11,569 Free Images of Ancient Art

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Young horned grebe (PODICEPS AURITUS) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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Buff-breasted Gerygone (Gerygone laevigaster)illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Grey Struthidea (Struthidea cinerea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Notornis (Notornix Mantelli) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Sombre Partridge (Synoicus sordidus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Torres' Tern (Thalasseus Torresii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Cautious Wren (Hylacola cauta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fasciated Honey-eater (Ptilotis fasciogularis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fuscous Honey-eater (Ptilotis fusca) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Lineated Warbler (Cysticola lineocapilla) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Delacroix-Marc Aurèle-MBA-Lyon

eugène delacroix marcus aurelius

Paintings copied from the tomb of Ramses IV (Maimonides) from Monuments de l'Égypte et de la Nubie (1835–1845) by Jean François Champollion (1790–1832).

New Holland Snipe (Scolopax Australis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Sombre Egret (Herodias pannosus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Letter-winged Kite (Elanus sciptus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Tawny pipit (Anthus campestris) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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Long-tailed Duck male (Harelda hyemalis) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Thailand religion sakon nakhon

building travel

Fresco 1509-1512 painting

Plate 14- Senatorial Bridge, today called the Ponte Rotto (Broken Bridge). 1. Temple of Vesta. 2. Temple of Fortuna Virilis. 3. Part of the ancient Palatine. (Ponte Senatorio oggi detto Ponte rotto) MET DP827923

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John William Waterhouse - Dolce Far Niente (1879)

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Jean-François de Troy - An Allegory of Time Unveiling Truth - WGA23082

allegories of time london

Head of female figurine, 2 of 2, Greek, Naukratis, modern Kom Gi'ef, Egypt, 525-480 BC, terracotta - Spurlock Museum, UIUC - DSC05744

490s bc pottery in the united states self-published work

Kiseleff 2 papyrus c, Egypt, Deir el-Medinah, c. 1160-1150 BC, papyrus, K 1002 - Martin von Wagner Museum - Würzburg, Germany - DSC05379

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Medieval symbolism royal

Asian background beautiful

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Golden white statue

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Tibet gold golden

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Phiale in imitation of Corinthian phiale, probably Italy, 6th century AD, terracotta - Spurlock Museum, UIUC - DSC05778

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Black-figure terracotta kylix (wine cup), Attic, c. 530 BCE, HAA

Animal heads - Achaemenid gold, said to have been found at Hamadan at Tepe Hagmatana, the site of ancient Ecbatana, 550-330 BC - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07988

achaemenid gold in the oriental institute museum self-published work

Tile with Floral Inlays - Egypt, probably el Amarna, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, c. 1352-1336 BC, polychrome faience - Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn, NY - DSC08720

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Ushabtis, Egypt, various dynasties and materials - Martin von Wagner Museum - Würzburg, Germany - DSC05369

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Structure texture backgrounds

seamless patterns background

Tattoo

Juran - Xiao Getting the Orchid Pavilion Scroll by Deception

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Black-headed Pardalote (Pardalotus melanocephalus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Green-backed Gerygone (Gerygone chloronotus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Plumed Podargus (Podargus plumiferus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Black-rumped Finch (Estrelda annulosa) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Banded Honey-eater (Myzomela pectoralis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-backed Hemipode (Hemipodius melanotus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-breasted Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus longirostris) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Sooty Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Yellow-faced Honey-eater (Ptilotis chrysops) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fang Congyi Divine Mountains

paintings from china chinese silk

Plate 1- various fragments of ancient monuments, a round composition, from 'Roman landscapes and ruins' (Paysages et ruines de Rome) MET DP817977

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Pale Harrier, Pallid Harrier female (Circus macrourus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Masked Wood Swallow (Artamus personates, Gould) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Quoy’s Crow-Shrike (Cracticus Quoyii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-bellied Graucalus (Graucalus hypoleucus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Partridge Bronze-wing (Geophaps scripta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Pink-breasted Wood-robin (Erythrodryas rhodinogaster) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Red-throated Pachycephala (Pachycephala rufogularis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-bellied Shrike-Tit (Falcunculus leucogaster) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Red-eared Finch (Estrelda oculea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Gray-backed Zosterops (Zosterops dorsalis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Banded Stilt (Chladorhynchus pectoralis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Spotted-sided Finch (Amadina Lathamii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Red-necked Avocet (Recurvirostris rubricollis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-breasted Pewit (Sarciophorus pectoralis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Australian Golden Plover (Charadrius xanthocheilus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Collared Plain Wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-breasted Hemipode (Hemipodius melanogaster) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-plumed Honey-eater (Ptilotis penicillatus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Chestnut-breasted Ground-Thrush (Cinclosoma castaneothorax) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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White-winged Sittella (Sittella leucoptera) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Red-rumped Wren (ylacola pyrrhopygia) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Prayer concept buddhist

Structure texture backgrounds

seamless patterns background

Altar to the beneficiarii, Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, 3rd century AD - Landesmuseum Württemberg - Stuttgart, Germany - DSC02839

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Religion thailand buddhism

architecture finger

Funerary lekythos (oil bottle), attributed to the Reed Painter, Attic, 5th century BCE, white-ground terracotta, HAA

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White-faced Xerophila (Xerophila leucopsis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Banded Red Knee (Erythrogonys cinctus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Grey-rumped Sandpaper (Totanus griseopygius) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Van Diemen's Land Partridge (Synoicus Diemenensis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Lewin's Water Rail (Rallus Lewinii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Painted Honey-eater (Entomophila picta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Radjah Shieldrake (Tadorna Radjah) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Yellow-tufted Honey-eater (Ptilotis auricomis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fulvous-fronted Honey-eater (Glyciphila fulvifrons)) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

31. King Alaungsithu of Pagan (Min Síthú nat) and 32. Min Kyawzwá nat (also called Min Gyaw and Ko Gyi Kyaw) from The thirty-seven nats : a phase of spirit worship prevailing in Burma (1906) by William Griggs (1832-1911).

Hoary-headed Grebe (Podiceps poliocephalus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Australian Spine-tailed Swallow( Acanthylis caudacuta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Godward-An Offering to Venus-1912

john william godward 1910s dresses

Tilapia nilotica (Oreochromis niloticus), Limestone, New kingdom of Egypt (1550-1069 BC). Louvre museum (Paris, France).

fish in ancient egyptian art cichlida

Tibet gold golden

sculpture religious

Tibet gold golden

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Cup with relief, Asia Minor, 150-125 BC, L 921 - Martin von Wagner Museum - Würzburg, Germany - DSC05866

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Fish Dish - Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III to Amunhotep II, c. 1479-1400 BC, steatite - Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn, NY - DSC08661

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Roundel with winged lion - Achaemenid gold, said to have been found at Hamadan at Tepe Hagmatana, the site of ancient Ecbatana, 550-330 BC - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07984

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Tile Fragment with Mandragora Fruit and Leaves - Egypt, probably el Amarna, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, c. 1352-1336 BC, polychrome faience - Brooklyn Museum - Brooklyn, NY - DSC08716

self-published work amarna art

George Hare - Victory of Faith

sleeping nude art

Art rose butterflies

butterfly nature

Two athletes use strigils to scrape olive oil from their bodies, kylix Type B, Painter of Louvre G456, Greek-Attic, c. 430 BC, red-figure terracotta - Blanton Museum of Art - Austin, Texas - DSC07628

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Variegated Box Elder (Acer Negundo Variegata) engraved by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) for Shirley Hibberd’s (1825-1890) New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 edition of the publication.

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Garrulous Honey-eater (Myzantha garrula) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great Speos: vestibule, south wall, lower row, painting of southwest corner from Monuments de l'Égypte et de la Nubie (1835–1845) by Jean François Champollion (1790–1832).

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