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Allegorical Artwork on Love and Faith

Depictions of allegories focused on love, faith, and divine relationships, featuring symbolic figures and dramatic scenes in intricate engravings.

The last judgment, to the French Anonymous. "The last judgment, to the French". Etching.

Allegory on marriage. In the middle are the bride and groom. They reach the hand above an altar, on which two hearts stand. The Hollandsche Virgin is on the right of this group. In the foreground four water nymphs and amor who goes to the altar with a burning torch to ignite the hearts themselves on it.

Allegory on man's love for God. Adam gives his heart to God in paradise landscape with animals. In the air, the all-seeing eye of God is displayed with angels and saints and a cornucopia comes from the rays as a reward for a man who gave love a place in his life. In a scene in the background we see the crucified Christ with the two criminals and Longinus on either side that his lance sticks into the side of Christ. Bible text from the first letter from Johannes, 4:19

Worship by the shepherds. The holy family is in front of a cave and is surrounded by shepherds and angels who worship the Christ child. In the undermarge text in Latin and a cardinal weapon.

Martyrdom of Saint Ursula. The H. Ursula, with crown on the head, is kneeling between her feminine followers. They are attacked by the hers. In the air angels in the clouds.

Angel with mask and lightning bolt makes Kind Bang, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1624 print paper engraving lightning, flash of lightning, thunderbolt. the (nude) human figure; 'Corpo humano' (Ripa) (+ being frightened)

Aaron and the veiled Moses present the Israelites the Tables of the Law, Anonymous, After Gilliam van der Gouwen, 1723 - 1738 print On a pedestal the high priest Aaron and the veiled Moses. Around them the Jewish people. Moses shows the Israelites the tables of the law. In the background the tetragram and a representation of the Ascension of Christ. paper engraving Moses covers his face with a veil. Moses comes down with the new tablets and is awaited by Aaron and the assembled people, who notice that 'his face is shining' (Moses' face is depicted with rays of light or with horns). Christ aloft in the sky ~ Ascension. tetragram (in Hebrew script) ~ Jewish religion

The last judgment, to the French Anonymous. "The last judgment, to the French". Etching.

Archangel Michael protects Christian to Satan; Angelis Svis Devs Mandavit de Te, VT Cvstodiant in Omnibvs Viis Tvis. Archangel Michael takes a Christian to protect as a guardian angel and Weert an attack by Satan. The Latin text under the show assures the believer that this protection is omnipresent.

Visioen Van H. Filippus Neri, Jakob Frey (I), After Sebastian Conca, c. 1725 print paper etching / engraving the founder of the Congregation of the Oratory (Oratorians) Philip Neri; possible attributes: lily, rosary. God the Father represented as human being, usually with crown or tiara or sceptre and/or globe. (immaculate) conception of Mary represented symbolically

Two allegorical female figures surrounded by angels for a memorial monument, Caspar Luyken, 1691 print Amsterdam paper etching angels. book - MM - book open. altar. pyramid (marking grave)

Allegory on the anniversary of Dutch freedom, 1648-1748; On the century of the Nederlandsche Vryheid in the year 1748. Allegory on the 100-year anniversary of Dutch freedom, 1648-1748. The personification of Dutch freedom with lance, hat and banner with Prince Willem IV receives the century descended from the clouds. On the Troonhemel Bustes of the Stadhouders, at the feet of freedom the enemy reports during the rebellion: the Catholic Church. Design for a print.

Resurrection. Christ floats a palm branch over the grave in his hand. The soldiers who slept at the grave panic. In heaven accompany angels and cherubs Christ.

Last Judgment, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching Last Judgement

Christ on a cloud cover with lucky and fleeing enemies; Title page for: Th. Ubink, Messiah blessing song, 1706. Christ on a cloud cover with figures under him who greet him and offered. The enemies flee on the preceded. Imagination of bible verse ps: 68.

Death of H. Franciscus Xavier, Jakob Frey (I), After Carlo Maratta, 1733 print Rome paper etching / engraving death of St. Francis Xavier on the island of Sancian, alone in a hut, holding a crucifix. angels

Etching by Josef Ferdinand Fromiller, 1726, depicting the martyrdom of Saint James, showing him with traditional apostolic symbols and expressive posture.

Martyrdom of the Holy Andreas, Philippe Louis Parizeau, After Jean Baptiste Henri DESHAYS, 1750 - 1801 print Paris paper etching crucifixion of Andrew: he is undressed and tied to the cross

Two allegorical female figures surrounded by angels in front of a memorial, Caspar Luyken, 1691

. All the saints have been collected around the threaming triangles of Christ, God and the Holy Spirit (O.A. H. Sebastiaan, H. Joris. The H. Catherina of Constantinople, etc.). Maria stands alongside the trinity. The print has a Latin caption.

Allegory with female personifications and angels with image of the temple of Jerusalem; Title page for: Humphrey Prideaux, the old and new covenant a variety in the histories of the Jews and of aeng-limiting peoples, Leiden 1729; The O. and N. Covenant. Allegory with female personnifications of the truth and history (historia) sitting opposite chained woman (vice). Angels wear a roll with image of the temple of Jerusalem. A pagan temple is burning in the background.

Flight to Egypt. Hilly landscape with Mary, which drives the Christ child in the arms on the donkey. An angel leads the animal to the reins. Jozef follows them with the OS. Behind them in the clouds. Cherub. A Bible quote from matte in the margin. 2 and a two-legged caption with a command in Latin.

Archangel Michaël with a six -member dragon and the Holy Trinity, Louis Gomier, After Pietro da Cortona, 1685 - 1750 print The Archangel Michaël in fight with a six -member dragon. On top of clouds, Christ and God are the Father, surrounded by Putti. In the middle above the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon. In the background a gate with an angel. paper engraving the Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (devil, Satan). the Holy Trinity, 'Trinitas coelestis'; Father, Son and Holy Ghost ~ Christian religion

Conversion of Paulus, monogrammist A (16th century), c. 1525 - c. 1535 print paper on the way to Damascus Christ appears to Saul, who falls from his horse and is blinded by the light

Procedure to the Shepherds, Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1574 - 1637 print The announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds by the angel Gabriel. The shepherds look shocked at the night sky where the angel Gabriel appears with a banderole with a message. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Utrecht paper engraving annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Last judgment. The fresco 'The Last Judgment' by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Allegory of constancy, A man clinging to a cross and being lit by a bundle of celestial light. A putto with laurel wreath flies above his head. With ropes he is pulled away from the cross by a skeleton, a woman with an apple on her head and a naked man with snakes like hair. Above the show is the text: De Gekroonde Stantvastigheit on a banderole. Reference is made below to a book of the Bible, the cross, symbols of Christ, Death as skeleton, orb (symbol of sovereignty, sphere with cross on top) - BB - female ruler, snakes, Simon Fokke (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1736, paper, etching, h 137 mm × w 76 mm

The vision of Saint Dominic, with God the Father and Christ at top center, the Virgin standing below on the crescent moon, and Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Dominic in the foreground 1607 Raphael Sadeler II. The vision of Saint Dominic, with God the Father and Christ at top center, the Virgin standing below on the crescent moon, and Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Dominic in the foreground. Raphael Sadeler II (Flemish, Antwerp 1584-1632 Munich). 1607. Engraving. Prints

Kaïn en Abel.God the Father appears between angels in the air and speaks to Cain that stands next to the dead body of his brother Abel. Reference to Bible text in undermarge. Numbered at the bottom right: AB No. 3.

Allegory on the destruction of Jerusalem, Jacob Folkema, After Bernard Picart, 1702 - 1767 print A Jewish woman is chained to a tree and is surrounded by attributes that come from the destroyed temples of Jerusalem. She is sitting on a dead priest, in front of her is a naked woman whose body has been pierced with a dagger. Two angels flown in the air, one with olive branch and one dressed in armor and with a lightning bolt in the hands. In heaven, Justitia with a scales and a scepter with the all -seeing eye travels. On the left is the Ark of the Covenant, in the distance a view of the burning city. paper etching Emperor Titus destroying the temple of Jerusalem (+ in allegorical or symbolic frame or setting; with allegorical or symbolic accessories)

Application of the H. Antonius. The H. Antonius is on the ground for a cave. Above his head fly devil-like creatures. A log of Antonius to heaven has the text: Ubi Eras Bone Jesu Ubi Eras Etc .... A second light beam from the sky to the body of the Saint has the text: Antoni, HIC ERAM, SED Expectabam Videre Certamen Tuum. There are staff and bell on the ground. Right the boar.

A dying man prays to be saved from the demon who approaches his bed. Etching.

Bootless Mary Magdalene. Maria Magdalena is sitting with a book in the wilderness. For her a cross of branches with a skull and the ointment. In the background a church and a walking hermit.

Christ with the Angels of middle order; Engelenkoren. Christ in the clouds. Around him the angels of rule, power and strength. Under Christ, some angels beat all kinds of devils and the seven-member beast of the apocalypse. Under the clouds The acts of these angels on earth: Left Joshua knress for an angel with a sword, on the right the proclamation of the birth of Christ to the shepherds. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the different angel choirs.

Allegorical performance, revealed by father, with history surrounded by a crowd of characters that symbolize the different world parts. She is accompanied by Geneology, who shows her a family tree, chronology, with tablet in hand, geography, who signs with her passer the world map and Memosyne, the goddess of memory, who points to Diogenes. In the foreground the personnifications of the arts with their attributes. Left in the background Adam and Eva, Mohammed, Moses and Aaron. On the right in the background monuments including the Kolos of Rhodes, the tower of Babel, Golgota, Pyramiden and the Temple of Solomon. In the clouds a meeting of the Olympic gods. In the margin a nine-line caption in French.

Christ defends the personalized soul against hell and death, Jan Luyken, 1714 print Amsterdam paper etching Christ and the Soul. symbols of hell. symbols of Death

Joseph is thrown into the well. The eleven brothers of Jozef at a well. One of them points to the bottom where Jozef is located. The print is part of an album.

Emblem with worship of Saint Francis of Assisi who lived in virtue; Den Wech des century life. The sacred Francis of Assisi is honored with palm branches. Man must follow his example and virtue to know peace in the heart and to be honored, the meditation requirement in the publication said.

Martyrdom of St. Joris, Remoldus Eynhoudts, After Cornelis Schut (I), 1626 - 1680 print Saint Joris, on a scaffold, surrounded by soldiers, men with torture tools and spectators. In the foreground is his clothing and above him, in the air, an angel, surrounded by putti, holds a laurel wreath and palm branch. Under the performance four lines of text in Latin and a handwritten Dutch inscription. Antwerp paper etching the warrior martyr George (Georgius); possible attributes: banner (red cross on white field), (red) cross, dragon, (white) horse, broken lance, shield (with cross), sword

. The announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds by the angel Gabriel. The shepherds look frightened to the night sky where the angel Gabriel appears with a banderole with a message. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Neptune on his car. Neptunus is on his car, which is drawn by two hippocamps. Tritons and multi-month swimming around the car. Above left fame floats. In the foreground is an Indian who provides Neptunus a bowl.

All Saints Day. All the saints have been collected around the threaming triangles of Christ, God and the Holy Spirit (O.A. The H. Sebastiaan, H. Joris. The H. Catherina of Constantinople). Maria stands alongside the trinity. With an ornament edge in four parts. Left and right musicic angels. The print is part of an album.

Maria's coronation. .

Resurrection of Christ, Jan Luyken, 1681 print Amsterdam paper etching Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Triumph of the church by the Eucharist, left sheet, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1596 - 1659 print Female personification of the church sits on a triumphal wagon with a monstrance in her hands, an angel holds a tiara above her head. In the procession, angels glorify the Eucharist or Holy Communion with palm branches and they blow on trumpets. Satan and his followers are crushed under the wheels of the car. This is the left leaf of two loose prints that form a whole. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper engraving angels celebrating the Eucharist. glorification, triumph of the Eucharist. triumph of the Church (or Religion). triumphs (allegorical and symbolic)

H. Ignatius van Loyola. The Saint Ignatius of Loyola is seen on a market square. Men, women and children shed at his feet. Angels and putti down from heaven. At the top of the holy trinity. Printed of two plates.

Jacques Callot, The Conversion of Saint Paul The Conversion of Saint Paul

Separating the sheep and the bokken and the last judgment; Seven works of mercy; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Archangel Michael separates the sheep of the bokken. Christ's tront on the clouds, flanked by Maria and Johannes. The dead are led by angels to heaven (left) or led to hell (right). Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25:31. This print is part of an album.

Diabolical goings-on at the sabbat - ladies yield to demonic temptations while the more intellectual read forbidden books

Christ in the Court of Getsemane and Musicing Courts, Pieter de Jode (I), After Nicolaas van der Horst, 1630 print As an example of virtue and steadfastness, Christ is depicted, praying in the Hof of Getsemane. Peter, John and Jakobus sleep around him. An angel with a chalice appears from heaven. In the foreground four musician courtings, for whom this example is intended. At the top left a coat of arms of a canon. The print has a top in Dutch. Print from a book edition in which a scene from the life of Christ is always faced with a worldly situation. Antwerp paper engraving / etching Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night. more than one musician with instrument

Passe, Crispijn van de, Vos, Maerten de, Keulen, Life, passion and resurrection of Christ, Annunciation to the shepherds, verso - stamped, The announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds by the angel Gabriel. The shepherds look in fright at the sky where the angel appears with a banderole with a message. The representation is set in an oval frame with an inscription in Latin. Print from a series of twelve on the life, passion and resurrection of Christ., print, prints, height 138 mm, width 106 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1574 - 1637, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Christ in the Hof van Getsemane, Pierre Imbert Drevet, After Jean Restout (II), 1720 - 1726 print publisher: ParisFrance paper engraving / etching the Ascension (Christ surrounded by radiant light or in a mandorla)

. The H. Hilaria, the Holy Digna, the H. Eunomia and the H. Euprepia and an unknown man at the grave of the H. Afra. They are burnt alive by soldiers. The print has a Latin caption and is the seventh print of a 60-part series with the saints of Bavaria.

Angel with mask and lightning bolt makes child scared; Pia Desideria. An angel with a mask, a ru and a lightning bolt makes a child afraid. The print is part of an album.

John the Baptist preaching to a multitude at the river Jordan. Engraving by F. Spierre after G.L. Bernini.

Worship by the Shepherds, Jan van Orley, 1685 - 1735 print The shepherds look at the Christ child in the stable. Maria and Joseph kneel next to the child on a hay ball. Front left two shepherds who look at a group of music -making angels in heaven. Under the image a Latin verse from Luc. 2. Brussels paper etching adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

The National Pact presented to the National Assembly Cleric. "The National Covenant, presented at the National Assembly on Monday, September 26, 1791".

Allegory on the destruction of Jerusalem. A Jewish woman is closed to a tree and is surrounded by attributes that come from the destroyed temples of Jerusalem. She is sitting on a dead priest, for her lies a naked woman whose body is pierced with a dagger. Two angels are flown in the air, one with olive branch and one wrapped in armor and with a lightning bolt in the hands. In the Heaven Troont Justitia with a scales and a scepter with the everyday eye. Left is the ark of the covenant, in the distant view of the burning city.

Photo production of a part of the frescoes on the wall of the Sixtine Chapel in Vatican City by Michelangelo, representing the generation of the dead, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Sixtine Chapel (Vatican) cardboard. photographic support albumen print Last Judgement. resurrection of the dead ~ Last Judgement. the blessed are brought to heaven ~ Last Judgement Sixtine Chapel (Vatican)

Virtues mediate for the bride. The bride is sitting on an island. She looks up to heaven, where science (Scientia) is on a cloud. Faith (Fides), Hoop (SPES) and Love (Charitas) Mediate for the bride at Christ. Love is about to shoot her arrow in the heart of Christ. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds; Annunciations from the Bible. The announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds. Sixth plate in a series of six. The fresh in the margin is attributed to Cornelius Schonaeus.

Nancy, Callot, Jacques, Conversion of Paul, verso lower left - stamped, In the midst of a crowd of soldiers, startled by a great light and a voice from heaven, Paul lies on the ground. A man rushes to his aid, another holds his horse in check. In the foreground on the left a rider with a banner. Below the representation an empty margin., print, prent, prints, Louis XIII (King of France), Paris, Henriet, Israel

A copper engraving by Aegidius Sadeler the Younger depicting the resurrection of Christ, created between 1590 and 1629, showing Christ rising from the tomb with surrounding figures.

Procedure to De Herders, Jan Luyken, 1708 print Amsterdam paper etching annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

God appears for Abraham; History of Abraham. God appears for Abraham and discusses him the covenant that he wants to enter into with the people of Abraham. In the background, ISMAËL and all male members of the tribe are circumcised, one of the conditions of the covenant with God. The print is part of a series about the history of Abraham.

Saint Francis Xavier. Engraving by Franciscus de Lovvemont after P. Locatelli after C. Ferri.

Chained woman in mourning robe attacked by warriors, Jan Luyken, 1703 print A chained woman in mourning robe, representing the Jewish people, is attacked by Roman warriors. In the background the temple goes up in flames. Above this performance a Vellum against which three medallions with images of the flood, the earth and the tabernacle are hung. Under the main performance also three medallions with David's images that plays the harp, a battle, and Solomon on his lion's theater. Amsterdam paper etching the Jews, Jewish life. Jewish mourning customs. prisoner; in fetters (+ variant). (military) attack. private soldier. destruction of the temple ~ Jewish religion. the Flood and destruction of mankind ~ story of Noah (Genesis 7:10 - 8:17). earth, world as celestial body. tabernacle, 'mishkan' ~ Jewish religion. David as musician, usually playing the harp. battle (+ land forces). the throne of Solomon with two lions (1 Kings 10:18-20; 2 Chronicles 9:17-19)

An etching by Jean Mariette from 1680-1742 showing Christ surrounded by angels, including figures, wings, facial expressions, and draped clothing in a heavenly composition.

Heilige Anianus Smekt about De Dood, Raphaël Saddleer (I), After Johann Mathias Cakes, 1615 print The H. Anianus, the friend of H. Marianus, begs God for death. Light rays fall down on him from the sky. In the background, St. Marianus van Bavaria is thrown through the tribe of vandals on a stake. Two angels descend from heaven to record his soul. The print has a Latin caption and is the twenty-first print of a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria. München paper engraving / etching male saints (with NAME). angels crowning and/or bringing palm-branches. male saints (with NAME). violent death ~ fire. Appeal Bavaria

Worldview leads to True Faith Title page for Bernard Nieuwentyt, The right use of the world views demonstrated for the conviction of ungodists and unbelievers, 1727 Right use of world reflections (title on object), On a pedestal the female personification Worldview (Rerum Magistra). She shows a man and a woman (humanity) in a vision the True Faith, a female personification with a palm branch and a bible. All kinds of scientific measuring instruments lie next to the pedestal. In the background natural phenomena. Through science and observations from nature, Man can understand and attain true faith., Faith, 'Fides', 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa), one of the Three Theological Virtues, invention, discovery, science and technology, astronomical instruments, optical instruments, calculating instruments, geological phenomena, Jan Goeree (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1727, paper, engraving, w 155 mm × h 202 mm

Christ in the court of Getemane; Orat Christvs in Horto. Christ prays in the court of Getemane. An angel appears from heaven with a chalice. His students are sleeping in the background. Judas enters the garden through the gate and points the soldiers where Christ prays. At different elements from the show are letters that correspond to the legend in the margin.

Allegory on the jubilee of Dutch freedom, 1748. Allegory on the 100-year anniversary of Dutch freedom, 1648-1748. The personification of Dutch freedom, depicted with hat on stick, the Dutch lion and standard of Prince Willem IV, receives the personification of the century that has descended from the clouds. Above the throne are busts of the city holders, at the feet of the freedom lies the enemy defeated during the rebellion: the Catholic Church.

Christ defends the personalized soul against hell and death; Jesus defends the soul against hell and death.

Copper engraving and etching by Bartholomäus Kilian from the 17th century depicting the Last Judgement, showing figures, gestures, attire, celestial and narrative elements in early modern European prints.

Father time in the midst of ease of people; SNERGE UOLUPTATES NOCET EMPTA DOLORE UOLUPTAS (...); Moralizing allegories over time. In the middle the winged father time, accompanied by a rooster. Two peacocks in the foreground and on the right a rich company at the table, eating and musical. Part of the company falls into the flames of hell. On the left a man on his deathbed. Death is approaching him and father's time, with his attranguute de Haan, above the bed. In the background the five way and the five foolish virgins and an angel with legs like pillars. In the margin a caption in Latin. Print from a series of four with moralizing allegories over time.

Last judgment, Adriaen Collaert, after Jan van der Straet, 1570 - 1618 print The dead stand out from their grave. Christ, seated on a rainbow together with Mary and John the Baptist, acts as a judge and judges about them and decides who goes to heaven and who to hell. Various saints and apostles around Christ. Blowing angels on their trumpet to wake the dead. Some angels take the righteous to paradise, while others are taken by devils and demons. The print has a Latin caption. paper engraving comprehensive representation of Last Judgement: Christ (with sword and lily), often surrounded by elders and sometimes accompanied by Mary and John the Baptist, appears in the sky with trumpeting angels (and sometimes angels holding the instruments of the Passion); after the resurrection of the dead the blessed are led to heaven by angels, and the damned are dragged into hell by devils

A believer, called by death, with his guardian angel pointing to heaven, where saints will intercede for him. Etching by Andreas Trost.

Christ on the olive mountain; Christ in Getemane; Passion of Christ. Christ kneels with raised arms on the olive mountain and looks at heaven where three putti appear in his vision with a cross and a mislect with a host. The three disciples are in the foreground to sleep Peter, James and John. Judas approached, followed by a group of soldiers. At the top left are the judicial and ducal weapons of Saxons on two small shields.

Crucifixion, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699 print This print is part of an album. paper engraving crucified Christ, with particular persons under the cross

Aanbidding der herders; The pastors; Life's passion and death of Jesus Christ ..

Angels roll aside the stone blocking the entrance to Jesus's tomb, enabling him to escape : the soldiers guarding the tomb are astonished. Date: circa 30

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder depicting the Ten Commandments, showing figures receiving the tablets, and a landscape background.

Archangel Michael; S. Michael Archangelus. The Archangel Michael in battle with a six-member dragon. Top on clouds are Christ and God the Father surrounded by Putti. In the middle up, the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon. In the background a gate with an angel.

Last Judgment, Anonymous, After Martino Rota, After Michelangelo, 1576 print The fresco 'The Last Judgment' by Michelangelo in the Sixtine Chapel. At the top between the two bows the portrait of Michelangelo, at the age of 73. paper engraving Last Judgement. portrait, self-portrait of artist

Proclamation to the shepherds; Spacious bible. In the foreground some shepherds at their cattle: on the left a sleeping shepherd; Behind him, under a shelter, a shepherd who points upwards. A shepherd boy kneels and folds his hands. In the air an angel with banderole on which the text: Eure sij Godt in height. Under the show three two-year verses in Dutch.

Agree to Herders, Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1622 print paper engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

A drawing by Jan van der Straet depicting the angel revealing Manoah and his wife in the sacrificial fire, using brown and gray lavated ink, highlighted with white on brownish paper.

Last judgement; The fall and redemption of humanity. Christ sitting on a sphere, with a lily behind him and two trumpeting angels. Mary and John kneel for him. Thirthiethest print from a series of forty.

Sanherib's army reports. An angel of God, with a bundle of fire in every hand, flies above the tenting camp of the Assyrian army in which women, soldiers and horses panick.

Praise song of King David and Saint Cecilia, Peter de Witte, 1586 - 1628 drawing Design for a print. paper. paint (coating). ink pen / brush David as musician, usually playing the harp. the virgin martyr Cecilia of Rome; possible attributes: falcon, musical instruments, organ, wreath of roses and lilies. angels singing, making music

A large crowd of people looks startled at the clouds where Christ is enthroned as a judge in heaven and surrounded by angels., Last Judgment, print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: David Ruarus, Amsterdam, 1687, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 90 mm × w 130 mm

Turkish prince on horseback. An oriental dressed man is sitting on a horse. For him on the horse a sleeve in which he carries his bow. Around him are a result, on foot and on horseback. In the background a man and a woman on a camel. Under the image eight rules in Latin.

A copper engraving by Pieter Bruegel the Elder from 1562-1563 depicting the resurrection of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and religious composition.

Copper engraving by Pieter de Bailliu, 1630-1660, depicting Christians aided by angels combating heresy, shown as an allegorical religious scene.

Embleem met man die ziet hoe vertrouwen in God een mens kan verlossen van zonden en doen leven in deugd; Den wech des eeuwich levens.A chained man looks at a scene where Christ relieves two believer men from their sins and their chains. Their trust in God makes them live in virtue and send them to the right way to eternal life that is shown in the background. As an example, a biblical scene is cited: The Shepherd boy David won the fight against the large Goliath due to its steady faith.

The Holy Trinity, Anonymous, After Albrecht Dürer, 1511 print God keeps the deceased Christ in his arms, while above them the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon. Around them angels with the passion tools. Germany (possibly) paper Trinity in which God the Father and Christ are represented as persons, the Holy Ghost as dove. 'Arma Christi'

Baptism of Christ, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1590 print Christ is baptized by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit descends like a pigeon on Him. People watch on the banks. Engelen make music on the clouds. At the top of the tetragram in a jet wreath. At the bottom of the margin a text about the show in Latin. Amsterdam paper engraving baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends. angels singing, making music. harp. viola, violoncello; double bass

Man and Woman with Death, Rudolph Meyer, 1650 print A man and a woman are both seized by the devilish figures who represent death. paper etching dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings. personifications of Death; 'Morte' (Ripa)

Ascension of Maria, Jan Punt, after Jacob de Wit, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1750 print Mary is fed to heaven by Engelen. Under the rectangular representation a verse in Latin. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels Carolus Borromeuskerk

Jakobs ladder; Titelpagina voor: Johannes Lindeborn en Adrianus Terlou, De Leeder van Iacob, 1670.Jacob is sleeping against a stone and dreams of a ladder who reaches heaven. Angels climb the ladder on and off. On the left is a kneeling woman. At the top of the top an angel holds a cloth with the title of the book.

Elijah in De Vurige Wagen, Pieter Nolpe, After Pieter Symonsz Potter, 1623 - 1702 print Elia drives to heaven in a fiery car, pulled by two horses and controlled by an angel. He raises his hand to the remaining prophet Elisa and his cloak falls from the car. To the Bible text in 2 Kon. 2:11. At the bottom of the margin two two -line texts in Latin and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving a chariot, horses of fire and a whirlwind appear and Elijah is carried up into heaven; Elijah's cloak falls (or he hands it over to Elisha)

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