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Modern Collection (page 18)

Background imageModern Collection: Ancient stone structure near Albersdorf, Germany

Ancient stone structure near Albersdorf, Germany
Ancient stone megalith structure near Albersdorf, Germany. Ara antica di Albersdorf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Ancient Germanic deities

Ancient Germanic deities. Statue of the sun god Sunna 1, moon god Mani 2, witches, magas mulieres or Haliurunna 3, goddess of fertility Ziwa or Siva 4. Divinita di Germani

Background imageModern Collection: Peasants of the Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, 18th century

Peasants of the Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, 18th century
Peasants of the Canton of Grisons in their wool costumes, Switzerland, 18th century. The men wear red waistcoats, blue jackets and breeches. Abiti de Grigioni

Background imageModern Collection: Costume of the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, 18th century

Costume of the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, 18th century. Two women in their distinctive small round caps, and a lazy young man in the slovenly clothes of the Lower Valais. Costume dei Vallesiani

Background imageModern Collection: Costumes of the inhabitants of Schwyz, Switzerland

Costumes of the inhabitants of Schwyz, Switzerland, 18th century. The bride in the center wears a bonnet decorated with flowers, earrings and necklace. Abitanti di Schwitz

Background imageModern Collection: Two country maids in Bern, Switzerland, 18th century

Two country maids in Bern, Switzerland, 18th century
Two country peasants working as maids in Bern, Switzerland, 18th century, wearing fashionable variants of their ancient costume. One wears a butterfly wing cap. Abito dei Bernesi

Background imageModern Collection: Costumes of the peasants of Zurich, Switzerland

Costumes of the peasants of Zurich, Switzerland, 18th century. Contadini Zurighesi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: The medieval Benedictine Abbey at Einsiedeln, Switzerland

The medieval Benedictine Abbey at Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Badia di Einsedlen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: House of a Swiss farmer

House of a Swiss farmer
Thatched house of a Swiss farmer, 18th century. Casa di un Contadino Swizzero. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: The medieval castle of Grandson, Vaud, Switzerland

The medieval castle of Grandson, Vaud, Switzerland. Castello di Grandson. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Yverdon-les-bains

Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Yverdon-les-bains
Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Orbe, near Yverdon-les-bains, Switzerland. Mosaic with man playing a lyre, with horse, lion, birds, etc. Antico Mosaico scoperto in Yverdun

Background imageModern Collection: Brass grave effigy to Maria Langhans in the church

Brass grave effigy to Maria Langhans in the church at Hindelbank, Bern, Switzerland, by the sculptor Johann August Nahl. Monumento Sepolcrale

Background imageModern Collection: Bride and groom of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Bride and groom of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 18th century. Sposi del Cantone di Sciaffusa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century

Wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century
Bride and groom in wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century. They wear Gothic style clothes, the bride in a peculiar cap with an Agnus Dei hanging from the ruff collar

Background imageModern Collection: Entlebuch family in costumes for a confirmation

Entlebuch family in costumes for a confirmation ceremony, Switzerland, 18th century. Vestiario nell occasione della Cresima nelL Entibluch

Background imageModern Collection: Calvinist priests laying hands on a man, Switzerland

Calvinist priests laying hands on a man, Switzerland
Two Calvinist priests laying hands on a man kneeling on a cushion, and woman of Zurich in mourning clothes, Switzerland, 16th century. Lutto di una Zurichese &c

Background imageModern Collection: Milk-vendor anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century

Milk-vendor anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century
Milk-vendor Anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century. Anabattisti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageModern Collection: Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried sacrificing himself

Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried sacrificing himself
Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried throwing himself on the Austrian pikes at the battle of Sempach, 1386. Arnoldo di Winkelried. After a painting by Konrad Grob

Background imageModern Collection: Governor Landenberg, medieval Switzerland

Governor Landenberg, medieval Switzerland. The local peasants present him with customary gifts of chickens, goats, and baskets of wool. Balio di Landerberg

Background imageModern Collection: A bailiff of Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland, on horseback

A bailiff of Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland, on horseback, caressing the cheek of a woman, 1800s. Wolfenschiefs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Great St Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland

Great St Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland
Great St Bernard Hospice for travellers in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland, 1800s. Ospizio del Gran S. Bernardo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Switzerland

View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Switzerland
View of Habsburg Castle, medieval fortress in Habsburg, Switzerland, 1800s. Veduta del Castello Habsbourg. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Rhine Falls or Rheinfall at Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1800s

Rhine Falls or Rheinfall at Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1800s
The Rhine Falls or Rheinfall at Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1800s. Caduta del Reno a Lauffen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: William Tells Chapel, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, 1800s

William Tells Chapel, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, 1800s
Tellskappelle or William Tells Chapel on the shore of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, 1800s. Cappella di Guglielmo Tell. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes

Background imageModern Collection: Devils Bridge or Teufelsbruche, Switzerland, 1800s

Devils Bridge or Teufelsbruche, Switzerland, 1800s
Old stone Devils Bridge or Teufelsbruche, built in 1595, over the Schollenen Gorge near Andermatt, Switzerland, 1800s. Ponte dello del Diavolo

Background imageModern Collection: The glacier at Grindelwald, Switzerland, 1800s

The glacier at Grindelwald, Switzerland, 1800s
The glacier at Grindelwald, Switzerland, with the Eiger in the background, 1800s. Ghiacciaio di Grindelwald. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes

Background imageModern Collection: The city of Zurich, Switzerland, early 19th century

The city of Zurich, Switzerland, early 19th century
View of the city of Zurich, bridge over the River Limmat and Lake Zurich, Switzerland, early 19th century. Interno della Citta di Zurigo

Background imageModern Collection: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Canons of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Canonici del S. Sepolcro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Four Chinese merchants playing the game of odd or

Four Chinese merchants playing the game of odd or even (Tui-Tsu) in summer clothes, China, 19th century. A man uses a stick to move the cash bets on the table

Background imageModern Collection: Knights of the Order of Solomons Temple or Knights

Knights of the Order of Solomons Temple or Knights Templar. Abiti dei Templari. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: The tomb of the prophet Jeremiah, 1800s. Tomba di Geremia

The tomb of the prophet Jeremiah, 1800s. Tomba di Geremia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageModern Collection: Mosque called Solomons Temple, 1800s

Mosque called Solomons Temple, 1800s. Moschea detta il Tempio di Salomone. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Sarcophagus from the Tombs of the Kings of the Judah

Sarcophagus from the Tombs of the Kings of the Judah. Sarcofagi nella torre dei re di Giuda. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Ruins of a tower on Mount Zion, 1800s

Ruins of a tower on Mount Zion, 1800s. Rovine delle torre Antonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageModern Collection: Sepulchres of the kings of Judah, 1800s

Sepulchres of the kings of Judah, 1800s. Sepolcri dei Re di Giuda. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageModern Collection: Women playing the card game Zi Pai in a pavilion in

Women playing the card game Zi Pai in a pavilion in
Women playing the card game Zi Pai in a pavilion with blue canopies in a garden, China, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Egor Fedorovich Timkovski from Giulio Ferrarios

Background imageModern Collection: Entrance to the Tomb of Absalom and Cave of Jehosophat

Entrance to the Tomb of Absalom and Cave of Jehosophat. Ingresso all Tombe di Assalonne e di Giosofat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Tomb of Absalom and entrance to the Cave of Jehosophat

Tomb of Absalom and entrance to the Cave of Jehosophat
Tomb of Absalom or Absaloms Pillar and entrance to the Cave of Jehosophat, 1800s. Sepolcri di Assalonne e di Giosofat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his

Background imageModern Collection: The Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem, 18th century

The Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem, 18th century
The Pool of Bethesda in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem, 18th century. Piscina probatica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carroci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Elevation of Solomons Temple, Jerusalem

Elevation of Solomons Temple, Jerusalem. Cherubs and figure of columns set before the Vestibule. Elevazione del Tempio di Solomone

Background imageModern Collection: Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Gethsemane, 1800s

Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Gethsemane, 1800s. Tomba della Vergine Maria a Getsemani. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Sepulchres of the judges of Israel, 1800s

Sepulchres of the judges of Israel, 1800s. Tomb of the Prophets Haggai, Zechariah and Malach. Tomba dei Profeti o Giudici d Israele

Background imageModern Collection: Tomb in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1800s

Tomb in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1800s. Tomba della valle di Giosafatt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Bridge over the River Kidron, 1800s

Bridge over the River Kidron, 1800s
Bridge over the River Kidron, Old City of Jerusalem. John 10:1. Ponte sul torrente Cedron. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Pool of Siloam outside the walls of Jerusalem

Pool of Siloam outside the walls of Jerusalem
Spring and Pool of Siloam outside the walls of the CIty of David, Jerusalem. Fontana e Piscina di Siloe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageModern Collection: Pillar where Jesus Christs death sentence was posted

Pillar where Jesus Christs death sentence was posted
Pillar where Jesus Christs death sentence was affixed, Jerusalem 1800s. Colonna su cui fu appesa la Sentenza di morte di Gesu Cristo

Background imageModern Collection: Bruzio Visconti meeting the Virtues

Bruzio Visconti meeting the Virtues
Bruzio Visconti or Brizio Visconti, poet and politician, son of Luchino Visconti. Lord of Lodi, d. 1356. Brutius Vicecomes (Bruzio) rides the middle horse between two knights Vigor (Bernabo Visconti)

Background imageModern Collection: Boniface III of Tuscany, Matilda of Canossa, Pietro

Boniface III of Tuscany, Matilda of Canossa, Pietro
Boniface III of Canossa, Margrave of Tuscany (985-1052) with golden hat, chlamys and blue tunic, Matilda of Canossa, Margravine of Tuscany (1046-1115), and Pietro de Lante



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