Biblical Illustrations and Events

A collection of historical prints depicting significant biblical events, featuring characters like Moses and illustrations of ethnic themes within scripture.

Moses hits water from the rock, Johann Sadeler (I), after Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1579 print In the foreground the Jewish people who collect water in jugs and scales. On the second plan, Moses hits a rock with his staff, causing water to flow out. In the background the tent camp of the Jews in the desert. The print has a Latin inscription and is the second print of a six -part series about the history of Moses and the Jewish people in the desert after the Exodus. Antwerp paper engraving Moses strikes the rock twice in front of the assembled people and water gushes out; the people quench their thirst

Moses hits water from the rock, Johann Sadeler (I), after Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1579 print In the foreground the Jewish people who collect water in jugs and scales. On the second plan, Moses hits a rock with his staff, causing water to flow out. In the background the tent camp of the Jews in the desert. The print has a Latin inscription and is the second print of a six -part series about the history of Moses and the Jewish people in the desert after the Exodus. Antwerp paper engraving Moses strikes the rock twice in front of the assembled people and water gushes out; the people quench their thirst

Mourning of Israelites in Gibea, Quiryn Fonbonne, After Bernard Picart, c. 1690 - c. 1757 print paper engraving / etching messengers of Jabesh-gilead come to Gibeah; the people weep on hearing the news

The adulteress before Christ

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder, created in 1582, illustrating the Passion of Christ with key events such as the crucifixion, carrying the cross, and scenes of devotion.

Stoning by Stefanus, Willem de Broen (Possible), After Bernard Picart, c. 1711 - c. 1720 print After Stefanus told of his vision of Christ, he is thrown out of the city and stoned by the furious crowd. Illustration for the New Testament, Hand. 7, 58. Under the show a title in Greek, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper engraving the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet

Two biblical performances from Joh. 11 And matte. 19. The generation of Lazarus, and the rich young man leaves Christ's sad. Two representations of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Numbered at the bottom right: 24.

. Two biblical performances. Above: a gentleman asked for a throne are three servants to account. Those with five talents and two talents have both earned the same amount. The last servant right brings his pocket with a talent and gives the Lord exactly the same back as what he had received. Below: the five wise virgins stick their lamps with some extra oil on your way. The foolish virgins sleep with their almost extinguished lamps. Among the performances a reference to the Bible texts and the titles in Dutch and French.

Mourning Complaint of the Israelites, Gilliam van der Gouwen, After Gerard Hoet (I), 1728 print The Israelites mourn the death of Moses. In the background the funeral of Moses on a hilltop by two angels (Deut. 34: 8). The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving / etching the Israelites mourn Moses for thirty days. God buries Moses on Mount Nebo

Procession; So that fields and mountains seemed to reflect the voices of shout to God .. Christians draw through the landscape in a procession and proclaim their faith.

Proclamation to the shepherds and worship by the shepherds, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two Biblical performances from Luc. 2. Angels proclaim the birth of Christ to the shepherds, and the worship by the shepherds. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 4. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present. annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Copper engraving by Jan Witdoeck depicting the Adoration of the Kings, created in 1638, showing figures around the nativity scene.

Ferdinand at the Dead Body of Cecilia. In a village street, Ferdinand looks at the dead body of Cecilia and swears her to avenge her. To the coffin, people have collected with torches.

Miraculist of the Benjamites. In a vineyard, the virgins of Israel desperately try to escape the Benjamites. Musical instruments and a scroll are located on the ground. Illustration of the Bible text ri. 21: 19-23. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Laban and Jacob close a covenant. Laban and Jacob close a covenant and keep a meal at the collected stones, as witnesses of the agreement. Illustration of the bible text gene. 44: 54. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Moses shows the Tables of the Law, Cesare Fantetti, After Rafaël, 1675 print Moses stands at the foot of Mount Sinai, for the Israelites. He shows them the dining of the law. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album. paper etching Moses on Mount Sinai with the tables of the law (Exodus 24:9-18, 31:18)

Balaam expresses his oracle; Balaams prediction about Israel. Balaam looks at the desert and sees the tribes of the people of Israel that are listed there. He expresses an oracle about the people of Israel. Balak is standing next to him. The seven sacrifices can be seen in the background. On every Balak has just sacrificed a bull and a Ram.

Gideon and the sheepskin; History of Gideon; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). Gideon kneels down the sheepskin. The dew is only on the sheepskin. On the right in the background, Gideon kneels for the second time at the sheepskin. This time the dew only falls around the sheepskin and not on the sheepskin. Gideons men look surprised. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 6.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery oven. The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar, surrounded by soldiers, sees how shadrach, meshach and abbednego 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. Illustration of the Bible text then. 3. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Moses strikes water from the rock; History of Moses after the Exodus; Historia moisis in deserto (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The Israelites catch water into jugs and scales. In the background, Moses strikes with its staff against a rock, so that water flows out. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 17. Print is part of an album.

Ordinary man opposes the established order with bottles of wine, Denis Auguste Marie Raffet, 1830 print Paris paper bottle of wine. aids for prayer, e.g. rosary

Battle of Israel against the Amalekites and the worship of the Golden Calf, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two biblical performances from ex. 17 and 32. In the Battle of Israel against the Amalekites, Joshua defeats Amalek, and the Israelites dancing and kneeling for the Golden Calf. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 30. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching the Amalekites come to war against the Israelites (Exodus 17:8-16). the people feasting ~ adoration of the golden calf

Pharaoh's daughter finds Moses in piping basket; "The Egyptian princess (...). Pharaoh's Daughter and Her News FIND Moses in Piping Basket at the Covered Bank of the Nile. At the Top Right: i.d.pl.II. Bottom Right: Bladz.120.

Sick man trying to escape a group of doctors. .

Judah orders Chira to find the prostitute; History of Judah and Tamar; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Judah commissioned his friend Chira to give a goat babe as a payment to the prostitute, while pointing at the leaving Tamar. Chira keeps the box under the arm and will find the prostitute, but don't find it. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 38:20. This print is part of an album.

Return from the ark of the covenant from the country of the Philistines. The people flows from the city to welcome the Ark of the Covenant, which is at an increase outside the city. Men are about to sacrifice a calf. A second calf is led to the sacrifice site. Illustration of the Bible text 1 Sam. 6: 14-15. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Burning the weeds and harvesting of the grain; Parable of the sower; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The landlord, with a scepter in hand, gives the command to get the harvest. The grain is harvested and the weeds are collected and burned. A boy holds the rug of the landlord. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13:30. This print is part of an album.

Conversion of the stick keeper ENMagic books in Ephese burned; The Stokwaarder / La Conversion du Géolier de Philippesde books of the Ydle Kones are burned / Livres de Magie Brulés à ephèse.two Biblical Performances out of or hand. 16 and 19. Numbered at the bottom right: 45.

. 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). In the margin a two-legged caption in Latin.

Children's Crusade, 1212, Anonymous, 1800 - 1899 print Children's crusade, 1212. A group of children pulls up with banners, crosses and torches. paper steel engraving militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc.

Christ and the adulterous woman; Vade, & Iam Amplivs Noli PecCare. In the Temple of Jerusalem, the Pharisees bring a woman who is caught overtime to Christ. He must judge her. Christ writes with his finger on the floor and says, "Which is without sin, the first stone".

Incacity Atahualpa becomes repent to the Catholic faith. Spaniards try to convert the Catholic faith into Catholic faith. He has his ear against the Bible. A spiritual a crucifix holds for him.

Emblem with angel showing man how he has to avoid virtue and sin against each other; Den Wech des century life. An angel stands with a scale and shows a man how much heavier the virtue weighs than sin. On one scale the devil sits with the globe and signs of power, he is found to be too light. The angel that does take weight in the bowl stands for virtue. The landscape behind them shows what the man is waiting at his choice.

Copper engraving and etching by Antonio Baratti showing a funeral ceremony, created between 1744 and 1787.

Various customs of the Sami, Bernard Picart (workshop of), 1726 print Use leaf with four performances by Sami in Sápmi (Lapland). At the top left: a wedding ceremony in a church in Sápmi. At the top right: Baptism of a baby in a church in Sápmi. Bottom left: funeral in Sápmi. At the bottom right: A Same lies in ecstasy on the ground with a ritual noidi drum on its back. In the background a reindeer for a sled. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving ritual practices ~ Germanic and Scandinavian religions. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. ritual practices ~ stadia of human life (non-Christian religions). baptism, christening ceremony ~ the first of the seven sacraments. Europeans: Sami Sápmi

Inauguration of Joshua as Mozes' successor, Jan van Vianen, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Moses appoints Joshua as his successor and place his hands on his head in the presence of the high priest Eleazar and the community. Illustration of the Bible text Deut. 31: 14-23 and Num. 27: 18-23. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Joshua is chosen as successor to Moses, who places his hands on Joshua's head in front of Eleazar the high priest and the assembled congregation (Numbers 27:18-23). Joshua's vocation (Deuteronomy 31:7-8, 31:14-15)

Kruisdraging, Friedrich August Pflugfelder, after Johann Friedrich Overbeck, 1840 print Düsseldorf paper etching carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

. Two biblical performances. Above: in a landscape runs and speaks with the Emmausgoers. Below: During the meal in Emmaüs, the two students recognize Christ when he breaks the bread. Among the performances a reference to the Bible texts and the titles in Dutch and French.

Simeon and Levi kill the Sichemites. The Simeon and Levi brothers robbed the Sichemites when they are sick in their bed. One of the brothers takes Dina back to Jacob (Gen. 32:24). In the background the rest of the city is looted. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Germanician at a burning sacrifice on an altar. Numbered at the top right: IX.

Titus looks like the destroyed Jerusalem; Titus, Jerusalem survoring (...). The Roman emperor Titus weed when seeing the destroyed Jerusalem, 70. At the top right: III.d.pl.i. Bottom right: Bladz.79.

King of Bohemen, Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdainine, 1777 print Lithuania paper etching / drypoint offering ruler's position: presentation of crown or other symbols of authority (before coronation)

Martelaarschap van een protestant.A Protestant is put on a square in the presence of many bystanders in a bag.

Clair-obscur woodcut by John Baptist Jackson depicting the acceptance of Christ on the cross, created in 1738.

Presentation in the Temple, 1653 - 1654 print At the entrance of the temple where a large crowd enters, Maria walks up to the high priest with a staircase. He is ready to receive her with a cloth. Sitting in the foreground on the right and a few men and women are reading. On the left, a child is helped on an elevation. The print is part of an album. paper engraving presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon (and Anna) present (Luke 2:22-39)

Mourning; Skala, Joseph, Führich, Joseph Von (1800-1876); 1830 (1801-00-00-1900-00-00), 1836 (1836-00-00-1836-00-00);

Crossing, Carl Ernst Christoph Hess, After Rembrandt van Rijn, 1765 - 1828 print paper 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)

Moses hits water from the rock, 1643 print The Israelites absorb water in jugs and scales. In the background, Moses hits a rock with his staff, causing water to flow out. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 17: 6. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Moses strikes the rock twice in front of the assembled people and water gushes out; the people quench their thirst

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert depicting the life of Jesus, created around 1598. The artwork shows biblical figures, events, and composition details.

1 of 12 plates from the series XII. Fidei Apostolici Symbola (The Apostles Creed). Publisher: Adriaen Collaert, Flemish, 1560-1618 After: Maarten de Vos, Flemish, 1532-1603

Passion Stations Statio V. Szymon of Cyrene helps to carry the cross to Jesus Filipowicz, Jan Józef (CA 1710 Ca 1767/1770)

Simi cursed King David; History of David and Absalom; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Simi cursed King David and throws stones to him. The soldiers of David want to defend him but the king stops them. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 16. This print is part of an album.

. The priests of Bubble eat it to the God bell off food. They come and go through a secret corridor under the table. While they secretly take the food, their footsteps remain in the shaft scattered by Daniel on the ground. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text and the title in Greek, English, Latin, German, French and Dutch.

David gets his two women and the loot back from the Amalekites, Abraham de Blois, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print David invades the camp of the Amalekites with his men. The Amalekites are eating and drinking the captured things at the Philistines and in Judah. David takes over everything, including his two women. Under the show is the title in six languages. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving David finds the Amalekites feasting

Dance around the Golden Calf, 1579 print The Jewish people dance and makes music around a pillar with the Golden Calf. A feast is eaten in the foreground. On the left on a hill, Moses breaks the tables of the law on the ground. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 32. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the people dance around the golden calf ~ Exodus. the people feasting ~ adoration of the golden calf. on seeing the idolaters Moses breaks the tables of the law

Christ heals a possessed man in the synagogue, Gabriel Huquier, after Claude Gillot, 1705 - in or before 1732 print print maker: Parisprint maker: Franceafter design by: Francepublisher: Parispublisher: ParisFrance paper etching healing of a possessed man in a synagogue (Mark 1:23-28; Luke 4:33-37)

The triumphant march of Belisarius (illustration in: Cesar Cantu, General history, Warsaw 1853-1857). Orgelbrand, Samuel (Warszawa ; wydawnictwo, drukarnia ; fl. 1836-1919), merchant employer, unknown, graphic artist

A copper engraving and etching by Albrecht Dürer depicting the Holy Trinity, showing figures, gestures, and religious symbolism created between 1640 and 1672.

Dance around the Golden Calf, Johann Sadeler (I), After Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1579 print The Jewish people dance and makes music around a pillar with the Golden Calf. A feast is eaten in the foreground. On the left on a hill, Moses breaks the tables of the law on the ground. The print has a Latin inscription and is the fifth print of a six -part series about the history of Moses and the Jewish people in the desert after the Exodus. Antwerp paper engraving the people dance around the golden calf ~ Exodus. the people feasting ~ adoration of the golden calf. on seeing the idolaters Moses breaks the tables of the law

The coronation of the prince and princess to king and queen of England, 1689; The crown is the prince and the princes offered / the prince and the princes are crowned to king and queen. Sheet with two performances. Above offering the crown to Willem and Mary. Under the coronation of the Prince Willem III and Princess Mary to King and Queen of England, April 21, 1689, in Westminster Abbey.

Birth of Johannes de Doper and Maria and Joseph register with the census in Bethlehem, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two Biblical performances from Luc. 1 and 2. The birth of John the Baptist, and Maria and Joseph register with the census in Bethlehem. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 3. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching birth of John the Baptist, sometimes Mary present. the people's census at Bethlehem: Mary and Joseph are registered

. Explorer Christoffel Columbus arrives on the island of Guanahani. He is welcomed by the locals. In the background a cross is established in the name of the Castile crown. In the margin a two-person caption in French.

Eliezer promises that he will find a woman for Isaac. Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, swears an oath and promises that he will find a woman for Isaac (Gen. 24: 9). In the background, other servants make camels ready for the journey. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Lot leaves Sodom with his wife and daughters; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafael; Imagins Veteris AC Novi Testamenti; Rafael Bible. Lot leaves Sodom with his wife and daughters. In the background the burning city. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album.

Jozef rijdt op een wagen door Egypte.Joseph drives a car from the pharaoh by Egypt, after he gave him the authority over the country. Illustration of the bible text gene. 41: 43. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Bilam and the Donkey, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 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. 13. This print is part of an album. 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

Martin Luther burns de Pauseijke Bul, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1783 print Luther burns the papal bull outside the walls of Wittenberg, 1520. At the top right: IV.D.PL.I. bottom right: p.22. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving burning of books (+ variant) Wittenberg

Boerenkermis, approx. 1600. Village view with a farmers' kisser in honor of Saint Sebastiaan, ca. 1600. On the left the inn with a banner on which the Saint Sebastian. For the inn and on the village square, the villagers entertain themselves with food, drinks, kolfspell, goose signs and dancing. Also the excesses: drunkenness, surrender, stealing and fighting. In the foreground on the right a man gives a beggar an alms, links sell a kerst horse and other toys, in the background market stalls and a procession with a Mariabeeld at the village church. In the caption 2 verses of 4 rules in French and Dutch, above the performance a letter of Latin.

Tobias and the angel say goodbye to Tobit and Anna; History of Tobias; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). Tobias and the angel Rafaël say goodbye to Tobias' parents Tobit and Anna. Right rear Tobias and the angel at the Tigris River where Tobias removed the heart, liver and bile of the caught fish and takes along. At the bottom of the margin an explanatory text in Latin. To Tobit 5.

. The soldiers of Herod kill all the boys of two years and younger in Bethlehem. Mothers try to protect their children. The print has a Latin Bible quote as a caption and is the ninth print of a twelve-part series about birth and the first years of Christ.

Dance around the golden calf; History of Moses after the Exodus; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The Jewish people dance and makes music around a pillar with the golden calf. A feast will be eaten in the foreground. On the left on a hill, Moses breaks down the tables of the law. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 32. This print is part of an album.

Men take an oath under the starry sky, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1800 print Berlin paper etching History. Oath. stars Ranking

Print, Via Crucis - Station I, Jesus Condemmed to Death; Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727 - 1804); etching on cream laid paper; 20.9 x 18.1 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. ); 1931-67-66-2

Baptism of Christ, Jean Pesne, After Nicolas Poussin, 1633 - 1700 print paper etching baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Cross instration. Christ falls under the weight of the cross. Veronica has just deleted the sweat of his face with a cloth. Maria is growing. This print is part of an album.

Paul appeals to the Roman civil law, Christian Bernhard Rode, c. 1770 print paper etching when he is to be scourged Paul tells that he is Roman

Paus Urbanus II te Clermont-Ferrand, 1095, anonymous, 1800 - 1899 print Pope Urbanus II in Clermont-Ferrand, 1095. The Aus spreading in public on a square, bishops and knights kneeling in front of him. This may be the Council of Clermont-Ferrand on November 18, 1095 with the call to the first crusade. paper steel engraving preaching (in general). pope. militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc. Clermont-Ferrand

David hears from the death of Saul and Jonatan, Jan Luyken, 1708 print Amsterdam paper etching the messenger brings Saul's crown and bracelet to David

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. Christ looks around to the Maria's and John the Evangelist.

Copper engraving by Grégoire Huret from 1664 depicting the ascension of Christ, showing figures, gestures, clouds, and upward movement.

Cartoon about the breakthrough in the negotiations on the constitutional revision in 1887, Jan Holswilder, 1887 print The liberal party, in the person of the devil, chases seven members. They have wings and are welcomed by a Pope, probably Herman Schaepman, in the clouds. The scene refers to the moment when seven liberals vote in the Senate before the revision, despite the fact that the liberal party was against the proposal. This caused a breakthrough. This print was published by the lantern. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: The Haguepublisher: The Hague paper political caricatures and satires. devil(s) and demons. pope. angels

Affected by the flood in a chapel in Babyloniënbroek, 1809, Reinier Vinkeles (I), after Cornelis van Hardenbergh, 1809 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving ruin of church, monastery, etc. - QQ - small church, chapel Babyloniënbroek

Copper engraving and etching by François de Poilly the Elder from 1640-1693 depicting an angel presenting the Christ child, showing gestures, facial features, drapery, and symbolic religious elements.

H. Francis from Assisi receives the child Jesus from Maria. .

Public audience Sr, Päbstl, Holiness in Vienna , Pope Pope Pius VI, in March in Vienna, Chélin, Copper Engraver

Copper engraving by Michel Natalis depicting the Ascension of the Apostle Paul, created between 1626 and 1668, illustrating religious iconography and Baroque figure composition.

Crucifixion of the Holy Timothy of Rome and Saint Maura and Christians are burned at night in Rome, Jan Luyken, 1700 print Two performances on a plate. Upstairs: In the foreground the crucifixion of the Holy Timothy of Rome and St. Maura. In the background the torture death of other Christians. Below: a street in Rome. it's night. Christian martyrs are tied up on the side of the road and are set on fire by Roman soldiers. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. night. violent death by burning at the stake; pyre. saints. male saints (with NAME). female saints (with NAME). drowning (violent death ~ water) Rome

Japanese gods and their worship, Bernard Picart (workshop or), 1724 print Leaf with three performances of Japanese gods. At the top left: statue of the Japanese God Tiedebaik. At the top right: statue of the God Amida. Below: In the foreground the Japanese Budian God Amida. In the background people with weights on their arms and feet in boats so that they will drown in honor of their God. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Shinto. Japanese

Shows Christ presented before Pilate in an etching by Bernhard Rode, depicting figures, gestures, expressions, and architectural background around 1752.

Torsenna returns a sword to a man. In a army camp, Torsenna gives the sword back to a man. Illustration for the play 'C. Mucius Cordus, or the redemption of Rome 'of Rhijnvis Feith.

Engel warns Joseph to flee to Egypt, Sébastien Bourdon, 1626 - 1657 print paper etching an angel appearing to Joseph in a dream summons him to flee into Egypt

Christ collapses under the weight of the cross, Pietro Monaco, After Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1717 - 1763 print Christ collapses under the weight of the cross that he wears on his shoulders on the road to Golgota. Soldiers try to pull him up. A crowd watches. print maker: Veniceafter drawing by: Veniceafter painting by: ItalyVenice paper etching carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian). Christ collapsing ~ carrying of the cross

Worship of the shepherds. The shepherds find Maria and Joseph in a stable. They kneel for the Christ child (Luc. 2:16). The print has a Greek, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

An etching by Bernhard Rode from 1752 depicting Christ presented before Pontius Pilate, showing figures in a courtroom setting and expressions of judgment.

Holy family with Johannes de Boper, a Lamb, other children and Putti, Pieter van der Banck, After Sébastien Bourdon, 1669 - 1693 print Text in Latin in the lower margin. publisher: ParisFrance paper engraving Holy Family with John the Baptist (as child)

Destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army and the forgiveness of Jojakin, Jan Luyken, After Ottmar Elliger (II), 1700 print Two performances on a plate. Above: After the siege of Jerusalem, the Babylonian army leaves back home with the plundered treasures of the city. The population of Jerusalem is included in slavery. In the background Jerusalem in the flames. Under: King Ewil-Merodach of Babylonia sits on his throne and grants King Jojakin of Judah Grace. Jojakin bows in thanks. Amsterdam paper etching Nebuzaradan, commander of the Babylonian army, burns down the temple and the palace of Jerusalem ~ second siege of Jerusalem. the people of Judah, except the poorest, are taken to Babylonia ~ story of Zedekiah. when Evilmerodach becomes king of Babylon, Jehoiachin is released from prison and permitted to dine at the king's table for the rest of his life (2 Kings 25:27-30; Jeremiah 52:31-34)

Persian wedding ceremony and baptismal ceremony, Bernard Picart (workshop of), After Bernard Picart, 1728 print Leaf with two performances of Persian rituals, respectively a wedding ceremony and a baptismal ceremony. Upstairs: The bridal couple sits on a rest bed in the night. The priest throws rice over them. Below: the child is washed, kept above the fire, a priest throws water over the child. Among the performances a caption in French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving ritual practices ~ non-Christian religions. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. Asiatic races and peoples: Persians

Arminius asks the Druids, Louis E.F. Garreau, After Jean Grandjean, 1783 print The Druids ask the gods to assist the Germanic general Arminius in his fight against the armies of Roman General Germanicus. The chief priest points to heaven with his staff. Four lightning rays fall from heaven. The print is part of the history of General Germanicus. print maker: Amsterdamafter painting by: Rome paper etching / engraving male persons from classical history (ARMINIUS). druid (Celtic religious functionary). lightning, flash of lightning, thunderbolt

Peter van Amiens with letter and Crucifix in the midst of a crowd, Reinier Vinkeles (I), after Jacobus Buys, 1782 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving letter, envelope. crucifix ~ personal devotion Amiens

Via crucis - Station I, Jesus Condemned to Death, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Italian, 1727 - 1804, Etching on cream laid paper, First state, ca. 1749, Print, Print

This etching by Heinrich Friedrich Füger, created after 1748, shows scenes from The Messiah, emphasizing characters, narrative structure, and religious or musical context.

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