and muscular forms. Several mounted figures on horses are depicted amid the humans, with horses' heads, flowing manes, and raised legs visible. Shields and round curved objects appear held by some figures along the upper and side margins, while other figures hold long, straight implements. The upper band of the relief shows a separate carved frieze of smaller, seated and reclining figures in draped garments, set above the main battle-like scene. On the far left and right edges of the top band, large sculpted heads project outward from the rectangular frame. The stone has a uniform aged patina with subtle surface variations and the photograph shows the relief against a darker, out-of-focus background.
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alb31115796 Crucifixion of Christ, print, book illustration, number: '1', 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 119 mm x width 150 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 densely detailed black and white engraving showing a scene of many figures clustered around a central reclining male figure with a crown of thorns, his arms outstretched and body tied to a crosslike wooden beam, surrounded by men in varied clothing and headwear; some men grasp his limbs while others kneel or stand nearby, several holding tools or instruments, and a horse with a rider appears behind the group; architectural towers and a crowd are visible in the distant background beneath a sky filled with horizontal line shading and clouds, while skulls and objects lie on the ground in the foreground.
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alb31115692 Portrait of Anna of Hanover, future Princess of Orange-Nassau, print, printmaker: Jan Caspar Philips, Amsterdam, after painting by Hans Hysing, publisher: Ratelband, heirs of J., 1733, paper, engraving, gravure, height 324 mm x width 222 mm, Person, Anna of Hanover, coat of arms (symbol of sovereignty) - BB - female ruler., A framed engraved portrait of a young woman shown from the chest up within an oval medallion, wearing a low-necked dress with lace trim and decorative fastenings, her hair styled in waves and adorned with small round ornaments, a calm neutral facial expression, the oval set into a rectangular architectural surround with horizontal line shading, below the portrait a coat of arms featuring a crowned shield supported by a lion and a unicorn, and a nameplate panel beneath the coat of arms.
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alb31115671 Unknown man with turban, print, printmaker: Georg Friedrich Schmidt (possibly), 1722 - 1775, paper, etching, height 220 mm x width 147 mm, adult man., A detailed black and white etched portrait of a person shown from the chest up wearing a wrapped headscarf tied at the top, with the cloth folding and draping around the head; the face is rendered with fine crosshatching showing neutral expression and eyes gazing slightly to one side; the clothing includes a high collar and buttoned garment with visible folds and textured shading; the background consists of hatched lines creating tonal contrast behind the figure.
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alb31115668 Jonah sits under the miraculous tree near Nineveh, print, printmaker: Caspar Luyken, publisher: Christoph Weigel, 1708, paper, etching, proof print, height 252 mm x width 195 mm, the prophet Jonah withdraws from Nineveh, he builds a booth and while enjoying the shade of a plant (gourd or vine) which God made grow for him, he awaits the destiny of the city., A bearded man in simple draped clothing reclines on a rocky ledge beneath a leaning tree with broad leaves and round fruit, one arm resting on the rock and the other extended outward, his head tilted upward and his face turned toward the sky. Nearby are rounded fruits gathered at the tree base and a staff lying on the ground beside him. In the middle distance a cluster of palm-like trees stands near a body of water where small boats and figures are visible. Across the water a built-up town with towers, walls, arches, and densely packed buildings stretches along the shore beneath a distant hill with a peaked top. The sky above is filled with fine horizontal lines and faint cloud shapes, and the foreground shows textured ground and vegetation leading toward the water.
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alb31115670 Mountain landscape with a lake in a valley, possibly Lake Geneva, drawing, draftsman (artist): Frederik van Valckenborch, 1598 - 1599, draftsman (artist), materials by function, paper, ink, brush, pen, pen in brown and brush in blue, height 265 mm x width 412 mm, lake, mountains, dale, valley, Geneva., A wide, pale landscape drawing showing a distant range of mountains with soft blue shading, rolling foothills and a flat body of water in front of them, with finely drawn fields and scattered clusters of trees extending toward the foreground, where more detailed pen-and-ink trees and gentle undulating terrain occupy the lower area of the image.
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alb31112001 25 portraits of Suzanne Munte, Laparcerie, Dauphin, Dalti and Courtès, Collection Nilsson - Nouvelle Série, page, photomechanical print, number: 'No 313', c. 1895 - in or before 1900, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 239 mm x width 154 mm, Person, Suzanne Munte, historical persons - BB - woman, portrait of actor, actress., A vertical sheet showing a grid of sepia-toned portrait and full-length photographs of women in vintage dresses and hats, arranged in rows and columns with rectangular borders around each image; the women pose facing forward, in profile, or three-quarter views, wearing elaborate hairstyles, feathered or floral hats, high-necked blouses, lace details, and long skirts, with some images taken against plain drapery backgrounds and others with studio backdrops; there are small blank boxed areas interspersed between rows and a wide header strip across the top.
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alb31112005 River landscape with swimmers, print, printmaker: Gerard Melder, Utrecht, 1703 - 1754, paper, etching, height 123 mm x width 148 mm, water course., A detailed monochrome etching of a riverside scene showing sailboats and small rowboats on calm water near a quay, with figures aboard vessels and people gathered at the water's edge; on the near bank a group of three partially clothed figures are in the shallows while others sit or stand on the shore and on piers; the opposite bank rises into a wooded slope with tall leafy trees, clustered houses, and cottages with pitched roofs and chimneys, one building set higher on a hill and another with a small dock and people on it; in the distance across the river a town skyline appears with domes and spires above rows of tightly packed buildings; the sky is filled with layered textured clouds and the whole image is rendered with fine crosshatching and delicate line work.
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alb31115672 Fleeing scouts, Éclaireurs en fuite, print, Numbered top right: 475., printmaker: Gaston Guignard, France, publisher: widow Alfred Cadart, Paris, c. 1880, paper, etching, drypoint, intaglio printmaking technique, height 235 mm x width 317 mm, scouting, reconnaissance (military)., A sepia-toned drawing shows two riders on horseback racing across rough, snowy ground, the horses captured mid-gallop with legs extended and manes sketched in motion; one rider leans forward over his mount while the other sits more upright with a long spear or lance extending behind him, both horses and riders rendered in dark, fine ink lines. Sparse, leafless trees rise from the uneven landscape in the background, their trunks and branches drawn with thin, vertical strokes, and low shrubs and tufts of grass are scattered across the snowy terrain, suggested by short, textured lines. Tracks and churned snow mark the path behind the horses, and distant, horizontal lines fill the sky creating a muted, layered backdrop, while the composition concentrates detail on the figures and immediate ground with broader, lighter shading elsewhere.
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alb31112077 Part of a map of the Rijnland Water Board, with Noordwijk and surroundings, print, map, Part of a map of Rijnland, consisting of 27 parts., printmaker: Floris Balthasarsz. van Berckenrode, printmaker: Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode, commissioner (person who orders works): Rijnland Water Board, 1615, commissioner (person who orders works), paper, etching, engraving, hand coloring, etching and engraving, hand-colored, height 366 mm x width 278 mm, maps of separate countries or regions, Noordwijk, Holland, Rijnland (Holland)., A hand-drawn, colored map fragment showing a coastal strip with a textured dune or forested area along the shoreline and pale blue sea at the left with three sailing ships floating on calm water, adjacent to a patchwork of inland fields and waterways divided by thin lines and shaded in soft tones of green, blue, and tan; clusters of small, detailed building illustrations mark towns and villages connected by winding roads and bridges, while canals and narrow rivers snake through the landscape with occasional rectangular plots of land outlined in blue; the map surface displays aged paper tones, fine calligraphic markings, and decorative lettering partially visible near the coast, and the whole image is rendered with delicate inked boundaries and watercolor washes.
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alb31112079 View of the courtyard of the Prinsenhof (Admiralty Court) in Amsterdam, The Admiralty or Prince's Court, print, book illustration, Northern Netherlands, 1765, printmaker, paper, etching, engraving, hand coloring, etching and engraving, hand-colored, height 294 mm, courtyard, exterior, representation of a building, Amsterdam, Prinsenhof (Amsterdam)., A large classical brick building with a blue slate roof and decorative pediment occupies the center, its façade featuring rows of tall, multi-paned windows with dark shutters and green panel shutters on the lower level, and small dormer windows projecting from the roof; ornate iron chimney ornaments rise above the roofline and carved stone detailing runs beneath the cornice. In front of the building a tall dark stone fountain or monument stands on a raised base in the paved courtyard where many small figures in colorful clothing are gathered and walking, some grouped near the central entrance and others moving toward the sides. Flanking the main building are additional brick structures with rows of windows, one showing a covered portico with columns and an arched stone pediment bearing sculptural relief, and a narrow street opening between buildings is visible at the right. The sky above shows layered cloud formations rendered with fine line work.
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alb31112007 Battle on the Zuiderzee against the Count of Bossu, 1573, The Naval Battle of the North Hollanders against the Count of Bossu, on the 11 and 12 of October in the Year 1573, print, The Battle on the Zuiderzee, October 11, 1573. Naval battle in which the fleet of the Sea Beggars led by Cornelis Dirkszoon van Monnickendam defeats the Spanish fleet of Bossu. In the foreground fierce hand-to-hand combat in the sloops, behind them the larger ships. Enkhuizen in the distance on the left., printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, publisher: widow Joannes van Someren, publisher: Abraham Wolfgang, publisher: Hendrick and Dirk Boom, 1679 - 1684, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 273 mm x width 346 mm, battle (+ naval force), Battle of the Zuiderzee, maritime history, Enkhuizen, Zuiderzee, Period, 1573-10-11., A wide monochrome engraving showing a crowded maritime scene with many sailing ships of various sizes, rigging and flags, some with smoke and billowing clouds above; smaller rowboats and open skiffs filled with people are in the foreground, where men are pulling, grappling, and struggling with others, some falling or reaching into the water; waves and ripples cover the sea surface; a shoreline with buildings and a tower is visible in the distance at one side; detailed linework renders figures, ship ornamentation, oars, masts, and billowing sails across the composition.
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alb31112016 Trenches with parrots and other birds, print, ornamental print, printmaker: Israhel of Meckenem, Bocholt (Germany), 1455 - 1503, North Rhine-Westphalia, paper, engraving, height 107 mm x width 152 mm, ornamental birds: parrot, plants, vegetation (+ ornamental variants of plants)., A detailed monochrome ornamental design fills the image with flowing, curling vines and stylized leafy scrolls that intertwine across the surface, punctuated by several intricately rendered flowers with layered petals and a few small birds perched among the stems and leaves, some shown in profile with visible feather details and curved beaks, while other floral clusters show dense, rounded blossoms and elongated buds; the background is a pale, textured surface and the overall composition is symmetrical in feel with repeated sinuous motifs and fine line shading that gives depth to the foliage and forms.
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alb31112014 Business card of Johannes Christiaan Hespe, print, visiting card, Business card of Mr. Johannes Christiaan Hespe, Captain Adjutant, which he presented as thanks for the visits paid to him in prison, 1802. This card bears the name of Mrs. Oltmans. Vignette with a sleeping child by a burning altar, broken chains on either side., printmaker, Netherlands, paper, etching, engraving, height 60 mm x width 90 mm, Person, Johannes Christiaan Hespe, Period, 1802., A rectangular engraved frame with decorative borders contains a central scene showing a landscape with a mound or hill on the left, a tall pedestal with flame-like foliage at its top in the center, and a reclining nude figure leaning against a tree on the right; an eye within radiating lines appears above the scene in a small centered panel; a hat and staff-like object rest atop the frame with arrow-like lines emanating nearby; ornamental oak-like branches extend inward from the top corners and chains with horseshoe-shaped links hang down along the sides.
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alb31112098 Black arabesques on a white background (former title), Frieze with portrait of Emperor Maximilian I in a medallion, print, ornamental print, The medallion is supported by a male and a female centaur with abdomens consisting of volutes of leaf tendrils. Hatched background., inscription: 'Nagl. Mon IV n°-961 BIX page: 43 (?)', printmaker: Monogrammist LB (Nederlanden), Netherlands (possibly), publisher: anonymous, 1500 - 1600, paper, engraving, height 33 mm x width 104 mm, Person, Maximilian I (Roman-German Emperor), historical persons, ornament, medallion., An ornate rectangular engraving shows a central roundel containing a portrait of a robed figure wearing a fur-trimmed garment and a hat, holding a staff and a small object; the roundel is framed by elaborate carved scrollwork. Flanking the roundel are two half-human, half-animal figures with muscular torsos and fishlike tails, each reaching toward the frame; one holds a long object across the chest. The background is filled with dense acanthus leaves, curling vines, and floral ornament that weave around the figures and fill the borders, creating a richly patterned, symmetrical decorative panel in a monochrome ink rendering.
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alb31112000 't Huys den Offenberg 1745, Offenberg Castle, 1745, Village and city views in Kleve, print, Two representations from one plate. Two views of Offenberg Castle in Germany. The print is part of a 100-part series with views of villages and towns in Kleve., printmaker: Paulus van Liender, after drawing by Jan de Beijer, 1761, paper, etching, height 203 mm x width 150 mm, landscape with tower or castle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Offenberg., A detailed ink engraving shows two large stone buildings with steep roofs and pointed towers separated by a blank band, the upper scene depicting a manor beside a waterway with trees and a grassy bank, a horse pulling a cart on a road and small figures standing near the water, and the lower scene showing a gatehouse with an arched entrance, steps leading up to the doorway with figures on them, carts and horses in a courtyard beside arched outbuildings, a few small animals on the ground, and scattered trees under a sky filled with horizontal cloud lines.
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alb31112008 A portion of the eminence to the left of the Tseszetai forts on the W. coast of Wei-Hai-Wei, page, photomechanical print, inscription: 'The ruins on the center, at the bottom of the picture are supplementary defenses.', inscription: 'Expedition to Wei-hai-wei.', photographer: Ordnance Survey, Shandong, cliché maker: Kazumasa Ogawa, Japan, 1895-02-06, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 212 mm x width 288 mm, fortress., A wide monochrome photograph showing a hillside with layered earthworks and stone structures, including stepped terraces and arched openings set into a retaining wall, with rubble and loose rocks piled along the slope, sandbagged defenses arranged in a row on the left, a tall slender pole rising from the ground near the center, a small vehicle or cart partially visible near the right terrace, and a stretch of flat foreground with exposed wooden beams and shallow trenches, all beneath a pale sky and a printed header and captions along the top and bottom margins.
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alb31112002 Tower of the Great or Saint Gudula Church in Lochem, photograph, annotation: 'Tower of the Dutch Reformed Church in Lochem', Lochem, 1898, photographer, Attributed to, paper, pasteboard, albumen print, height 228 mm x width 168 mm, parts of church exterior and annexes: tower., A tall stone church tower with pointed arches and narrow vertical windows rises above a small square of trees and adjacent brick buildings, the tower topped by a steep spire with scaffolding near its base; the foreground shows a paved open area with a bench beneath trees and parts of neighboring houses with tiled roofs and chimneys.
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alb31112083 Dedication to the young and instructive youth, Present for the docile youth, print, popular print, Sheet with 16 illustrations of various kinds with verses about arithmetic (arithmetic lesson) in Dutch and in French. Numbered center top: 113., publisher: Philippus Jacobus Brepols, Turnhout, 1800 - 1833, printmaker, paper, woodcut, colour, letterpress printing, woodcut colored in blue, red and yellow, text in letterpress, height 371 mm x width 314 mm, counting, calculating., Printed sheet showing a grid of small colored illustrations of people engaged in everyday activities, each illustration paired with blocks of printed text beneath and between them. The images include groups and pairs of men, women, and children wearing period clothing in reds, blues, yellows, and blacks, shown standing, sitting, carrying or handling objects such as baskets, tools, musical instruments, a ship model, and a drum. Several scenes depict people conversing, a person at a table, a woman near a spinning or washing setup, a child with a dog, and a small domestic interior with people gathered around a table. The page has a worn, aged paper texture with scattered ink spots and slight discoloration, and the printed headings across the top.
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alb31112097 The People's Government Established, decoration on the Amstelveld, 1795, Image of the Decoration on the Amstelveld in Amsterdam, Erected on the occasion of the Alliance with France MDCCXCV, Ten decorations at the Alliance Festival in Amsterdam in 1795, print, allegorical decoration erected on the Amstelveld in Amsterdam at the Alliance Festival on June 19, 1795. Column crowned with a liberty cap and the flags of the Netherlands and France. Chassis in which the Dutch Maiden welcomes seven children representing the seven provinces. Part of a series of ten plates., printmaker, after painting by, Netherlands, paper, etching, hand coloring, hand-colored, height 245 mm x width 305 mm, personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, festivities on events of national importance (+ festive decoration, festive activities), Alliance with France (1795), Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Period, 1795-06-19., A pale stone column topped with a small pole and a few flags stands at the center, wrapped with a garland of green leaves; a decorative fence made of dark green vertical posts and arched tops encircles the column, with additional garlands draped over the arches and long narrow streamers hanging down; a painted panel on the column base shows a group of small figures and a reclining animal in muted colors; the ground inside the fence is light with soft shadowing beneath the posts, and the surrounding area outside the fenced circle is mostly empty pale space.
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alb31112010 Saint Solomon as a hermit, Hermits, Oraculum Anachoreticum, print, Series number, 21, 25, A forest landscape. In the foreground, St. Solomon is kneeling before his hermitage, praying to God. Solomon was the king of Hungary, but withdrew into the wilderness after a war. In the background on the right is the armor that he left behind as a hermit., printmaker: Raphaël Sadeler (I), Venice, after drawing by Maerten de Vos, publisher: Johann Sadeler (I), grantor of privilege: Clemens VIII, granter of privilege: Rudolf II of Habsburg (German Emperor), 1600, Clement VIII, paper, engraving, height 166 mm x width 208 mm, forest, wood, one person praying, armor, anchorite, hermit, male saints (with NAME)., A detailed black-and-white scene shows a bearded man kneeling on the ground with his arms crossed over his chest, wearing a long robe, positioned near a woven shelter with a thatched roof and a simple wooden cross mounted on its top. Surrounding him is a dense forest of large, gnarled trees with textured trunks and abundant foliage, a winding path or stream receding into the distance, and scattered natural items like rounded stones and exposed roots. Several birds are perched among the branches, and a few small animals or objects lie near the forest floor beside the kneeling figure. The image is rendered in fine engraved lines with strong contrasts and intricate cross-hatching.
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alb31112006 Part of the description of Oudenaarde, Audenaerde, text sheet, from Blaeu's 'Toonneel der steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden'., publisher: Johannes Willemszoon Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1652, Johannes Willemszoon Blaeu, publisher, paper, letterpress printing, text in letterpress on recto and verso, height 530 mm x width 667 mm, Oudenaarde., An open spread of aged paper laid flat, showing two full columns of closely set printed lines on each side with narrow margins, the paper having a warm cream tone with subtle uneven discoloration, a visible vertical seam where the pages meet, tiny darker speckles and faint creases near the center, slightly darker shading along the inner gutter and outer edges, and the printed blocks appearing darker than the background with consistent line spacing and justified alignment.
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alb31112017 Portrait of Frederick Spanheim the Younger at the age of 62, print, Frederick Spanheim the Younger, Swiss theologian and professor at the University of Utrecht, at the age of 62. With Latin caption., printmaker: Pieter van Gunst, Amsterdam, after painting by Carel de Moor (II), publisher: Johannes Verbessel, 1694 - 1731, paper, engraving, gravure, height 300 mm x width 211 mm, Person, Frederick Spanheim (II)., An engraved portrait of a man shown from the waist up inside an oval frame with decorative carved details, the man wearing a dark robe with a broad white collar and long curly hair, his right arm bent with his hand pointing outward, his expression neutral and his gaze directed slightly to the viewer's left, the background filled with fine crosshatching and the frame set against a lined backdrop with additional engraved decorative elements below.
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alb31112086 Cartoon with Lord Bentinck and Smith O'Brien, 'How to jockey the favorite', HB Sketches, cartoon, print, Cartoon from 1846 in which Lord Bentinck and William Smith O'Brien strike a deal. Prime Minister Robert Peel listens in passing. Published as no. 863 in the series HB Sketches., stamp: 'HB Subscribers Copy', printmaker: John Doyle, England, printer (person): General Lithographic Establishment, London, publisher: Thomas McLean, 1846-05-09, printer (person), paper, tone lithography, tone lithography in black with a tone block in brown, height 445 mm x width 300 mm, Person, Robert Peel, William Smith O'Brien, Lord George Bentinck, political caricatures and satires, Period, 1846., A pencil drawing on tan paper shows three men in long coats and tall top hats standing in profile; two men face each other in the foreground while a third man stands turned slightly away in the background. The man on the left leans forward with one hand raised toward the face of the man in the center, whose hands are clasped behind his back and whose chin is slightly lifted. The third man stands with arms folded and a turned-down mouth. The figures are sketched with shading and crosshatching, and the page has a narrow decorative border.
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alb31112085 Nuova piante et alzata della città di Roma con tutte le strade piazze et edificii, Map of the city of Rome, print, Series number, 9, 12, Part of a map of Rome., printmaker: 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 398 mm x width 520 mm, maps, atlases., A detailed black and white engraved map fragment showing a coastal city with a fortified shoreline, harbors and sailing ships in the water, irregular street grids and many small building footprints, walled enclosures and formal garden plots, orchards and tree-lined avenues, a prominent hillock or mound area with textured shading, waterways and canals cutting through the urban fabric, defensive walls with bastions and gate structures, a large ornate compass rose with radiating points, a decorative cartouche featuring an elaborate sculpted lion face and scrollwork, and a columnar list panel with small decorative motifs along its edge.
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alb31112091 Map of the island of Rozenburg (second part from the bottom), Map and survey ... of the islands Oudt and Nieuw Roosenburg, Blankenburg, Ruijge, and Lange Plaat, situated in the river Maas, between the land of Holland, and the lands of Voorne and Putten ..., print, map, Part (second from the bottom) of a map of the island of Rozenburg, consisting of eight parts., surveyor: Willem van Swieten, surveyor: Johannes Sandifoort, publisher: Jacobus de Jongh, The Hague, commissioner (person who orders works): States of Holland and West Friesland, 1727, printmaker, commissioner (person who orders works), paper, engraving, etching, height 495 mm x width 564 mm, maps of separate countries or regions, polder, reclaimed land, Rozenburg., A sepia-toned historical map showing a network of parcelled fields and straight boundary lines, many rectangular and triangular plots separated by thin dark lines, with scattered small clusters of drawn buildings and tiny tree symbols; two large bold place names printed diagonally across the map in ornate serif type; a winding strip along the lower edge representing a river with a textured bank and a labeled shoreline; several small enclosures with denser hatching and tiny structures, a few curved roads and paths intersecting the parcels, and numerous small hand-drawn annotations inside the fields.
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alb31112099 Visitation, print, printmaker: Jean Turpin, Rome, after painting by Federico Barocci, 1594, unknown, provider of privilege, paper, engraving, stippelwerk, height 409 mm x width 286 mm, Visitation (possibly Joseph and, or Zacharias present) (Luke 1:39-56)., A detailed engraving shows an interior doorway with an arched opening leading to an exterior view of buildings and rooftops. In the foreground a woman with a head covering and flowing robe stands facing another woman who reaches out with both hands to embrace her; both wear draped garments with visible folds and one has hair arranged in a braided style. A bearded man kneels on the steps holding a bag and rope, another bearded figure stands in the doorway behind the women wearing a long robe and turban, and a seated woman on the right holds a basket of small birds while wearing a headscarf and layered clothing. A horse's head appears at the left edge, a staircase descends toward the viewer, and architectural details such as columns, paneled walls, and carved moldings frame the scene. The image is rendered in fine engraved lines and tonal hatching.
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alb31112003 Twelve different ears, Principles of drawing from nature, part one, Irish Cahier de Principes du Dessin d'après Nature, print, Series number, 2, 6, printmaker: Roubillac, after drawing by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc, publisher: Mondhare & Jean, Paris, 1784 - 1796, Roubillac, Pierre Thomas Le Clerc, Mondhare & Jean, printmaker, after drawing by, publisher, paper, crayon manner, etching, crayon manner and etching in red, height 310 mm x width 232 mm, drawing, sketch, ears., The image shows a series of hand-drawn ear studies rendered in reddish-brown strokes on a light beige background, each ear depicted from different angles with flowing, sketchy lines suggesting contours and surrounding hair; the page is filled with various ear shapes and shading variations distributed across the surface.
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alb31112087 View of the stairs and a gate of the Wijnhuistoren in Zutphen, Zutphen. Treppe am Thurme des Weinhauses, Architectur der Niederlande, page, photomechanical print, number: '37.', Zutphen (city), publisher: Baumgärtner's Buchhandlung, Leipzig, c. 1884 - in or before 1894, Baumgärtner's Buchhandlung, Saxony, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 257 mm x width 197 mm, gate, entrance, front steps, Wijnhuistoren., A sepia-toned photo of an ornate stone building entrance showing a large arched doorway flanked by paired fluted columns set on heavy square bases, decorative carved faces and reliefs above the arch, a balustraded balcony with rounded balusters above the entrance, a wide exterior staircase with matching balustrade rising to the right, brick walls with rectangular stone banding, tall arched window openings and a smaller doorway set into the wall to the right, a cobblestone street in front, and a narrow vertical post centered at the doorway.
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alb31112095 Portrait of the preacher Benjamin Frieswijk, print, printmaker: Mathias de Sallieth, after drawing by Schmidt (engraver), publisher: Thierry & C. Mensing, J., The Hague, 1788, paper, etching, stippelets, engraving, etching and stippelgravure, height 354 mm x width 261 mm, Person, Benjamin Frieswijk., An engraved portrait of a man shown from the waist up inside an ornate oval frame, wearing a dark buttoned coat and a light neckband, with curled hair and a composed facial expression, one hand resting on a book at the base of the frame; the oval sits on a decorative plinth with carved elements and a panel beneath containing written content, all rendered in fine linework and monochrome tones.
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alb31112089 Mary Magdalene with skull, print, The penitent Mary Magdalene, skull in hand. In the background her attributes. In the cartouche a two-line Bible quote from Proverbs 31:30 in Latin., printmaker: Arnold de Jode, London, after painting by Anthony van Dyck, publisher: Richard Tompson (possibly), 1666 - in or before 1669, paper, engraving, gravure, height 300 mm x width 245 mm, the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge., A circular framed engraving shows a woman with long wavy hair turned in profile, her eyes closed and head tilted downward. She wears loose drapery and holds a skull in one hand while the other hand rests on her chest. Behind her are a small jar and a cross propped against a surface, with draped fabric and coiled rope nearby. The background within the circular frame is filled with finely hatched shading and the surrounding border features concentric lined rings. The image is monochrome with detailed line work and stippling.
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alb31112092 La Saison, Journal illustré des Dames, 1879, No. 560: Toilettes de Melles Vidal, fashion print, Two women with parasols in a garden. According to the caption: 'toilettes' by Vidal. Hats by Dujardin. Below are a few lines of advertising text for various products. Print from the fashion magazines(?) La Saison (1867-1902) and Les Modes de la Saison (1871-1885)., address: 'Bureaux du Journal, 40, rue du Bac, Paris.', caption: 'Toilettes by Melles Vidal, 104, rue Richelieu. - Hats by Mme Dujardin, 3, rue de la Michodière. - Foulards et cachemires de l'Union des Indes, maison Lehoussel, 1, rue Auber., Au Sablier, Deuil complete with fait et sur mesure en 10 heures. Robes, Manteaux, modes, Lingerie de deuil, 2, Bd Montmartre, Paris', inscription: 'Bruxelles, M.me V.ve J. Rozez, 87, rue de la Madeleine. Londres, Messrs Weldon & Co, 9, Southampton Street, Strand., Modes de la Saison IXe année No 34. -1879.', title: 'LA SAISON, Journal illustré des Dames', printmaker, paper, engraving, hand coloring, hand colored, height 354 mm x width 260 mm, flowers, dress, gown (+ women's clothes), bench, fashion plates, head-gear: hat (+ women's clothes), terrace, shoes, sandals (+ women's clothes), parasol, sunshade (+ women's clothes), gloves, mittens (MITAINES) (+ women's clothes), neck-gear: jabot (+ women's clothes), costume, Period., Two women stand on stone steps in a garden-like setting, each wearing ornate Victorian dresses and hats; the woman on the left wears a dark green gown with layered ruffles, lace cuffs, and a decorative brooch at her collar while holding a closed parasol and facing the other woman, who wears a pale pink dress with a fitted bodice, button details, layered lace ruffles on the skirt, and a small hat adorned with flowers while holding an open lace-trimmed parasol; a bench and leafy foliage form the background and both women have pale skin and styled hair, with delicate gloves and poised postures.
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alb31112088 Volunteer Hunter of the University of Leiden, Dutch military uniforms in the years 1830-1832, print, costume print, Standing Hunter of the Company of Volunteer Hunters of the University of Leiden. Arms crossed in front of the stomach. Part of a series of 157 loose sheets with Dutch military uniforms from the years 1830-1832., printmaker: attributed to Albertus Verhoesen, Netherlands, printer (person): Johannes Paulus Houtman, Utrecht, 1835 - 1850, printer (person), Attributed to, paper, lithography, hand coloring, hand-colored, height 170 mm x width 110 mm, Person, University of Leiden, (military) uniforms, clothes, costume, volunteers, volunteer hunters, Leiden, Period, 1830 - 1835., A standing figure in a dark green uniform with padded shoulders and yellow trim holds a long rifle upright, wearing a tall black hat with decorative plumes and cords, a dark collar with yellow accents, and a crossbelt over the chest; the figure has dark hair and a neutral facial expression, dark trousers with a yellow stripe down the side, dark shoes, and a small pouch or satchel at the hip, depicted on a small rounded patch of ground with shaded colors.
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alb31112096 The Death on the Cross, print, popular print, Christ on the cross, with Mary and John beneath the cross. Angels catch the blood of Christ in chalices. The cross is decorated with the symbols of the four Evangelists. Above the cross, the sun and the moon. Below the image, an eight-line verse in two columns. Numbered top right: No. 25., publisher: Jacobus Thompson (I), Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1791 - 1812, printmaker, paper, woodcut, colour, letterpress printing, woodcut coloured in yellow and orange, text in letterpress, height 410 mm x width 323 mm, crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross, Holy Rood., A central crucifixion scene shows a figure on a cross with a halo, arms outstretched, and a crown of thorns, flanked by a grieving robed figure on one side and another robed figure on the opposite side, both with halos. Several winged angelic figures appear around the cross, some kneeling and some holding vessels, with one angel on each side elevated near the outstretched hands. Decorative roundels above the cross contain stylized sun and moon faces and a dove motif, while ornamental quatrefoil medallions with winged figures appear at the cross arms and base. The composition is framed by a thin rectangular border and the entire image has scattered colored stains and areas of subtle hand tinting.
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alb31112009 Senavetus civitas virginis, Map of Siena (bottom left part), print, Part of a map of Siena. Above the city saints, bishops, cardinals and Mary on clouds., Italy, after design by Francesco Vanni, dedicated to: Ferdinando I de' Medici, Tuscany engraving, height 585 mm x width 431 mm, ), maps, atlases, female saints, Mary (without the Christ-child), cardinal, Tuscany, Siena., A detailed engraved bird's-eye view shows a fortified city with walls, towers, streets, and densely packed buildings, rendered in fine line work and hatching; a large decorative cartouche sits at the left edge featuring an ornate coat of arms with rounded forms and a crowned top, and below it a seated allegorical female figure draped in flowing robes holding a hanging object and gazing upward; the cityscape includes a variety of rooflines, domed structures, gardens, terraces, and clustered houses arranged along curving streets and ramparts, with trees and landscaped plots scattered throughout; the lower left contains a framed panel filled with closely set columns of small script framed by decorative scrollwork, and the overall image is monochrome with intricate shading and engraved textures.
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alb31110520 Robbery of Ganymede, print, Ganymede, the son of King Tros, is kidnapped by Jupiter in the form of an eagle. Among them the city of Troy., printmaker: Cornelis Bos, unknown, after design by Giulio Romano, c. 1537 - c. 1555, paper, engraving, height 100 mm x width 70 mm, the rape of Ganymede: he is carried off through the air by Jupiter in the form of an eagle, or by the eagle of Jupiter., A drawn scene showing a nude cherub-like figure seated on the back of a large bird in flight, the bird spreading its wings across the sky. The upper background contains horizontal lines and a scattering of cloud shapes. Below the flying pair is a landscape with a multi-level building featuring arched windows and a tall rectangular tower with a decorative top, set among rocky terrain and a group of slender, drooping trees. The style is linear and etched, with shading achieved by closely spaced lines.
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alb31110516 Oraculum Anachoreticum, Saint Wolfhard as a hermit, Hermits, print, Series number, 25, A river landscape. In the foreground St. Wolfhard of Augsburg, a hermit from the twelfth century AD. He is kneeling in prayer and wearing chains around his body. In the background a boat sails on a river., printmaker: Johann Sadeler (I), Venice, after drawing by Maerten de Vos, publisher: Raphaël Sadeler (I), grantor of privilege: Rudolf II of Habsburg (German Emperor), granter of privilege: Clement VIII, 1600, provider of privilege, paper, engraving, gravure, height 168 mm x width 208 mm, river, one person praying, anchorite, hermit, tools, aids, implements, crafts and industries: chain, male saints (with NAME)., A detailed monochrome engraving shows a riverside landscape with large trees and dense foliage in the foreground, an elderly bearded man kneeling near the tree trunk wearing simple robes and holding a small object, a wooden cross and an open book lying on the ground beside him, tall grasses and reedlike plants near the water's edge, a river with a small boat carrying a covered cabin and a standing figure rowing while another person sits inside, houses and clustered buildings along the far bank, bridges and towers rising from the town, rolling hills and distant mountains behind the settlement, scattered individual trees and shrubs on the slopes, and textured sky rendered with fine parallel lines.
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alb31112082 Giants and Dwarfs, Louwerse's Children's Prints, Third Series, print, popular print, Series number, 20, 24, Sheet with 6 illustrations of various kinds, including depictions of a winter landscape, Africans, and a sailor waving goodbye to his friends from the shore. Between the images, verses in letterpress. Numbered top right and bottom left: No. 20., maker: Monogrammist FC (19th century), maker: Monogrammist AR (19th century), maker: Edouart Zier, maker: unknown, writer (clerical worker): Pieter Louwerse (possibly), publisher: Johannes Ykema, The Hague, printer (person): Zuid-Hollandsche Boek- en Handelsdrukkerij, 1892 - 1905, writer (clerical worker), printer (person), paper, wood engraving, printing block, letterpress printing, wood engraving and cliché, text in letterpress, height 430 mm x width 550 mm, winter landscape, landscape symbolizing winter (the four seasons of the year), seaman: sailor., A large printed page with a vertical arrangement of several black-and-white engraved illustrations framed by thin borders, showing a central tall image of a man standing on a grassy cliff waving a hat above a seascape with birds and distant boats; to the right a panel showing two barefoot figures with shields and spears, one seated and one standing with decorative hair and a thatched hut in the background; to the left a scene of a rocky shoreline with shadowy, cloudlike silhouettes and a rainbow arc above a small figure on a rock; above the central image a small snowy rural scene with trees and houses, and below and beside the main images smaller vignettes including a man approaching a tree with a bird and a busy street café scene with people standing and sitting at tables; the page has a decorative title area at the top and narrow margins around the edges.
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alb31110501 Holy Family with John the Baptist, print, The Christ Child sits on Mary's lap. He is embraced by the young John the Baptist, who is kneeling on a book. Behind them a drapery. On the left, Joseph looks on from behind a pedestal. Below a line from the Hail Mary in Latin., Low Countries, after design by Peter Paul Rubens, Antwerp, publisher: Nicolaes Lauwers, 1619 - 1652, Peter Paul Rubens, Nicolaes Lauwers, printmaker, after design by, publisher, paper, engraving, gravure, height 275 mm x width 234 mm, Holy Family with John the Baptist (as child)., A monochrome engraving shows a seated woman wearing a flowing robe and head covering, holding a naked infant across her lap while looking down toward the child; the infant reaches toward a small winged cherub standing on a stack of books, the cherub holding the infant's hand and wearing a circular ring above its head; to the left, a bearded man leans over a plinth with one hand raised to his cheek and his elbow resting on the plinth; drapery hangs overhead and trees and sky appear in the background.
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alb31110522 Allegory of Virtue, print, Minerva and Father Time point to the mountain of Virtue in the background. Hercules points the way. On the right in the foreground, two women study a globe., printmaker: Lambert Visscher, 1643 - 1690, paper, engraving, proof, height 346 mm x width 444 mm, (story of) Hercules (Heracles), cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', Father Time, man with wings and scythe, globe, compasses, (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)., A detailed black and white engraving shows a group of classical figures in flowing drapery gathered on rocky ground with a distant mountainous landscape and cloudy sky; a central female figure wearing a helmet and ornate breastplate gestures outward while standing barefoot, flanked by other standing and seated figures including women holding a book and a tablet, a seated man with a muscular back and curly hair pointing upward, and a seated bearded figure with wings who also gestures; several putti or winged children appear, with two holding a large wreath in the upper left and another sounding a trumpet near the cliffs; in the lower right a seated woman uses a pair of compasses on a globe while another points at the globe and a large blank panel; trees frame the right side and decorative drapery and rocky ledges occupy the foreground.
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alb31110502 John the Baptist baptizing Christ on the banks of the Jordan, print, printmaker: Caspar Luyken, Nuremberg, publisher: Christoph Weigel, 1708, Bavaria, paper, etching, proof, height 252 mm x width 199 mm, John the Baptist blessing Christ., A monochrome engraving shows two partially clothed figures standing at the edge of a body of water, one figure with folded arms and downcast eyes standing in the shallows while the other, standing on the bank, gestures with an outstretched arm toward the first. Above them a radiant circular light with rays extends outward and a bird is depicted within the light, surrounded by clouds. The background includes rolling hills, trees, and a cluster of buildings near the water, and the foreground shows rocks, plants, and rippling water at the figures' feet.
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alb31110524 Portrait of Pieter Florisse, print, Knee-length portrait to the right of Pieter Florisz. holding a commander's staff. In the background, a naval battle. Below the portrait, his name and title in two lines in Dutch. Below that, in two columns of four lines each, a poem in Dutch and his coat of arms., printmaker: Pieter Holsteyn (II), Northern Netherlands, after painting by Abraham Liedts, writer (clerical worker): H. Stam, publisher: Frederik de Wit, Amsterdam, in or after 1658 - 1706, Pieter Holsteyn (II), Abraham Liedts, H. Stam, Frederik de Wit, printmaker, after painting by, writer (clerical worker), publisher, paper, engraving, etching, engraving and etching, height 440 mm x width 350 mm, Person, Pieter Florisse., A monochrome engraved portrait of a man shown from the hips up, standing with one hand on his hip and the other holding a baton; he has shoulder-length wavy hair, a moustache, and a serious expression. He wears a dark doublet with decorative buttons and a wide flat collar with patterned trim, a sash across his chest, and multiple chains draped over his torso with a medallion. A sheathed sword hangs at his side. The background shows a cloudy sky above a busy seascape filled with many sailing ships, some appearing to be engaged in combat with smoke rising from a few vessels. The lower portion of the image contains a panel with a coat of arms flanked by decorative elements and columns of text.
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alb31110525 Joab kills Amasa, print, printmaker: Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1704, paper, etching, height 110 mm x width 157 mm, Joab kills Amasa: Joab takes Amasa by the beard with the right hand as if to kiss him, and stabs him with a dagger., A detailed monochrome engraving shows two helmeted men in the foreground engaged in a tense physical confrontation, one gripping the other's beard while the other holds a sheathed sword at his waist, both wearing cloaks and tunics and standing on a textured ground; behind them a formation of soldiers stands with round shields and spears, some holding tall banners with decorative cloths, while additional troops and small groups are visible further back toward a distant settlement of small buildings; the background features layered hills and mountains beneath a sky filled with horizontal line shading and cloud formations.
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alb31110523 Title page for: N. Bergier, Histoire des grands chemins de l'empire romain, 1728, Allegory on the Road to Rome, print, title page, Landscape with a Roman engineer in the foreground showing a road map to a magistrate. On the left in the foreground the Tiber, resting along the riverbank with Romulus, Remus, and the she-wolf. In the background, men leveling a road. In the margin a five-line caption in French., printmaker: Bernard Picart, Amsterdam, after design by Bernard Picart, Bernard Picart, printmaker, etching and engraving, height 220 mm x width 159 mm, Romulus and Remus are washed ashore and suckled by a she-wolf, 'Lupa Romana', engineering, personification of river Tiber, 'Tevere' (Ripa), smoothing, flattening (industrial process), studying a map (+ traffic, places), Tiber., A detailed black and white engraving showing a riverside scene with a group of robed men standing and conversing near the foreground, one of them holding a large rolled sheet on a stand while others look on; a reclining bearded male figure lies on a grassy bank with a cornucopia and a reclining infant at his feet and an animal head near him; behind the standing men, laborers work with tools and carts on a roadway and bridge that crosses the water, while figures and animals move across the bridge and along the road; to the left, a rocky cliff rises with vegetation and a small building at its base, and a horse-drawn cart is visible near the bridge; in the midground and background there are trees, classical architectural structures including a columned building and a tall pointed monument, stacked construction materials, and distant hills under a sky filled with layered clouds and horizontal line shading.
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alb31110511 Jan van Schaffelaar jumps from the tower, 1482, print, historical print, Jan van Schaffelaar jumps (upright) from the tower of Barneveld, July 16, 1482., printmaker: Johannes Christiaan Bendorp, Netherlands, 1776 - 1849, paper, etching, height 221 mm x width 143 mm, Person, Jan van Schaffelaar, self-sacrifice, death in the service of a higher purpose, Jan van Schaffelaar jumps from the tower in Barneveld, Barneveld, Period, 1482-07-16., A monochrome engraving shows a group of soldiers with spears and helmets standing in the foreground, some gesturing toward a ruined stone tower that rises behind billowing clouds of smoke; a figure sits precariously on a ledge of the tower while flames and plumes of smoke emerge from its base and an arched doorway is visible beneath the ledge; on the ground near the soldiers several fallen bodies lie motionless with a helmet and staff among them, and a small bush appears at the left foreground.
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alb31110515 The village of Slooten, Street in Sloten, print, View of a tree-lined street with children and walkers in the village of Sloten. The church is on the right. Numbered '10' in the upper right., printmaker: Hermanus Petrus Schouten, c. 1762 - 1822, paper, etching, height 162 mm x width 204 mm, walking, hiking (recreation), Sloten (De Friese Meren)., An intricate monochrome scene shows a tree-lined street with a group of tall, leafy trees forming a canopy over a pathway; several small figures walk and stand along the path, some clustered together and others near a wooden fence and a simple bridge. On the right a tall building with a pointed spire and clocklike feature rises above the trees, while boats and wooden structures sit along the water in the foreground. The sky is rendered with fine horizontal lines and a few small birds, and the overall image has a detailed etched or engraved texture.
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alb31110510 Chapel on the south side of the Grote or Sint-Maartenskerk in Zaltbommel, photograph, annotation: 'Zalt Bommel (G.), NH Kerk, Chapel on the south side, July 1903', annotation: 'Zaltbommel', Grote Kerk (Zaltbommel), 1903, photographer, Zaltbommel, Attributed to, paper, pasteboard, albumen print, height 231 mm x width 170 mm, parts of church interior: chapel., The image shows an interior wall with tall pointed arches and decorative ribbed vaulting, a row of narrow arched openings on an upper level, slender columns rising to ornate capitals, small arched windows set into the wall, a carved stone basin mounted on a short pedestal, a section of paneled wooden railing at the left, and a stone tiled floor with visible seams.
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alb31110509 Entrée principale (architecte M. Truymans), Exterior of the building of the world exhibition in Antwerp, page, photomechanical print, photographer: Th. Lantin, Antwerp, cliché maker: Joseph Maes, 1894, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 136 mm x width 215 mm, facade (of house or building), world fair, world exhibition., A sepia-toned architectural view showing a grand ornate building with a central domed roof topped by a decorative finial and flanked by two smaller towers with domed caps, a symmetrical façade featuring arched entrances and intricate sculptural details, a large decorative fountain with statues positioned in front of the central entrance surrounded by a low railing, staircases and terraces on either side of the entrance, lamp posts and trimmed trees near the building, and faint printed headings and captions above and below the image.
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alb31112223 View of a house on the Market Square in Zutphen, Maison, XVIIe Siècle, page, photomechanical print, inscription: 'MAISON place du, ', inscription: 'LITT. M. - PL. 7', monogram: 'JJvY', Zutphen (city), cliché maker: Joseph Maes (possibly), Antwerp, after design by Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1875 - in or before 1880, photographer, paper, collotype, photolithography, height 334 mm x width 226 mm, civic architecture, edifices, dwellings., A tall narrow brick building with a stepped gable topped by a small statue, flanked by neighboring brick facades with tiled roofs and chimneys, featuring rows of tall rectangular windows with muntins, decorative stone or brick banding and carved ornamental panels above and between windows, an ornate doorway with a dark door and transom, and a cobblestone street in front.
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alb31112222 Julius Hardouin Mansart, Portrait of Jules Hardouin Mansart, print, Portrait of French architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1708), depicted in an oval frame with a coat of arms. Below the frame is a console with three lines of text in Latin and an oval emblem on either side., printmaker: Gerard Edelinck, Paris, after painting by Joseph Vivien, unknown, grantor of privilege: Louis XIV (King of France), France, 1666 - 1707, paper, engraving, height 434 mm x width 331 mm, Person, Jules Hardouin-Mansart., An engraved oval portrait of a man with long, curly hair wearing a dark cloak and a light, patterned cravat, set within a decorative oval frame surrounded by finely hatched lines; the man faces slightly to the viewer's right and wears a star-shaped pendant on a ribbon, with a round medallion bearing a heraldic emblem positioned at the bottom center of the oval, all above an architectural plinth that includes two small oval vignettes on either side.
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alb31112226 Orders of Chivalry from France, Historical description of the older and newer currently existing orders of chivalry, both in and outside Europe, print, Series number, 7, the Order of the Holy Spirit and the Order of St. Michael. Numbered top right: Pl. 7., printmaker: Willem Charles Magnenat, Amsterdam, after design by J. Bischoff, publisher: Cunha & Co, Jb. da, 1843, printer (person), paper, lithography, lithografie, height 410 mm x width 320 mm, knighthood order, France., A sepia-toned illustration showing several ornate medal designs arranged vertically, including a star-shaped medal with layered pointed arms and decorative fleur motifs, a necklace-like collar with intricate leafy and floral elements connected to a hanging star pendant, a rectangular patterned band, a ribbon with a suspended cross-shaped medal featuring an oval central medallion, a twisted rope-style collar with a hanging oval medallion, and small decorative accents between the main elements.
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alb31110255 Lovers caught in a bedroom, print, book illustration, Three richly dressed figures have entered a bedroom and find a man and woman in bed. The man has remained lying in bed while the woman has gotten out of bed in a nightgown. In the foreground, discarded clothing lies over a chair and a stool. Print marked top right: Tom. ii. pag. 238., printmaker: Jacob Folkema, 1702 - 1767, paper, etching, height 149 mm x width 89 mm, bedroom, interrupted meeting, lovers caught by surprise., A finely detailed black-and-white engraving shows an interior room with elaborate drapery forming a canopy over a bed at the right, the canopy trimmed with tassels and decorative swags and a crest-like ornament. In front of the bed a young woman in a simple long gown stands on a small footstool, while a seated older woman in layered clothing leans back on the bed near her. Three standing figures in ornate period dress occupy the left and center: a man wearing a plumed hat and richly patterned doublet and breeches gestures toward the group, and two women in full skirts and ruffled collars engage with him, one extending an arm. The foreground contains a group of discarded garments and accessories, including a hat with feathers, cloaks, and a cane or staff lying across folded textiles. The room features paneled walls with rectangular decorations and a partially open door at the back left, and the floor is shown with narrow boards or tiles. Overall the scene is rendered with cross-hatched shading and intricate linework.
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alb31110259 The Raising of Lazarus, print, Christ raises Lazarus to life as he rises from his tomb. His sisters Mary and Mary Magdalene stand to the right of Christ and look on along with a large number of bystanders. Two men lift the lid of a sarcophagus. The signature of Hans Bol and the date 1580 are inscribed on it. Number three in a series of four etchings depicting the story of Lazarus., printmaker: Hans Bol, Antwerp, 1580, materials by function, paper, ink, etching, etching mounted on album page, height 225 mm x width 313 mm, The preliminary drawings for the series are dated 1568; Hans Bol made the etchings based on these more than ten years later in 1580 (see date on this print from the series). The preliminary drawing for this etching was in the collection of Jacobus Klaver (auctioned at Sotheby's London 7 Sept 2008, no. 8). The print is mounted on the verso side of a 17th-century (?) album page, with a counter-print of another, as yet unidentified print depicting the Raising of Lazarus on the verso. This seems to indicate that the album from which the prints originate was iconographically arranged., A detailed pen-and-ink scene shows a rocky cliffside on the right with layered stone and gnarled trees, and a cluster of standing and seated figures gathered near the cliff edge, many wearing flowing robes and head coverings and some engaging in gestures toward one another; in the center foreground a group appears to be handling a wrapped body on a stretcher carried by two men, while nearby others kneel or stand in varied poses and expressions; to the left a medieval town with towers, arched bridge, rooftops, and distant buildings spreads toward rolling hills and mountains, with scattered trees and small animals in the landscape; the sky above is lightly hatched and dotted with small birds, and ornamental foliage and rocks fill the foreground.
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alb31112227 Two weapon trophies, Compertimenta pictoriis flosculis manubiisque..., print, ornamental print, The trophy on the left consists of, among other things, a shield, a cuirass, a helmet in the shape of a mask, and a round shield. Hanging in the trophy on the right are, a helmet, a tunic with breastplates, and a shield. Hatched background. Belongs to a series of 14 sheets of cartouches with scrollwork, grotesques, trophies, and friezes. The title page is missing., printmaker: Pieter van der Heyden, Netherlands (possibly), after design by Jacob Floris, publisher: Hieronymus Cock, 1567, paper, engraving, height 204 mm x width 134 mm., The image shows two vertical ornamental arrangements of armor, weapons, and decorative elements on a shaded background. On the left, a torso of a decorated breastplate with draped fabric and a scalloped skirt is positioned above a helmeted grotesque face, surrounded by shields, spears, banners, a painted roundel, and curling ribbons. On the right, a hooded or draped figure with a long sash stands above a heart-shaped shield bearing a bird motif, flanked by helmets, axes, spikes, trumpets, a spiked mace, and flowing ribbons, with additional armor pieces and ornamental flourishes filling the space. The composition is densely packed, highly detailed, and rendered in a monochrome engraved style.
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alb31110270 General view, photograph, page, La Bourboule, c. 1876 - in or before 1886, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 340 mm x width 273 mm, city-view in general, 'veduta'., A vertical sheet showing two sepia photographs of a town framed by a thin decorative red border, the upper photograph depicting a hillside town with clustered multi-story buildings, pitched roofs, and trees in the foreground with a slope rising behind the rooftops, and the lower photograph showing a similar town scene with buildings at the base of a rocky, rounded hill and trees and smaller structures in front, both images having a faded, aged appearance and surrounded by a light, slightly spotted paper background.
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alb31110292 Amusing card game, card game, print, popular print, Sheet with 32 playing cards to cut out. Numbered top right: No. 23., publisher: Petrus Christiaan Leonardus van Staden Czn., Amsterdam, publisher: Staden & Co., PCL van, Netherlands, 1850 - 1870, printmaker, paper, woodcut, colour, letterpress printing, woodcut coloured in blue, yellow and purple, text in letterpress, height 319 mm x width 398 mm, playing-cards., A grid of playing cards printed on aged paper arranged in rows, showing several face cards with mirrored portrait figures and many numbered cards with suit symbols; some face cards have horizontal brush strokes of blue and yellow paint across their midsections, and the printed lines and suit marks appear in faded black ink on a beige background.
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alb31110288 Son of Mayken Wens, burned at the stake in Antwerp, searches in the ashes for the muzzle that had been applied to his mother, 1573, print, book illustration, number: '95', inscription: 'Mayke Wens ... Ao 1573', 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 121 mm x width 143 mm, violent death by burning at the stake, pyre, persecution of heretics, Reformation, Antwerp, Period., A detailed pen-and-ink scene shows a town square with a variety of buildings and church spires in the background, their facades rendered with fine linework and tall narrow windows. In the foreground a small girl in a dress stands facing forward with her hands held near her chest, and next to her a large person bends over with knees and calves prominently drawn. To the left a crowd of figures moves toward the buildings, many wearing cloaks and hats. Trees or tall dark wooden posts rise on the right side, and textured ground and vegetation appear near the base of those posts. Horizontal fine lines fill the sky above the skyline.
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alb31110266 Portrait of Charles Spencer, print, printmaker: Richard Houston, after painting by Joshua Reynolds, 1731 - 1775, paper, mezzotint, etching, height 332 mm x width 221 mm, Person, Charles Spencer (3rd Earl of Marlborough), historical persons, commander-in-chief, general, marshal., A sepia-toned portrait of a man shown from the waist up wearing ornate formal clothing with embroidered leaves along the collar and lapel and a decorative star-shaped badge on his chest, a sash crossing his torso, a high folded neckcloth, and a cloak draped over one shoulder, his hair powdered and styled in curls, his face turned slightly to his left with a neutral expression, the background plain and dark, and a decorative heraldic emblem with creatures and a crowned shield centered below the portrait.
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alb31110269 Sideboard, Buffet (modern style), Le garde-meuble, Collection de Meubles, print, Series number, 2116, A sideboard. Print from 355th issue (livraison)., printmaker: Léon Laroche, printer (person): Monrocq, Paris, publisher: widow Eugène Maincent, 1895 - 1935, printer (person), paper, lithography, hand coloring, hand-colored, height 357 mm x width 274 mm, furniture for storage., A tall wooden cabinet with ornate carved details and curved moldings stands centered in the image, featuring an upper mirrored section with decorative interlacing panes and small side shelves, a middle open shelf holding a round decorative plate with a floral motif, and lower shelving with a lidded ceramic jar placed on a central shelf; matching carved doors with stylized floral and leaf patterns flank the lower section, and small ornamental bowls sit on the top surface at each side of the middle tier, all rendered in soft brown and muted blue tones on a light background.
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alb31110278 Lace, photogram, France, c. 1900, photographer, textile materials, paper, cyanotype, height 228 mm x width 125 mm., A rectangular piece of paper with a blue background and white floral and geometric stencil patterns laid on a darker surface, with a small irregular fragment of cream-colored lace placed toward the upper left area of the paper, showing circular and hexagonal lace motifs and some frayed thread ends.
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alb31110298 River landscape with village and sawmill, print, View of a river with a village with a church and a sawmill on the right. On the water, a fisherman in a boat and in the background a sailing ship., printmaker: Elias Stark, Nieuwer-Amstel, 1888, paper, etching, counterproof, counterprint of an etching, proof print, height 270 mm x width 447 mm, angling, windmill in landscape, river., A wide, lightly shaded riverscape with a group of windmills and low buildings along the far bank, a few sailboats and small rowboats on the water, a person seated in a small boat in the foreground, several wooden docks and posts projecting into the river, a cluster of trees near the buildings, and a few figures and animals faintly visible on the distant shore, all rendered in delicate, sketch-like lines on a pale background.
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alb31110256 Funeral procession of Willem Frederik, Count of Nassau-Dietz (sheet 2), 1665, Mourning-State Splendor in the Exit and Burial of the Soulless Body of, Wilhelm Frederich, Deceased in Leeuwarden, the twenty-first October, MDCLXIV. and there in the Choir of the Jacobijner Church, the fifteenth December MDCLXIV. Old Style, print, in Leeuwarden on January 6, 1665. Beginning of the funeral procession at the entrance of the Jacobijner Church. Plate no. 2 in an ensemble of 24 (of the 25) unmounted numbered plates (without text sheets) that together form a long frieze., printmaker: Michel Noé, Leeuwarden, printmaker: Cornelis Apeus, printmaker: P. Langweer, after drawing by Franciscus Carré, 1666, paper, engraving, gravure, height 207 mm x width 505 mm, Person, Willem Frederik Count of Nassau-Dietz, cortege, funeral procession, Funeral of Willem Frederik, Jacobijnerkerk (Leeuwarden), Period, 1665-01-06., A long procession of people wearing wide-brimmed hats and long cloaks stands in front of a large brick building with a tall multi-paned window, the figures arranged in a line facing a doorway where a robed person holding a staff stands, the ground beneath them showing large stone slabs and some decorative floor markings.
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alb31110295 Title page for: A. de La Barre de Beaumarchais, Le temple des muses, 1733, Ornamental frame with Poetry and Painting, print, title page, Ornamental frame with the title in French, flanked by Poetry and Painting. In the Painting, a cloth is tied over the mouth. This refers to Horace's Ut pictura poesis (Poetry is like painting). The frame is crowned with a cartouche containing Amor. Below the frame is a cartouche containing a woman with a mural crown (Cybele?). This cartouche is flanked by Death as a skeleton and an old man who has just woken up., printmaker: workshop of Bernard Picart, Amsterdam, after drawing by Bernard Picart, publisher: Zacharias Chatelain (I), 1732, Bernard Picart, Zacharias Chatelain (I), printmaker, after drawing by, publisher, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 405 mm x width 290 mm, (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros), 'Pictura', symbolic representations, allegories and emblems, painting, 'Pittura' (Ripa), specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Cybele, Cybele as patroness, Death as skeleton, poetry, 'Poesia' (Ripa), title-page, waking up., A vertically oriented engraved architectural frame with an arched central panel flanked by two draped female statues standing on pedestals, each wearing a laurel wreath and holding different objects; decorative floral panels sit above the arch and an ornate cartouche with cherubic figures and garlands crowns the top, flanked by sculptural groupings including reclining figures and animal heads; below the central panel an elaborate grotesque mask with flowing foliage forms a shelf from which two seated male figures draped in cloth extend, one skeletal and winged and the other muscular and bearded, surrounding a recessed scene with reclining figures and fruit; the composition is rendered in fine parallel and cross hatching on a plain background.
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alb31110264 Assumption of Mary (right part), print, Saints and putti between clouds., printmaker: Giovanni Battista Vanni, Italy, after painting by Correggio, Parma (city), publisher: Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi (possibly), Rome, grantor of privilege: Papal Court, Vatican City, commissioned by: Giovanni Battista Vanni, Florence, dedicated to: Marco Lorenzo Guicciardini, 1642, Giovanni Battista Vanni, Correggio, Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi, Papal court, Marco Lorenzo Guicciardini, grantor of privilege, Tuscany, paper, etching, height 400 mm x width 339 mm, cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels., A dense group of figures and cherubic forms float among billowing cloud shapes, drawn with fine hatched lines; several draped figures wear flowing garments with visible folds, some extending arms and hands while others turn their heads with varied facial expressions; a few winged figures are intertwined with nonwinged figures, their limbs and drapery overlapping; clusters of rounded cloud masses create layered spaces between the bodies, and the scene fills most of the composition with intricate linear shading.
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alb31110254 Manneken-Pis, Hei-joppa signorken, print, popular print, Sheet with 2 illustrations. Left: Manneken Pis of Brussels fully clothed. Right: Signorken or Opsinjoorke; this figure from Mechelen folklore concluded the procession for Saint Rombout. Captions in Dutch and captions in French. Entirely surrounded by a decorative border. Numbered bottom right: No. 52., vendor: Rynders, Erven H., Amsterdam, publisher: Philippus Jacobus Brepols, Turnhout, 1800 - 1854, printmaker, paper, woodcut, colour, letterpress printing, woodcut coloured in orange, text in letterpress, height 324 mm x width 393 mm, Person, Opsinjoorke, piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture., The image shows two framed woodcut-style illustrations side by side separated by a decorative vertical border, each depicting a costumed male figure on a textured beige background; on the left is a small statue-like man standing on a rectangular plinth wearing a wig, a long coat with decorative buttons and a sash draped across his chest and shoulder, holding a thin curved object and with a thin arc drawn from his groin area, while the frame around him is simple and rectangular; on the right is a full-figure character stepping from a doorway with one arm raised, wearing a large hat with a ribbon, a ruffled collar, a coat with many buttons, voluminous knee-length breeches with ribboned bows at the knees, and buckled shoes, the doorway and interior are rendered with dense vertical and diagonal hatch lines and the frame around this scene is more ornate.
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alb31110277 Elegant company in a room, Les Opera, Comedie, print, book illustration, An elegant company dances and sings. A lady snatches the wig from a man's head and runs away with it., printmaker: workshop of Bernard Picart, Amsterdam, supervision: Bernard Picart, 1724, Bernard Picart, printmaker, supervision, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 135 mm x width 81 mm, dancing, wig, vocal music, singing., A detailed black and white engraving of an indoor scene with ornate architectural decorations, molded panels, and a large painted wall or tapestry showing a landscape. In the foreground, five adults in period clothing stand in animated poses around a woman at center who holds up an elaborate feathered headdress or wreath. Two men on the left gesture toward the woman, one with a raised hand to his head and another with a hand extended. On the right, a man with a hat in hand reaches toward the central woman while a seated or partially turned woman nearby raises her hand. The floor shows shadows and a dropped garment, and decorative vases and a sculpted bust sit on a mantel at the far left. The image is rendered with fine line work and crosshatching, and a caption appears beneath the scene.
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alb31110286 Memorie vande Begraeffenisse van Syn Hoogheyt die geschieden sal op den tienden Mey, 1647, Programma van de begrafenis van Frederik Hendrik, programma, text sheet, Sheet with a printed text in one column about the composition of the funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik that will be held in The Hague on May 10, 1647., publisher: Gijsbrecht Ernst, The Hague, paper, letterpress printing, text in letterpress, height 266 mm x width 188 mm, Person, Frederick Henry (Prince of Orange), Funeral of Frederik Hendrik, Period, 1647-05-10., A single aged sheet of paper with printed dark type arranged in horizontal blocks, showing a large bold headline near the top, smaller bold subheading below it, and several paragraphs of dense smaller text filling most of the page; the paper has a warm off-white, slightly yellowed tone with subtle uneven texture and small speckles, and there are visible darker ink impressions and slight irregularities in the letterforms; margins surround the text and the bottom contains a short line of type separated by extra space from the main body, with a thin horizontal rule near the lower edge.
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alb31110289 Moses strikes water out of the rock, print, Moses strikes water out of a rock with his staff, so that the Israelites can drink. Number 20:1-13., printmaker: Franz Ertinger, Paris (possibly), after drawing by Raymond de Lafage, France, 1652 - 1707, paper, etching, height 435 mm x width 305 mm, Moses strikes the rock twice in front of the assembled people and water gushes out, the people quench their thirst., A large monochrome line drawing shows a rocky landscape with many human figures gathered around a flowing spring emerging from a rock face. In the center a bearded man in draped robes stands holding a staff while water pours from the rock into vessels held by others. Several figures kneel or bend to drink directly from bowls and cups, some cupping water with their hands. To the left, a woman leans toward the spring with a jug, and a child is nearby reaching upward. On the right, groups of standing and seated figures include adults and children, one woman holding a small child, and others gesturing or looking toward the central scene. In the foreground several men are shown from the back or side, muscular and partially draped, engaged in scooping or drinking water. The background contains undulating hills and mountains under a sky with swirling cloud formations. The image is rendered with fine hatching and contour lines, showing detailed folds in clothing, varied postures, and textured rock surfaces.
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alb31110274 Two women in French costume, print, printmaker: Izaak Jansz. de Wit, Haarlem, 1798 - 1809, paper, etching, proof print, height 200 mm x width 138 mm, walking, hiking (recreation), adolescent, young woman, maiden, public gardens, park, Caux., A monochrome engraving shows a tree-lined outdoor scene with two women in the foreground wearing long dresses and tall, pointed headpieces, standing close and facing each other as if in conversation; one woman holds her hands together at her waist while the other extends a hand slightly forward. Behind them a path recedes into a shaded area with several more figures walking or standing among the trees, and dense foliage fills the upper left and central background while tall tree trunks frame the right side. The ground shows textured shading and the lower left corner includes the top of a low post-and-rail structure.
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alb31110276 Account of the festivities surrounding the swearing-in of William IV as Stadtholder of Holland and West Friesland, 1747, Account of the Festivities Held in The Hague, on May 15, 1747. When His Serene Highness William Charles Henry Frizo, Was Introduced, and took the oath at the Assembly of Her Noble Lordships, text sheet, Text sheet with a description of the festivities in The Hague surrounding the swearing-in of William IV as Stadtholder of Holland and West Friesland on May 15, 1747 and of the festivities in the cities of Delft, Rotterdam and in Zeeland. Text in three columns., publisher: Jacobus Haffman, Amsterdam, paper, letterpress printing, text in letterpress, height 526 mm x width 367 mm, Person, William IV (Prince of Orange-Nassau), Elevation of Prince William IV to Hereditary Stadtholder (1747), The Hague, Period, 1747-05-15., A large rectangular printed page with dense columns of small dark text on a light background, showing a wide top margin with a few lines of much larger bold text, and multiple narrow justified columns filling most of the page from near the top to near the bottom, with consistent spacing and small decorative punctuation elements between paragraphs.
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alb31110258 Wanderers by a brook, Twelve landscapes, print, Several walking figures can be seen on either side of a brook., printmaker: Herman van Swanevelt, Paris, grantor of privilege: Louis XIV (King of France), 1650 - 1655, paper, etching, height 191 mm x width 276 mm, 'en route', traveller under way, brook., A detailed monochrome landscape showing a wooded scene with a dirt path winding past rocky ground and a small stream, tall trees with dense foliage filling the right and central areas, a group of trees thinning toward the left where distant hills and a low ridge appear, a few small figures on the path with two standing near the foreground and another further back, scattered rocks and plants along the ground, a cluster of birds in the sky above, and textured clouds overhead.
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alb31110200 Spring and summer, print, Left: figures in a landscape in spring. Text in English in the lower margin. Numbered lower left: Vol. II. No. 1. Right: farmers at work in the fields in summer. Text in English in the lower margin. Numbered lower left: Vol. II. No. 2., printmaker: Giovanni Vitalba, after painting by Filippo Lauri, Italy, publisher: John Boydell, England, 1766, paper, engraving, etching, etching and engraving printed from two plates on one sheet, height 315 mm x width 239 mm x height 313 mm x width 240 mm, seasons of the year represented by scenes showing human activities, usually in a landscape., A sepia-toned engraving divided into two vertical panels shows pastoral river scenes framed by trees and foliage. In the left panel a group of partially draped figures sit and recline on grassy banks beneath a large tree, including a child seated at the water's edge, a seated adult with an arm around another, and a standing figure reaching into the branches above; distant figures recline near the water and rolling hills appear in the background. In the right panel figures harvest or gather amid tall grasses by the water, including a seated woman holding a sleeping child, a muscular figure leaning forward toward the water, and a man carrying a bundle on his back while others assist nearby; a bridge and clusters of trees are visible in the middle distance beneath a cloudy sky.
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alb31110265 Portrait of Archbishop Jean-Sifrein Maury, print, printmaker: Lambertus Antonius Claessens, Amsterdam, c. 1792 - c. 1808, paper, etching, engraving, stippelets, stippelets and engraving, height 190 mm x width 125 mm, Person, Jean Sifrein Maury., An engraved portrait shows a bust of a man inside an oval frame set within a rectangular border; the man faces slightly to his left with a neutral expression, powdered hair styled back with side curls, and wearing dark clerical clothing with a white neckband composed of two rectangular tabs; the background within the oval is densely stippled while the surrounding frame and outer border display parallel line engravings, and a rectangular plaque area is visible below the oval.
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alb31110273 View of Biljoen Castle (near Velp), Vue du Chateau Biljoen (pres de Velp), View of Biljoen Castle near Velp, print, printmaker: Hendrik Wilhelmus Last (possibly), Northern Netherlands, 1827 - 1873, paper, tonal lithograph, height 269 mm x width 367 mm, castle, landscape with tower or castle (+ city(-scape) with figures, staffage), Velp, Biljoen Castle., A sepia-toned illustration framed with ornate floral corner decorations shows a stately building with turrets set back among large leafy trees beside a winding path and a small body of water with a swan. In the foreground a group of people in period clothing walk and stand on a bridge and path, including men in top hats and women in long dresses, with a few children and a small dog nearby. The scene includes stone balustrades, a decorative urn on a pedestal, dense trees on either side, and a cloudy sky above.
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alb31110261 Free ticket for the observation tower in the Luntersche Buurtbosch, print, admission ticket, On the left a rectangular frame decorated with plant motifs containing Observation Tower De Koepel in the Luntersche Buurtbosch in Lunteren. On the right a rectangular frame decorated with plant motifs containing text., printmaker: Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (signed by artist), 1915-08-06, 1915-11, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone on copper, height 198 mm x width 279 mm, foliage, tendrils, branches, ornament, landscape with tower or castle, Lunteren, Observation Tower De Koepel., A detailed sepia-toned drawing shows a tower-like building with a rounded roof topped by a finial and a wide overhanging canopy, a tall arched entrance with decorative molding and steps leading up, a vertically oriented window above the doorway with ornamental framing, and textured foliage flanking the base. The scene is enclosed by an ornate floral border with scrolling vine motifs, visible on multiple panels across the image. To the right of the building panel is a similarly bordered panel containing dense cursive handwritten lines, and decorative corner elements mirror those around the building. The paper has a grid-like background texture and faint creases, and additional small decorative vertical floral strips appear to the left of the main panels.
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alb31110285 Easter celebration in Piazza Navona in Rome, Processio qe fit a natione Hisp.ca Rom. in fes: to s.mae resurrectionis in agone platea, archicon fraternitatis sme resvrectionis nationis Hispaniorum doorbe, print, View of Piazza Navona in Rome, where an Easter celebration with fireworks takes place. An explanatory list with letters and coat of arms in the lower margin., printmaker: Antonio Tempesta, Italy, grantor of privilege: Clement VIII, Vatican City, dedicated to: Philip III (King of Spain), 1603, paper, etching, height 518 mm x width 380 mm, bonfire, fire-works, square, circus, non-liturgical celebrations of Christmas, carnival and Easter, Rome, Piazza Navona., Aerial view of a long rectangular procession route flanked by tall rows of buildings and crowded streets, with a densely packed audience lining the central space. The central avenue contains a sequence of ornate temporary structures and circular platforms connected by plumes of smoke or cloud-like shapes, with figures standing on and around these features. Sculptural elements, domed pavilions, a ship-like structure suspended above, and vertical columns rise from the procession area. Many small human figures form orderly groups and processions, some wearing long robes and others carrying staffs or standards. Balconies and windows of the bordering buildings are filled with spectators, and the roofs of densely clustered buildings extend into the background. Decorative architectural facades and a large building complex sit at the far end beyond the procession, and the entire scene is rendered in fine, densely hatched line work.
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alb31110281 Veduta dell' Arco di Costantino Magno (below), Landscape with ruins and Arch of Constantine in Rome, Veduta dell'avanzo del Peristilo della Casa Neroniana (above), Archaeological finds in and around Rome, Le Antichità Romane, print, Sheet with two depictions of Roman buildings. Above: landscape with ruins, according to the title remnants of the house of Nero. Numbered top left: Tav. XXXVI. Numbered top right: Fig. I. Title in lower margin. Below: view of the Arch of Constantine. Numbered top right: Fig. II. Title and explanatory list with letters in lower margin., printmaker: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Rome, c. 1756 - c. 1757, paper, etching, print of two plates on an uncut sheet, height 136 mm x width 202 mm x height 131 mm x width 197 mm, ruin of a building, architecture, city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions, triumphal arch, Arch of Constantine., A vertical sheet showing two separate black and white engraved scenes framed with wide margins; the upper scene depicts a ruined multi-arched stone structure overgrown with vegetation beside a rough open area with scattered shrubs and a few small human figures walking on a dirt path, with tall slender trees and cloudy sky in the background; the lower scene shows a large ornate triumphal arch with decorative relief panels and columns, standing on a paved area with small figures nearby and buildings and trees visible behind it, with clouds above.
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alb31110297 The Four Seasons, Munich plates, print, popular print, Sheet with 4 horizontal rows of depictions of the four seasons illustrated by typical seasonal activities, against a black background. Below each image the name of the season. Numbered bottom center: No. 24. Numbered top right: 24., maker: Goetz, Germany, maker: Ernst Fröhlich, vendor: Hermann van der Moolen, Geldern, publisher: K. Braun and Fr. Schneider, Munich, printer (person): Wolf & Sohn, dr. C., 1843 - c. 1920, printer (person), North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, paper, wood engraving, colour, letterpress printing, wood engraving coloured in green, grey, blue, brown, yellow, purple and red, text in letterpress, height 442 mm x width 344 mm, the four seasons of the year, human activities., A vertically arranged print shows four horizontal vignettes stacked with decorative borders, each depicting groups of people outdoors engaged in seasonal activities. In the top vignette, adults and children stand and sit among trees and flowers, some holding baskets and a watering can, with climbing plants and a stone pedestal at the edge. The second vignette portrays harvest scenes with men carrying tools and bundles of grain, women gathering and handing items to seated women beside a tree, a dog nearby, and horses hitched to a cart loaded with sheaves. The third vignette shows people walking with dogs, others dancing or conversing near barrels and baskets of fruit, a woman reaching into a leafy vine and children nearby. The bottom vignette depicts winter activities with figures on ice, one seated on a sled held by others, people skating or balancing on the frozen surface, a group building up snow and rolling a large snow figure, and bare trees framing the scene. The overall palette uses muted but varied colors with detailed line work and shaded backgrounds.
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alb31110293 Historical costumed procession in Amsterdam on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the reign of King William III in 1874 (plate 7), Plate 7. - Seventh Group. Period of Prince William V (1766-1795), Historical and Allegorical Procession in Amsterdam. May 12, 1874, print, Plate no. 7 with the part of the procession featuring figures from the time of Prince William V plus a group of Javanese, assembled by the Royal Zoological Society 'Natura Artis Magistra'. Part of a series of 24 plates of the costumed historical and allegorical procession held in Amsterdam on May 12, as part of the festivities during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the reign of King William III., printmaker, publisher, printer (person), Amsterdam, Netherlands, paper, lithography, height 115 mm x width 365 mm, Person, William III (King of the Netherlands), Royal Zoological Society 'Natura Artis Magistra', William V (Prince of Orange-Nassau), costumes used in pageants, public festivities at other royal events, not meant or mentioned above (+ parade, pageant, cavalcade, festive activities), Twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of King William III, Period, 1871-05-12., A long horizontal ink drawing shows a procession of people and horses across a pale background, beginning with a group of mounted soldiers in uniform on the left, their horses shown in motion, followed by several riders in different hats and coats, some accompanied by attendants on foot. In the center a small group gathers around a taller figure, with a couple of individuals holding umbrella-like objects over seated riders, and a child or small person near the horses. To the right a line of standing men in varied coats and headwear forms a unit, with some holding long spears or poles, and the line continues to include more standing figures arranged closely together. The style is detailed line work with shading, and the composition emphasizes the figures and animals in a continuous parade across the page.
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alb31110263 25 portraits of Ernst Lodewijk of Hesse-Darmstadt and his wife Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Frits Thaulow, Siegfried Wagner, Mark Twain, Ada Blanche and Hilda Jacobson, Collection Nilsson - Nouvelle Série, page, photomechanical print, number: 'No 249', c. 1894 - in or before 1899, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 239 mm x width 157 mm, Person, Ernst Lodewijk Karel Albrecht Willem (Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt), Victoria Melita Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Ada Blanche, historical persons, historical persons - BB - woman, portrait of a writer, portrait or composer., A sepia-toned printed sheet showing a grid of portrait photographs arranged in rows and columns with small rectangular frames; the top section contains a bold heading centered at the top, beneath which are small portrait photos of men and women in formal attire and military uniforms, including men in decorated military dress and women in gowns, each portrait sitting above a narrow strip. Further rows show additional portraits of men in suits and older men with mustaches and white hair, and several rows below display women in elaborate dresses and hats in various poses, some seated and some standing, with each portrait separated by pale horizontal bands. The portraits vary between head-and-shoulders and full-length views, and the page has an overall aged, textured appearance with evenly spaced columns and rows of images.
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alb31110291 Dropped cross, Cuts and details of the cross, Window with curtains, The furniture, Simple collection, print, Series number, 2889, A window with draped curtains. Details of the draperies on the right. Print from 330e Livraison., printmaker: Léon Laroche, printer (person): Monrocq, Paris, publisher: Eugène Maincent, publisher: Désiré Guilmard, 1885 - 1895, printer (person), paper, lithography, hand coloring, hand-coloured, height 275 mm x width 358 mm, ), hangings and drapery, window., A colored illustration shows a window framed by draped curtains and a detailed pattern diagram beside it; the left side features floor-to-ceiling green outer drapes with decorative red fringe and tassel tiebacks, a red upholstered valance at the top with gathered green swags secured by a central knot, and a white lace inner curtain with scalloped edges partially pulled aside to reveal a sky with soft clouds through window panes; the right side displays technical line drawings of curtain components with shaded shapes, dashed and solid outlines, and areas filled with pale washes of color.
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alb31110283 Biblical stories from the New Testament, print, popular print, Sheet with 4 illustrations of stories from the New Testament. The raising of Jairus's daughter, Christ and the apostles during a storm at sea, the man born blind, and Christ sending the ten lepers to a priest. Below each image the corresponding Bible text. Numbered top left: No. 4., maker: William Cheshire, maker: Monogrammist W (19th century), publisher: Hoogh & Co, H. de, Amsterdam, 1866 - 1871, William Cheshire, Monogrammist W (19th century), Hoogh & Co, publisher, paper, wood engraving, galvanoplasty, letterpress printing, galvanoplasty and wood engraving, text in letterpress, height 338 mm x width 432 mm, New Testament, raising of the daughter of Jairus, who is lying in bed (Matthew 9:18-19, 9:23-26, Mark 5:21-24, 5:35-43, Luke 8:40-42, 8:49-56), healing of a man born blind: Christ touches his eyes with an 'ointment' of dust and spittle (John 9), the apostles awake Christ, Christ sends ten lepers to the priest (Luke 17:11-19)., A large printed sheet divided into four illustrated panels, each panel containing a detailed black-and-white engraved scene; the top left panel shows a group of robed figures gathered around a reclining figure on a bed with some figures kneeling and others standing with raised hands; the top right panel depicts a small sailboat on rough, choppy water with waves and a distant shoreline under a textured sky; the bottom left panel shows a crowd of robed people in an interior space with several figures gesturing toward a central standing figure; the bottom right panel features a landscape with rocky ground and a group of people, one figure in the foreground running or moving briskly while others stand or gesture behind him; decorative corner flourishes and a centered ornate header occupy the top margin, and there is a narrow border framing the whole sheet.
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alb31110268 Inauguration of Felix Meritis, 1788, print, book illustration, historical print, Inauguration of the building of the Felix Meritis society in Amsterdam, October 31, 1788. Professor Jan Hendrik van Swinden speaks in the Concert Hall., printmaker: Reinier Vinkeles (I), Northern Netherlands, after drawing by Jacobus Buys, 1799, paper, etching, engraving, height 242 mm x width 149 mm, Person, Jean Henri van Swinden, Felix Meritis, learned society, academy of sciences, concert hall, address, talk, lecture (, meeting), Amsterdam, Period, 1788-10-31., A large interior space with tall walls and high windows framed by decorative moldings, dominated by a multi-tiered circular chandelier hanging from the ceiling. In the lower area a raised central platform or pulpit holds a person standing and gesturing, surrounded by a group of seated and standing people arranged on benches and in rows facing the platform. Several groups of figures cluster at the sides and rear, some leaning or conversing, many wearing similar period clothing and wigs. The scene is detailed with architectural elements like columns, recessed panels, and ornate cornices, and the floor area shows benches, a chair, and people in various standing and seated poses.
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alb31113873 Bridge of Sighs in Venice, photograph, Venice, c. 1875 - c. 1900, photographer, paper, pasteboard, albumen print, height 348 mm x width 252 mm, canals, waters (in city), bridge., A narrow canal flanked by tall stone buildings with ornate facades, arched windows, carved decorations, and patterned lower walls, with a decorative enclosed bridge spanning between the buildings above the water; a gondola with a covered cabin is floating near the left wall, and further along the canal several other small boats are visible beneath the bridge and near a distant stone bridge, while the right building shows a plain rusticated stone surface.
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alb31110290 Donkervliet, Lieu de Plaisance de Gysbert van Hogendorp, Receveur general des Provinces Unies, Lustplaats van den Heer Gysbert van Hogendorp, Ontfanger general der vereenigde Nederlanden, Buitenplaats Donkervliet aan de Amstel, print, Series number, 92, printmaker: Pieter Schenk (II), 1730, paper, etching, height 170 mm x width 200 mm, rural housing, eg country-house, villa, cottage, Utrecht (province)., A framed ink drawing showing a symmetrical building facade behind a tall gated entrance, flanked by rows of tall, leafy trees and a low wall; a canal runs in front with small boats moored at the water's edge and two figures in one boat, while a single person rows another; a swung wooden drawbridge structure is visible at one side and a small pavilion with a pitched roof stands at the other; several people walk along the promenade in front of the wall; the sky above is filled with layered, textured clouds.
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alb31113872 Scenes from the life of monkeys, Munich plates, print, popular print, Sheet with 8 depictions of scenes with monkeys. Numbered bottom center: No. 113. Numbered top right: 113., maker: Fedor Alexis Flinzer, Germany, maker: Goetz, maker: Knilling, vendor: Hermann van der Moolen, Geldern, publisher: K. Braun and Fr. Schneider, Munich, printer (person): Wolf & Sohn, dr. C., 1843 - c. 1920, printer (person), North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, paper, wood engraving, colour, letterpress printing, wood engraving coloured in green, brown, pink, blue and yellow, text in letterpress, height 445 mm x width 350 mm, monkeys, apes., A printed sheet showing a series of colored illustrations arranged in a grid, each depicting monkeys in various poses and small scenes; the top row includes monkeys interacting with objects and each other, one holding a small cage, another grooming, and one wearing a large shoe on its head while seated beside a discarded shoe; the middle row shows a monkey pouring water from a bucket onto a cat that is sprawled on the floor, a small monkey sitting by a cup and fruit, and a monkey draped in fabric and flowers with a decorative headpiece; the right middle panel shows a monkey standing on a low bench holding a stick while another animal reaches up beneath it against a backdrop of curtains; the lower portion contains a dense group of monkeys clustered together with varied facial expressions and postures, and a larger monkey seated in the foreground facing away; the overall style is detailed line work with muted hand-colored tones and simple backgrounds.
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alb31113874 Monument Albrecht Duerers mit Darstellungen au seinem Leben, Monument of Albrecht Dürer and scenes from his life, print, printmaker: Joseph Teply, printer (person): Johann Rebhan, publisher: Renner & Co., GN, Nuremberg, 1824 - 1860, printer (person), Bavaria, paper, lithography, height 615 mm x width 498 mm, Person, Albrecht Dürer, monument, statue, artist (in general), city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions., A large engraved print showing a central full-length statue of a robed man standing on a pedestal, wearing layered garments with a fur-trimmed cloak and holding a small branch in one hand, framed by a rectangular border. Surrounding the central figure are smaller vignette scenes arranged in a grid along both sides and above and below, each vignette depicting groups of people in interior or exterior settings with detailed architectural and decorative elements. A horizontal decorative frieze at the top contains two reclining female figures amid intricate scrolling foliage and floral patterns. Below the statue, a wide landscape view shows a river with bridges and a town skyline, flanked by views of buildings and a layout of rectangular plots. Ornate typography and flourishes appear beneath the lower scenes, centered on the sheet. The whole composition is rendered in monochrome with fine line engraving and bordered margins.
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alb31111054 Portrait of a girl, Studies in two types of chalk, Étude aux deux Crayons, print, Series number, 84, printmaker: Bernard Romain Julien, after design by Cholet, printer (person): Joseph Rose Lemercier, Paris, publisher: François Delarue, publisher: Anaglyphic Company, London, 1848 - 1853, printer (person), paper, tone lithography, height 482 mm x width 317 mm, anonymous historical person depicted, girl (child between toddler and youth)., A monochrome portrait of a young person with large eyes and a calm expression, shown from the shoulders up and turned slightly to one side, wearing a dark headscarf that drapes over the hair and frames the face, with a lighter band across the top of the head. The hair is smooth and parted at the center beneath the band. The garment visible at the neck has a checked pattern with diagonal lines. The drawing is rendered with soft shading and fine pencil-like strokes on a light background.
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alb31111094 New Zealand and New Zealanders, Zalman's prints, print, popular print, Sheet with 4 illustrations of New Zealand and New Zealanders. A caption under each image. Numbered center top: No. 49., printmaker: Robinson (firm), Europe, printmaker: unknown, publisher: Gerhardus Philippus Zalsman, Kampen, editor (person who revises): Evert Jacob Veenendaal (possibly), Netherlands, 1869 - 1882, Robinson (firm), unknown, Gerhardus Philippus Zalsman, Evert Jacob Veenendaal, printmaker, publisher, editor (person who revises), paper, wood engraving, colour, letterpress printing, wood engraving colored in yellow, green and orange, text in letterpress, height 427 mm x width 345 mm, Australian and Oceanian races, New Zealand., A printed page with several small colored illustrations arranged vertically and horizontally; near the top left is a landscape of a rocky shoreline and sea with textured waves and vegetation in muted greens, browns, and yellows, and near the top right is a colored drawing of a dark-skinned man carrying a limp lighter-skinned figure and holding a long staff, both figures wearing draped clothing in earthy tones; lower on the page at left is an interior scene showing two women bending over a piece of furniture in a dimly lit room with one woman wearing a dark dress and the other in a lighter gown, and at right a coastal meeting scene with several standing figures in cloaks and hats facing a group of seated or gathered people under trees by the water, all illustrations printed on a beige, textured paper.
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alb31111066 Bartholomeus van der Helst - The Militia Banquet, Commemoration of the Peace of Münster, Photographic reproductions of The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn and of Militia Banquet celebrating the Peace of Münster by Bartholomeus van der Helst, Rembrandt van Rijn - The Night Watch, La ronde de nuit, photograph, reproduction, This photo is part of a cover with 25 photos., annotation: 'Musée d'Amsterdam', after painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, after painting by Bartholomeus van der Helst, c. 1866 - c. 1874, Rembrandt van Rijn, Bartholomeus van der Helst, photographer, after painting by, paper, pasteboard, albumen print, height 95 mm x width 123 mm x height 72 mm x width 146 mm, historical persons, warfare, military affairs (+ citizen soldiery, civil guard, citizen militia), celebration meal, feast, banquet, girl (child between toddler and youth), weapons, (military) flags and standards., A vertical sheet with two framed sepia-toned prints stacked one above the other, each print showing a crowded scene of people in period clothing with hats, plumed helmets, ruffled collars, and various weapons and instruments; the top print depicts a group arranged in a dim interior with figures standing and gesturing, a childlike figure near the center, men holding spears and flags, and a drummer at the right edge, while the lower print shows a lively banquet or assembly with people seated and standing around tables, drinking vessels and plates on the tables, a large drum and other objects on the floor, and many faces turned toward the viewer; decorative red border lines surround each image and light spotting and age marks appear on the pale background of the sheet.
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