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.
6 illustrations
A long-haired figure runs beside a winding path towards a high city of narrow towers.
A bearded figure in a long patterned robe stands beneath a starry arch while serpent-like creatures curl beside the shoulders and feet.
A richly dressed seated ruler faces a bearded man while an attendant and a crouching figure occupy the foreground.
Two long-necked winged creatures face one another above a knot of interlaced tails.
Two long-robed men face each other across a narrow black doorway, their raised arms and swords almost mirror images.
Two bearded players face one another across a small board within a low arched frame.
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