Biblical Allegories and Scenes

Engravings illustrating biblical narratives and allegorical scenes, focusing on thematic elements and dramatic expressions.

Nederlanden, Bry, Theodor de, Comparison between Orange and Alva, with the Spanish Fury in the background, ca. 1577, Allegorical comparison between Orange and Alva, with the Spanish Fury in the background. On the left William of Orange accompanied by the personifications Honour (Honour), Wealth (Divitiae) and Wise Council (Prud. Cons.). On the right Alva between Falsehood (Fallacia) and Envy (Invidia). He leads the Dutch Virgin (Belgica) naked and bound by the arm. At his feet the People (Plebs) as a poor beggar. In the background the Spanish Fury in Antwerp. At the bottom two verses of 8 lines each in Dutch and French with on either side two small scenes from the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, the celebration of the Passover (left) and the crossing of the Red Sea. In the air Fame (Fama) with trumpets., print, engraving, propaganda print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 258 mm, width 330 mm, South Netherlands, 1528 - 1598-03-27, print maker, printmaker, 1576 - 1577

. Christ praying in death in the court of Getemane. An angel presents him the cross and a chalice. Petrus, James and Johannes are in the foreground to sleep. Judas with a group of soldiers appears on the right. At the bottom of the margin a fresh in Latin. Print is part of a series about the seven bleeding of Christ. During prayer in Getsemane, his sweat fell as blood drops on the ground.

Choosing Deugd, 1570 print The personifications of faith and innocence protect a young man against the arrows that aim at him. The same boy is introduced to the Christian faith on the right in the background. Under the show is a text in Latin, numbered in the margin: 5. The print is part of a series of allegorical prints on human life. Antwerp paper engraving Youth, adolescence, 'iuventus'; 'Adolescence', 'Gioventu' (Ripa). Faith, 'fides'; 'Fede', 'Catholica Faith', 'Christian faith', 'Christian faith Catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Envy; 'Envy' (Ripa) ~ Personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Innocence; 'Innocence', 'Innocence or Purité (Ripa). District Between Good and Bad; 'District of good & of evil' (Ripa)

Saint Christoffel and Spectators, Pieter de Jode (I), After Otto van Veen, 1590 - 1632 print Hilly landscape with a turbulent river. Saint Christoffel dravers the water with a child on his back. He is met by a recluse with a lantern. In the foreground various spectators. In the margin a caption in Latin. Antwerp 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

Nederlanden, Bry, Theodor de, Comparison between Orange and Alva, with the Spanish Fury in the background, ca. 1577, Allegorical comparison between Orange and Alva, with the Spanish Fury in the background. On the left William of Orange accompanied by the personifications Honour (Honour), Wealth (Divitiae) and Wise Council (Prud. Cons.). On the right Alva between Falsehood (Fallacia) and Envy (Invidia). He leads the Dutch Virgin (Belgica) naked and bound by the arm. At his feet the People (Plebs) as a poor beggar. In the background the Spanish Fury in Antwerp. At the bottom two verses of 8 lines each in Dutch and French with on either side two small scenes from the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, the celebration of the Passover (left) and the crossing of the Red Sea. In the air Fame (Fama) with trumpets., print, engraving, propaganda print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 258 mm, width 330 mm, South Netherlands, 1528 - 1598-03-27, print maker, printmaker, 1576 - 1577

Noah thanked God for the rescue of the Ark; History of Noah (Gen. 6: 13-14). Noah and his family kneeling on the ground, watching the symbol for God (a shining circle with the Hebrew letters for Yahweh) above them in a cloud. At the rear left of the ark, from which the animals go to land on a walkway.

Holy family with the young John the Baptist. .

Allegory on the events in 1689 with Willem III and Maria on the throne (right half). Allegory on the events in 1689 with the Stadholder-King Willem III and Queen Maria on the throne. Right half of two blades that together form one show. In the foreground army leaders and right Dutch sailors. Behind behind kneeling Turks for Emperor Leopold I, standing between princes. Above the coronation of Jozef I to King of Hungary and Roman King (January 24, 1690). Left half of a pyramid with the events of the second six months. Prince of Orange attracts his sword at the top. Some elements in the show indicated with numbers.

Allegory of the appointment of Karl Henrich to Archbishop of Mainz, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1679 print Allegory of the appointment of Karl Henrich to Archbishop of Mainz. From the air, the Archbishopy miter is offered by a personification of Catholicism. Left in the background the cathedral of Mainz. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving election, choice of a ruler. archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic) Mainz

Battista Franco, Abraham Paying Tithes to Melchisedek Abraham Paying Tithes to Melchisedek

The personifications of Faith and Innocence protect a young man from the arrows that Envy directs at him. In the background on the right, the same boy is introduced to the Christian Faith. Below the depiction is a text in Latin, numbered in the left margin: 5. The print is part of a series of allegorical prints on the life of man, Choosing Virtue Allegory of the Life of Man , print maker: Pieter Jalhea Furnius, (mentioned on object), Jan van der Straet, (mentioned on object), publisher: Hieronymus Cock, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1570, paper, engraving, h 223 mm × w 300 mm

Simon van Cyrene helps Christ with the cross; Passion, death and resurrection of Christ; Passio, Mors et resurrection DN. Noostri Iesu Christ. Simon of Cyrene carries the cross of Christ. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.

During the siege of a city, the soldiers of Charlemagne find a source, Raphaël Sadeler (I), after Johann Mathias Kager, 1615 print In the foreground, the soldiers of Charlemagne drink from a source. A city is besieged in the background. Charlemagne leads his men on horseback. The print has a Latin caption and is the 31st print of a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria. München paper engraving / etching siege. spring, source of river or stream. the Holy Roman emperor Charlemagne; possible attributes: crown, model of church, orb, sceptre, sword Bavaria

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck, The Baptism of the Eunuch by Saint Philip The Baptism of the Eunuch by Saint Philip

Title page for: M. Gargon, The only consolation, 1710, Jan van Vianen, 1710 print A female figure with a sieve, an all -seeing eye on her chest and a wooden crucifix with a palm branch, as a personification of true faith, tramples a female figure with a papal tiara, a crucifix, a ciboria and a misconduct, a fence on the head and jewellery. A second female figure comes running with spread arms. Leiden paper etching / engraving allegories and personifications ~ Protestantism. Roman Catholic Church

Allegory of the events in 1689 with Willem III and Maria on the throne (right half), 1690 print Allegory of the events in 1689 with the Stadholder-King Willem III and Queen Maria on the throne. Right half of two magazines that together form one performance. In the foreground army commanders and on the right Dutch sailors. Behind this, overcome Turks for Emperor Leopold I, standing between princes. Above the coronation of Joseph I as king of Hungary and Roman King (January 24, 1690). On the left half of a pyramid with the events of the second six months. At the top, Prince of Orange pulls his sword. Some elements in the performance indicated with figures. Northern Netherlands paper etching

Triumph of the chastity; Triumphs of Petrarca. The car of chastity (pudicitia), a veiled woman, is drawn by unicorns, legendary clean animals. Cupid is blindfolded and tied to her feet. In the procession, Kuise figures from the history, the Bible and classical mythology, for example the Roman general scipio, Joseph, Suzanna and the honorable Judit, with the Head of Holofernes in her hand. The virtues of self-control (continents) and moderation (temperantia) are also present in the procession. The car drives towards the temple of chastity. The print has a Latin caption and is part of the series about the triumphs of Petrarca.

Emblem with man who renounces his earthly possessions and converts to the Christian faith, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1620 print A man kneels for Christ who shows him his wounds. The man makes a arm gesture with which he renounces his earthly possessions. The landscape shows examples of Christians who dedicate themselves in the right way to faith such as clergy or a recluse. paper engraving the believer. repentant sinner, sinner turning to Christ. renouncing the world ~ penitent sinner. adult Christ ~ abstract conceptions. Cheat, Deceit; 'Fraude', 'Inganno' (Ripa). church (exterior). Death as skeleton. putting a finger to the lips, 'Silentium'; 'Silentio' (Ripa)

The crossing. The cross increase, against Mount Golgota, with the foreground on the left the expansion of Mary, supported by some women. On the right the fall of Christ under the cross and Veronica that has wiped his face and now keeps the cloth in the hands. Two soldiers ride in the middle of the procession. For them, the two sinners, each with a cross on the shoulders. In the background the top of the Golgota mountain. Left the grave of Christ. In the middle of an empty banderole.

De Koperen Snake, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637 print God punishes the Israelites, who complain because of the bad food, with a scourge of poison snakes. Moses makes a copper snake. The bitten Israelites who look, heal and stay alive. In the margin a four -line Bible quote from Num. 21 in Latin. unknown paper engraving anyone who is bitten by a snake is cured by looking at the brazen serpent; the serpent (or dragon) is usually depicted on a tau-shaped cross or on a pillar

John the Baptist preaches to the crowd. John is the Baptist on a rock. In his hands the wicker cross. Around him is listening to a crowd. Christ has arrived and John the Baptist points to him and speaks the words: "See the Lamb of God" (John 1:36).

Capturing king sedekia; History of Jeremiah; Theatrum Biblicum (...). If King Sedekiah omed the city at night in the direction of the Jordan Valley, he will be captured by the Chaldean army on the plain of Jericho. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jer. 39.

Hizkia lets the idols destroyed, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 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. paper engraving Hezekiah crushes the idols. Hezekiah destroys the local shrines

Etching by Pietro Aquila from 1675 depicting Solomon's anointing, showing figures, ceremonial gesture, and religious setting.

Repentance of Paul, Johann Sadeler (i), After Frans Pourbus (i), 1580 print On the way to Damascus, Christ reveals himself to Paul. He appears from the clouds and appeals to him. Paul was thrown off his horse and lies on the ground. Soldiers are panicking around him and running away. Cologne paper engraving on the way to Damascus Christ appears to Saul, who falls from his horse and is blinded by the light

Copper engraving by Philippe Thomassin depicting the stoning of St. Stephen, created between 1580 and 1622.

Saint John Preaching in the Desert (Saint Jean Préchant dans le Désert), with arm upraised, surrounded by male and female figures in a rocky setting 1634-35 Jacques Callot French. Saint John Preaching in the Desert (Saint Jean Préchant dans le Désert), with arm upraised, surrounded by male and female figures in a rocky setting 399337

Vatican City, Raphael, Italy, Borgianni, Orazio, Paintings in the Loggia of Raphael, Adoration of the Golden Calf, verso - stamped, The Israelites are dancing and kneeling before the golden calf. In the background on the left, Moses, in anger over the idolatry of the Israelites, smashes the tablets of the law., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 160 mm, width 195 mm, 1578 - 1616-01-11, print maker, prentmaker, 1615 - 1615, paper, papier, etching, etchings, 1483-04-07 - 1520-04-07, after a painting by

. While the Israelites listen to the Sabbath to a preacher, a man gained in the background wood. Because he worked on the Sabbath, he was put to death. Print is part of a series of ten commandments and shows a violation of the third commandment: remember the Sabbath day. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin.

The martyrdom of the Saint Justina of Padua (lower half). The Saint Justina of Padua sits on an increase and is tied by soldiers. She has a sword in the chest. In the background, spectators and a city are. Text in undermarge.

Copper engraving by Domenico Campagnola depicting the resurrection of Christ, created in 1517.

Gideon receives the jewelry of the Midjanites; History of Gideon. Gideon receives from the Israelites the rings of Midjanites reports, the jewelry of the Midjanitian kings and the neck seams of their camels. They are spread on a garment for him on a garment. In the background you can see how Gideon Zebach and Salmunna, Kings Vam Midjan kills. In the margin a single-line caption in Latin.

Mermaling of Adonibezek.

Allegory about penance and repentance; Penance and repentance in the Old Testament and the New Testament; Typvs Divinae Indvlgenentiae Atqz Misericordiae, Erga Eos QVIBVS EX TOTO CORDE TRANSGRESSVM POENI TET ET AD DNM DEVM SE convertvnt. Centrally a penalty that accompanied by Divine Mercy (Misericordia DEI) towards the Personicifa Repentance (Poenitentia), which is on a throne under the tetragram. Sin (peccatum), a devil with bokkepoten, tries to stop divine mercy. Title print of a series on penance and repentance in the old and New Testament and has a Latin inscription and caption.

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 seven-line caption in Dutch.

Italy, Garinoni, Antonio, Fontana, Giovanni Battista, Calvary, verso - stamped, View of Calvary (Golgota) with the three crosses. Christ hangs on the middle cross, between the two criminals. Longinus stands in front of Christ, stabbing him with his lance. Soldiers stand around the crosses. In the center are the mourning Marys and John the Evangelist. In the foreground on the right are soldiers who are gambling for Christ's cloak. Text in the bottom margin., print, prints, height 374 mm, width 446 mm, Italian, 1524 - 1587-09-25, print maker, printmaker, 1569 - 1569, paper, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever

People from Divers Poultage reach to the globe; Allemans Gading.

The crosshage. .

Kruisiging, anonymous, after Hendrick Goltzius, 1596 - 1667 print Christ on the cross between the other two cruised. At the foot of the cross, among others, the three Maria's and Longinus with his lance. In the foreground the soldiers who dice around his clothing. Netherlands (possibly) 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)

Philip II (King of Spain), Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Keulen, Apostles' Creed, Descendit ad infernvm tertia die resvrrexit a mortvis, Christ in limbo: 'who descended into hell, rose from the dead on the third day', verso lower left - stamped, The fifth article of faith: belief in the resurrection of Christ. The print shows Christ's descent into limbo after his death. He reaches the gates of hell and extends his hand to Old Testament saints. Next to him Adam and Eve. In the background on the right the resurrection of Christ. The print has a Latin inscription with a Bible quote that refers to the depicted Bible story and a Latin caption about the Apostles' Creed. The fifth print in a twelve-part series on the credo., print, prints, height 202 mm, width 243 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1579 - 1579, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publish

Abraham raises his knife to sacrifice his son Isaac, but an angel stops him. On the right, a ram is entangled in the bushes, which will be sacrificed in Isaac's place. On the right in the landscape, Abraham and Isaac are on their way to the place of sacrifice, having left the donkey and servants behind. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 22, Sacrifice of Isaac History of Abraham Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti Theatrum biblicum , print maker: Adriaen Collaert, (attributed to), Maerten de Vos, publisher: Gerard de Jode, publisher: Antwerp, publisher: Amsterdam, 1585 and/or 1643, paper, engraving, h 201 mm × w 260 mm

Repentance of Paul, Georg Pencz, 1543 print The apostle Paul is blinded on his way to Damascus by bright light from heaven where Christ appears. Soldiers who are on the road with Paul's hide behind their shields. paper engraving on the way to Damascus Christ appears to Saul, who falls from his horse and is blinded by the light

Queen Atalja let the king children kill; History of Joas and Queen Atalja. Ataliah, who heard that her son had killed King Achazja, mission to kill all king children so that she can become queen. Soldiers kill the children on the stairs. On the left, Achazja's son Joas is saved by his aunt. On the stairs a reference to the Bible text in 2 could. 11. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the show.

Cebes table. Allegorical representation of the path of life as the passage through concentric rings to the temple of happiness on a mountain in the middle. Detailed show with countless persons and allegorical figures with inscriptions.

Torture death from Andreas on the cross; Martyrdom of twelve apostles. Andreas is tied to the Schouinkruis (Andreaskruis) and bystanders crochet how the cross will be upright by soldiers. Right front are two women with small children. One of the women gives her child's breast.

Etching by Nicolas Chaperon from 1649 showing the anointing of Solomon, depicting figures, gestures, and ceremonial details in a biblical setting.

Wealth is worthless after death; The misery of wealth. On the shore of the Styx river a king is stripped of his cloak, crown and staff. On the ground symbols of worldly and spiritual power, as well as wealth. These stuff must leave man behind after death. Together with other sinners, the king has to sit in Charon's boat. The Demonic Veerman sails them to hell. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series with the subject the misery that brings wealth.

Patientia keeps the 17 provinces together during the war, ca. 1575, 1574 - 1576 print Patientia sitting on an elevation with lamb on their lap and cross in hand, she tries despair under her feet. For her on the ground attack of violence and envy (Invidia) on love (Charitas), left and right the passive and desperate inhabitants of the country. From heaven with God and Father time keep faith (fides) and hope (spes) the cord with the weapons of 17 provinces of the Netherlands. Low Countries paper engraving Patience; 'Patienza' (Ripa). Envy; 'Invidia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Hope, 'Spes'; 'Speranza divina e certa' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. strife between Virtues and Vices, Psychomachy. Father Time, man with wings and scythe

Return from the flight to Egypt, 1590 - 1594 print Maria drives with the Christ child on her arm on a donkey surrounded by angels. Joseph walks next to her. In the background two villages or fortresses in a mountainous environment. Under the performance four lines of Latin text. paper engraving the Holy Family (and sometimes others) returning to Israel

The personification Seduction (Seductio) leads the three-headed People (Vulgus) into an abyss. The People are divided and blindfolded. Seduction carries with her glasses and masks that symbolize her deception. In the background, representations of this deception: a pilgrim at a statue of the Virgin Mary, a procession, and the adoration of an altarpiece. On the right, a scholar turns away from all these events. carrying a book and a horn, he leaves the scene. The print has a Dutch, Latin, and French caption and is part of a twelve-part series on the subject of the degeneration of the Catholic clergy and the causes of the revolt and the Iconoclasm, Deception Leads the People to Downfall Degeneration of the Catholic Clergy (series title), print maker: Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, Adriaan de Weerdt, publisher: Hendrick Hondius (I), print maker: Germany, Cologne, publisher: The Hague, 1604, paper, etching, engraving, w 206 mm × h 121 mm

Achan accused of theft: the seventh commandment, Adriaen Collaert, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 - 1589 print Achan, an Israelite, is accused of theft by Joshua. He stolen from the spoils of war that was exclusively intended for God. He buried the loot in his tent. This is a violation of the seventh commandment: "You shall not steal". In the background Ahan's punishment: he is stoned with his family and their corpses are burned by the Israelites. The print has a Latin caption. The press series depicts the Ten Commandments through scenes of the Old Testament. paper engraving 'you shall not steal' ~ separate representation of the eigth of the ten commandments. Achan confesses to have taken from the spoils a garment and some silver and gold. the goods, stolen from the spoils of Jericho, are found buried in Achan's tent and brought to Joshua. Achan, his family and possessions (including the stolen spoils) are taken to the valley of Achor to be stoned

Longinus sticks Christ with his lance; Passion, death and resurrection of Christ; Passio, Mors et resurrection DN. Noostri Iesu Christ. The Soldaat Longinus has pity with Christ and puts him into the side with his lance. The two criminals are taken from their crosses. In the background, Maria is being made 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.

Martyrdom of Saint Paul, from The Little Apostles or the Martyrdom of the Apostles (Les Petits Apotres ou le Martyre des Apotres) ca. 1632 Jacques Callot French. Martyrdom of Saint Paul, from The Little Apostles or the Martyrdom of the Apostles (Les Petits Apotres ou le Martyre des Apotres) 410284

Print, Sermon on the Mount; Designed by Michel Lasne (French, ca. 1590 - 1667); France; engraving on paper; 11.8 × 15.2 cm (4 5/8 × 6 in.); 1896-31-15

Dirty bride or wedding of mopsus and nisa; Mopso Nisa Datur, Quid Non Spermus Amantes. Mopsus, the groom with feathers on his hat, gets his solid bride Nisa dancing at a ragged tent. A little boy walks next to the tent with a piggy bank in his hand. On the right a musician with a basket as a hat on his head, making music with a knife and a coal shovel. In the background a castle with slot moat between the trees. Under the show a caption in Latin.

Adoniram's stoning; History of Jeroboam and Rechabeam; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). King Rechabeam sent Adoniram, his supervisor from the repair, to the rebellious Israelites. People stoning Adoniram, who holds his hand on a poor exchange, who he probably wanted to use when collecting taxes. In the background, King Rechabeam escapes in his carriage to Jerusalem. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 12.

Destruction of the idols of Baal, Philips Galle (attributed to workshop or), After Maerten de Vos, 1547 - 1612 print The Israelites destroy the images of Baal, in order to repentance for their sins towards God. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about penance and repentance in the old and New Testament. paper engraving Israel after Jair's death (Judges 10:6-18)

Joseph sold by his brothers; History of Joseph; Theatrum Biblicum (...). Joseph is taken out of the well and sold by his brothers to a group of ismaelites. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 37.

Nebuchadnezzar throws the three youngsters in the fiery oven, Adriaen Thomasz. Key, 1554 - 1589 print Nebuchadnezzar has Shadrach, Mesach and Abed-Nego throw in a burning oven. paper engraving / brush after the furnace has been heated seven times more, the three Hebrews are bound and thrown into the fire; their executioners are burnt by the flames

. In the foreground the eighth plague that God left over Egypt: a grasshopper. The pharaoh recommends one of his soldiers to kill the grasshoppers. Left a servant fills a jug with water: a reference to the first scourge of Egypt when water changed in blood. In the background left the seventh plague of Egypt: a hail and fire storm. On the background left and right Aaron and Moses that calls the teasing. The print has a Latin inscription.

Ezra has gone with five men to the field and is offered a fiery cup by God from which he drinks. This is the cup of knowledge and wisdom. The five men write down the words Ezra says next. Below the image a reference in Latin to the apocryphal Bible text in 4 Ezra 14. Ezra drinks the cup of knowledge and wisdom Visions of Ezra Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti , Maerten de Vos, print maker: anonymous, publisher: Gerard de Jode, Antwerp, 1585, paper, engraving, h 204 mm × w 286 mm

Nuño Salido tells the sons of Lara of the betrayal and is killed by a Moor; Historia Septem Infantium de Lara / Historia de los Siete Infantes de Lara; The seven infants of Lara. Explanatory numbers in the show. Caption in Spanish and Latin.

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

Andreas on the way to his place of execution, Robert van Audenaerd, After Domenichino, 1685 - 1723 print The apostle Andreas is led to the cross by a soldier. In the background the place of execution with the Andreaskruis. Print from a series of five prints with performances from the life of Andreas to paintings by Domenichino. paper etching / engraving the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint. Andrew on his way to his execution (sometimes led by soldiers)

Crossing over the Jordaan, Johannes Wierix, after Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1569 - 1573 print The priests carry the ark of the covenant by the Jordaan and remain exactly in the middle of the bed of the river. The water has come to a halt so that the people can cross. At the top of a frame with a two -line Bible quote. 2 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving while the priests with the ark stay in the middle of the Jordan and the waters are miraculously dammed, the Israelites cross the river

Crucifixion. Judge plate of a print where Christ is crucified on Golgota while standing watches. Below the cross are Maria and Maria Magdalena, and some other women. The criminals are nailed on their crosses (Matthew 27:38). Christ is offered a sponge with acidic wine (Matthew 27:48). Bottom left the cross Dice soldiers for the dress of Christ. (Matthew 27:35). The entire right shows a centurio to Christ. (Luke 23:47). The print has a Latin caption.

Pharaoh's army drowns in the Red Sea, Jacob Folkema, 1702 - 1767 print On the left, Moses is surrounded by Israelites who are grateful for the safe crossing. With his rod he points to the Red Sea to make the water flow back so that the Egyptians cannot follow them. In the foreground, Pharaoh drowns with his army. God has appeared from a cloud at the top and points to the Pharaoh in drowning needs. Biblical show from ex. 15 With a rule of text in French in the margin. paper etching 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)

Woodcut by Urs Graf d. Ä. from around 1506 depicting three women at a grave, showing figures, gestures, tomb, and landscape.

Saul is avenges on the priests of Nob, Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1591 print The servant of Saul, the Edomite Doëg, kills the priest Achimelech and his family on his order. In the background, all residents of the priest city of Nob are also killed (1 Sam. 22). Antwerp paper engraving Doeg kills Ahimelech and his family

Triumph of the truth. A street in a city. People stand or kneel for the female appearance of the truth, floating above their heads. She is wearing a palm branch in her right hand and a book in her left hand. An angel choir kneels around her. In the middle of the print there are a cup with grapes (wine), a royal wreath (the monarchy), a skull (death and the original sin) and a mirror (vanity) on the ground. The print depicts a scene from the Apocryphal Book Esdras (Chapter 3 and 4). Three servants of King Darius of Persia argue or that, respectively, wine, king and the woman is the strongest in the world. Zerubbabel, the last servant (probably the man to the right of the center on the print), wins the discussion with the answer that women are the strongest in the world, but that the truth overcomes everything. As a reward, zerubbabel with the recovery of the temple can start in Jerusalem. The print has a Latin caption with a quote from the Apocryphal Book Esdras (3-4).

. On a pedestal Saint Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The pedestal carries the title of the book. Under the pedestal a team, a compass and an ax. Two drawing putti knows on the front floor on the left side of the county. In the foreground, a noble lord with an insignial of the garbage and a monk. In the background a face on the coast of Kent.

Solar Eclipse at the death of Christ, Jan Luyken, William Broedelet, 1700

Joseph is thrown into the pit by his brothers. One of them stains Joseph's robe with the blood of a goat. In the background Jacob can be seen sending Joseph to his brothers and his brothers resting in the field, Joseph is thrown into the well History of Joseph (series title), print maker: Robert de Baudous, Lucas van Leyden, Northern Netherlands, 1591 - 1659, paper, engraving, h 286 mm × w 203 mm

Jesus Taken. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wenceslaus Hollar.

Emblem with man who sees how confidence in God can redeem a man from sins and do life in virtue; Den Wech des century life. 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.

This 1548 etching by Augustin Hirschvogel depicts Moses receiving the boards of law, showing figures, gestures, and biblical iconography in a late medieval style.

Print at the top right numbered: 223. In the margin a two-legged caption with reference to the Bible book mat. 7:13.

Josaphat Thanking God for His Victory. Dated: 1613. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Antonio Tempesta.

Crucifixion, Roeland van Bolten, After Jacopo Tintoretto, After Agostino Carracci, c. 1580 - c. 1608 print Left plate of a print where Christ is crucified on Golgota while bystanders are watching. Maria and Maria Magdalena are located under the cross, and some other women. The criminals are nailed to their crosses (Matthew 27:38). Christ is offered a sponge with sour wine (Matthew 27:48). At the bottom left of the cross, soldiers dice for the rug of Christ (Matthew 27:35). On the far right points a centurio to Christ (Luke 23:47). The print has a Latin caption. print maker: Zwolleafter painting by: Venice paper engraving comprehensive representations of the events on Golgotha during Christ's hanging on the cross, no particular event emphasized

Landscape with the vision of Eustachius, 1573 print Eustachius appears on the way in the forest a deer with a crucifix in the antlers. Eustachius is wearing the clothing of a Roman soldier. He gets from his horse and kneels in worship for the deer. paper engraving the conversion of St. Eustace: while hunting (on horseback) he is confronted with a stag bearing a crucifix between its antlers; Eustace is shown kneeling before the stag (that appears on a rock)

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

Jozef is sold to passing merchants; History of Joseph. The brothers get Joseph out of the well and sell it to passing merchants who take him to Egypt.

Christian Ridder, Pieter Serwouters, After David Vinckboons, After Abrahamus Regius, 1614 print The hero of faith, harnessed as a knight with a sword and shield in hand, stands on a rock. An angel with a palm branch in hand holds him a laurel wreath above his head. He is surrounded by a devil with a bow and arch and various worldly temptations. A castle in the background. Under the print some verse rules in Latin. Amsterdam paper engraving the Christian knight, 'Miles Christianus'. the Seven Deadly Sins (personified). devil(s) and demons

The Mission of the Seventy. Dated: probably c. 1576/1580. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Léonard Gaultier.

On the left, Moses is surrounded by Israelites who are grateful for the safe crossing. With his rod he points to the Red Sea to make the water flow back so the Egyptians cannot follow them. In the foreground, Pharaoh is drowning with his army. God has appeared from a cloud at the top, pointing to Pharaoh in drowning. Biblical representation from Ex. 15 with a line of text in French in the margin, Pharaoh's army drowns in the Red Sea, print maker: Jacob Folkema, (mentioned on object), 1702 - 1767, paper, etching, h 246 mm × w 349 mm

Entry into Jerusalem, print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: weduwe Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), Amsterdam, 1712, paper, etching, h 139 mm × w 78 mm

Pedestal with Saint Thomas Becket Title page for J. Beeverell, Les delices de la Grand 'brittany and the l'Irlande, part 4, 1707 Les delices de la Grand' brittany and the l'Irlande (title on object), On a pedestal Saint Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. The pedestal bears the title of the book. Under the pedestal a team, a compass and an ax. In the foreground left two drawing putti next to the coat of arms of the county of Kent. In the foreground on the right a noble gentleman with a badge of the Order of the Garter and a monk. In the background a view of the coast of Kent, the martyr Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, possible attributes: (red) chasuble, sword in skull, drawing, sketch (artist at work), cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', monk (s), friar (s), nobility and patriciate, chivalry, knighthood, rocky coast, Great Britain, Ireland, Kent, Jan Goeree (mentioned on object), 1707, paper, engraving, w 168 mm × h 130 mm

Ascension of Christ Twenty-four scenes from the New Testament (series title), the Ascension (Christ surrounded by radiant light or in a mandorla), anonymous, 1681 - 1762, paper, etching, h 118 mm × w 68 mm

Etching by Josef Ferdinand Fromiller depicting the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, showing traditional apostolic symbols and his crucifixion posture.

. The servant of Saul, the Edomite Dooeng, kills the priest Achimelech and his family. In the background, all residents of the Priesterstad NOB are also killed (1 Sam. 22).

Hizkia finds the defeated army of Sanherib, Jan Luyken, 1706 print Amsterdam paper etching at night, an angel of the Lord decimates the Assyrian camp: 185.000 soldiers are killed

Saint Malchus of Chalcis. He prays while herding sheep. In the background a hut in the landscape where his wife lives as a nun, Malchus of Chalcis as a hermit Male hermits (series title) Solitudo Sive Vitae Patrum Eremicolarum (series title), print maker: Johann Sadeler (I), print maker: Raphaël Sadeler (I), intermediary draughtsman: Maerten de Vos, Antwerp, (possibly), 1583 - 1588, paper, engraving, h 176 mm × w 215 mm

Bilam and the donkey, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1643 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 performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Num. 22:21. 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

H. Joris en de draak.The Holy Joris in classical armor kills a dragon, symbol of the conversion of a pagan country to Christianity. The place itself is personalized by the virgin in the foreground. On the left, soldiers watch, in the background city walls and a coast with fleeing devils and thunder clouds.

Elisa scatters salt in the source of Jericho, 1643 print Elisa scatters salt in the source of Jericho to purify the water. From that moment on, drinking the spring water no longer caused deaths or misfills such as before. In the background, the prophets from Jericho kneel for Elisa. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 2:19. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the water of Jericho is purified: when the citizens of Jericho complain about their water, Elisha puts some salt into a jar; he then throws the salt into the water (2 Kings 2:19-22). Elisha is acknowledged as Elijah's successor

Cross deck, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, after Lambert Lombard, 1556 print The corpse of Christ is taken by the cross by Joseph of Arimatea and Nikodemus. Three other men help. Some Roman soldiers around the cross. On the right, for the tomb of Christ, Mary is comforted by some women. paper engraving / etching descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)

Rader, Matthäus, Kager, Johann Mathias, Munich, Sadeler, Raphael (I), Bavaria sancta I, Saints of Bavaria I, SS. Martyres LV. Salisbvrgenses, Martyrdom of the 55 Christians of Salzburg, verso lower left - stamped, The 55 martyrs of Salzburg are killed by the Germanic tribe of the Heruli. The print has a Latin caption and is the twelfth print in a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria., print, prints, width 156 mm, height, 220 mm, South Netherlands, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1615 - 1615, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, German, 1575 - 1634, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1561 - 1634-12-22, publisher

The Egyptians Pursue the Israelites. Dated: 1613. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Antonio Tempesta.

Buried the dead; Seven works of mercy; Theatrum Biblicum (...). Tobit and his friends buried the dead in Nineve. Christ is on the left and makes a blessing gesture. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit 2: 4.

Generosity of scipio. In the middle of a tree, Scipio is the older who gave a captured virgin to her fiancé. On the left the virgin and her family offering gifts to scipio. Scipio refused the gifts and gave them as a wedding gift to the groom. In the middle of a Latin text.

Joseph is pulled out by his brothers. Joseph is pulled out of the well by his brothers. The merchants to whom she sell Jozef watch. The print is part of an album.

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