Biblical Allegorical Prints

Engravings depicting Biblical parables and moral lessons, featuring detailed narratives that illustrate themes of virtue and divine guidance.

Atrocities against the Protestants in Ireland, 1642, Caspar Luyken (attributed to), 1701 print Protestants are tortured in the foreground and chopped into pieces by Irish under the guidance of a monk. In the background, Protestants are roasted over a fire or driven into a river. Frankfurt am Main paper etching / letterpress printing genocide. Protestant Churches and denominations. monk(s), friar(s). Roman Catholic Church. torture. violent death ~ maltreatment, torture Ireland

Melchizadek offering bread and wine to Abraham ca. 1545-61 Battista Franco Italian. Melchizadek offering bread and wine to Abraham 371823

De Koning lets his servants invite guests to the wedding party, Johannes Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1565 - Before 1585 print The king gives a wedding party for his son. He sends his servants out to invite the wedding guests, but they don't want to come. In the background you can see that some people kill the servants. The city of the Moorder was then set on fire. In the margin three Bible quotes, in three columns, from Isa. 38, Mat. 22 and Mat. 23 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving first invitation to the feast ~ parable of the royal wedding-feast. second invitation to the royal wedding-feast: the servants are slain. when informed of the slaying the king takes revenge on the unwilling guests by setting their city on fire ~ parable of the royal wedding feast

Punishment of the offender of the Sabbath: the third commandment, 1585 - 1589 print A man who had started gathering wood during the Sabbath for a fire is brought for Moses (Numeri 15: 32-36). This is a violation of the third commandment: "Remember the Sabbath." The man is sentenced to death by stoning. The print has a Latin caption. The press series depicts the Ten Commandments through scenes of the Old Testament. Antwerp paper engraving 'remember the sabbath day' ~ separate representation of the fourth of the ten commandments. the sabbath-breaker is stoned to death ~ the book of Numbers. a man found gathering wood on the sabbath is brought before Moses and Aaron

Christ collapses under the weight of the cross; Il Spasimo di Sicilia. Christ collapses under the weight of the cross that he bears on his shoulders on the way to Golgota. In the background on the left a soldier on horseback with a banner with the abbreviation 'spqr'. Latin text in two columns in undermarge.

Choose the virtue; Allegory on the life of man. The personifications of faith and innocence protect a young man against the arrows that the envy focuses on him. On the right in the background, the same boy is introduced to the Christian faith. Under the show, a text in Latin is listed on the left in the margin: 5. The print is part of a series of allegorical prints on human life.

Atrocities against the Protestants in Ireland, 1642, Caspar Luyken (attributed to), 1701 print Protestants are tortured in the foreground and chopped into pieces by Irish under the guidance of a monk. In the background, Protestants are roasted over a fire or driven into a river. Frankfurt am Main paper etching / letterpress printing genocide. Protestant Churches and denominations. monk(s), friar(s). Roman Catholic Church. torture. violent death ~ maltreatment, torture Ireland

The Egyptians drown in the Schelfzee, Antonio Tempesta, 1613 print Moses and the Israelites are safe on the rocks after the passage through the Schelf Sea. Moses is kneeling in the foreground and raises his hands in the air. This ensures that the water from the Schelfzee drops again. The Pharaoh army is drowning in the background. Title and caption in Latin in the lower margin. print maker: Italypublisher: RomeRomeItalyItaly paper etching Pharaoh and his army engulfed in the Red Sea (Israelites not or barely visible). with his people safe on the shore, Moses raises his hands and causes the water to return; Pharaoh's army perishes in the water (Red Sea)

Corruption and violence on earth before the flood; History of the family of set / about good and bad judgments; Bonorum et Malorum consensio. In the foreground men, women and children are attacked by soldiers or robbers. They steal their possessions and build their homes. God watches from the clouds. The print has a Latin caption.

The return of the lost son; Parable of the lost son. The lost son returns home and is received by his father with open arms. His brothers help him in clean clothes. The old pork powder clothes are on the right of the ground.

Hizkia has the idols destroyed, 1643 print Koning Hezekia is instructed to destroy the sacrifices and images of idols. In the landscape, men take the images over. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 18: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Hezekiah crushes the idols. Hezekiah destroys the local shrines

Crucifixion of Christ, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Amsterdam paper etching the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)

. Stefanus is stoned outside the city gate. Right Saul is with the mantels of those who throw stones. Stefanus sees the clouds in a vision Christ and the Tetragram as a symbol of God the Father. Print is part of a series about the eight obesity of Christ and illustrates the salvation: delicious who will be prosecuted because of justice. In the left lower corner this text from matte. 5:10 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the willow discussion and the show.

The flood; Noah's history. The flood flooded the country. People and animals are swallowed through the water. A few men try to save themselves by climbing in a tree. Right rear the ark that saves the people on the flood.

. A tree is the veiled Tamar with her father-in-law Judah, who did not recognize her and thinks she's a prostitute. He gives her his signet ring and staff as collateral for the goat bug with which he will pay her. On the right in the background the sheep and shepherds of Judah and left a city. At the bottom of the margin a fresh in Latin.

The king lets his servants invite guests for the wedding party; Similarity of the wedding party. The king gives a wedding party for his son. He sends his servants out to invite the wedding guests, but they don't want to come. In the background you can see that some people kill the servants. The city of Moordernaars was then set on fire. In the margin three bible quotes, in three columns, from Jes. 38, Mat. 22 And matte. 23 in Latin.

Nimrod points to where the tower must be built; History of the tower of Babel; Theatrum Biblicum (...). On a plain in Sinear, Nimrod is commissioned to build the tower of Babel. The soil is measured and made suitable for construction. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 11: 3.

Israelites bring their valuables for the construction of the tabernacle.

Moses strikes water from the rock.

Haarlem, Varlenius, Hieronymus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, History of King Josiah, King Josiah has the sacrificial site in Bethel desecrated, King Josiah has the graves around the sacrificial site in Bethel plundered and the bones burned on the altar. He stops in front of the grave of the prophet from Judah. This grave is spared., print, prent, prints, height 202 mm, width 250 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1569 - 1569, third quarter 16th century, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, North Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, 1550 - 1600, writer

Bilam and the donkey, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1630 - 1702 print Bilam urges his donkey and hits her with a club, but she is stopped by an angel with a sword. There are three fighters in the landscape behind Bilam. Under the show the title in Latin, four four -line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in Num. 22:22. Amsterdam paper engraving an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam. Balaam strikes his ass, whereupon the ass lies down and starts to speak

King Josia lets the sacrifice in Betel ineffective, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, c. 1569 print King Josia lets the graves plunder around the sacrifice in Betel and burn the bones on the altar. He stands in front of the grave of the Prophet from Judah. This grave is spared. Haarlem paper engraving the altar at Bethel is desecrated: bones taken out of some nearby tombs are burnt on the altar (the tomb of the prophet of Judah is spared) ~ story of Josiah

Paulus in Malta, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1581 print In the foreground, Paul is bitten by an adder in Malta when making fire. He throws the beast in the fire unharmed. In the background, Paulus is a shipwreck at Malta. With a Latin caption with a Bible passage from the actions of the apostles (Acts 28). The fourth print of a four -part series. Cologne paper engraving the shipwreck on the coast of Malta (Melita) ~ story of Paul. Paul bitten by a viper (when throwing wood on the fire)

. Jefta's daughter kneels for her father. He gives her permission to go into the mountains for two months with her friends before they are sacrificed.

unknown, Sadeler, Johann (I), Struggle between the spirit and the body, verso lower left - stamped, Man (Homo) sits under a tree and is crowned with a laurel wreath by a putto named Consolation (Consolatio). He is assisted by the personification of life (Vita) and death (Mors). On the left stands Vita, a bible and a crucifix in her hand. On the right stands Mors in the form of a skeleton, the tablets of the law in one hand, with the other aiming an arrow at man. Man must always try to live a Christian life, because death can strike at any moment and take away his worldly existence. In the foreground a battle is going on between the personifications of the human spirit (Spiritus) and carnal lust (Caro). Spiritus is dressed as an angel and is assisted by Charity (Charitas). Caro wears peacock feathers as a headdress and is assisted by the World (Mundum), a personification with a globe for a head. In the background on the left a lighthouse (steadfastness) and in the background on the righ

Greeting from Romulus; Performances from Roman history. Romulus, the founder of Rome, is greeted by a tent camp by figures that kneel for him. In the margin below the performance, a text is listed in Latin, lower right: 4. The print is part of a series of prints that depict events from Roman history.

The lost son as a pig powder; Parable of the lost son. The lost son has wasted his legacy and works at a farmer as a pig powder. He kneels between the pigs and eats with them from the crib. At the rear left he is praying.

Longinus sticks Christ with his lance, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Jan van der Straet, 1585 - 1586 print The soldier Longinus feels sorry for Christ and stabs him in the side with his lance. The two criminals are taken from their crosses. In the background Maria is comforted by Johannes and Maria Magdalena. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. paper engraving Longinus pierces Christ's side with a lance

Mistreatment of the Israelites by the Egyptians, 1639 print A Jewish worker falls to the ground and is beaten with a whip by one of the Egyptian supervisors of Pharaoh. Moses and Aaron preach in the background. The print has a Latin inscription. print maker: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving Moses beholding one of his countrymen being beaten by an Egyptian taskmaster

Jakob flight for Laban, Cornelis Huyberts, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Jakob flees with his family and his possessions for Laban. In the background, the procession with Jakobs pulls away cattle. Rear right can be seen how Rachel De Terafim, the statues of God steals from her father Laban. Under a reference to Gen. 31: 1-21 and the title of the print in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching Jacob's flight from Laban (Genesis 31:1-21). while Laban shears his sheep, Jacob and his wives prepare the leave-taking; Rachel steals her father's teraphim

Paul is beheaded with a sword, to the left of the scene of his martyrdom he is again depicted, sword in hand. Below the depiction twice two lines of Latin. This print is part of a series of 12 (13) prints of (Christ and) the apostles, more specifically of the martyrdom they suffered., The Martyrdom of Paul The Martyrdom of (Christ and) the Apostles (series title), print maker: Hendrick Goltzius, (mentioned on object), Maerten de Vos, Haarlem, 1577 - 1582, paper, engraving, h 210 mm × w 289 mm

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king, John Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1579 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2. Antwerp paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Den Haag, Hondt, Pieter de, Hoet, Gerard (I), Amsterdam, Blois, Abraham de, Melchizedeck, king of Salem, blesses Abram, Melchizedek blesses Abraham at Salem, The Hague, verso center bottom - stamped, The king and high priest Melchizedek brings bread and wine for Abraham and his men and blesses him at Salem. Below the image is the title in six different languages., print, picture, book illustration, prints, pictures, height 354 mm, width 212 mm, - 1717-10-06, print maker, printmaker, 1720 - 1728, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1648-08-22 - 1733-12-02, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Baptism of Christ, Anonymous, Cornelis Cort (Rejected Attribution), Pieter van der Heyden (Rejected Attribution), after Andrea del Sarto, 1553 print Christ, dressed in a loincloth and kneeling in the river Jordaan, is baptized by John the Baptist, in the presence of other half -undressed figures. At the top left of the clouds the Tetragram and the descending Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon. On the right in the background John the Baptist pointing with his left arm, surrounded by several figures. In the foreground on a stone four rules in Latin. paper engraving baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king; History of the Maccabeans; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). Mattatias kills a Jew who wanted to bring a sacrifice in accordance with the king's order on the altar in fashion and the envoy of the king. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 MAKK. 2.

Two tied men are burned alive. Under this main performance three scenes in which figures are cured in a cruel manner. Above the main show, the crucifixion of Christ, the stoning of Stephanus and Laurentius are depicted on the grid.

Emblem with bishop that protects a man against the temptations of a devil; Den Wech des century life. A man stands on the edge of the abyss at the purgatory and is lured by the devil with wealth and abundance. However, a bishop opts him. Behind the man a procession follows men and women who are doomed to the purgatory.

People of all sorts reaching for a globe, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1710

Nabot vineyard: The tenth commandment, Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1574 - 1637 print Koning Ahab of Samaria asks Nabot the prize for his vineyard. Nabot, however, does not want to sell his property, on which ACAB lets him stonen (1kon. 21: 1-29). In the background, the prophet Elia tells Ahab that he will be punished by God because he is in violation of the tenth commandment: "You will not be desirable that is of your neighbor". The offspring of Ahab will die where Nabot also died and be eaten by dogs. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. The press series depicts the Ten Commandments through scenes of the Old Testament. Antwerp paper engraving Naboth refuses to sell his vineyard to Ahab. 'you shall not covet' ~ separate representation of the tenth of the ten commandments. Naboth is stoned to death. Naboth's vineyard (~ King Ahab) (1 Kings 21). Ahab's chariot and his armour are washed in the pool of Samaria; the dogs lick up his blood, thus fulfilling Elijah's

Sinful young people lose the opportunities that life offers through play and pleasure, Theodoor Galle, 1603 print Together with Devils, sinful young people play with the attributes of the personification opportunity (occasio). One of the young people sets a chance a mask. In the background the angel of faith. God looks at the top. The print has a Latin caption with legend and is part of a 12-part series about taking advantage of opportunities. Antwerp paper engraving other allegories of Time, e.g. 'Tempo' (Ripa). 'Occasio', 'Kairos'; 'Occasione' (Ripa). devil(s) appearing to mortals, trying to seduce them; temptation. angels. youth, adolescent. children's games and plays. God the Father. face. man as sinner

The four enemies of the true believer, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1570 - 1601 print The four enemies of the true believer. Allegorical representation in which the female personification of the righteous Christian is attacked by four enemies: death, the heresy, the world and the devil. With caption of 4 columns in 4 lines each Latin and 4 lines of Dutch. Zintrent on faith, ca. 1560. Antwerp paper engraving strife between Virtues and Vices, Psychomachy. the worship of God. the Church or Christian religion vs. paganism and unbelief. the True Church vs. the False Church, heresy or sectarianism; schism. the Church vs. the World. Death as skeleton. Heresy; 'Heresia' (Ripa). Wealth, Opulence; 'Opulenza', 'Richezza' (Ripa). devil(s) and demons

Copper engraving by Lucas Hugensz. van Leyden from 1517 showing Golgotha with detailed figures, crosses, and traditional iconography.

Abraham's meeting with Melchisedek, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1643 print Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham Brood and a jug with wine. Abraham, dressed in armor and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him his soldiers. His army is behind Melchizedek. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 14. Amsterdam paper engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)

Elijah, the servant of Abraham, meets Rebecca at the well. She lets him drink from her jug. To the right are the camels and Elijah's retinue. On the left, the women of the city come to draw water from the fountain. The fountain is topped by a river god. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24, Elijah and Rebekah History of Abraham Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti Theatrum biblicum , print maker: Adriaen Collaert, (attributed to), intermediary draughtsman: Maerten de Vos, publisher: Gerard de Jode, publisher: Antwerp, publisher: Amsterdam, 1585 and/or 1643, paper, engraving, h 200 mm × w 264 mm

Title page for the leaflet: the horny Kollendans, on Tilburn, 1702; The horny Kollendans, on Tilburn; Esopus in Europe. Three witches at a magic circle. The witches raise the goodness of the French but only complain the unity in England to them. In the background, a gallows appear to London in London. Title is on separate text sheet.

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, from The Story of Abraham 1584-85 Adriaen Collaert Netherlandish. The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, from The Story of Abraham 411784

Feast of the new moon and funeral; Morals and habits of Turks. Printed of two blocks on two sheets, attached to each other. Eighth and ninth block of fourteen together form a Frisian of seven images with the morals and habits of the Turks. On the left the right part of the feast of the new moon, man with torch and musicians on car drawn by OS. On the right men at a cemetery. Two scenes separated by an atlant.

Christ carrying the cross surrounded by soldiers, several on horseback 1530-60 Master of the Die Italian. Christ carrying the cross surrounded by soldiers, several on horseback 396173

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Acts of the Apostles, Acta Apostolorum, Baptism of the Eunuch by Philip, Philip speaks with the eunuch he meets on the road from Jerusalem and Gaza. As treasurer of the queen of Ethiopia, the eunuch rides in a beautiful carriage. Philip travels with the eunuch to explain a text from the prophet Isaiah to him and tells him about Christ. When the eunuch wants to be baptized, Philip baptizes him in a river. He is then taken away by an angel. Below the representation is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Acts 8:38. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 211 mm, width 268 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1643 - 1643, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, after print by, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after design b

Scene from the Old Testament a procession with the Ark of the Covenant King David with a harp Tempesta, Antonio (1555 1630)

. In the foreground Moses and Aaron that guide their people to the promised land. In the background the Jewish people with all their possessions. The print has a Latin inscription.

The geese dispatch the foxes, approx. 1572. Cartoon at the deteriorated position of the Roman church in the Netherlands. Foxes in clothing from priests and monks are worried about their position now that the geese are winning. In the foreground four foxes with each other in conversation. Atteant a long procession of soldiers as geese through the country. At the top left a pagan temple. In the caption on a separate plate under the show 4 verses of alternating 8 and 7 lines in Dutch.

Wenceslaus Hollar, Jesus Taken Jesus Taken

The Baptism of the Eunuch by Saint Philip. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck.

Davids soldiers threaten to stony him; History of David. When seeing the looted and still burning city of Siklag, the soldiers of David threaten to stony him. In the foreground David begs God for help. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation and right in the corner a verse from Psalm 37.

Martyrdom of jakobus de several; Martyrdom of Christ and the apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. James The multiple is beheaded with a sword; To the right of the scene of his torture death, he is displayed again, with a pilgrim staff in the hand that a balebase bottle dangles. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Paul conversion. Paul, in Roman armor, lies on the floor next to his horse where he fell from the fact that he hears Christ from the air that gives him. The city of Damascus is in the appearance. Under the show three rules in Latin, hand. 9.

In the foreground the whore Babylon, sitting on a dragon with seven heads and ten horns. In her hand a golden cup. The woman is worshiped by kings. An angel flies in the air announcing the downfall of Babylon. Another angel flies along with a millstone (symbol of Babylon) in his hands. In the background on the right the destruction of Babylon. On the left people mourn for Babylon (Op. 17: 3-6, 18:9-21), Whore of Babylon and the destruction of Babylon Candelabra atqve stola grandae vvm cernis amictvm, Revelation of John (series title)., print maker: Gerard van Groeningen, Antwerp, 1563 - 1574, paper, etching, engraving, h 267 mm × w 247 mm

Return from the Babylonian exile, Jan Luyken, 1706 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing return from the Babylonian Captivity

King Karel II with support from the Republic on the throne of England, 1660. Karel II king of England sitting on the throne, 1660. On the right the king on his throne surrounded by counselors, personifications of virtue caution and justice, to his feet putti with Prince's arms of orange and english stuart royal family with the belt and motto of the garter order. On the right on the ground the broken coat of arms of England. On the ground the Dutch lion with the coat of arms of Holland and the arrows bundle. In the air the fame with an orange branch and blowing on a trumpet on which is vivat rex.

Abrahams encounter with Melchis deck. Procession of Abraham and his men in Salem (Jerusalem). They carry the trophies from their struggle in the Jordan region. They are welcomed by Melchis deck, the king and high priest of Salem. He offers Ambarram bread and wine. In the background an elephant and a lion in battle.

Bileam stands on a mountain with Balak, the king of Moab, and they look out over the tent camp of the Israelites. Balak wants Bileam to curse the people, but Bileam actually blesses them. Altars have been erected on the mountain and Moabite warriors stand there. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Num. 23-24. Bileam and King Balak History of Bileam Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti , Maerten de Vos, print maker: anonymous, publisher: Gerard de Jode, Antwerp, 1585, paper, engraving, h 192 mm × w 261 mm

Abrahams encounter with Melchis deck; History of Abraham; Theatrum Biblicum (...). Melchis deck, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham bread and a can with wine. Abraham, dressed in harness and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him. His army is behind Melchis deck. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 14.

The King's Sons Shooting at Their Father's Corpse 16th century Anonymous, German, 16th century German. The King's Sons Shooting at Their Father's Corpse 334870

Martyrdom of Saint Catharina. .

Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1700 - 1750 print Abraham meets the king and high priest Melchiseedek in Salem. He brings bread and wine and blessing Abraham. In the margin a two -way caption in Dutch. print maker: Utrechtpublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)

Title page for: M. Gargon, the single comfort, 1710. A women's figure with a sieve, an all-viewing eye on her chest and a wooden crucifix with a palm branch, as a personification of true faith, tramples a women's figure with a papal tiara, a crucifix , a ciborie and a go-kke, a mistake on the head and jewelry. A second female figure comes trapping with spread arms.

Chosen figure is approached by a person in Royal robes, Jan Luyken, 1687 print Print on top left marked: Foli 4. Amsterdam paper etching the blessed in heaven, and their activities. king

Martyrdom of Saint Ursula and the eleven thousand virgins.

Two tied men are burned alive, Jan Luyken, 1683 print Two tied men are burned alive. Three scenes in which figures are killed in a cruel way under this main performance. Above the main performance, the crucifixion of Christ, the stoning of Stephanus and Laurentius are depicted on the schedule. Amsterdam paper etching violent death ~ fire. violent death, being killed; being mishandled and maltreated; seeking death. Christ crucified on a 'living' cross. martyrdom and death of Stephen. St. Laurence is roasted on a gridiron

Moses is found by the Daughter of the Pharaoh. On the banks of the Nile find the Baden Daughter of the Pharaoh and her servants of Moses in a piping box. At the bottom right is a line of text in Latin.

. In the background the construction of the tower of Babel. Around the tower clouds and lightning, symbol of the anger of God. All kinds of people from different breeds in the foreground. They try to work at the tower, but cannot understand each other's language. Some have tablets with different types of scriptures. Right people flee from Babylon.

Jefta is chased away by his brothers; History of Jefta; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. For a leg tent, Jefta, with a skewer, his brothers are chased away by his brothers with a skewer. Jefta is excluded because he has a mother other than his brothers. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 11: 1. This print is part of an album.

Combustion of the sons of Solomonia, Caspar Luyken, 1699 print In the foreground a man is burned on a large grid. In the background the Greek king Antiochus IV. He orders the execution of the seven sons of Solomonia. A Jewish woman. Solomonia stands behind the fire with her remaining sons and refuses to swear her faith. paper etching the martyrdom of the seven Maccabean brothers and their mother under Antiochus IV Epiphanes (2 Maccabees 7)

Cock, Hieronymus, Sarto, Andrea del, Antwerp, Heyden, Pieter van der, Baptism of Christ, verso - stamped, Christ, dressed in a loincloth and kneeling in the river Jordan, is baptized by John the Baptist, in the presence of other half-naked figures. Top left in the clouds the tetragram and the descending Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. On the right in the background John the Baptist pointing with his left arm, surrounded by several figures. In the foreground on a stone four lines in Latin., print, prent, prints, height 283 mm, width 404 mm, South Netherlands, 1540 - 1582, print maker, printmaker, 1553 - 1553, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Italian, 1488 - 1531, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1518 - 1570-03-10, publisher

Pilgrims overlook a road with worldly temptations, Jan Luyken, 1683 print Print at the top right numbered: 223. In the margin a two -way caption with reference to the Bible book Mat. 7:13. Amsterdam paper etching pilgrim(s). the Church vs. the World

Stoning of Saint Stefanus, 1608 print Saint Stephen in the middle, sitting on his knees. Figures around him throw stones at him. Assignment in the end margin. print maker: ItalyRome paper etching the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet

Christ dispels the traders and money exchangers from the temple; Cum Fecisset Quasi Flagellum de Funiculis, Omnes Eieecit de Templo, Oves Quoq (...); Spacious bible. Christ dispels with a whip the traders and money exchangers from the temple. On the left flight three men away. In the foreground two men lie in their fallen tables, money and merchandise on the ground. Under the show the title in Latin, four four-line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in John. 2:14.

Combustion of the sons of Solomonia, Caspar Luyken, 1699 print In the foreground a man is burned on a large grid. In the background the Greek king Antiochus IV. He orders the execution of the seven sons of Solomonia. A Jewish woman. Solomonia stands behind the fire with her remaining sons and refuses to swear her faith. Amsterdam paper etching the martyrdom of the seven Maccabean brothers and their mother under Antiochus IV Epiphanes (2 Maccabees 7)

Jozef tells his dreams to his brothers; Biblical scenes; Historia del Testamento Vecchio / Dipinta in Roma Nel Vaticano da Raffaelle di Urbin (...). Joseph explains his dream to his brothers. He tells that in his dream's corners of his brothers bows for his own sheaf and that the sun, moon and stars for him too.

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Groeningen, Gerard van, Wierix, Johannes, Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel, Wonderen van Christus, Vastmakingh der Leere door Mirakelen, Christ heals a possessed man, lower right - handwritten in brown ink, Christ heals a possessed man in the area of the Gerasenes. The unclean spirits leave the man through his mouth and enter a herd of pigs, which run into the lake and drown. Christ's disciples watch. In the background the continuation of the story is depicted: The swineherds flee and tell the city what has happened. The residents then come to Christ and ask him to leave their area. On the left in the background, Christ leaves in a boat and the healed man remains behind on the jetty. Below the representation is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mat. 8:28 and Mar. 5:2. This print is part of an album., print, picture, album sheet, prints, pictures, 59, height 204 mm, width 255 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1549 - 1618

Paul conversion; Conversio Savli. On the way to Damascus, Christ reveals to Paul. He appears from the clouds and appeals to him. Paul is thrown from his horse and is on the floor. Soldiers panic around him and run away.

The martyrdom of Saint Justina van Padua (bottom half), Agostino Carracci, After Paolo Veronese, 1582 print The Holy Justina of Padua is on an elevation and is tied by soldiers. She has a sword in the chest. There are spectators and a city in the background. Text in STUDMARGE. paper engraving St. Justina of Padua is stabbed in the chest; Christ, Mary, and saints may appear to her

. Sichem and his father Chamor come to Jacob and ask him to wonder his daughter Dina to Sichem. Jacob sits in his tent surrounded by his wife and twelve sons. Jacob's sons set the condition that Sichem and his people have to be circumcised because they only want to marry their women to circumcised men. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 34.

Othniel en Ehud, Hans Collaert (I), After Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print In the foreground the first two judges of Israel: Othniel and Ehud. Two stories from their time in the background. In the middle the warring armies of Israel and Mesopotamia. Right in the background, King Eglon of the Moabites is murdered by Ehud. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving Othniel delivers the Israelites from Chushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia. Ehud and Eglon are left alone by the servants. male persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context).

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi 1498-1508 Switzerland. Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper . Urs Graf, the Elder

Mountal or announcement of the destruction of the temple, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1583 print Christ is at the top of a mountain, he explains his leather or predicts the downfall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple. He is surrounded by men who listen to him. In the background, people are engaged in various activities in a field. In the margin Bible quotes from Isai. 5 and Luc. 21 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving signs in nature and in the sky prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem (Luke 21:25). Christ's sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7)

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery oven. The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar on horseback and surrounded by soldiers sees how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are assisted in the burning oven miraculous by a fourth figure, which the king decides to assign to their salvation. In the background many kneeling figures around the golden image, founded outside the city of Babylon, that the three refused to worship. Under the show two lines in Latin.

Christ arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jan Luyken, Aart Dircksz Oossaan, 1684

Farm chance; Of the Bouwren Kermis. Three drunk, dancing farmers in the foreground. Links to a housing table A few eating and drinking people together with a bagpipe player. A round dance of farmers and farmers takes place in the mid-back. A few farmers fight each other in the background. Left in the foreground a novelly dressed couple that beholds the party. On the right of the banner with the Sint-Sebastiaansgilde, one of the famous archer guilds in the Netherlands. A church in the background.

Funeral of Adam; History of the family of set / about good and bad judgments; Bonorum et Malorum consensio. Adam is buried in a cave by all his descendants. The print has a Latin caption.

Generosity of scipio. Scipio is sitting on his throne under a tent cloth and is surrounded by soldiers. A clean virgin is brought to him. Scipio makes a negative gesture. In undermarge text in Latin.

The Adoration of the Shepherds 1569 Cornelis Cort Netherlandish. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Cornelis Cort (Netherlandish, Hoorn ca. 1533-1578 Rome). 1569. Engraving. Prints

. The H. Sebaldus, a German hermit from the eighth century AD, is in an open space in a forest and preaches for farmers and citizens. In the background the city of Nuremberg.

Achan accused of theft: the seventh commandment; Ten Commandments; Decalogvs CVM Acerbissimis. Achan, an Israelite, is accused by Joshua of theft. He stole out of the war that was intended for God exclusively. He buried the booty in his tent. This is a violation of the seventh commandment: "You shall not steal". In the background Achans Punishment: Together with his family, he is being struck and their seems burned by the Israelites. The print has a Latin caption. The prents series depicts the ten commandments through scenes of the Old Testament.

The Israelites reported by the Canaanites because they have not obeyed Moses; Hebrael Sine Moysis Iperio CV Cananians Congressi Fundutur; Oudtestament fighting scenes. A boost from soldiers on horseback. The Israelites are defeated by the Canaanites because they did not obey Moses. Title and caption in Latin in the undermaster.

Emblem with bishop that protects a man against the temptations of a devil, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1620 print A man is on the edge of the abyss at the purgatory and is lured by the devil with wealth and abundance. However, a bishop stops him. Behind the man follows a procession of loose men and women who are doomed to the purgatory. paper engraving the life of man

Calvarie, Jacob Matham, after Albrecht Dürer, 1615 print The various episodes from the agony with the cross -support and the crucifixion of Christ on Mount Golgotha. paper engraving the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38)

Marteld death of the 55 Christians of Salzburg, Raphaël Sadeler (I), after Johann Mathias Kager, 1615 print The 55 martyrs of Salzburg are killed by the Germanic tribe De Herulen. The print has a Latin caption and is the twelfth print of a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria. München paper engraving / etching saints. violent death by weapon Bavaria. Trinity church

Women and children see how Julius Civilis beats the Romans; The Batavian wars against the Romans; Batavorum Cum Romanis Bellum. Women and children watch from a distance how Julius Civilis and his Batavian soldiers beat the Romans. Caption in Dutch and in Latin.

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Broeck, Crispijn van den, Sadeler, Johann (I), Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, History of Moses after the Exodus, Gathering the Manna, The Israelites gather the manna in pots and baskets in the desert. In the middle behind Moses, with his staff, and Aaron. In the background, manna rains from heaven. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ex. 16:4. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 193 mm, width 262 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1579 - 1579, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1524 - 1591, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

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