Simon Francis Ravenet

Simon Francis Ravenet made book illustrations and single-sheet prints in the early-to-mid 1700s, turning biblical scenes and emblem books into crisp engravings. Look at the *Triumph of David* for an upbeat crowd scene where the young king parades the giant’s head like a trophy. Or open the *H Beard Print Collection* to see dozens of small religious and allegorical prints lined up like a print shop sampler. Want a closer look? Tap *The Emblem of Human Life*—it pairs each virtue with a numbered verse, the kind of book people once tucked into their pockets.