Ascension and Christ Scenes

Engravings depicting biblical events, including the Ascension of Christ and scenes of prayer and sacrifice, rich in detail and classic religious artistry.

Heilige Gaddana a de Home Elias, Frederick Bloemaert, After Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print The soldier who attacks Gaddana meets his own hand with his sword. In the background, Saint Elias is praying for his cave. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving female saints (with NAME). male saints (with NAME)

Ascension of Christ, Cornelis Galle (II), 1638 - 1678 print God the Father and two angels wear Christ on a cloud to heaven. Above them, the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon in a jet wreath. Next to Christ on the cloud are his crown and the cross nails. Antwerp paper engraving Christ taken up by a cloud ~ Ascension (+ Holy Ghost (as dove))

Relief with Christ on the Mount of Olives, from the Wittenberg Reliquaries Lucas Cranach the Elder German. Relief with Christ on the Mount of Olives, from the Wittenberg Reliquaries 624291

H. Christoffel. The Sacred Christoffel carries the Christ child on his shoulders. On the shore, the recluse seems to him with a lantern.

Heilige Gaddana a de Home Elias, Frederick Bloemaert, After Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print The soldier who attacks Gaddana meets his own hand with his sword. In the background, Saint Elias is praying for his cave. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving female saints (with NAME). male saints (with NAME)

Copper engraving by Andrea Zoan from late 15th to early 16th century depicting Saint Johannes Chrysostomus, showing figure, gestures, attire, and architectural background.

Adam and Eve at work outside of earthly paradise; Adam and Eva. Adam and Eva and their children Cain and Abel in the wilderness outside of earthly paradise. Adam edits the ground with a spade. Eva spider wool. Cain and Abel harvest vegetables. In the background their cabin.

H. Christoffel, Remoldus Eynhoudts, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1626 - 1680 print Saint Christoffel takes the Christ child on his shoulders over the river. On the bank the hermit shines him with a lantern. Antwerp paper etching the giant and martyr Christophorus; possible attributes: palm-tree (with bunches of dates, or withered), infant Christ

Bewening, anonymous, after Albrecht Dürer, 1505 - 1515 print The body of Christ is being taught by five women (including Mary) and a young man (John the Evangelist) near his grave. Germany (possibly) paper lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

Holy Rochus begs the protection of older nobleman, Francesco Brizio, After Parmigianino, 1584 - 1623 print The Holy Rochus leans on the shoulder of an old nobleman with one hand. He holds his other hand on his chest. He looks at heaven. Behind his legs is a dog. paper etching / engraving the confessor and pilgrim Roch(us) (Rocco, Rock) of Montpellier; possible attributes: angel (with ointment box or spoon), dog (sometimes with loaf), (pointing at) plague-spot on thigh, pilgrim's shell, staff, hat and wallet

Holy Gallatius of Helvetia as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1590 - 1612 print paper engraving the monk and hermit Gall(us); possible attributes: bear

Paid of Christ. The dead body of Christ has been taken from the cross and is located at the foot of the cross. Maria bends over her son and John is crying next to her. Behind them Maria Magadalena raises her arms in despair. Nails are in the foreground and there is an ointment pot.

John the Baptist water drinking. John the Baptist, sitting in a landscape with the lamb next to him, catch water in a drinking scale.

Meekness overcomes frenzy; Seven virtues and seven vices. The personification of razernij (Furor) is on the ground at the feet of meekness (Clementia). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series of virtues and vices.

Hieronymus with two angels. Saint Hieronymus kneels with a crucifix in his hands at a river. There are two angels behind him. An angel points to the crucifix with his hand on the body of Christ.

Saint Hieronymus as a penalty in desert.

Sacrifice of manoach; History of Simson. Manoach and his wife rejected at the altar, where Manoach sacrificed a goat. The Archangel Gabriel, who announced Manoach and his wife the birth of a son, sails in the flames of the sacrifice.

Germany, Coornhert, Dirck Volckertsz., Amsterdam, Hondius, Hendrick (I), Cologne, Weerdt, Adriaan de, Triumph of Truth, Faith in truth frees man from his sins, the devil and death., verso middle below - stamped, Man has become a sincere disciple of Christ (Discipulus Christi) through Truth. Truth cuts the cord between man and Death (Mors, a skeleton), the Devil (Diabolus, half demon and half man), Sin (Peccatum, a satyr) and the Flesh (Caro, a naked woman with a blindfold). The truth thus frees him from his sins and worldly cares. The print has a Latin and a Dutch caption and is part of a series about the triumph of truth., print, prints, verso center bottom - stamped, width 192 mm, height, 258 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1522 - 1590-10-29, print maker, printmaker, 1566 - 1578, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1510 - 1590, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1573-06-09 - 1650-10-25, publisher, uitgever, writer

Descent into the pre -borter, Albrecht Dürer, 1510 print Christ, a staff with a vane in hand, frees souls from a dungeon. Devilish being try to hinder Christ, but without success. This print is part of the press series 'The Great Passion', consisting of a title print and 11 scenes from the suffering story. Nuremberg paper Christ leaving hell: he liberates patriarchs, prophets, kings and other persons from hell, among them Adam, Eve, Moses, David, and John the Baptist

Baptism of Christ, 1585 print John the Baptist baptized Christ in the Jordaan. Two angels watch on the left bank. Above the head of Christ the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon in Stralenkrans. paper engraving baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Mater Dolorosa Kneeling, Supported by Two Angels. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Willem van der Leeuw after Sir Peter Paul Rubens.

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane Passion of Christ (series title), Christ prays on the olive mountain and an angel appears before him. The disciples who would watch with him fell asleep. In the background you can see all the soldiers who want to capture Christ and move from the city to the mountain. Print from a series of 13 prints and a title print made by Z. Dolendo and J. de Gheyn II., Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, 'Oelberg' (Matthew 26: 36-56, Mark 14: 32-52, Luke 22: 39-53, John 18: 1-12), Zacharias Dolendo (mentioned on object), Leiden, 1596 - 1598, paper, engraving, h 143 mm × w 105 mm

Temptation of Christ. Landscape with Christ and the Devil with Wings and Tail. The devil holds a stone. Someone from a mountain falls in the background.

Holy Christoffel, Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1506 - 1538 print The Holy Christoffel was wading through the river with the Christ child on his shoulders. Germany paper engraving St. Christopher, with the infant Christ on his shoulders, wading through the water and carrying his staff (palm-tree); sometimes a hermit stands on the further bank beside a chapel, a lantern in his hand

Christ on the Olives Mount, Albrecht Dürer, 1508 print Christ prays with raised hands in the court of Getsemane, while the disciples around him are sleeping. This print is part of a series of 16 prints with scenes from the suffering story. Nuremberg paper engraving Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Heilige Piammon Diolcus, Frederick Bloemaert, After Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print The priest Piammon kneels here with a crucifix in his hand. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving male saints (with NAME)

Albrecht Altdorfer, Christ Descending into Hell, c 1513 Christ Descending into Hell

God blows Adam life. .

Moses and the Burning Bush n.d. Gerard Hoet Dutch. Moses and the Burning Bush 387049

Baptism of Christ in the Jordaan, Jacob de Weert, After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1600 print Christ is in the Jordaan and is baptized by John the Baptist who kneels on the bank with a cross in his hand. The Holy Spirit drops from heaven. There is a city in the distance. Under the performance is a two -tone, Latin text with the description of the scene from Mar. 1. Antwerp paper engraving baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends Jordan

The Sacrifice of Isaac 1694 Willem van Mieris Dutch. The Sacrifice of Isaac 344180

Johannes de Baptist with a sheep and the cross, Laurent de la Hire (attributed to), 1616 - 1656 print France paper etching / engraving series of scenes from the life of John the Baptist. sheep

Passe, Crispijn van de (I), Salsman, Guilhelm, Braun, Augustin, Keulen, Mary Magdalene, verso lower left - stamped, Mary Magdalene kneels at an altar in a cave and looks at the angels in the sky. Next to the altar is her ointment jar. On the left in the foreground the demons who symbolize her old (sinful) life. In the margin an eight-line caption, in two columns, in Latin., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 414 mm, width 304 mm, 1564 - 1637, print maker, prentmaker, 1574 - 1637, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after a design by, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

YOUNGY must choose between the wide and the narrow road, Jan Luyken, 1699 print A youth stands for a gate. On the left divine wisdom, with the gospel and an incense barrel. Right lady world on a sphere (the shaky destiny). Both women try to convince him to follow their way. On the left leads a narrow road after a steep climb to heaven. On the right leads the wide road to hell. Amsterdam paper etching 'Sapientia', Wisdom; 'Sapienza divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost. Distinction between Good and Bad; 'Distintione del bene & del male' (Ripa). 'Frau Welt'. the way to destruction is broad and the gate is wide; the way to life is narrow and the gate is straight ~ doctrine of Christ on love, etc. (Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:24)

Sacrifice of Abraham. Abraham raises his knife to kill his son Isaac, which bound on the altar kneel. However, an angel stops Abraham and points him a ram that can be sacrificed. A caption in Latin in the margin.

The Trinity Cornelis Bos Netherlandish. The Trinity 405599

Esther before Ahasverus, Marx Anton Hannas, 1610 - 1676 print paper Esther before Ahasuerus (Esther 5:1-4)

Requesting St. Antonius, Anonymous, After Jan van der Straet, 1500 - 1599 print St. Antonius is lying on his back on the floor in front of a cave. Devil -like creatures fly above his head. An Antonius to heaven has the text: Ubi Eras Bone Jesu Ubi Eras Etc .... a second beam of light from the sky to the body of the saint has the text: Antoni, Hic Eram, SED Expectabam Videre Certamen Tuum. Staff and bell are on the floor. On the right the pig. paper engraving St. Antony Abbot tormented by devils, attacking him on the ground or carrying him aloft

Book illustration accompanying the story of the baptism of Christ (Mark 1:9). Christ is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. During the baptism, the Holy Spirit descends (as a dove) from heaven and settles on Christ's head. The print includes a caption with a reference to the accompanying Bible passage, Baptism of Christ Scenes from the Bible Biblia sacra , print maker: Abraham de Bruyn, Gerard van Groeningen, Antwerp, 1583, paper, engraving, h 165 mm × w 113 mm

De schepping van Adam en Eva; De schepping.In the foreground on the left God the father who creates Adam. Right God creates the father Eva from Adam's rib. In the background, animals walk through paradise.

Annunciation, Jan Christoffel Jegher, after Antoine Sallaert, 1649 print The angel Gabriel announces Mary that she will become pregnant. Maria is kneeling with a desk, on which an open book lies. Antwerp paper letterpress printing the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel (sometimes a woman overhears the conversation)

Holy Trinity. God the Father is sitting with the body of Christ on his lap. Above them, the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon. They are surrounded by a ring of cherubs and angels with the Arma Christi.

Martyrdom of Saint Sebastiaan. Sebastian, collapsed and tied to a tree with his hands, is piercing with arrows. Next to him are harness and cloak. At the top right an angel with a laurel wreath and a palm branch.

Maria with Christ's body (Pietà). Maria stands with the body of Christ in her arms. An angel is there and holds Christ's hand. The thorns crown is located in the foreground.

Descent in the pre-assigned. Christ, with in his hand, the banner of the resurrection, breaks the locked doors of the pre-borne and frees the souls of the Old Testament. Left and at the top of Devils. Links in a door opening Adam and Eve. Under the show three rules in Latin.

Christ with passion tools supported by an angel, Hans Baldung Grien, 1517 print The suffering Christ is supported by a small angel while he sinks through his knees. A cloth is draped around its naked body and his wounds are visible. There are two passion tools, the crown and a whip on the ground. Behind Christ is the column of his flashing. Germany paper Man of Sorrows, 'Imago Pietatis', 'Erbärmdebild', 'Schmerzensmann'; the upright Christ showing his wounds, usually bearing the crown of thorns, and accompanied by the instruments of the Passion, standing or sitting in his tomb. 'Arma Christi'

Christ saves man for sin, Cornelis Bos, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1554 print A man attracts a heart that is bound with three ropes to a crown, a woman and a bag of money from a globe. Christ, with the cross in his hand, breaks the ties with a sword. The Holy Spirit floats above Christ. Groningen paper engraving Christ and the human heart

Saint Mary of Egypt as a hermal; S. Maria Aegyptiaca; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

. Matthew the evangelist sitting on a cloud, the gospel in his left hand, left from him the angel with a banderole in the hands.

Piesa, jan christoffele Jeether, after antoine Schaeza Schaezes, 1649 print Maria mourns at the foot of the cross with the body of the deceased Christ in her lap. John is next to her. Antwerp paper letterpress printing the dead Christ in Mary's lap

Resurrection 1644-52 Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian Plate 16. The resurrected Christ stands on clouds while monks and nuns feast at his tomb, after a follower of Hans Holbein. Resurrection 360833

Transfiguration of Christ; The fall and redemption of humanity. Christ standing on a rock, wrapped in a ray wreath. In the clouds Moses and Elia, at the bottom of the Rock the three disciples Petrus, James and John. Fifteenth print from a series of forty.

Crucified man in hilly landscape. A naked man is nailed to a cross. He wears a thunder wreath. At the foot of the cross there are two women in robes and two naked, bearded men. On a hill in the background three naked figures.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child and Saint Nicholas with Saint Roch with a plague scene. Etching by P. Testa.

Angel with the body of Christ, Giuseppe Scolari, 1550 - 1582 print An angel supports the body of Christ in his open grave. The thorn crown lies on the edge of the grave. Italy paper Man of Sorrows supported or accompanied by mourning angels, 'Engelpietí'. crown of thorns ~ instruments of the Passion. Christ's body on or in the grave

Birth of Christ, Bartolomeo Biscoino, 1642 - 1657 print Maria and Joseph with the Christ child in a stable. In the background a shepherd with an ox and a lamb. Italy paper etching Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity)

H. Hieronymus in a cave, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1610 print Hieronymus is in a cave. A jet wreath can be seen around his head. He holds a book. Under the book is a skull next to a stone. At his feet you can see a book, a cardinal hat and a cross. Behind him is a lion. Under the performance is a four -line, Latin text with a description of the scene. print maker: Leidenafter design by: Utrecht (possibly) paper engraving the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone - portrait of male saint. cave, grotto

Christ Appearing to His Disciples, 16th century, Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, 5 x 3 7/8 in. (12.7 x 9.84 cm) (sheet), Woodcut, Germany, 16th century

. John the Evangelist, looking up and sitting on the back of the eagle. His pen and inkwell are on the floor.

Annunciation with God the Father. The angel Gabriel announces Maria to become pregnant. Maria has been kneeling at a reader. The Holy Spirit drops down like a pigeon. God the father also appears in a cloud at the top left.

Woodcut by Jacob Lucius depicting the baptism of Christ, showing Christ with John the Baptist in the river Jordan and surrounding figures.

Maria with the body of Christ (Pietà), Agostino Carracci, After Paolo Veronese, 1582 print Mary stands in her arms with the body of Christ. An angel is there and holds the hand of Christ. In the foreground on the left is the crown of thorns. print maker: Italyafter painting by: Italypublisher: Venice paper engraving lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

Heilige Hieronymus, Hendrick Goltzius, after Jacopo Palma, 1596 print The saint Hieronymus, sitting under a tree, reading in a book, pointing the left hand to a crucifix, a lion near his feet. Under the performance four lines of Latin. paper engraving the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone

Angel protects child against vain woman; Pia Desideria. An angel hits the hands of a child's eyes as protection against a vain woman. The print is part of an album.

Christ with De Doornekroon, Pieter Feddes van Harlingen, 1614 print Christ sits with purple rug and crown between three Roman soldiers. One of the soldiers pushes a stick into his hands. Under the show a inscription in Latin and in Dutch. Friesland paper etching the crowning with thorns: soldiers with sticks place a thorny crown on Christ's head and give him a reed (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:2-3)

Nativity 17th century Anonymous, Italian, 17th century Italian. Nativity 391583

Torture of St. Laurentius, Cornelis Galle (II), 1638 - 1678 print Saint Laurentius lies with his back on a glowing grid. Three men hold him, a fourth lays new wood on the fire. An angel floats above Laurentius head with a laurel wreath and palm branch. On the right on a throne Keizer Valerian who ordered torture. Antwerp paper engraving the martyr and deacon Laurence of Rome; possible attributes: book, censer, cross, dalmatic, gridiron, palm, purse (or cup with golden coins)

Saint Hieronymus in the wilderness. Saint Hieronymus in the wilderness, sitting under a shelter at a table with a crucifix on it and an inkwell with feather. Next to him on the floor is a lion.

John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness Battista Franco Italian. John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness 371747

Maria occupies in the arms of the holy women. Maria sinks together and is taken care of by three holy women whose kneels. Right a standing woman with folded hands.

Maria with Christ and John. Maria is sitting and wearing the Christ child in her arms. John the Baptist sits next to her. Both Christ and John are between three and the five years old. An angel standing behind Maria gives the Christ child a flower. In the other hand, the angel has an apple. The format of the original painting is listed in Latin.

Sacred Sebastiaan on the Geselpaal, with the judge and Beulhand. Sebastian tied to column, Beulket takes arrows from his body. Judge, probably Emperor Diocletian, watches.

The cross reduction; The little passion. Dead Christ lying on the ground with the head on the shot of Mary. Maria Magdalena holds his hand, John is behind them, beside him a ladder.

Christ on theCross. Artist: Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528

Christ in the Hof van Getsemane and Musician Hovelings; By Deughe and Stantvasticht; Moralizing lessons for hovelings. Christ is depicted as an example of virtue and steadfastness, praying in the court of Getemane. Peter, John and James sleep around him. An angel appears from heaven with a chalice. In the foreground four musicing hovelings, for whom this example is intended. Above a coat of arms of a canon. The print has an overscription in Dutch. Print from a book edition in which a scene is always made from the life of Christ opposite a worldly situation.

Lamech and Cain. Blind lamech makes his bow, his son Tubal-Cain with an arrow in the left hand points to the sleeping cain under a tree.

Cross -decline, Jan Harmensz. Muller, after Lucas van Leyden, 1613 - 1622 print Christ has been taken from the cross and is being triggered by Mary and Mary Magdalena. In the background John. On the left an ointment pot. Amsterdam paper engraving Christ is laid down ~ descent from the cross

The Lamentation, from The Life of Christ ca. 1511-12 Hans Schäufelein German. The Lamentation, from The Life of Christ 667987

Judah and Tamar. On a road in a forest landscape, the veiled Tamar takes the stamp and bracelets from her father-in-law Judah. Judah does not recognize her and thinks she is a prostitute. Tamar becomes pregnant and can prove to her child's father through the jewelry that Judah has given her. To the Bible story from Gen. 38: 1-26.

Print, The Flagellation of Christ, from series The Passion of Christ; Designed by Martin Schongauer (German, 1450-91); Germany; engraving on cream laid paper; 17.3 x 12.5 cm (6 13/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

Johannes de Evangelist devours the book, Albrecht Dürer, 1511 print An angel dressed in a cloud, with a radiant face and with legs like burning pillars, appears to John and gives him a book that he immediately starts eating. On Versozijde Latin Bible text in Gothic script in two columns. Nuremberg paper letterpress printing John takes the little book from the angel and eats it

Christ appears to Mary Magdalene. The risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene. In his hand a banner. Maria Magdalena kneels and has an ointment pot in hand. Print is part of an album.

Prophet with three angels, Sisto Badalocchio, After Correggio, 1591 - 1647 print A prophet standing in front of a balustrade, with raised arms. There are three young naked figures on the balustrade (angels). paper etching prophets, sibyls, evangelists, Doctors of the Church; persons ~ the Bible (not in biblical context). angels

Archangel Michael and the dragon. The Archangel Michaël tramples the dragon (the devil). In his right hand he holds a lance in his left hand.

. Elia is under a tree in the desert. An angel appears for him and gives him food and water. In addition to the angel on the ground a bread and a barrel. The print has a Latin caption with explanation from the Old Testament and is the fourth print of an eleven-part series.

Bewening, Venetian Augustine, After Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1516 print The body of Christ is tired by the Mary's and other followers. Golgotha with the three crosses in the background. Italy paper engraving lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

Flight to Egypt, Johannes Wierix, after Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1573 print Maria sucks the Christ child, driving on the donkey. Joseph leads the animal to the reins, he wears his tools in a basket over his shoulder. In the background you can see how the Holy Family is refused at the inn. Antwerp paper engraving / letterpress printing the flight into Egypt: Mary, Joseph, the child (and sometimes others) on their way; Mary usually riding on an ass. Christ-child suckling, or beginning to suckle, e.g. Mary uncovering her breast ~ Madonna-representations

Christ collapses under the weight of the cross. Christ collapses under the weight of the cross that he bears on his shoulders on the way to Golgota. Soldiers draw to Christ with ropes and focus their spears on him.

Johannes Wierix (1549-1620)/ San Francisco abraza a Cristo (1559-85)Grabado, 82x54. Rijksmuseum (Ámsterdam, Países Bajos).

Torture of the H. Laurentius.The Saint Laurentius is with his back on a glowing grid. Three men hold him, a fourth puts new wood on the fire. An angel floats above Laurentius with a laurel wreath and palm branch. On the right at a throne Emperor Valerianus who ordered the torture.

Resurrection of Christ. Christ rises from his grave. The soldiers who are scared and flights around the grave.

Triumph of religion. The winged religion is next to the cross and tramples death. The performance has been caught in an oval frame awarded the tetragram in a cartouche. Around the frame the female personifications of faith (with cross), hope (with anchor) and love (with small children).

The Last Judgment, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi 1507 Hans Schäufelein German. The Last Judgment, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi 666029

Holy Family, Anonymous, 1550 - 1599 print Italy paper etching Holy Family, and derived representations

Flight to Egypt. Maria Zoogt the Christ child, while she drives on the donkey. Joseph leads the animal to the reins, he is wearing his tools in a basket over his shoulder. In the background you can see how the holy family is refused at the inn.

Guardian angel with child and devil; Angelus Custos. A nude child is held by his guardian angel. For them on the ground a devil who fires a fire. At the top right the word yahweh in a cloud. Fresh in Latin in undermarge.

Broeck, Crispijn van den, Antwerp, Sadeler, Johann (I), People from the Old Testament, Sacrifice of Abraham, verso lower left - stamped, Abraham with the kneeling Isaac in the foreground. Abraham wants to behead his son Isaac with a sword. An angel stops him. The eighth print in a 39-part series with people from the Old Testament as subject., print, prints, height 113 mm, width 85 mm, South Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1575 - 1575, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1524 - 1591

Allegory of faith, Antonie Wierix (II), After Jacob de Backer, 1565 - Before 1604 print A naked woman (Maria Magdalena), With a crucifix in the hands, is chained to a rock. She is honored by an angel who descends from heaven. A burning city on the right in the background. In the context of the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

Five amorous kings hanged. The five amorous kings are hung on the command of Joshua in trees. Their crowns lie on the floor. Totally left the cave in which the kings were caught. The print is part of an album.

Requirement of Christ by the Devil, Georg Pencz, 1534 - 1535 print Christ is put to the test by the devil, depicted here as half human, half animal. He asks him to turn stones into loaves. In the background, the devil with Christ is on a high temple and challenges him to jump out. At the top of a high mountain, the devil offers him a kingdom when Christ adorns him. paper engraving Christ, sometimes accompanied by guardian angel(s), tempted by Satan, who usually appears in human form

Christ Carried to Heaven byAngels. Artist: Hans Baldung, German 1484/85-1545

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