Discover historical illustrations by subject, artist and book.
Creation and rebellion in Blake’s illuminated plates.
Norwegian fairy tales illustrated by Kay Nielsen.
Four colour drawings from a 1908 Gnostic text.
From the dark wood to Paradise with Gustave Doré.
Ethelwynne Quail’s visions of the spirit world.
Art Deco studies of fear by John Vassos.
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An ornamental cross occupies the centre of a wheel encircled by letters, numbers and smaller signs.
The Earth sits at the centre of twelve radial compartments, with zodiac signs around the outer circle.
A circular horoscope is divided into twelve houses containing planetary signs and numerical positions.
The question of a missing dog is written beneath a square horoscope dated 29 August 1646, 5 p.m.
An open hand carries stars, planetary symbols and numbered markings along the fingers and palm.
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