A vintage heraldic image featuring a hand holding a bouquet of three red roses. This isolated PNG image captures the elegance and symbolism often associated with medieval and noble iconography. The hand is delicately drawn, with detailed features that emphasize the historic artistry. Ideal for use in designs that require a touch of tradition and heritage.
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist's name to see the full collection from this series!
A heraldic bull head adorned with a crown and large, curved horns. This symbol of power and royalty is depicted with bold lines and a fierce expression, perfect for medieval-themed designs.
An isolated PNG image of two acorns and oak leaves, drawn in a vintage heraldic style. This design element is often associated with strength, endurance, and longevity in heraldic traditions. Perfect for projects that require natural or historical themes.
A beautiful isolated PNG image of a golden harp with a winged woman, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. This image combines musical and mythological symbolism, perfect for use in designs that evoke themes of artistry, music, and mythology.
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L'ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L'Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
An isolated PNG image of a vintage eight-pointed star, often used in heraldic designs. The star is colored in alternating shades of gold and blue, symbolizing guidance, protection, and the heavens. This classic design element is ideal for use in projects that require historical or celestial themes.
A striking isolated PNG image of a red lion, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. The lion is depicted in a rearing posture, symbolizing strength, courage, and nobility. This traditional design element is ideal for use in projects that require a bold and historic emblem.
An isolated PNG image of a swan, rendered in a vintage medieval style. The swan is detailed with elegant plumage and a regal posture, often representing purity, grace, and nobility in heraldic traditions. This illustration is perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to any design project.
An isolated PNG image of a salamander engulfed in flames, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. This mythical creature is often associated with fire, transformation, and resilience in heraldic traditions. Perfect for use in designs that explore mythological or alchemical themes.
An isolated PNG image of a vintage heraldic lion holding a decorative banner. The lion is drawn in a classic style, often seen in traditional coats of arms. The banner flows gracefully, adding a sense of motion to the image. Perfect for historical, fantasy, or medieval-themed designs.
A dramatic isolated PNG image of Archangel Michael defeating the devil, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. This powerful image is rich in symbolism, often representing the triumph of good over evil. Ideal for use in religious, historical, or mythological design projects.
You're looking at a scarce, 229 year old, steel plate engraving from the original "The New Encyclopaedia Or Modern Universal Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences On A New And Improved Plan" by Hall, William Henry, Bedford Row, London, published by C Cooke, London.
The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as 'catalogs' and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we're very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.
An isolated PNG image of a bull's head, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. The bull is a symbol of strength, determination, and leadership in many heraldic traditions. This bold design element is ideal for use in projects that need a strong and authoritative emblem.
You're looking at an Original pre-1820's Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees' "The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE" (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
Here we have a wonderful chromolithograph vintage stock image from Heinrich Dolmetsch’s "Der Ornamentenschatz - Ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen". Published by Stuttgart, Hoffmann. A celebrated collection of ornamental/decorative designs and artwork inspired by various geographical regions and movements of the 16th/17th and 18th century.
You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck's “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
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