Richly detailed treasury of 424 black-and-white, royalty-free designs and illustrations, presented in diverse styles and sizes, depict human figures and walled cities, fanciful beasts and creatures of the sea and air, turreted castles, heraldic designs, knights in armor, letters of the alphabet enhanced with floral and foliated motifs, and much more. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Heraldic Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover A rich assortment of versatile motifs, this collection features 438 designs, including coats of arms emblazoned with stars, chevrons, florals and foliates, birds, animals, mythical creatures, and scores of other devices.
Bible Illustrations CD-ROM and Book by Dover Capturing the power of the Old and New Testaments, this splendid collection of 179 exquisite, black-and-white illustrations depicts the fall of Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses in the Bullrushes, and the Life and Death of Jesus.
Dragons and Wizards CD-ROM and Book by Marty Noble, Eric Gottesman Powerful practitioners of wizardry and dragons are featured in this exciting collection. 190 original, black-and-white illustrations of smoke- and fire-breathing dragons, scaly creatures of the sea, and wizards with long beards and flowing robes.
Traditional Stained Glass Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover Adapted from Victorian, Edwardian, and early-20th-century windows, this treasury of 369 black-and-white secular motifs include geometric patterns incorporating circles, squares, and triangles; Art Nouveau curves and ovals; and other configurations.
Full-Color Knights and Armour CD-ROM and Book by Samuel Rush Meyrick Focusing mainly on England, these illuminated engravings range from the 9th through the 15th centuries. Bursting with color and detail, 98 plates include Norman knights and archers, Richard the First, numerous Earls, war horses, and weaponry.
Medieval Life and People CD-ROM and Book by Paul Lacroix, Carol Belanger Grafton A panorama of medieval life, this compilation of 283 black-and-white illustrations offers lively, authentic renderings of the costumes, celebrations, ceremonies, and pastimes of nobles, knights, serfs, and beggars.
Gothic & Medieval Designs CD-ROM and Book by Karl Mohrmann, I. F. Eichwede Reprinted from a rare portfolio, these 179 magnificent black-and-white illustrations include architectural flourishes from medieval-era buildings throughout Europe as well as sacred images, sculptures, and other distinctive designs.
Christian Art and Imagery by Alan Weller From the greatest works of Eastern and Western art comes this breathtaking collection. Its 200 color and 13 black-and-white illustrations include paintings by Raphael and Van Eyck, plus mosaic and stained glass imagery.
Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847 by Raphael Brandon, J. Arthur Brandon In a rich retrospective of ecclesiastical architecture, the intricate geometry of classic Gothic design is revealed in 158 expert illustrations: windows, moldings, doorways, arches, roofs, porches, panels, hinges, and more.
Baroque Ornament CD-ROM and Book by Jacques Stella Choose from a lush array of individual decorations, rosettes, and borders. Reproduced from rare sources, these 188 black-and-white engravings feature florals and foliates, fruit, birds, shells, and other dazzling images.
