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.
4 illustrations
A crowned ruler extends one arm towards a young woman who holds her hands near her head.
A young priest kneels beside a decorated window with his hands joined in prayer.
A young woman in a broad striped hat with clustered flowers rests her hands near her face.
A raised hand bears a winding serpent and many small objects, including a pine cone at the thumb.