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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

33,744 works

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

Design for an arched ceiling with a painted cloudy sky, flying birds, gilded frame, flower garlands and a central medallion.

Deign for a ceiling a a trompe l'oeil sky

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

Watercolor design for a ceiling with a painted sky oval, floral medallions, gilded garlands and pastel borders.

Design for a ceiling of trompe l'oeil sky

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

Design drawing of a gilded ceiling with an oval center of sketched putti holding ribbons and painted floral panels.

Design for a ceiling with ribbon bearing putti

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

Watercolor design for a domed ceiling with a rosette center, painted balustrade, floral garlands and blue sky panels.

Design for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil balustrade

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

Watercolor design for a ornate ceiling with arches, central oculus, and two putti holding a flower garland.

Design for a ceiling with garland bearing putti

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

Four framed lavender wash designs of putti representing music, painting, sculpture and architecture on one sheet.

Designs featuring the allegories of the arts

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

Sepia design panel of winged putti among clouds inside a gilded rococo frame with scrolled cartouches.

Design with putti

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

Brown wash drawing of winged cupids, one drawing a bow at a target while others kneel and sit around him.

Design of putti at play

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

Brown ink and wash drawing of winged putti playing on a seesaw beside a classical urn with doves, set in a scrolled frame.

Putti at play

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

Decorative design panel with gilded scrollwork, a blue cherub in an oval medallion, and a garland of colorful flowers.

Design fo the Allegory of the Arts

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

Brown ink and wash drawing in a circular medallion of three winged putti playing a cello, framed by a dark foliate border.

Medallion with putti holding a cello

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

Brown ink and wash drawing of six circular ornamental medallion designs with scrolls, foliage and emblems.

Six designs set in medallions

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

Pencil drawing of a globe, telescope, scrolls and laurel leaves arranged within a circular medallion on a blank sheet.

Allegory of the Liberal Arts (Astronomy)

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