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.
10 illustrations
A young crowned woman sits upon a large ornate throne with cushions beside her.
An elaborately dressed courtier bows beside an ornate carriage carrying a young woman.
A young crowned princess gestures towards a seated elderly official.
A richly dressed official stands at a window while the small princess watches him.
A huge bearded man in a goatskin stands between uniformed soldiers.
A dense crowd gathers below a high window in a round tower.
A group of men gathers around an elderly speaker with an outstretched hand.
Armed men stand behind two cannons beneath a dark stone arch.
A crowned girl faces an elderly official holding a large volume.
A man kneels beside a bed and raises the young princess’s hand to his lips.
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