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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A small arched shrine encloses an upright figure above a decorated base.
Two worshippers raise their hands before an enthroned figure holding ceremonial emblems within a shrine.
A long papyrus scene joins the weighing of the deceased with a presentation before Osiris.