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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

Pen and grey wash drawing of the Holy Family with young Saint John and a lamb beneath a tree, with a distant town.

Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Hans Krumpper, n.d.

Woodcut of four winged angels with swords striking down falling figures, with trumpeting angels and riders in the sky above.

Four Avenging Angels, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of Saint John kneeling on a shore, eating a book offered by an angel beneath a radiant face in the sky.

Saint John Devouring the Book, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of angels blowing trumpets around an enthroned figure, with fiery scenes, a dragon, and ships below.

The Opening of the Seventh Seal, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1511

Woodcut of four angels restraining winds above a crowd, with an angel bearing a cross descending from the clouds.

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

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of a seven-headed crowned beast and a lamb-horned beast below an enthroned figure and angels in clouds.

The Beast with Seven Heads and the Beast with Lamb's Horns, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of an angel with a key confronting a dragon, with a walled city and mountains behind them.

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

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of the Whore of Babylon riding a seven-headed dragon, with angels and a burning city above a crowd below.

The Whore of Babylon, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Woodcut of a lamb on a book in a radiant circle, surrounded by crowned elders, angels, palms and kneeling figures.

The Adoration of the Lamb, from "The Apocalypse"

Albrecht Dürer, 1497-98

Chromolithographed trade card portrait of cyclist Willie Harradon in a cap, framed by pink flowers and a penny-farthing rider

Willie Harradon, Cyclist, The Youthful Phenomenon, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cig…

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trade card of cyclist Fred Wood in a red jersey, with rose borders and a penny-farthing rider.

Fred Wood, Cyclist, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Baseball card of catcher George F. Miller in a Pittsburgh uniform, beside a catcher's mask, bats and mitt.

George F. Miller, Catcher, Pittsburgh, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph baseball card of James H. Fogarty, Philadelphia right fielder, with teammates and pennant flags, 1888.

James H. Fogarty, Right Fielder, Philadelphia, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph trading card of James Ryan, Chicago centre fielder, with a portrait and illustrated baseball equipment.

James Ryan, Center Fielder, Chicago, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph baseball card of William Ewing, catcher for New York, with a kneeling catcher and bat and mask illustrated b

William Ewing, Catcher, New York, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Chromolithograph baseball card of pitcher Charles H. Getzin in a striped Detroit uniform, with players and pennants beside hi

Charles H. Getzin, Pitcher, Detroit, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Baseball card of John Morrell, 1st baseman for Boston, in uniform with cap, bat and mitt beside him, 1888.

John Morrell, 1st Baseman, Boston, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes

Allen & Ginter, 1888

Engraving of the helmeted god Mars reclining among shields, a sword, spears and armor, with a dragon-like form at right.

Mars Seated Amid Trophies

Léon Davent, 1540-56

Engraving of Empedocles in a cloak gesturing toward a flame at lower left, with a walking stick and rays of light.

Empedocles, standing frontally with his head turned in three-quarter view, directs his gaze toward a flame (the crate…

René Boyvin, ca. 1545-63

Engraved ornamental vase with a reclining river god in an oval medallion, masks, garlands and figures on the body.

Vase with a River God in an Oval Medallion

René Boyvin, 17th century

Engraved ornamental vase with satyr handles, a bearded figure medallion, putti holding grape garlands, and a fluted base.

Vase with Two Winged Satyrs

René Boyvin, 17th century

Engraving of an ornate vase with serpent handle and sacrificial scene with nude figures and flaming altar.

Vase with a Sacrificial Scene

René Boyvin, 17th century

Engraved ornamental vase with a veiled nude figure, winged youth, cherub, and a serpent coiling around the neck.

Vase with Two Winged Figures Draping a Term

René Boyvin, 17th century

Engraving of two ornamental candlestick designs with putti, sphinxes, and grotesque masks on pedestals with flames on top.

Two candlestick designs

René Boyvin, ca. 1550-60

Engraved ornamental panel with a bearded figure of Saturn holding a scythe, flanked by scrolls, masks and putti.

Panel with figure of Saturn, plate 1

René Boyvin, ca. 1550-65

Engraving of armored Jason facing a fire-breathing dragon in a landscape, framed by an ornate border of putti and herms.

Jason Confronts the Dragon Guarding the Golden Fleece (Par tels assauts Jason va travaillant le fier dragon de nuit e…

René Boyvin, 1563

Engraving of a nude woman pouring a potion over a reclining man, framed by ornate grotesque and putto decoration.

Medea Pours a Magic Potion over Jason (Le roi Aeson tant caduque et chénu en une cuve elle couche tout nu...), from "…

René Boyvin, 1563

Engraving of warriors in a boat on rough sea beside rocky shore, framed by nude figures and fruit garlands.

Aeëtes Gathers the Limbs of Absyrtes (Tandis qu'il fait les membres ramasser, Grecs font devoir de leurs voiles hauls…

René Boyvin, 1563

Etching of a treehouse with draped canopy, bells, and three figures among flowers, pines, and rococo scrollwork.

Treehouse

the Elder Jean Jacques Avril, 1773

Engraving of Balthasar, a Magus, seen from behind holding an ornate covered vessel, wearing a fur-trimmed robe and turban.

Balthasar, after figure in "The Adoration of the Magi" by Jacques Bellange

Matthäus Merian the Elder, ca. 1610-50

Etching of a standing man in a feathered turban and fur-trimmed robe raising a covered gold cup, inscribed Caspar Rex Tarsis.

Caspar, after the "Three Magi" series by Jacques Bellange

Jacques Bellange

Engraving of Melchior, a bearded king in a feathered turban and fur-trimmed robe holding a covered bowl.

Melchior, after "Three Magi" series by Jacques Bellange

Matthäus Merian the Elder, ca. 1610-50