The farmer and the snake, a fable from Jean de La Fontaine (July 8, 1621 – April 13, 1695) was the most famous French fabulist. Engraved image by V. Foulquier published in 1875. One winter a Farmer found a Snake stiff and frozen with cold. He had compassion on it, and taking it up, placed it in his bosom. The Snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and resuming its natural instincts, bit its benefactor, inflicting on him a mortal wound. "Oh," cried the Farmer with his last breath, "I am rightly served for pitying a scoundrel." Digital restoration by Plainview. More like this : 18th Century Style Farmer Ilustration Engraved Image
19th-century illustration of Samson Bible theme. Published in “História Sagrada do Antigo e Novo Testamento”, Tomo 1 - Vª J.-P. Aillaud, Guillard e Cª - 1863 Past Ancient History Scenics Mighty Samson Antique Engraved Image
19th-century illustration of a imagined landscape, an Hunter with his dog. Published in "Martyres do Amor" - Biblioteca Popular Romantica - Oporto 1885 Landscape People Concepts Hunter Men Antique Engraved Image
19th-century illustration of a imagined landscape, an old house lost in the forest. Published in "Martyres do Amor" - Biblioteca Popular Romantica - Oporto 1885 Concepts The Past Architecture Country House Antique Engraved Image
Antique tapestry design by François Boucher (1703–1770), showing people entertaining themselves on a swing. BROWSE MORE LIKE-THEMED IMAGES IN THE FOLLOWING COLLECTION: Engraving People Vertical Antique Tapestry Design - Engraved Image
19th-century illustration of the Ten Commandments Bible theme. Published in “História Sagrada do Antigo e Novo Testamento”, Tomo 1 - Vª J.-P. Aillaud, Guillard e Cª - 1863 Ancient History Scenics Engraving The Ten Commandments Antique Engraved Image
Antique engraved image of Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Niagara Falls City Niagara River Antique engraved image of Niagara Falls
Antique engraved image of avalanche tragedy Old People Death Antique engraved image of avalanche tragedy
19th-century illustration of David And Goliath Bible theme. Published in “História Sagrada do Antigo e Novo Testamento”, Tomo 1 - Vª J.-P. Aillaud, Guillard e Cª - 1863 Past Ancient History Scenics David And Goliath Antique Engraved Image
19th-century illustration of Moses speaking with God Bible theme. Published in “História Sagrada do Antigo e Novo Testamento”, Tomo 1 - Vª J.-P. Aillaud, Guillard e Cª - 1863 Ancient History Scenics White Background God Speak to Moses Antique Engraved Image