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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

33,937 works

Woodcut of an angel pointing to a kneeling woman in prayer beside a candle and book, with a dove above her.

The Annunciation, from "The Small Passion" (copy)

Albrecht Dürer, n.d.

Brown wash drawing of shepherds resting on a mound beside a bare tree, with cattle, a donkey and a rifleman in a rocky landsc

Shepherds at rest

Ferdinand Kobell, late 18th century

Pen and ink landscape drawing of farm buildings, trees, a brook and rocks under a cloudy sky.

Landscape with a Brook and Farm Buildings

Ferdinand Kobell, late 18th century

Sepia drawing of a winding forest path with a strolling couple, two seated beggars, and a fallen log beneath tall trees.

A Path Bordered by Trees with two Beggars and a Couple Strolling

Ferdinand Kobell, late 18th century

Blue-grey wash drawing of a rocky landscape with a waterfall, pine trees, two goats in a pool, and a distant tower.

Southern Landscape with a Waterfall and Goats

Ferdinand Kobell, late 18th century

Grey wash drawing of haloed shepherd kneeling by his staff among sheep in a wooded landscape.

Saint Eberhard of Tüntenhausen as a Shepherd

Jan Sebastiaen Loybos, late 17th-early 18th century

Grey wash drawing of a river landscape with herders and cattle, a ruined tower on a hill, and a sailboat on the water.

Southern Landscape with Figures and Cattle at a River

Jan van der Meer the Younger, 1686

Pastel portrait of a young woman with curly hair in a black top hat and white shawl against a blue background.

Portrait of Petronella Cornelia Rømeling

Jens Juel, ca. 1792?

Pencil study of a standing nude man shouldering a wooden block, with a smaller repeated sketch of the pose at right.

Study of a Male Nude Shouldering a Wooden Block

Christen Købke, ca. 1832

Engraving of Hercules wrestling a lion beside a tree and rocks, with a club and lion skin on the ground.

Hercules and the Nemean Lion

Etching of a mounted figure raising a sword before a crowd with staves, a dog and horses, trees behind, by William Hogarth.

The Encounter with Talgol and Magnano (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, no. 3)

William Hogarth, 1721-26

Etching of a crowd of men with staves, a bear on a leash, and a mounted rider gesturing beneath a large tree.

Hudibras First Adventure (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, no. 2)

William Hogarth, 1721-26

Etching of a lawyer and a knight confronting each other in a library office, with clerks writing at a desk and dogs in the fo

Hudibras and the Lawyer (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 12)

William Hogarth, February 1725-26

Engraving of two men arguing over astrological charts in a cluttered study with a skeleton, hanging crocodile and cat.

Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 8)

William Hogarth, February 1725-26

Satirical etching of a bedroom with a woman in bed, a crowd of men, and many rabbits scattered across the floor.

Cunicularii, or the Wise Men of Godlimon in Consultation

William Hogarth, December 1726

Engraved shop card for Mrs. Holt's Italian Warehouse with allegorical figures, a ship, and views of Italian cities.

Shop Card for Mrs. Holt's Italian Warehouse

William Hogarth, 1720-72

Etching of a knight seated in wooden stocks while a crowd of onlookers gathers and gestures in a brick courtyard.

Hudibras in Tribulation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Saumel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 6)

William Hogarth, February 1725-26

Etching of two mounted prisoners led through a street by a jeering crowd of men and women carrying cudgels, beside a building

Hudibras and Ralpho Made Prisoners and Carried to the Stocks (Seventeen Small Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudib…

William Hogarth, 1721-26

Engraved oval portrait of an older bearded man in a white ruff collar and dark cloak, with Latin inscriptions.

Portrait of Peter Scriverius

Jan van de Velde II, n.d.

Brown wash drawing of a sphere-topped column, a manor house and strolling figures among trees on curved paths.

View of Naesse castle and De Coninck's Column from the East

Erik Pauelsen, ca. 1780-84

Engraving of soldiers slaying infants as mothers grieve in the foreground, with a walled city and fleeing crowds behind.

Massacre of the Innocents

Aegidius Sadeler, ca. 1600

Engraving of robed nobles and clergy at a formal oath ceremony in a stone hall, with a writing official at a draped table.

Oath of the Nobles before the Chambre des Comptes

Etienne Pierre Adrien Gois, 1788

Etching of a seated man, a standing woman holding a child, and a bulldog in an interior with a curtain and bust.

The Child and the Bulldog

Marguerite Gérard, 1778

Engraving of a drowsy church congregation, a preacher reading in the pulpit beside an hourglass, and a sleeping woman with a

The Sleeping Congregation

William Hogarth, April 21, 1762

Etched portrait of a seated heavyset man in a buttoned coat and curled wig, beside a desk with a book and quill.

Simon Lord Lovat

William Hogarth, 1746

Engraving of a busy inn yard with a stagecoach, travelers, spectators on a balcony, and marching soldiers at right.

The Stage Coach, or Country Inn Yard

William Hogarth, June 1747

Woodcut of the Birth of the Virgin: an angel above, women attending a newborn in a curtained bed, and a domestic interior.

The Birth of the Virgin, from "The Life of the Virgin" (copy)

Albrecht Dürer, n.d.

Brown ink and wash drawing of a crouching male nude hiding his face and body against a dark background.

Study of a Male Nude (Althaemenes) Trying to Hide Himself

Nicolai Abildgaard, mid-18th-early 19th century

Brown ink and wash study of a seated male nude twisting with one arm outstretched, on aged paper.

Study of a Male Nude (Althaemenes) in Despair

Nicolai Abildgaard, mid-18th-early 19th century

Ink sketch of a crouching nude male figure bowed over a long staff, drawn with loose contour lines and brown wash.

Study of a Male Nude (Althaemenes) in Despair Trying to Hide Himself

Nicolai Abildgaard, mid-18th-early 19th century

Engraving of the Virgin and Child in a garden with animals, a shepherd scene, and an angel in the clouds above.

Virgin and Child in a Landscape

Aegidius Sadeler, ca. 1597

Etching of two women embracing on a cloud, one draped in cloth and one nude, with fine hatched sky and clouds.

Mythological Scene, possibly Diana Seducing Callisto

Jean-Honoré Fragonard, ca. 1764

Sepia drawing of a garden with an obelisk, colonnade, swans on a pond, and couples strolling among trees.

The Progress of Love

Pierre Antoine Mongin, 1803

Pen and wash drawing of a crowded ceremonial gathering in an ornate interior with seated figures, clergy and a canopied thron

A Gathering in a Church

Sébastien Leclerc I, n.d.

Woodcut print of eight haloed Austrian patron saints standing in a row, with inscribed names below each figure.

The Patron Saints of Austria

Albrecht Dürer, 1922

Etching of the Expulsion of Hagar: an angel above a grieving woman and child, a bearded man, and onlookers before classical c

The Expulsion of Hagar

Charles Massé, 1646-70

Engraving of a shepherd and cow leading sheep to drink at a stream while women and children gather on the right.

The miracle of the bitter water made sweet (Il Miracolo delle Acque Amare Mutate in Dolci)

Pietro Monaco, 1743-63

Etching of Esau leaving with his family, sheep, dogs, horses and a donkey through a rocky landscape beside a large tree.

Esau and his family parting ways with Jacob (Esau con le mogli figli e sostanze si separa dal fratello Giacobbe)

Pietro Monaco, 1743-63

Engraving of a shepherd driving sheep and loaded donkeys past a tree in a rocky landscape with distant travelers.

Departure of David the Shepherd from the House of His Father (Partenza di David pastore dalla casa paterna)

Pietro Monaco, 1743-63

Engraving of a turbaned shepherd on horseback leading sheep and an ox across a stream, with trees and clouds in the backgroun

One of the Sons of Noah who Goes to Populate a Part of the Earth (Uno de figli di Noè che va a popolare una parte del…

Pietro Monaco, 1743-63

Engraving of a shepherd and woman tending sheep, goats and cattle by a pool, with a village and fisherman in the distance.

Jacob tending Laban's flock (Giacobbe, che pasce l'armento di Labano)

Pietro Monaco, 1743-63

Etching of two shepherds resting under a tree with a donkey, bread, a pitcher and sheep grazing in a distant landscape.

Two shepherds, a donkey and other animals in a landscape

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, ca. 1638-40

Man wearing a small turban, facing right, from "Small Heads in Oriental Headdress"

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, ca. 1645-50

Woodcut of a heraldic coat of arms with a winged helmet crest, scrollwork, and the date 1523 with monogram AD.

Coat of Arms of Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer, 1523

Print of a crowned man in armor and a crowned woman joining hands over a heraldic shield, with a crown and coat of arms below

The Betrothal of Mary of Burgundy from the Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I

Albrecht Dürer, 1515

Engraving of a river landscape with a waterfall, stone bridge, castle tower, fishermen in a rowboat and a leaning tree.

Vue Proche du Mont-Ferrat

Jean-Jacques Le Veau

Etching of a seated Holy Family before classical columns, with a small scriptural relief scene in the background.

The Holy Family with Scriptural Scene in Background

Etching of the Madonna in a circular frame tenderly bending over the sleeping Christ child in her lap.

The Madonna and Child in the Round

Etching of the Virgin holding the Christ child while young John the Baptist kneels beside them near a curtain and window.

The Virgin and Child at a table with the young John the Baptist

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of bearded Saint Christopher striding with a staff and the infant Christ on his shoulder, holding an orb.

Saint Christopher walking with the infant Christ on his right shoulder

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of young John the Baptist kneeling before the infant Christ, with the Virgin and Joseph in a wooded background and a

Young Saint John the Baptist kneeling before the infant Christ who caresses his face, the Virgin and Joseph in the ba…

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of the Virgin holding the Christ Child in an embrace, with a figure and tree seen through an arch at left.

The Virgin seated with the Christ Child on her lap embracing her, Joseph seen through an archway at left

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-13

Circular etching of the Virgin Mary cradling the sleeping infant Christ, with a radiating halo behind her head.

The Virgin holding the infant Christ with the fingers of her right hand hidden, a circular composition

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of the Virgin with a halo leaning over the infant Christ on her lap, within an oval frame.

The Virgin holding the infant Christ, an oval composition

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of the Holy Family with young John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, with two angels holding a garland above.

The Holy Family with young John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, two angels above

Guido Reni, ca. 1590-1610

Etching of the Holy Family seated before a colonnade, Saint Joseph reading and the child holding the Virgin's drapery.

The Holy Family seated together in front of a collonade, Saint Joseph reading and the young Christ grasping the Virgi…

Guido Reni, ca. 1590-1610

Etching of a bearded man in bust view, turned right, with curly hair and cross-hatched shading on his draped shoulder.

Bust of a Bearded Man

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of a seated woman raising compasses while a winged putto stands at right beside a table and pitcher.

Seated woman holding a tablet and compass (allegory of learning), a winged putto at right

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of an elderly bearded saint seated on rocks with clasped hands, beside a cross and open book in a rocky landscape.

Saint Jerome kneeling on a rock in front of a cross and an open book facing left

Guido Reni, ca. 1600-40

Etching of the Holy Family with a veiled woman holding a vessel, Virgin and Christ Child seated centrally, bearded man at lef

The Holy Family with Saint Clare (counterproof)

Guido Reni, 1590-1600

Etching of the Entombment showing a nude body with outstretched legs surrounded by grieving figures under a cloudy sky.

The Entombment; Christ with legs outstretched, the Virgin at right

Guido Reni, 1590-1600

Five framed allegorical scenes of classical figures, clouds and putti in fine engraved lines on cream paper.

Five numbered scenes, each after a painter in the Accademia Degl'Incamminati, from IL FUNERALE D'AGOSTINO CARRACCIO F…

Guido Reni, 1603

Five numbered etched scenes of mythological figures including Jupiter, the Fates and Mars, with text panels below.

Five numbered scenes, each after a painter in the Accademia Degl'Incamminati, from IL FUNERALE D'AGOSTINO CARRACCIO F…

Guido Reni, 1603

Etching with five numbered mythological scenes framing a central bearded head, with cross-hatched shading.

Five numbered scenes, each after a painter in the Accademia Degl'Incamminati, from IL FUNERALE D'AGOSTINO CARRACCIO F…

Guido Reni, 1603

Etching of the Virgin seated and nursing the infant Christ, with a halo above her head and a Latin caption below.

The Virgin nursing the infant Christ

Guido Reni, ca. 1590-1610

Etching of Saint Roch distributing alms to a crowd of beggars, women and children beneath an arcaded classical colonnade.

Saint Roch at left distributing alms to a group of people gathered around him, after Annibale Caracci

Francesco Brizio, ca. 1590-1600

Etching of a draped woman seen from behind, carrying a crucifix over her shoulder beside a pilaster.

Girl carrying a crucifix and stepping toward a pilaster, seen from behind

Guido Reni, ca. 1590-1600

Girl carrying a cushion, seen in profile facing right

Guido Reni, 1590-1690

Etching of the Virgin and Christ Child with young Saint John the Baptist holding a staff, in an oval frame.

The Virgin with the Christ Child and the young Saint John the Baptist holding a bird at right, an oval composition, a…

Lorenzo Loli, ca. 1630-80

Etching of a foliage-covered triumphal arch with a papal coat of arms, with a crowd of mounted figures gathered beneath it.

Triumphal arch covered in foliage with mounted troops below, a temporary decoration for the entry of Pope Clement VII…

Guido Reni, 1599

Etching of a tall fluted triumphal column topped by a trumpeting female figure, set in an arcaded courtyard under a cloudy sk

Triumphal column with female figure of Fame holding a trumpet at the top, a temporary decoration for the entry of Pop…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etching of the Virgin and Christ Child with an elderly man with a staff and a veiled woman holding a lamp.

The Holy Family with Saint Clare

Guido Reni, 1590-1600

Etching of a triumphal arch with Corinthian columns, a balustrade, and a seated figure on a dolphin atop the pediment.

Triumphal arch surmounted by woman seated on a dolphin, four standing figures below, a temporary decoration for the e…

Guido Reni, 1598

Pen and wash drawing of a muscular standing king in ornate armor and draped cloak, hand on hip, on tan paper.

A King of Judah and Israel

Martin Fréminet, n.d.

Etching of an arcaded palace facade with columns, a coat of arms, medallion portraits, and a crowd scene in an arch.

The arcade of the palace of the Archbishop of Bologna with temporary decorations for the entry of Pope Clement VIII i…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etched print of a triumphal arch with a seated statue atop it, framing a street of buildings receding into the distance.

Triumphal arch surmounted by a statue of Moses, buildings seen through the arch below, a temporary decoration for the…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etching of a triumphal arch with statues and inscribed tablet, looking through to a receding street of buildings and another

Triumphal arch surmounted by a statue representing the city of Bologna, buildings seen through the arch below, a temp…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etching of a tiered triumphal monument facade with three scenes, columns, and winged statues, designed by Guido Reni in 1598.

Façade of a triumphal monument with three scenes depicting deeds of Pope Clement VIII, a temporary decoration for the…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etching of a grand triumphal gate with papal arms, allegorical statues, and a central arched passage, by Guido Reni, 1598.

The Porta Galliera, the entrance gate to Bologna and drawbridge with temporary decorations for the entry of Pope Clem…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etched print of a decorated architectural facade with arched windows, a central papal coat of arms, and statues in niches.

Façade of the Palazzo del Senato in Bologna with the Papal arms at center, with temporary decorations for the entry o…

Guido Reni, 1598

Etching of Judith holding Holofernes's severed head by the hair, with an old woman and draped curtain behind.

Judith grasping the head of Holofernes by the hair and looking to the left, an old woman at right

Giovanni Andrea Sirani, 1600-40

Etching of a young man with lowered head wearing a wrapped turban, facing left, rendered in dense cross-hatched lines.

Young man with his head lowered, wearing a turban, facing left, from the series of 'Small Heads in Oriental Headdress…

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, ca. 1645-1650

Man wearing a small turban Oonamented with plumes and ribbon, facing right, from the series of 'Small Heads in Orient…

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, ca. 1645-1650

Engraving of the sleeping Cupid in an oval frame, resting on his bow and quiver with feathered wings behind him.

Cupid asleep, resting his right arm on his quiver and his left arm on his bow, an oval composition, after Reni

Francesco Curti, 1640-60

Etching of the Virgin in clouds holding a rosary and embracing the infant Christ, with angels around them.

The Virgin in the clouds holding a rosary in her left hand and embracing the infant Christ, who also holds a rosary,…

Lorenzo Loli, ca. 1630-60

Etching of the Virgin with eyes lowered, head resting on her hand, cradling the sleeping infant Christ across her lap.

The Virgin seated, resting her head on her right hand and holding the sleeping infant Christ on her lap

Lorenzo Loli, ca. 1630-80

Engraving of many winged putti embracing and flying among clouds, with a Latin inscription along the bottom edge.

A group of angels embracing in flight, framed by clouds

Guido Reni, ca. 1607

Etching of Saint Roch with a halo distributing alms to a crowd of beggars and figures beneath an arcade.

Saint Roch at left distributing alms to a group of people gathered around him

Francesco Brizio, 1590-1600

Engraving of the Holy Trinity with crucified Christ, God the Father above, a dove, two kneeling angels and cherubs.

The Holy Trinity; Christ on the cross flanked by two angels, the Holy Spirit as a dove and God in heaven above the cr…

Robert van Audenaerde, 1683-87

Engraving of Saint Roch distributing alms to a crowd of poor figures beneath a colonnaded arcade.

Saint Roch at left distributing alms to a group of people gathered around him, after Annibale Caracci

Francesco Brizio, ca. 1607

Woodcut of a writing evangelist with an eagle and the Virgin holding the Christ Child, under a Gothic title.

The Virgin and Saint John, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of four horsemen charging over fallen figures beneath a winged angel in a cloudy sky.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1497/1498

Woodcut of falling stars, a sun and moon with faces, angels above a throne, and a terrified crowd below.

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

Albrecht Dürer, ca. 1497/98

Grey wash drawing of a forest with large trees, birch trunks, a winding path and stream in the foreground.

Forest Landscape

Lodewijk de Vadder, early 17th-mid 17th century

Drawing of a young man in a tricorn hat and curled wig with a lace collar, rendered in graphite and red chalk.

Portrait of a Young Man

Cornelis Troost, early 18th-mid 18th century

Engraving of Roman soldiers carrying helmets, armor, vases and trophies in a procession, with a decorated pilaster at right.

Triumph of Caesar: soldiers carrying trophies (pilaster at right)

Gian Marco Cavalli, ca. 1497