German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Wall-painting from the bath-rooms in the Fugger-house at Augsburg
Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: UnknownAncient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig. I. Doric capital from Paestum (with painted ornaments). Fig 2
Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Creator: UnknownAncient Greek pottery, (1898). Figs 1-9: Forms of Greek vases. Fig 1: Amphora, vessel for oil, wine etc. Fig 2: Hydria, vessel for carrying water. Fig 3: Urn, a cinerary vessel
Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownPainted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Figs 1-3: Portions of Carved Panelling in the Ducal Castle of Bruchsal [Schloss Bruchsal]. Figs 4-5: Portions of Plaster Ceiling in the same room
Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Fig: 1: Initial from a German manuscript (Rhenish school), 11th-12th century, in the Library at Paris
Byzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Creator: UnknownByzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidered purple robe in the cathedral-treasure at Bamberg. Fig 2: Figured silk-stuff on the tunic of Henry II. in the National-Museum at Munich
Indian marble inlay, (1898). Creator: UnknownIndian marble inlay, (1898). Figs 1 to 9: Marble marquetry from the mausoleums of the Shah Jehan and the Begum Mumtaz-i-Mahal...It is to the [17th century] that the marble-marquetries from the Mogul
Ancient Egyptian decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownAncient Egyptian decoration, (1898). Examples of architecture and painting from Ancient Egypt: Fig 1: Painted relief-figure from a column of the temple at Denderah
Assyrian decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownAssyrian decoration, (1898). Examples of ancient Assyrian painting, polychrome sculpture and pottery from what is now Iraq: Fig 1: Portion of a glazed brick from a palace at Khorsabad
Chinese painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownChinese painting, (1898). Figs 1-5 and 9-13: borders; Figs 6-8: continuous patterns of painted China vases, the greater part of which are to be found in South Kensington Museum [Victoria & Albert
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: UnknownSilk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry
Metal ornaments, Germany, 19th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownMetal ornaments, France and Germany, 19th century, (1898). Empire style fittings: Figs 1-23: Metal-Ornaments of furniture in the Kings Palace [New Palace
German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Figs 1-3: Glass-paintings from the dome of the rich Chapel in the Royal residence at Munich
Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownLace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Lace in the style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715], in the possession of C. Baur, manufacturer of furniture at Biberach [Germany]
French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Fig 1: Silk weaving, late 17th century. Fig 2: Silk-weaving, mid 16th century
French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Pilaster-capital from a chimney in the Hotel Lasbordes at Toulouse (Francois I), [16th century]
Wall painting and ceiling decoration, Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownWall painting and ceiling decoration, Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Figs 1-6: Wall and ceiling decorations from King Frederick Is work-room in the castle of Ludwigsburg [Ludwigsburg Palace
German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Herma from the tombs of Wurttembergian princes in the choir of the " Stiftskirche" at Stuttgart
Medieval stone mosaic, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval stone mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-8: Engraved stone-flags from the old cathedral at St. Omer, 13th century (ground brown, interior design of horse and horseman filled up with red)
Italian Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownItalian Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Figs 1-4: From the choir-arch in S. Maria del Popolo at Rome, (by Pinturicchio.) Fig 5: From one of the Borgia chambers in the Vatican at Rome
Russian architectural ornament and wood carving, (1898). Creator: UnknownRussian architectural ornament and wood carving, (1898). Fig 1: Phantastic church-cupolas at Jaroslaw, 17th and 18th century
Byzantine architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Karl SchaupertByzantine architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig 1: Capital from Agia Theotokos at Constantinople, late 9th century. Fig 2:Capital from S. Vitale at Ravenna
Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr
Russian manuscript painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownRussian manuscript painting, (1898). Fig 1: From a Gospel of the 14th century in the Imperial Public Library. Figs 3, 12 and 13: From Psalteries in the library of the Trinity Cloister near Moscow
Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownCeltic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). The lettering at top left is from the Lindisfarne Gospels, probably produced c715-720 AD in the monastery at Lindisfarne, Northumberland
Arab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownArab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Arabian-Moresque - Architectonic Ornament - Fig 1: Panel from the Alhambra [Granada, Spain]. Fig 2: Decoration in stone above a door in Cairo
French Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Fig 1: Initial from the time of Louis XII by [Geofroy] Tory. Fig 2: Initial from the time of Francois I by Tory
Medieval illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Figs 1-4: From the 14th century. Figs 5-13: With the single leaves and flowers from the 15th century...In the illumination of manuscripts the livelier forms
Italian Renaissance embroidery and carpet-weaving, (1898). Creator: UnknownItalian Renaissance embroidery and carpet-weaving, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidery on an ecclesiastical mantle in S. Croce at Florence
Metal fittings, France and Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownMetal fittings, France and Germany, 18th century, (1898). Figs 1-15: Metal mountings from casts in the collection of plaster casts in the Royal Technical Institute
French Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Fig 1: Boule work from a clock in the Museum vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart, (French)
French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-10: Decorations on Limoges-vessels (copper-enamelling), Fig 1 in private possession
French Renaissance Gobelins tapestries, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance Gobelins tapestries, (1898). Figs 1-3: Borders on a tapestry carpet after [Charles] Le Brun (made 1665-72). Figs 4-6: Border from a tapestry after Noel Coypel (made 1670-80)
French Renaissance wall painting, polychrome painted sculpture, weaving and book covers, (1898). Fig 1: Painted frieze on both sides of a chimney in the Hotel d Aluie at Blois, style of Louis XII
French Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Figs 1 and 3: Painted ceilings of timbers in the Castle at Blois (Francois I), [16th century]. Figs 2 and 4: Painted binding-beams on the same ceilings
French Renaissance carpet painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance carpet painting, (1898). Details from walls painted to look like carpets or tapestries: Figs 1-9: Painted carpet-patterns in the Castle at Blois [Chateau de Blois] from the time of
German Renaissance metalwork, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance metalwork, (1898). Figs 1-6: Representations of armour from the Kabinet der Handzeichnungen alter Meister at Munich...Many weapons and armours, the surfaces of which are
German Renaissance polychrome painted plaster work, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance polychrome painted plaster work, (1898). Figs 1-10: Portions of the painted wood ceiling in the knights -hall of the Castle at Heiligenberg
Painting, leather tapestry, stucco ornaments, France and Germany, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Stamped leather hangings in the style of Louis XIV from the Sammlung vaterlandischer
German Renaissance embroidery, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Table-cover embroidered in cross-stitch, in the possession of Mr. Schauffele, confectioner at Schwabisch-Hall
Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownPainted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Wood carving on a wainscot in the music room of the arsenal library at Paris, style of Louis XV [c1715-1774]
Gobelins weaving, France, 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownGobelins weaving, France, 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Chair-seat by Louis Tessier, Louis XV [c1715-1774]. Fig 2: Basket of fruit by the same Artist, Louis XV
Plaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Creator: UnknownPlaster ornaments, France, 17th and 18th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Panel decorations at door and window niches in the throne room of the Castle at Fontainebleau, style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715]
Mosaic floors, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownMosaic floors, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Our plate represents some floors executed in a very original manner...we do not find so much geometric patterns applied to these inlaid floors
Gobelins tapestries, France, late 17th-early18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownGobelins tapestries, late 17th-early18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Gobelin tapestry for the Castle of St. Germain [Chateau-Neuf de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris]
Embroidery, leather tapestry, goldsmiths work, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidery from the Sammlung vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart
German Renaissance wall painting and ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance wall painting and ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Figs 1-8: Portions of painted frescoes in the Church at Freudenstadt...the interior of the celebrated Church at Freudenstadt
German Renaissance cartouches and works in metal and enamel, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance cartouches and works in metal and enamel, (1898). Figs 1 and 2: Cartouches from a pedigree in the Sammlung vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart