Biblical Illustrations and Prints

Prints illustrating biblical narratives, depicting characters and scenes with a focus on dramatic moments and historical context, executed in detailed engravings.

Boaz questions his overseer about Ruth, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), Amsterdam, 1704, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 110 mm × w 158 mm

Allegory of the events in 1689 with Willem III and Maria on the throne (right half), Romeyn de Hooghe, after Jan van Vianen, 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. Netherlands paper etching

David is hiding in front of the army of Saul, Aegidius Sadeler (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1596 print Saul is looking for David in the wilderness of Zif with his army. At the front left, David and his men are hidden in a cave. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation and on the right in the corner a verse from Psalm 53. paper engraving David surrounded by Saul and his men in the wilderness of Maon

Boaz questions his overseer about Ruth, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), Amsterdam, 1704, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 110 mm × w 158 mm

Petrus finds a coin in the mouth of a fish. Petrus finds a four-trimmen piece in the mouth of a fish, with which he can pay the temple load.

David soldiers threaten him to be stoning, Aegidius Sadeler (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1596 print When seeing the plundered and still burning city of Siklag, the soldiers of David threaten to stonen him. In the foreground, David begs God for help. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation and on the right in the corner a verse from Psalm 37. paper engraving David threatened by his men with stoning

. Protestants are tortured in the foreground and minced meat in pieces under the guidance of a monk. In the background, Protestants are roasted or driven into a river.

Jan Sadeler I, after Maarten van Cleef, The Exodus from Egypt, 1585 The Exodus from Egypt

Paul's martyrdom; The martyrdom of Christ and the Apostles. Paul is beheaded with a sword; Left next to the scene of his torture death, he is displayed again, with a sword in hand. Under the show twice two lines of Latin.

Exodus from Egypt, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching the Israelites leave Egypt; first movement from Rameses to Succoth (Exodus 12:31 - 13:16)

Solomon has the temple build; History of Solomon; Theatrum Biblicum (...). King Solomo Let the temple build in Jerusalem. He stands on the front floor with a scepter in his hand. In the background the construction site. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 6.

Hizkia lets the idols destroy; History of Hizkia and Sanherib; Theatrum Biblicum (...). King Hizkia mission to destroy the sacrifices and images of idols. In the landscape, his men descend the images. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 18: 1. Below labeled: II.

Apostles share bread on the crowd, on top of a mountain, Christ is. .

Hizkia lets the idols destroy; History of Hizkia and Sanherib; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). King Hizkia mission to destroy the sacrifices and images of idols. In the landscape, his men descend the images. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 18.

Death of Achab on his chariot, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching Ahab dies and is buried in Samaria

Simson and Delila; History of Simson; Theatrum Biblicum (...). Simson is sleeping on Delila's lap and she clips his hair. Armed filkeins appear behind the tree to capture Simson. On the right in the landscape a bridge over a river. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 16:19.

Oded with the army of the Israelites, Jan Luyken, 1708 print Amsterdam paper etching Oded, a prophet, meets the returning Israelite army with the Judaean prisoners and exhorts the Israelites to let the prisoners go

Abigaïl kneels for David and offers him the brought fans.

Abigaïl kneels for David and offers him the food brought along, Caspar Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching Abigail goes out with asses laden with loaves of bread and bottles of wine, to meet David

Apostles give bread to the crowd, Christ on a mountain top, Jan Luyken, Jan Rieuwertsz. II, Barent Visscher, 1706

Israelites pull through the dry Jordaan.

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.

Boaz interrogates its supervisor over Ruth.

Feast of Tabernacles, Jan Luyken, 1705 print Amsterdam paper etching 'Sukkot', Feast of the Tabernacles

Wide and narrow road, Caspar Luyken, 1699 print In the foreground the writer in conversation with a man at the intersection of two roads. On the left, a narrow road goes steeply up towards heaven. But a man walks on this road. On the right many people walk on a wide, flat road towards the gates of hell. A scene from the work 'The seven faces' by Francisco de Quevedo. Amsterdam paper etching Distinction between Good and Bad; 'Distintione del bene & del male' (Ripa). cross-roads, bifurcation. entrance of hell as gate. literary characters and objects

Entry into Jerusalem, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)

Joseph sold by his brothers; History of Joseph. The crying Joseph is sold by his brothers to touring merchants. On the right in the background he is lowered in the well. Under the show is a line of text in Latin, numbered below: 1. The print is part of a series of prints about the life of Joseph.

Amsterdam, Schenk, Leonard, Lairesse, Gerard de, unknown, Glauber, Johannes, Biblical, mythological and allegorical representations, Baptism of Christ, verso center bottom - stamped, In the foreground Christ is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan. The Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descends from heaven. On the right in the foreground two angels hold Christ's clothes. The print is part of a series with biblical, mythological and allegorical representations., print, prints, height 280 mm, width 366 mm, 1646 - 1726, print maker, printmaker, 1656 - 1726, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, Noord-Nederlands, 1641 - 1711, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1696-02-26 - 1767-06-11, publisher

H. Andreas is taken to his cross -death, Jean Audran (Attributed to), After Guido Reni, 1677 - 1756 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching / engraving the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Feast of the new moon; Morals and habits of Turks. Seventh block of fourteen together form a frieze of seven images with the morals and habits of the Turks. The feast of the new moon in Marcedonia: men with torches, some veiled women and a number of cars drawn by oxen.

Apostles distribute bread to the crowd, atop a mountain Christ sits, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Jan Rieuwertsz. (II), publisher: Barent Visscher, Amsterdam, 1706, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 92 mm × w 80 mm

Collection of Christ, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching Christ is led away ~ Garden of Gethsemane

Abrahams ontmoeting met Melchisedek.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 a lion in a fight.

. The students of Christ share bread to the large group of listeners who came to listen to Christ. Christ on the right-hand plan, the bread blessing.

Entry into Jerusalem, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703-1762

Farmer's church, 1592 drawing paper. ink pen / brush festivities. drunkenness. folk dancing (men and women together). group dancing. vomiting

Wedding ceremonies, 1682 - 1733 Landscape with wedding ceremonies of different peoples in the Eastern and West Indies. On the left a sleep network and a man who aim a spear on a woman. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album. Leiden paper etching East-India. West India Landscape with wedding ceremonies of different peoples in the Eastern and West Indies. On the left a sleep network and a man who aim a spear on a woman. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album. Leiden paper etching East-India. West India

Gideon orders his men to drink water, Jan Luyken, 1703 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching those who lap water by putting their hand to their mouth are separated from those who kneel down to drink the water ~ selection of Gideon's men

Entry of Christ in Jerusalem. .

Turkish bridal couple are taken to their home, Jan Luyken, 1681 print A Turkish wedding couple is brought to their home by musicians, camels and donkeys. Print at the top right numbered: 176. Amsterdam paper etching Asiatic races and peoples: Turks. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. hoofed animals: camel

Christ Bearing the Cross (PassionSeries). Artist: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Flemish, 1571-1656 After: Hendrick Goltzius, Dutch, 1558-1617

Philip and the eunuch; Acts of the Apostles; Acta Apostolorum. Philip speaks with the eunuch he meets on the road from Jerusalem and Gaza. As a treasurer of the Queen of Ethiopia, the eunuch rides in a beautiful carriage. Philippus converts the eunuch to Christianity and baptizes him in a river. He is then taken by an angel. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series with the actions of the apostles as the subject.

Seba turns against King David, Aegidius Sadeler (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1596 print Seba, the son of Bichri, from the Benjamin tribe, speaks out against King David and blows on a horn. He calls on the Israelites to turn against David and move to the north. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation and on the right in the corner a verse from Psalm 118. paper engraving Sheba's rebellion against David (2 Samuel 20). the northern tribes turn away under Sheba's leadership

Party parade in Pegu, Bernard Picart (workshop of), 1726 print A parade with elephants and the king and queen of Pegu during the Sapan Giacche holiday. Under the show a caption in French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving procession ~ non-Christian religions

. The Jewish people collect Manna in the desert. On the second plan Moses and Aaron. In the background the manna rains from heaven. The print has a Latin inscription and is the first print of a six-part series about the history of Moses and the Jewish people in the desert after the Exodus.

Moses receives the legal tables and shows them to the people.

Charles II of Spain kneeling at a carriage. Charles II of Spain kneeling at a carriage for a church high-quality figure that holds the Holy Sacrament. In the background Madrid, in heaven the pope surrounded by angels.

Paul bitten by a viper; History of the apostles. Paul is bitten by a snake while he wants to throw a forest wood on a fire. He is surrounded by a large group of people - prisoners who had wrecked with him along the way to Rome at Malta (in the background the ship on the coast can be seen). Under the show four lines of Latin. This print is part of a 36-part set of prints of the history of the apostles.

. The students of Christ share bread to the large group of listeners who came to listen to Christ. Christ on the right-hand plan, the bread blessing.

Announcement to the shepherds.

Saul amidst the prophets. Saul comes across a procession of musicing prophets (1 Samuel 10:11). He acted in rapture by the Spirit of God. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Saul in the middle of the prophets, Gilliam van der Gouwen, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1728 print Saul meets a procession of musician prophets (1 Samuel 10:11). He touched by the Spirit of God. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving / etching Saul meets a group of prophets playing harps, drums, flutes and lyres

Wonderful multiplication of the seven loaves and the two fish, Jan Luyken, 1703 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching multiplication of loaves and fishes for a multitude of four or five thousand people (Matthew 14:13-21, 15:32-39; Mark 6:32-44, 8:1-10; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14)

Huwelijksceremonieën; Huwlyks Ceremonien / Ceremonies Nuptiales des Indiens et autres; Les Indes Orientales et Occidentales et autres lieux.Landscape with wedding ceremony of different peoples in East and West Indies. On the left a sleeping net and a man who is a spear pointing at a woman. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album.

Abigail meets David. David gives a stop sign on the procession soldiers behind him, when he sees abigail before him. Behind her is a servant with a donkey, with the rest of her servants with packed donkeys in the background. Illustration of the Bible text 1 Sam. 25:23. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Print at the top right numbered: 209. In the margin a two-legged caption with reference to the Bible book 2 Cor. 4:18.

Europeans are tortured and murdered by Chinese. Two performances on a plate. Above: Europeans are tortured and murdered by Chinese. Under a slaughtering field with killing. A number of whites are crucified by Chinese.

Christ predicts the destruction of Jerusalem Christ's lamentation over Jerusalem Twenty-four scenes from the New Testament (series title), print maker: Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), Jan Luyken, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1681, paper, etching, h 120 mm × w 70 mm

Drunkenness of Noah, Harmen Jansz Muller, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1570 - 1612 print The drunk Noah is half naked in front of his tent and is laughed at by Cham. Sem and Jafet walk backwards with a cloak to cover their father with it. Print is part of a series about the Ten Commandments and displays a violation of the fourth commandment: before your father and your mother. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Shem and Japheth cover their father Noah; Ham usually stands nearby deriding him. 'honour your father and your mother' ~ separate representation of the fifth of the ten commandments

Separation of Abraham and Lot.

Moses and the copper snake, Caspar Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching 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

. The envoys of Jefta ask the king of the ammonites why he attacks them on their own ground. The king answers that the area belongs to him from the Arnon to the Jabbok and the Jordaan and therefore to be returned to Him without a battle (Ri. 11: 12-28).

Philip, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1582 print Filippus speaks with the Eunuch that he meets on the road of Jerusalem and Gaza. As treasure master of the queen of Ethiopia, the Eunuch drives in a beautiful carriage. Philippus converts the Eunuch to Christianity and baptizes him in a river. He is then taken by an angel. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the actions of the apostles. print maker: Antwerpafter design by: Haarlempublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Philip meets the Eunuch, who is travelling in a chariot. Philip explains the scripture to the Eunuch. Philip baptizes the Eunuch. translocation of Philip (by an angel)

Funeral of Sara, Symon Novelanus (attributed to), 1577 - 1627 print Abraham lets his wife Sara buried in a tomb for a cave. In the background in the landscape, the funeral procession goes with the body of Sara. At the bottom a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 23. Cologne paper etching Sarah's burial in the cave of Machpelah

Miraculous multiplication of the seven loaves and the two fish.

Stoning of Stephen.

Christ and De Tien Lepels, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing Christ sends ten lepers to the priest (Luke 17:11-19)

Ascension of Christ, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1681 - 1762 print paper etching the Ascension (Christ surrounded by radiant light or in a mandorla)

Print at the top right numbered: 111. In the margin a two-time caption with reference to the Bible book Luc. 13:24.

Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in Spain in which the Moorish Almohads were defeated by Christian armies led by King Alfons VIII from Castile. On the left the Christian army with a lead canon Domenico Pasquali with a triumphyrity, followed by Alfons VIII and Rodrigo Ximénez, Archbishop of Toledo. On the right the almohads, some of which have dropped and others withdraw. Assignment, coat of arms and four-line Latin text in undermarge.

The Gibonites show Joshua their moldy bread and their old clothes, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching the people of Gibeon, fearing Joshua and his men, decide to deceive them: they load their donkeys with worn-out sacks, they put on ragged clothes and old sandals and take decaying food

Persecution of Protestants in France, 1672, Jan Luyken, 1698 print print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Leiden paper etching / letterpress printing persecution of believers France

Christ Carrying the Cross (copy) 1660-96 Joannes de Ram. Christ Carrying the Cross (copy) 654312

Similarity of the tenants of the Wijngaard, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching at last the lord sends his son, '... they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him'

Family of Narren. Family of Narren. An old Zottin in a tent has broken a nest of young narren. The little ones get food and drink. Two jester dances over the egg. In the background a mountain landscape with a castle. Caption of 4 lines in Dutch.

Simon, Giora's son, appears from the rubber heaps of the temple.

Crossbreak; Susceperunt Autem Iesum et Eduxerunt et Baiulans Sibi Crucem (...); Passion, resurrection and ascension of Christ; Spacious bible. Christ carries the cross, followed by his followers and soldiers. Mother Mary and Maria Magdalena are in the foreground. A man, seen on the back, points to Golgota. On the left a man dressed in a lion's skin and a man with a rocket. Under the show the title in Latin, four four-line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in John. 19.

T Gemyterd uytregt, by St. Maartens Domvoogd Vry, / Shows S Heemels Blessing, well -redeemed slaverny / syn 't Middelpunt van' t Land, Drysledig, has closed. / 't Omrijig Staatsverbond, which nobody bons about sal. "Press recto L.O. and r.o.

Martyrdom of Matthew, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Amsterdam paper etching Matthew is slain before an altar by soldiers of Hirtacus and is beheaded

October: the parable of the vineyard's belts; The life of Christ in the twelve months; Emblemata Evangelica. An autumn landscape. In the air The Astrological Sign of October: Scorpio. In the left corner, Christ tells his students the parable of the vineyard's tenants. In the background the vintage and the imagination of the parable. In the vineyard, one of the servants of the owner of the vineyard is stoned by the tenants. In the foreground the owner's son is killed by one of the tenants (matte. 21). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the life of Christ's depicted in the twelve months of the year.

Crossing over the Jordaan, Cornelis Huyberts, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print On the left are priests who wear the Ark of the covenant. In the middle, twelve men each lift a stone of the bottom of the Jordaan. Behind it the Israelites cross the Jordaan River. Behind them the water of the Jordaan forms a dam. At the bottom a reference to JZ. 3: 14-17 and the title of the print in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving twelve men take twelve stones from the middle of the river ~ crossing of the Jordan by the Israelites

. The Holy Stefanus is kneeling on the ground and is stoned for the tower of the city of Jerusalem.

Moses strikes water from the rock.

Hagen sermons outside Antwerp, 1566, Jan Luyken, 1730 - 1738 print Hagen sermons outside Antwerp, 14 June 1566. Calvinist meetings in the woods, in the distance the city of Antwerp. In the foreground, a pastor speaks under a tree. Among the listeners are some armed Calvinist order weakers. Print at the top left marked: Tom: I. No. 2. Amsterdam paper etching sermon ~ Protestant service

Laban searches the possessions of Jacob and Rachel. Laban and his soldiers search the possessions of the fled Jacob and are two women Rachel and Lea, looking for the stolen gods figurines. Rachel sits on one of the crates in which they have hidden the figurines.

Thirsty Laven, Caspar Luyken, 1708 print Nuremberg paper etching giving the thirsty to drink, 'sitiens potatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy

Copres of Egypt, holy.

Christ on Het Kruis, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing 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)

The gibeonites show Joshua their moldy bread and their old clothes.

Christians are flashed in a cell and Christians are plunged in public, Jan Luyken, 1700 print Two performances on a plate. Above: Christians are flashed with rods in a cell. Below: Christians are flashed in public with whips and then torn apart by Lions. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. flogging, scourging (in public). torture. beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion. prison, jail

Crossbreak; The passion. Christ carries the cross on the way to the Golgota hill.

Jozef's cup is found in Benjamin's bag, Andries van Buysen (Sr.), after Gerard Hoet (I), c. 1711 - c. 1720 print Commissioned by Jozef, men are the luggage of his brothers. They find a golden cup in the bag of his youngest brother Benjamin. Benjamin is taken prisoner and brought back to Joseph. Illustration for the Old Testament, Gen. 44: 12-34. Under the show a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the cup is found in Benjamin's sack

Golgotha (Calvary). Leyden, Lucas van (1489 aut 1494-1533), graphic artist

Allegory on the file and the association of the parties, 1609. Allegory on the peace-reached, 1609. Links Archduke Albrecht and Isabella, Jan Neyen and representatives of the States General. On the right, Maurits and Spinola are jointly lead the procession of all 17 province layers. In the middle the triumphy of peace (PAX) accompanied by justice (Justitia), Mercy (Misericordia) and Truth (Veritas), in the foreground the war god Mars is faded. In the background the rounds of swords to plow scissors. Above three medallions with portraits of Spinola, Albrecht and the Count of Bucquoy. Down two medallions with portraits of Maurits and Frederik Hendrik.

Jakob buries the idols, Claes Moeyaert, 1612 - 1655 print Jakob buries the idols and earrings of his family under a tree near Sichem. A round ruin in the background. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 35. Amsterdam paper etching the idols (and ear-rings) are hidden under an oak at Shechem

Mehemed Rizabeg. / Intendant of the Province of Erivan in Persia, was appointed by the Suultant ... / the Audience Audience of the Persian Ambassador by the Roy Louis XIV / 13 August 1715 and his departure for the Persia the 30 (e) of the month and year month. (IT)

Miraculous fishing and wonderful rigidity. Christ multiplies the loaves and the fish, in the midst of his disciples and spectators. In the background the more of Galilee on which fishermen in a boat their nets on the command of Christ's uigoes to catch fish. Before Christ, in the lake, Peter with folded hands. On the shore James and John who inside the nets. Under the show two lines in Latin.

Marcus saves a slave of his torture, Jacob Matham, after Jacopo Tintoretto, 1593 - 1597 print The evangelist Marcus drops from heaven and saves a slave from his torture. The instruments of his torture break. paper engraving St. Mark rescues a slave from martyrdom by coming down from heaven; the instruments of torture break

The Gibonites show Joshua their moldy bread and their old clothes, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing the people of Gibeon, fearing Joshua and his men, decide to deceive them: they load their donkeys with worn-out sacks, they put on ragged clothes and old sandals and take decaying food

Amalekites ambushed by David, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), Amsterdam, 1704, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 113 mm × w 161 mm

Unknown, Blind Leading the Blind, engraving on laid paper.

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