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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

33,937 works

Etching of a stooped elderly woman in a headscarf leaning on a walking stick, seen from behind against shaded ground.

A Poor Old Woman

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a kneeling woman in a headscarf facing a small girl in a patterned dress beside a stone wall.

The Charming Doll

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a rat catcher in a tall hat and cloak, carrying wooden traps on a pole over his shoulders, with a caption below.

The Rat Catcher

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Etching of a knife sharpener in a tricorn hat working a foot-powered grinding wheel in a wooden frame.

Knife Sharpener

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a woman in bonnet and apron standing beside a magic lantern box, seen from behind.

The Magic Lantern

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1737

Etching of a young street vendor in a tricorn hat unrolling a printed placard, with a satchel over his shoulder.

Picture Seller

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1738

Engraving of Christ carrying the cross along a road, with soldiers, mourning women, and a walled city on a hill.

Christ Carrying the Cross, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of the crucifixion of Christ between two thieves, with soldiers, mourners and a Latin inscription below.

Christ on the Cross, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of the entombment of Christ, with men lowering his body into a stone tomb as grieving women look on.

The Entombment, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of Christ rising from a tomb with an angel, as soldiers fall or recoil and women approach from the left.

The Resurrection, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Etching of a stone cutter in a cap and apron working on a stone block beside a wall, with tools on the floor.

Stone Cutter

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1737

Etching of a cloaked figure under a large billowing cloth shaped like an umbrella, with shoes visible at the base.

A Sort of Umbrella

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Hardware Peddler

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Etching of a young man leaning on a wooden sawing trestle on a tiled floor, captioned Scieur de Bois.

Wood Cutter

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a woman in a cap and apron leaning on a broom on a tiled floor, with a large vase in the background.

Sweeper

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Etching of a woman in a dim interior beside a large multi-paned window with curtains.

The Dressmaker

Henri de Braekeleer, ca. 1863

Etching of a woman in a striped dress reading an open book beside a table, with a candelabra and vase on a shelf behind her.

The Reader

Henri de Braekeleer, ca. 1870

Engraving of Christ kneeling in prayer before an angel while three disciples sleep in the foreground, with soldiers approachi

The Agony in the Garden, from "The Passion of Christ"

Abraham Hogenberg, ca. 1598-1653

Engraving of a standing man in cloak and feathered hat, one hand resting on a wooden chair, on a tiled floor.

Civil Garb of the French Citizen

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Etching of a standing man in a feathered hat and cloak, holding a document, with a sash reading Peuple Français and Liberté.

The Representative of the French People in Office

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Etching of a standing man in a long draped robe and flat cap, holding a rolled scroll, titled The Legislator in Office.

The Legislator in Office

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Engraving of a standing man in period costume with a sash and cloak, leaning on a wooden cabinet with a hat.

Inside Attire of the French Citizen

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Engraving of a fallen tyrant above kings and nude men striking a corpse, framed by biblical vignettes and Latin text.

Punitio Tirannorum, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Engraving of a seated central woman with a dove above, surrounded by biblical women, fountain, and falling fruit in an ornate

Benedicta tu in Mulieribus, from "Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Engraving of the Annunciation with an angel, a kneeling figure at a lectern, and a dove above, framed by a decorative border.

Ave Maria, from "Allegorical Scenes on the Life of Christ, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Fine etching of a young woman with a hair ribbon carrying a draped tray of small round objects, signed Ernst Oppler.

Beatus

Ernst Oppler, 1920

Etching of a woman in a wide hat and fur stole, with a man in a top hat behind her, both seemingly in motion.

Pursuit

Ernst Oppler, n.d.

Drypoint etching of a dancer in a ruffled costume with one arm extended, set against curved stage forms.

Lillebil Christensen IV

Ernst Oppler, 1920

Lillebil Christensen II

Ernst Oppler, 1920

Etching of a dancer in a ruffled costume and tiered skirt, arms outstretched and holding a flower, on a cream mount.

Coquette

Ernst Oppler, 1921

Etching of a stone city gate with columns, a horse and cart in the foreground, and pedestrians on a cobbled street.

Lille: Porte de Donai

Ernst Oppler, 1916

Engraving of Christ preaching to disciples under a tree, framed by eight small roundel scenes and an ornate border.

The Eight Beatitudes, from "Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Etching of a ruined street with horse-drawn carts, rubble and small figures in front of damaged buildings.

Lille: Ruine

Ernst Oppler, 1916

Night etching of a narrow street with old houses, a glowing lamp, and shadowy figures near a doorway.

Lille: Liebesgässchen

Ernst Oppler, 1916

Etching of a man in a top hat and a woman in a flared cape and hat, both in motion across a pale ground.

Demaskiert (Unmasks)

Ernst Oppler, 1921

Engraving of Mary Magdalene reading a book and holding a skull in a rocky landscape, with a cross on a distant hill.

Saint Mary Magdalen Penitent

Hendrick Goltzius, 1585

Etching of two musicians performing at a piano and cello in a dim room, with a standing listener and a framed picture behind

Cello Sonata

Ernst Oppler, n.d.

Etching of Russian ballet dancers in flowing costumes performing on a dim stage with dark drapery overhead.

Russian Ballet

Ernst Oppler, late 19th-early 20th century

Etching of a narrow cobbled street with tall townhouses, balconies, and a small group of pedestrians walking.

A Street in Dieppe

Ernst Oppler, late 19th-early 20th century

Engraving of the infant Christ on a fountain with allegorical figures pouring water, framed by scripture text and small relig

The Infant Christ, from "Allegorical Scenes on the Life of Christ, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Engraving of an armored figure reclining among clouds and fire, framed by small biblical scenes and Latin inscriptions.

Punitio Malorum, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius, n.d.

Engraving of allegorical figures Charitas, Fides and Justitia with Christ feeding a crowd, framed by scripture borders.

Cura Dei Pro Suis, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Engraving of crucified Christ with Justitia and Fides, a horned Satan beside them, framed by Latin scripture inscriptions.

Satisfactio Christi, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Engraving of Christ among a crowd of burdened figures in a landscape, framed by ornamental borders with Latin text.

Levamen Onostrorum, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius, 1604

Engraving of a violent scene in a church interior with armed men attacking figures, framed by biblical text and emblem border

Dissidium In Ecclesia, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius, 1575-1617

Hand-colored caricature of a wedding night with richly dressed figures, a bag of money, and a framed painting in a room.

The Wedding Night

Isaac Cruikshank, May 20, 1797

Hand-coloured caricature of a man holding a severed head in a vault with candle bearers and coffins, by Cruikshank.

A Sepulchral Enquiry into English History

George Cruikshank, June 1, 1813

Hand-colored caricature of a shop with padded belly pieces hanging by month, a gentleman fitting a lady, and onlookers.

Cestina Warehouse or Belly Piece Shop

Isaac Cruikshank, April 16, 1793

Hand-colored satirical print of an officer refusing to dine with a woman in a feathered hat and a man in a green hussar unifo

"Grace was in all her Steps. Heaven in her eyes, In all her actions dignity"

Theodore Lane, June 21, 1821

Hand-colored print of visitors in period dress admiring mounted knights and suits of armour in a long armoury hall.

The Horse Armoury in the Tower

Thomas Rowlandson, January 1, 1800

Caricature of a man in a tricorn hat and striped breeches, hands on hips, with a Proverbs verse below, 1790.

A Choice Spirit

George Murgatroyd Woodward, December 1, 1790

Engraved full-length figure of a dandy in a top hat and fitted coat, titled A Buck, with handwritten Proverbs quotations belo

A Buck

George Murgatroyd Woodward, December 1, 1790

Caricature print of a standing man in tricorn hat, dark coat and gaiters, hands behind back, with handwritten Proverbs verses

A Blood

George Murgatroyd Woodward, December 1, 1790

Caricature print of a young man in a wide hat and patterned breeches walking with a stick and knapsack.

A Greenhorn

George Murgatroyd Woodward, December 1, 1790

Etched caricature of an eighteenth-century orchestra of men playing violin, cello, harp and horns, with dogs and scattered sh

Concerto Coalitionale

James Sayers, June 17, 1785

Hand-colored caricature of a crowd of figures, conjurors and a harlequin around a table, with a green whale above them.

Hocus Pocus-or Conjurors Raising the Wind

Charles Williams, October 1, 1814

Etching of grotesque hunchbacked figures framing a banner with the title Varie Figure Gobbi by Jacques Callot.

Frontispiece, from "Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées, Les Nains Grotesques" (Various H…

Jacques Callot, 1616-22

Etching of a hunchbacked man with a large nose playing a grill-like frame as a violin with a stick.

L'Homme Raclant un Gril en Guise de Violon (Man Scraping a Grill in the Guise of a Violin), from "Varie Figure Gobbi,…

Jacques Callot, 1616-22

La Jouer de Cornemuse (The Bagpipe Player), from "Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées, Le…

Jacques Callot, 1616-22

Etching of a hunchbacked man in a wide hat and long cloak, standing and holding an instrument at his waist.

Le Jouer de Vielle (The Hurdy-Gurdy Player), from "Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées, L…

Jacques Callot, 1616-22

Etching of a grotesque hunchbacked man in a wide hat playing a small flageolet while walking.

Le Joueur de Flageolet (The Flageolet Player), from "Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées,…

Jacques Callot, 1616-22

Le Joeuer de Luth (The Lute Player), from "Varie Figure Gobbi, suite appelée aussi Les Bossus, Les Pygmées, Les Nains…

Jacques Callot, 1616-22

Etching of two dancing figures, one playing a tambourine and one playing a flute, both in feathered hats and loose costume.

Les Danseurs a la Flute et au Tambourin (Two Dancers Playing the Flute and the Tambourine), from "Les Caprices" Serie…

Jacques Callot, 1617-20

Etching of two caricatured figures facing each other, one playing a long-necked lute, with a bundled figure at left.

Les Danseurs au Luth (The Dancers with a Lute), from "Les Caprices" Series B, The Nancy Set

Jacques Callot, 1617-20