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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

33,907 works

Etching of two women sewing in an interior, one bending over fabric in her lap beside a candlestick and basket.

Two Women Sewing, Plate 1 from "Five Feminine Occupations"

Geertruydt Roghman, ca. 1640-57

Engraving of a young woman in a bonnet kneeling and sewing by a table, with a clock, book and skull beside her.

A Young Woman Ruffling, Plate 2 from "Five Feminine Occupations"

Geertruydt Roghman, ca. 1640-57

Engraving of a woman spinning yarn at a wheel in a chair while a seated girl watches, with yarn skeins on the floor.

A Woman Spinning, Plate 4 from "Five Feminine Occupations"

Geertruydt Roghman, ca. 1640-57

Pen and ink landscape with a large tree, a small figure by a lake, and a distant tower on the horizon.

Tower at the Lake's Horizon (Tour á L'Horizon d'un Lac)

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1871

Etching of a tree cluster on a hill with a small figure and cart beneath soft horizontal sky hatching.

The Woods of the Hermit (Le Bois de l'ermite)

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1858

Pen and ink sketch of a hilly landscape with a rider on horseback, two standing figures, trees, and distant buildings.

Les Paladins

Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1871

Colored lithograph of a blacksmith at a forge with several horses and grooms in a workshop interior, 1869.

"Trotting Cracks" at the Forge

Currier & Ives, 1869

Black and white etching of a landscape with tall trees, a standing figure, rolling hills, a small hut, and a cloudy sky.

Landscape

Ferdinand Lefman, 1873-90

Charcoal and white chalk drapery study of a standing woman in flowing robes, with a faint nude figure sketched beside her.

Drapery Study for "Castor and Pollux Freeing Helen"

Joseph-Ferdinand Lancrenon, 1817

Study of Heads for Study for "Castor and Pollux Freeing Helen"

Joseph-Ferdinand Lancrenon, 1817

Charcoal and chalk study of a bearded man in a classical helmet beside a veiled woman with lowered eyes.

Heads Studies for "Castor and Pollux Freeing Helen"

Joseph-Ferdinand Lancrenon, 1817

Brown wash drawing of a large leafy tree with two seated figures beside a river bank and distant trees.

Landscape with Lovers

Ferdinand Kobell, 1740-99

Hand-colored print of New York harbor from Brooklyn heights, with sailing ships, city skyline, and figures on a rocky bank.

New York from Heights Near Brooklyn [The Wall View from Brooklyn]

John Hill, 1823

Grey wash drawing of a valley village seen through a rocky cave opening, with twisted trees and two travelers on a path.

Landscape near Mödling

Jakob Matthias Schmutzer, 1796

Brown wash drawing of rocky hillside with thatched cottages, gnarled trees, and two figures on a path.

Landscape near Mödling with figures

Jakob Matthias Schmutzer, 1795

Woodcut of a woman on a donkey led by a man through palm trees, with angels in clouds above.

The Flight into Egypt, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the Holy Family resting in a courtyard as angels help Joseph with wood, with a divine figure in the clouds above.

The Sojourn of The Holy Family in Egypt, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the Annunciation: an winged angel kneels before the Virgin Mary in an arched interior with a dove above her.

The Annunciation, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of a kneeling woman offering at an altar in a columned temple, with a crowd of onlookers around her.

The Presentation in the Temple, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1505

Woodcut of the boy Christ debating scholars in a vaulted temple interior, with onlookers and a radiant disc above.

Christ among the Doctors, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of Christ crowned with thorns seated on a bench while a kneeling armored soldier mocks him with a reed, with Latin te

The Man of Sorrows Mocked by a Soldier, title page to "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the Last Supper: Christ with a halo at a long table of apostles under a vaulted hall, a man pouring wine in front.

The Last Supper, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of Christ kneeling before an angel on a rocky hill while sleeping disciples lie in the foreground.

Christ on the Mount of Olives, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of soldiers with spears seizing a robed figure beneath a tree, with a distant landscape on the left.

The Betrayal of Christ, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of a bound nude man at a column surrounded by a crowd of armored men, with a dog and crown of thorns in front.

The Flagellation, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of Christ crowned with thorns on a balcony above a crowd of soldiers and a kneeling woman, by Dürer.

Ecce Homo, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of Christ carrying the cross past soldiers and a crowd, with a castle and towers on a hill behind.

The Bearing of the Cross, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the Crucifixion with angels catching blood, mourners at left, and a mounted soldier with a horse at right.

The Crucifixion, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of Christ breaking into limbo, with a winged demon above and naked figures among broken gates and rubble.

Christ in Limbo, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of mourners gathered around Christ's body beneath a tall tree, with a rocky landscape and distant town behind.

The Lamentation, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of figures lowering Christ's body from the cross, with mourning women in the foreground and a crowd at left.

The Deposition of Christ, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the risen Christ with a banner rising above sleeping, startled soldiers in armor, with angels overhead.

The Resurrection, from "The Large Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Ink and wash drawing of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, showing the palace facade, central sculpted figure and cascading water.

The Trevi Fountain, Rome

Adami, 18th century

Woodcut of Ecce Homo: crowned Christ in an arched niche above a seated bound figure and gesturing onlookers, by Dürer.

Ecco Homo, from "The Small Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1509

Woodcut of Christ carrying the cross through a crowd of soldiers and onlookers before a walled city.

Christ Carrying the Cross, from "The Small Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1509

Woodcut of the risen Christ with a banner and halo, surrounded by startled armored soldiers near a tomb at sunrise.

The Resurrection, from "The Small Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1510

Woodcut of apostles gazing up at Christ's feet ascending through clouds, with a crowd of robed figures behind.

The Ascension, from "The Small Passion"

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1510

Hand-colored 1840 lithograph of a man in a top hat flanked by two women in lace veils and dark capes.

Vive la France, "French" Style in Broadway

Alfred E. Baker, 1840

Lithograph of bored orchestra musicians at music stands, one yawning, with draped tragic actors on stage above.

The Orchestra During the Performance of a Tragedy (L'orchestre pendant qu'on joue une tragédie), from Croquis Musicau…

Honoré Daumier, April 5, 1852

Lithograph of a man with a stick facing a seated woman in a cluttered interior with books, a bird on a stand, and framed pain

"Again, Madame, whether you do or do not want to divorce, you are perfectly free"

Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard Grandville, 1832

Engraving of Saint Lawrence being martyred on a gridiron over fire, with soldiers, a seated judge, and an angel above.

Saint Lawrence at the Stake

Cornelis Meyssens, ca. 1640-70

Woodcut of Saint John writing beside an eagle as the crowned Virgin holds the Christ Child in radiant clouds.

The Virgin Appearing to Saint John, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of a bearded robed figure seated among clouds with seven stars and seven candlesticks, a kneeling figure below.

The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of falling stars, a sun and crescent moon, angels above, and a terrified crowd below, by Albrecht Dürer.

The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of four angels holding back winds above a crowd, with an angel carrying a cross in the clouds and a tree and mountain

The Four Angels Holding the Winds, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of seven angels blowing trumpets above an altar and God, with fire, a dragon, and ships on the sea below.

The Seven Angels with the Trumpet, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of an enthroned figure, angels in clouds, and a lamb-horned beast with a lion and dragon above a crowd.

The Beast with Two Horns Like a Lamb, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of a lamb in a radiant circle above crowned elders and robed figures holding palm branches, with four beasts.

The Adoration of the Lamb, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of a crowned woman on a seven-headed dragon holding a chalice, with angels in clouds and a burning city at right.

The Babylonian Whore, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Woodcut of an angel with a key confronting a dragon before a walled city, with two angels above in the sky.

The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of Christ on the cross flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, with angels in ornamental borders.

Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and Saint John

Albrecht Dürer, 1516

Woodcut of Christ taking leave of his mother, who swoons among women beside a wooden structure, with a town behind.

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the Virgin Mary's deathbed with apostles gathered in an arched room, one holding a candle and others kneeling in p

The Death of the VIrgin, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of the Virgin and Christ Child surrounded by angels and saints in an arched interior, by Albrecht Dürer, 1511.

The Glorification of the Virgin, from "The Life of the Virgin"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of two bearded hermits at a table in a forest, with a raven bringing bread above them.

Saint Anthony and Saint Paul in the Desert

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1503

Woodcut of Saint Francis kneeling under a bare tree as a winged seraph appears above, with a seated monk and a distant town.

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1503

Woodcut of Saint George on horseback lancing a dragon, with a skull and bones on the ground and a distant figure at left.

Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1504

Engraving of Salome carrying a platter with the head of John the Baptist into a banquet hall, with a bearded man seated at ri

Salome Receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Black and white print of three bishops in mitres and robes beside a stone column, one holding a book and one with a halo.

Saints Nicholas, Ulrich and Erasmus

Albrecht Dürer, 1505

Woodcut of a crowned woman kneeling before an executioner beside a burning spiked wheel, with a mountain landscape behind.

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine

Albrecht Dürer, 1498

Engraving of Emperor Domitian on a plumed, richly decorated horse, facing right, labeled DOMITIANVS AVG.

Plate 12: Emperor Domitian on horseback facing right, from "The First Twelve Emperors of Ancient Rome"

Antonio Tempesta, 1575-1630

Woodcut of a long-haired saint with a halo, lifted by winged angels above a rocky outcrop and a landscape.

The Elevation of Saint Mary Magdalen

Albrecht Dürer, n.d.

Black and white print of a bearded hero struggling with armored warriors among bare trees, with a distant town and birds.

Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins

Albrecht Dürer, 1496

Print of a mounted knight beside a spear-carrying soldier, with a dog, trees, and a distant castle in the background.

The Knight on the Horseback with Lansquenet

Albrecht Dürer, n.d.

Black circular roundel with white interlaced knotwork, a central monogram medallion, and four leafy corner ornaments.

“The Fourth Knot”, Interlaced Roundel with a Round Medallion in its Center

Albrecht Dürer, before 1521

Black woodcut pattern with a large circle of interlaced white knotwork, framed by four corner ornaments and scrolls on cream

Embroidery Pattern with Seven Six-pointed Stars and Four Corner Pieces

Albrecht Dürer, before 1521

Black woodcut-style embroidery pattern with a central circle of seven interlaced wreaths and four ornate scrolled corner piec

Embroidery Pattern with Seven Wreaths and Four Corner Pieces

Albrecht Dürer, before 1521

Engraving of a laurel-crowned rider on an ornately decorated horse, labeled Titus Vespasianus Augustus, facing right.

Plate 11: Titus Vespasian on horseback facing right, from "The First Twelve Emperors of Ancient Rome"

Antonio Tempesta, 1575-1630

Engraved view of warships attacking a harbor town, with smoke rising from burning buildings and troops along the shore.

South West View of the City of New York in North America

Pierre Charles Canot, late 18th century

Watercolor of a raised wooden house with a low roof above reflective marshy ground under a cloudy sky.

A House in Turkey

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, 1820-60

Black and white print of the Government House in New York with a columned portico, horse cart, and pedestrians on the street.

The Government House, New York

Charles Currier, 1850-65

Pen and wash drawing: Italian handwritten architectural description above, ornate divan with two draped figures below.

Description of a Plan with Three Figures and Divan Below

Flaminio Innocenzi Minozzi, 18th century

Design drawing of a gilded ceiling with a painted cloudy sky, swallows, floral garlands and ornate scrolled frame.

Design for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil sky

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design of a ceiling section with brown lattice bands, arched panels, and green tree branches in circular compartme

Design for one section of a ceiling painted with trees and lattices

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Engraving of a peasant man in a cap and loose shirt yawning widely, framed in a decorative oval border.

A Peasant Yawning

Lucas Vorsterman

Engraving of Saint Paul preaching to seated listeners beside a fluted column in an arched interior, oval format.

Saint Paul Preaching, an oval composition

Giulio Bonasone, 1547

Engraving of five haloed saints, centred on Saint Cecilia with an organ, with angels reading books in clouds above.

Saint Cecilia standing in the centre accompanied by Saint Paul, the Magdalene, Saint John the Evangelist, and Saint A…

Giulio Bonasone, 1531

Watercolor design for a ceiling with blue scrolling ornament, pink flower bouquets and a central figure in a pale blue border

Design for a ceiling

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Pastel-toned design drawing of a gilded ceiling panel with two putti, scrolling foliage, and arts symbols.

Design for a ceiling with two putti and symbols for the arts

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design of a putto in an arched niche framed by gilded scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and pink rose garlands.

Design for a ceiling with a putto set in a border

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Colored design drawing of three chinoiserie wall panels with pagoda, figures with parasols, and fretwork borders.

Design for wall panels decorated with Chinoiserie scenes

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a ceiling with a central rosette, Greek key border, and small blue and pink floral accents.

Design for a ceiling with floral accents and Greek key border

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor elevation drawing of two paneled wall designs with doors, moldings, and small patterned motifs in red, gray, and y

Two designs for wall panels

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a ceiling with patterned field, floral panels, cherub medallions and classical border.

Design for a ceiling (recto); meaurements with design code (verso)

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Ornamental ceiling design with gold and blue acanthus scrolls on a pink field, framed by grey leaf border.

Design for a ceiling with floral design

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor and pen design of an oval coffered dome with octagonal coffers and classical pilasters inside an octagonal frame.

Design for a coiffered ceiling

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Pen and wash drawing of two coffered ceiling designs with geometric panels, round bosses, scrollwork and a dentil border.

Two designs for a ceiling

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for an ornate ceiling with gilded frame, four medallions, and a central sky with flying birds.

Design for a ceiling with four medallions and sky motif in center

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a ceiling with a painted balustrade, flowering vines, an oval medallion and a bird flying in blue sky.

Design for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil balustrade and sky

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a coffered ceiling with a central allegorical medallion and ornamental painted panels in pink and green

Design for a ceiling with allegorical panels

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a decorated ceiling with lilac panels, gilded moldings, and two putti on a cloud in the center.

Design for a ceiling with putti

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a coffered ceiling with a central putto among clouds and garlands, surrounded by panels of birds and fl

Design for a ceiling with a putto

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Sheet with eight pencil and watercolor designs for a decorative ceiling, including coffered panels, floral motifs and scrollw

Eight designs for a ceiling

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design of an ornate interior wall with putti, flower garlands, fluted pilasters and a central doorway.

Design for wall panels with putti and flower garlands

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Watercolor design for a decorative ceiling with putti, floral garlands, teal medallions and a pale blue sky center.

Design for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil balustrade and putti

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century

Pencil and watercolor design of an interior wall with fluted columns, framed panels and a curved top decorated with putti.

Design for wall panels with putti and flowered garlands

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, second half 19th century