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The adoration of the shepherds at the birth of Christ; a bound lamb is placed before the cradle. Engraving by S.F. Ravenet after D. Feti.
Fetti, Domenico, approximately 1589-1623.Reference: 24014i- Pictures
Guillaume Coustou. Engraving by N. de Larmessin III, 1730, after J.-F. Delyen.
Delyen, Jacques-François, approximately 1684-1761.Date: [1730]Reference: 45207i- Books
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T. Lucretius Carus, of the nature of things, in six books, translated into English verse; by Tho. Creech, A.M. late fellow of Wadham College in Oxford. In two volumes. Explain'd and illustrated with notes and animadversions; being a compleat system of the Epicurean philosophy.
Lucretius Carus, Titus.Date: MDCCXV. [1715]- Pictures
The circumcision of Christ. Engraving by F-G. Aliamet, 1765, after R. Earlom after G. Reni.
Reni, Guido, 1575-1642.Date: 1 May 1765Reference: 22038i- Pictures
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The circumcision of Christ by a bald mohel. Etching by F.G. Aliamet, 1765, after G. Reni.
Reni, Guido, 1575-1642.Date: 1 May 1765Reference: 24023i- Books
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T. Lucretius Carus, of the nature of things, in six books, Translated into English verse; by Tho. Creech, A.M. late fellow of Wadham College in Oxford. In two volumes. Explain'd and illustrated with notes and animadversions; being a compleat system of the Epicurean philosophy.
Lucretius Carus, Titus.Date: MDCCXIV. [1714]- Pictures
Henri Grandjean. Line engraving by R. Gaillard, 1782, after F.B. Deshays, 1779.
Deshays, François-Bruno, 1732-1815.Date: 1782Reference: 3754i- Pictures
A woman carrying an urn on her head while she stoops to pick up a water-jug from the ground. Crayon manner print by P. Massol, 1817, after G.F. Reverdin after N. Poussin.
Poussin, Nicolas, 1594?-1665.Date: [1817]Reference: 3063606i- Books
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The dances of death, through the various stages of human life ... in forty-six copperplates / [by D. Deuchar], done from the original designs ... by John Holbein in the Town-House at Basil. To which is prefixed, descriptions of each plate in French and English. [Ed. by James Bonar].
Holbein, Hans, 1460-1524Date: 1811- Books
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A catalogue of part of the library of the Reverend Dr. Wood, author of the Institute of the laws of England; And of another gentleman: both deceased. Being a collection of curious and uncommon books in most faculties, but chiefly English history, statute, common, and civil law, classicks cum notis variorum, husbandry, voyages, travels, poetry, &c. Which will begin to be sold very cheap, the price being marked in each book, at F. Clay's, at the Bible without Temple-Bar, on Thursday the 23d of May, 1723. at nine in the morning. Catalogues may be had gratis at Mr. Stagg's, in Westminster-Hall; Mr. Graves's, in St. James's-street; Mr. Stokoe's, at Charing-Cross; Mr. Lewis's, in Covent-Garden; Mr. Meighan's, under Grays-Inn-gate in Hollborn; at the Chapter Coffee-house in St. Paul's Church-yard; Mr. Strahan's, in Cornhill; and at the place of sale.
Clay, Francis, -1738.Date: 1723]- Books
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Catalogus librorum in quavis facultate insigniorum: Being a catalogue Of the Library of Richard Powell Esq; Deceased. Consisting of A Collection of very Valuable books in most Faculties and Sciences, viz. Law, History, Divinity, Architecture, Husbandry, Voyages, and Travels, Books of Prints, 35 Volumes of Votes and Proceedings in Parliament, Classicks, Poetry, Lives, and a very large Collection of Books relating to the History of Great Britain and Ireland. Which will be Sold Cheap, (the Price mark'd in each Book) at F. Clay's, without Temple-Bar; on Wednesday the 14th of this Instant January. Catalogues of which may be had at Mrs. Grave's, in St. James's-Street; Mr. Jackson's, in Pall-Mall; Mr. Stagg's, in Westminster-Hall; Mr. Lewis's, in Covent-Garden; Mr. Osborn's, in Gray's-Inn; Mr. Strahan's, in Cornhill; Mr. Parker's, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; Mr. Brindley's, in New Bond-Street; and at the Place of Sale.
Clay, Francis, -1738.Date: 1730]- Pictures
The triumph of Galatea. Engraving by J.T. Richomme, 1820, after Raphael.
Raphael, 1483-1520.Date: [1820]Reference: 2131330i- Pictures
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An old couple lie in their sick bed receiving alms from a girl with the encouragement of her mother and a nun. Line engraving by Th.-F. Vi-., 1781, after J.B. Greuze.
Greuze, Jean-Baptiste, 1725-1805.Date: 1781Reference: 17044i- Pictures
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Hermaphroditus sleeping. Steel engraving by J.B.H. Bourgois after P. Bouillon, 1808.
Date: 1808Reference: 3092iPart of: Musée français.- Pictures
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An old woman wearing spectacles picking fleas or lice from a man's hair; behind her stands a man who holds up a jug. Engraving by J. Aliamet after A. van Ostade.
Ostade, Adriaen van, 1610-1685.Date: 1700-1799Reference: 34172i- Pictures
Julius Caesar Scaliger. Line engraving by N. de Larmessin, 1682, after T. de Bry.
Date: 1682Reference: 8403i- Pictures
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A female allegorical figure of theory guiding a boy towards a nude female figure representing Nature, who is revealed by the winged figure of painting. Crayon manner print by J.B. Lucien, 1795, after P.T. Le Clerc.
Le Clerc, Pierre Thomas, approximately 1740-approximately 1796.Date: 1795Reference: 33378i- Pictures
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Joseph and Mary, searching for a place to stay in nocturnal Bethlehem, find a stable. Etching by J. Parrocel.
Parrocel, Joseph, 1646-1704.Reference: 21803i- Books
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By permission of the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor, and the Worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, Cambridge, Tuesday, February 23d, 1790. Mr. George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Hay-Market, &c. And Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, an Honorary Member of the Anacreontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, will open their Evening Lounge, Consisting of a Series of Imitations, Theatrical and Senatorial, The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters Imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Garrick's Examination of a Stage Candidate. African Slaves' Appeal to Liberty, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Macbeth, Mr. Edwin, Etiquette, Mr. Lowe, Early Horn, Mrs. Barthelemon, Mincet, Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet, Part II. - Mr. Kean. Shift's Introduction to Sir William Wealthy,-a Recital. Messrs. Hull and Holman, Friar Lawrence & Romeo. Mr. Waldron, Abraham in Harlequin's Invasion, Mr. Diggs, Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Lee Lewes, Prologue to the Invasion, Mr. Bensley, Pierre in Venice Preserved, Mr. Wroughton, Grave Scene in Romeo and Juliet. Crotchet and Quaver, A Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. Mr. Incledon, Ma chere Amie, Air in the Manner of Rubinelli, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Wells, Charming Fellow, Madam Mara, And the Mouse, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K. Richards. Part IV. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk, (from the Minor) after the manner of a well known Auctioneer in London. The late Mr. Henderson, Iago. Mr. King, Prologue to Bon Ton, Messrs. Kemble and Quick, Hamlet and Grave Digger. Mr. Lamash, Jessamy, Mr. Bannister Senior, Richard Caeur Lion. A Senatorial Dialogue between Mr. P-tt and Mr. F-x, Part V. - Mr. Carey. - Mrs. Cargill, Roundelay. Three Old Women Whether Wise, Goody Twitch, Goody Cramp, and Good Rheum, an Interlude with Songs. The Whole to conclude with Messrs. Vernon, Bannister, and Dignum, Serenade in the Jubilee. Admittance as. - Doors to be opened at Seven o'clock, and begin at Eight The Room will be lighted with Wax, and there will be good Fires.
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807.Date: 1790]- Books
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Thursday evening, Feb. 25th, 1790. And most assuredly the last time. By Permission of the Reverent the Vice-Chancellor,and the Worshipful the Mayor. In the Town-Hall, Cambridge, Mr. George Saville Carey, Who has been received with the greatest Applause before their Majesties, during their Residence at Weymouth, and at the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Hay-Market, &c. And Mr. Kean, From the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Hay-Market, an Honorary Member of the Anaercontic Society, London, who has distinguished himself in the most eminent Manner in that convivial and elegant Circle, will open Their Evening Lounge, Consisting of a series of imitations, theatrical and senatorial, The Theatrical Characters, Vocal and Rhetorical. Characters imitated. Part I. - Mr. Carey. Garrick's Examination of a Stage Candidate. African Slaves' Appeal to Liberty, Mr. Woodward, Buck, Mr. Macklin, Macbeth. Mr. Edwin, Etiquette, Mr. Lowe, Early Horn, Mrs. Barthelemon, Mincet, Mrs. Pitt, Widow Lovet, Mrs. Cargill, Roundelay. Part II. - Mr. Kean. Shift's Introduction to Sir William Wealthy,-a Recital. Messrs. Hull and Holman, Friar Lawrence & Romeo.Mr. Waldron, Abraham in Harlequin's Invasion, Mr. Diggs, Cardinal Wolsey, Mr. Lee Lewes, Prologue to the Invasion, Mr. Bensley, Pierre in Venice Preserved, Mr. Wroughton,Grave Scene in Romeo and Juliet. Crotchet and Quaver, A Delineation of two eminent Music Venders in London. Part III. - Mr. Carey. Mr. Incledon, Machere Amie, Air in the Manner of Rubinelli, Mr. Leoni, Carlos in the Duenna, Miss Catley, Juno in her Cups, Mrs. Wells,Charming Fellow, Madam Mara, And the Mouse, Mrs. Baddeley, No Flower that blows, Barry, Garrick, and Smith, K.Richards. Part IV. - Mr. Kean. Foote's Smirk, (from the Minor) after the manner of a well known Auctioneer in London. The late Mr. Henderson, Iago. Mr. King, Prologue to Bon Ton, Messrs. Kemble and Quick, Hamlet and Grave Digger. Mr. Lamash, Jessamy, Mr. Bannister Senior, Richard Caeur de Lion. A Senatorialdialogue between Mr. P-tt and Mr. F-x, Part V. - Mr. Carey. A Dialogue in the Manner of the late Messrs. Foote and Weston. The Whole to conclude with Messrs. Vernon, Bannister, and Dignum, Serenade in the Jubilee: Admittance as. - Doors to be opened at Seven o'clock, and begin at eight. The Room will be lighted with Wax,and there will be good Fires.
Carey, George Saville, 1743-1807.Date: 1790]- Books
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Van Helmont's works : containing his most excellent philosophy, physick, chirurgery, anatomy : wherein the philosophy of the schools is examined, their errors refuted, and the whole body of physick reformed and rectified : being a new rise and progresse of philosophy and medicine, for the cure of diseases, and lengthening of life / made English by J.C.
Helmont, Jean Baptiste van, 1577-1644Date: 1664- Pictures
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The adoration of the magi: a king kneels before the infant Jesus, seated on Mary's lap. Engraving by E. Fessard after C.J. Natoire.
Natoire, Charles Joseph, 1700-1777.Date: 1752Reference: 24060i- Pictures
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François Doublet. Stipple engraving by B. Roger, 1809, after C. N. Cochin, junior, 1787.
Cochin, Charles Nicolas, 1715-1790.Date: 1809Reference: 2571i- Pictures
The infant Moses is brought before Pharaoh's daughter. Engraving by Edmé Jeaurat after P. Caliari, il Veronese.
Veronese, 1528-1588Date: [1742]Reference: 3046829iPart of: Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus beaux tableaux et d'après les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France.- Pictures
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A woman breast feeding her baby in the family's home and workshop; perhaps a comparison to the Holy Family. Engraving by J. Le Bas and P. Martini, 1772, after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1640.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669.Date: 1772Reference: 17426i