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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Small figures and animal-like forms gather around a bright central fire.
Small groups of people and fantastic beings occupy a densely arranged scene around a steaming cauldron.
A nude woman holds a long broom-like staff while an elderly figure attends to her from behind.