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.
5 illustrations
A standing figure and a kneeling companion occupy a high mound of human skulls.
A robed woman takes shape above an incense burner upon a slender stand.
Two women appear among pale willow branches, one carrying a small lantern.
Two outlined footprints contain wheels, floral emblems and other small symbols.
Rows of glowing lanterns recede across a dark surface.