Biblical Martyrdoms and Stories

A collection of historical prints depicting biblical events including the martyrdom of saints and the mourning of Israelites, rich in detail and emotional expressions.

Apostle Paulus proclaims teaches of God in Jewish synagogue, François van Bleyswijck, 1740 print print maker: Leidenpublisher: Rotterdam paper etching epistle (of Paul) to the Hebrews

Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, from the series 'The little apostles' (Les petits apôtres) ca. 1632 Jacques Callot French. Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, from the series 'The little apostles' (Les petits apôtres) 410297

Two performances. Above a separate list with the blessing of Manasse and Ephraim, the sons of Joseph. The old Jacob is located in his bed and blessed Ephraim and Manasse. He does this with crossed hands and predicts a great future for Ephraim, the youngest son of Joseph. Joseph tries to stop him. Under the central show: On a forum of Rome, a Roman citizen holds a coin to the height and he swears in front of the magistrate that he will adopt the young person next to him as a son. Under the show five Roman tokens.

Man on Throne negotiates with the leaders of the rioting Janitzars in Constantinople, Jan Luyken, 1681 print Print at the top right numbered: 137. Amsterdam paper etching ruler and his subjects. mutiny, rebellion ~ military discipline Constantinople

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

Lazarus begins to the feast of the rich man.

Death of Herod Agrippa.

Presentation from the Old Testament.

Chained Bovenopers In Austria say goodbye to their families, 1540, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Amsterdam paper etching persecution of heretics. (person under sentence of death) on the way to the scaffold or place of execution Austria

. In addition to the meeting tent, representatives of seven different tribes of Israel meet at Joshua and the Priest Eleeazer. Two men show a map of the promised land and a blindfolded man draws lots from a vase to assign the areas to tribes. Joshua watches, with a scepter in his hand. Eleazar shares the lottery tickets to the delegates. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text and the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Apostle Paulus proclaims teaches of God in Jewish synagogue, François van Bleyswijck, 1740 print print maker: Leidenpublisher: Rotterdam paper etching epistle (of Paul) to the Hebrews

Residents of Lystra want to sacrifice to Paulus and Barnabas, Jan Luyken, 1703 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching preparation of the sacrificial celebration with oxen and garlands in front of the temple of Jupiter ~ Paul and Barnabas at Lystra. Paul and Barnabas tear their clothes, and try to prevent the sacrifice

Changed from Christ.

ECCE GOMO; Vita, Passio et Resvrrectio IESV Christi; Life, passion and resurrection of Christ. Pontius Pilate shows the branched Christ to the Jewish people (John 19: 4-7). The print has a Latin caption. The print is part of a series about the life of Christ.

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

. H. Alexander Carbonarius preaches for the early Christian congregation. He has a clean robe and washed. The municipality accepts him as a new bishop.

Mourning complaint of the Israelites. 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.

Martyrdom of Saint James the Lesser, from the series 'The little apostles' (Les petits apôtres) ca. 1632 Jacques Callot French. Martyrdom of Saint James the Lesser, from the series 'The little apostles' (Les petits apôtres) 410289

Christ Genest Two Blinden, Richard van Orley (ii), After Jan van Orley, c. 1685 - c. 1700 print Christ leaves with his followers from the city of Jericho. There are two blind people in front of the Stadspoort who ask him for healing. The blind men are sitting in front. One waves to Christ. The other points to his eyes. Under the image a Latin fresh from matt. 20. Brussels paper etching / engraving healing of two blind men, or one (Bartimaeus), sitting near Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)

Fighting during the Bishop election of Damasus, Jan Luyken, 1701 print The bishop election of Damasus in a cathedral. There is fought in the foreground between supporters of two bishops. In the background the bishop candidates Damasus and Ursinus. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. interior of church. street-fights, riots

Generosity of the poor widow.

In Danzig, a procession with stone throws is greeted by the people, 1678, Caspar Luyken, 1698 print Leiden paper etching / letterpress printing procession ~ Christian religion. street-fights, riots Danzig

In addition to the meeting tent, representatives of seven different tribes of Israel meet at Joshua and the Priest Eleeazer. Two men show a map of the promised land and a blindfolded man draws lots from a vase to assign the areas to tribes. Joshua watches, with a scepter in his hand. Eleazar shares the lottery tickets to the delegates. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text and the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Japanse koophandel; Hof van de koning van de Calaminhans; Japanse koophandel / Commerce du Japon // Calaminhans Eer Pracht / Magnificence du Roi Calaminhan, aux Indes Orientales; Les Indes Orientales et Occidentales et autres lieux.Presentation in two parts. On the left the commerce and a trading house in Japan. In the foreground a scooping, including some tons of bibles. In the distance some Dutch ships at sea. On the court representation The court of the King of the Calaminhans in East Indies. The king is sitting on a cushion under a canopy and is flanked by his servants and his women. Three women make music. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album.

Jacques Callot, Christ Disputing with the Doctors, 1635 Christ Disputing with the Doctors

Genezing of one paralyzed, Richard van Orley (ii), after Jan van Orley, c. 1685 - Before 1700 print A paralyzed man is brought to Christ with his bed. Christ is standing in the courtyard of a building between a group of people. He heals the man who gets up his mattress and runs away. Under the image a Latin verse from Luc. 5. Brussels paper etching / engraving the paralytic takes up his bed and walks away ~ Christ healing paralytics

Jacques Callot, Christ before Caiaphas, c 1624 1625 Christ before Caiaphas

Ephesians burn their books in public, Jan Luyken (Possible), 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching the Ephesians burn the exorcists' books in public

Distribution of the file between Spain and the United Netherlands, 1609, Anonymous, 1609 print Disconning of the file between Spain and the United Netherlands, April 1609. From a stage it is announced that the file has been signed. In front of the podium, two men bend towards each other, on the right the crowded audience, the pektons are already set up in the distance. Germany (possibly) paper etching / engraving proclamation of peace

. Stefanus is stoned outside the city gate. Right Saul is with the mantels of those who throw stones. On the clouds, Stefanus sees God the Father and Christ in a vision. Print is part of a series about the eight obesity of Christ and illustrates the salvation: delicious who will be prosecuted because of justice. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the willow discussion and the show.

Allegorical representation with faith, crowned woman and history, Jan Caspar Philips, 1752 print The personification of faith with cross and the gospel sits next to a crowned woman with a monstrance in her hand. With them, superstition is seen on their backs, with owl on the head and an incense vessel in their hand. On the right history writes the history of the popes. In the background on the right a round church building, on the left, Christians are tortured and put to death. Faith is shown from a cloud by hope with anchor and a woman with a heart with a cross in hand. paper etching Faith, 'Faith'; "Fed ',' Fede Catholic ',' Feddre Christian ',' Fedde Christian Catholic Church '(Ripa) ~ One of the Three Theological virtues. 'History'; "History" (Ripa). "Superstition" (Ripa). Hope, 'hope'; "Speranza Divine from the specified" (Ripa) ~ One of the Three Theological virtues

The funeral procession for a royal prince, and the cremation of a royal prince. Etching with engraving.

Christ beaten and mocked before the High Priest Caiaphas. Etching by Jacques Callot.

. Two performances on a plate. Above: the apostles Paulus and Barnabas in the city of Lystra. Paul heals a crippled beggar for the temple. The collected crowd looks full of admiration. Below: the inhabitants of Lystra think that Paul and Barnabas are gods and bring cattle to the city gate that they want to sacrifice for the two apostles. Paul tries to stop them, while Barnabas tears his clothes.

Naball is asked for food by servants of King David, Jacob Folkema, 1702 - 1767 print Biblical show from 1 Sam. 25. Ten servants of King David come to ask for food, in the background, figures wear slaughtered sheep. paper etching ten servants sent by David come to Nabal to ask for food; Nabal and his men may be shown shearing sheep

Jacques Callot, The Adoration of the Magi, c 1631 The Adoration of the Magi

Compilation of scenes from Jewish history; Title page for Johannes Leusden, Philologus Hebraeus, Utrecht, 1686. Different scenes from Jewish history are combined. Being to see the fall of Adam and Eva, the sacrifice of Abraham, Moses receives the stone tablets on the Sinai mountain, the construction of the Temple of Salomon, a procession with the Ark of the Covenant and the Golden Candlestick and a group of Jewish scholars Who about a Thorate text.

The dead body of Samson is carried on a donkey in a funeral procession. In the background the ruined temple., Funeral of Samson The Tribulation Days of the Jewish People (series title), print maker: Philips Galle, Maarten van Heemskerck, (mentioned on object), Haarlem, 1569, paper, engraving, h 140 mm × w 202 mm

Adoration by the Kings, Jacques Callot, 1621 - 1635 print Maria is sitting on his lap with the Christ child at the entrance of a derelict building. Behind her is Joseph. The three kings or pointing from the east offer Christ their gifts. Under the performance a caption in Latin. print maker: Nancypublisher: Paris paper etching adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

Utrechtse Dom of all Protestant objects stripped and re-introduced as a Catholic church, 1672; De Dom Geekeßelt and dedicated; Series of five prints about the events happened in Utrecht over the period 1672-74 (reissue by Schoonebeek); Uytrechts changes accident in the 1972, 73 and 74. The Utrecht Dom is stripped on 9-10 July 1672 from all Protestant objects and re-introduced as a Catholic Church. At the top of a canvas with the serene title, above three two-year verses in Dutch. First print in a series of five prints about the events happened in Utrecht over the period 1672-74.

The people of Israel divided between Tibni and Omri, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1569 print One part of the people wants Tibni as king, the other part is for Omri. For the temple and destroyed city, the people are divided into two groups. Haarlem paper engraving the people of Israel are divided; some want Tibni as king, others want Omri

Death of Herod Agrippa, Jan Luyken, 1703 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching King Herod Agrippa speaks to the people; he is smitten by an angel and dies

Vineyard of Naboth, the Tenth Commandment, Crispijn van de Passe (I), Philips Galle, 1574 - 1637

Two representations on a plate. Above: Paul, kneeling among a group of believers on the beach at Tyre. In the background the city of Tyre and a large sailing ship. Below: Christians assembled in the imperial palace, in the private room of Saint Castulus, the chamberlain of Emperor Diocletian, Paul praying on the beach of Tyre and a gathering of Christians in the room of Saint Castulus in the imperial palace Paul's prayer on the shore outside Tyre / Religious exercise in Castulo's room in the Keyzer Palace , print maker: Jan Luyken, bookseller: Barent Visscher, publisher: Jacobus van Hardenberg, Amsterdam, 1700, paper, etching, h 292 mm × w 158 mm

Offering the supplication to the Duchess of Parma, 1566, 1752 print Offering the supplement by the covenant of the nobles to the governor, the Duchess of Parma, in the Palace in Brussels 5 April 1566. Northern Netherlands paper etching Palace on the Koudenberg

Martyrdom of the H. Joris. Saint Joris, on a scaffold, surrounded by soldiers, men with torture tools and spectators. In the foreground is his clothes and above him, in the air, holds an angel surrounded by Putti a laurel wreath and palm branch. Under the show four lines text in Latin.

Saul tries to kill the harp playing David.

Procession held by the French Catholics on Sacrament Day of the Year 1672; The procession T'uytrecht; Series of five prints about the events happened in Utrecht over the period 1672-74; Uytrechts changes have happened in the 1972, 73 and 74. The procession held by the French Catholics on Sacrament Day of the Year 1672. At the top left a verse of 4 lines in Dutch. Second print in a series of five prints about the events happened in Utrecht over the period 1672-74.

Stoning by Stefanus, Harmen Jansz Muller, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1564 - 1568 print Stefanus is stoned outside the city gate. Saulus is on the right with the coats of those who throw stones. On the clouds, Stefanus sees the Father and Christ in a vision of God. Print is part of a series about the eight Blessig talks of Christ and illustrates the blessing: Blessed who is being prosecuted because of the righteousness. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the blessing and the show. paper engraving blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet

Wedding in Kana, Richard van Orley (ii), After Jan van Orley, c. 1685 - Before 1700 print Christ sits at the table among the wedding guests in a stately building with a high barrel vault. He talks to a servant who points to the jugs with water. Christ turns the water into wine. In front of the right, a dog takes the remains of the food on the floor. Under the image a Latin verse from Joh. 2. Brussels paper etching / engraving Christ orders (six) jars to be filled with water ~ marriage-feast at Cana

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

You shall not be unjustly desirable what your neighbor belongs: the tenth commandment, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Two men in conversation point to a house in the background. Numbered at the top right: 755. paper etching neighbour. 'you shall not covet' ~ separate representation of the tenth of the ten commandments

Procession in which, under a canopy, the miracle host is carried around in a monstrance. The canopy is flanked by clergymen. Miracle Worship History of the Holy Miracle , print maker: Lodewijk Joseph Fruytiers, (mentioned on object), 1723 - 1783, paper, etching, engraving, h 155 mm × w 98 mm

Stoning van Filippus, Jan Luyken, 1685 print Amsterdam paper etching martyrdom and death of Philip

Christ heals the blind, Jan van Orley, c. 1685 - Before 1700 print Christ picks up dust and sand from the ground and scatters it in the eyes of a blind -born man. The blind man kneels on the ground before Christ. Christ disciples stand around him and look at healing. Under the image a Latin verse from Joh. 9. Brussels paper etching / engraving healing of a man born blind: Christ touches his eyes with an 'ointment' of dust and spittle (John 9)

Sermon of Christ for the temple.

Religious ceremony of the inhabitants of Hispaniola, West Indies (today Haiti and Dominican Republic) - the god has heads of different animals, and a tail Date: 1721

Beneficial fountain in Constantinople where the sick are buried and soaked in the soil, Jan Luyken, 1689 print Print at the top right marked: I. Partie p. 71. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Paris paper etching ornamental fountain. magic healings Constantinople

Doornenkring van Christus, Hieronymus Wierix, After Bernardino Passeri, 1593 print Soldiers push the crown on the head of Christ with sticks. Another soldier hands him the reed stem. Various elements from the performance are letters that correspond with the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving the crowning with thorns: soldiers with sticks place a thorny crown on Christ's head and give him a reed (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:2-3)

A 1621 copper engraving showing paintings in the mourning decoration for the exequies of Grand Duke Cosimo II of Tuscany in SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, emphasizing funerary and religious imagery.

Construction of the Golden Altar for the Temple of Solomon, Jan Luyken, 1700 print In the foreground, craftsmen work on all kinds of objects for the interior of the temple of Solomon, such as the gold altar, the gilded doors, the candlesticks, the dishes and the sacrificial scales. In the background the construction of the temple of Solomo. Amsterdam paper etching the construction of the temple of Solomon. the decoration of the temple of Solomon

Reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem.

The beneficent monarch (registered title)

. Two performances on a plate. Above: Christ, chained to a pole, soldiers. Below: Pontius Pilate shows the Geseld Christ to the Jewish people, who doesn't do it.

Heretics publicly beheaded ..

Construction of the Temple of Solomon, Jan Luyken, 1708 print Amsterdam paper etching the construction of the temple of Solomon

Parable of the lost sheep, Jan Luyken, 1708 print Amsterdam paper etching the lost sheep sought and found by the shepherd ~ parable of the good shepherd (Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:4-7)

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

Death Pope Gregory VI is brought in to a portable Sint-Pietersbasiliek; Schlag Dean, Es Musz Seyn.

Christ resurrecting the young man. Engraving by Bleiswyk after Picart.

Davids Triumph, Adriaen Collaert, After Jan van der Straet, 1587 - 1591 print After David's victory against Goliat and the Philistines, King Saul and David are festively welcomed by the women of Israel (1 Samuel 18: 6-7). The armor and head of Goliat are carried triumphantly. The print has a Latin caption with verses. The print is part of a series with scenes from the Old Testament that have to do with music. Antwerp paper engraving David's triumph: the women of Israel come out to welcome David, singing, dancing, and playing tambourines and lyres; David holding the head of Goliath

Holy Alexander Carbonarius is rejected by the Early Christian Church and Saint Alexander Carbonarius preaches for the Early Christian Church, Jan Luyken, 1700 print Two performances on a plate. Above: H. Alexander Carbonarius is presented to the early Christian congregation as a new bishop but is rejected by them because of his unkempt appearance. They point to him or turn away. Below: H. Alexander Carbonarius preaches for the early Christian congregation. He has a clean robe and has washed himself. The municipality accepts him as a new bishop. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. debate, discussion (~ meeting) - AA - in the open air. male saints (with NAME). preaching (in general)

Parable of the five wise and the five foolish virgins, Jan Luyken, 1700 print In the foreground the five wise and the five foolish virgins. The five wise virgins have lit their oil lamps and walk towards the groom in the background. The five foolish virgins are sleeping or try to light their empty oil lamps. Amsterdam paper etching when the bridegroom arrives, all wake up and the foolish virgins ask the wise virgins oil for their lamps

CLEOPAS en Petra ontmoeten Christ op hun weg naar Emma; Emmaüsgangers; On the appearance of the two disciples going to Emaus; Life's passion and death of Jesus Christ ..

. A paralyzed that is on the floor for the temple grabs to Christ's upstairs and asks him for healing. Christ keeps his hand above the paralyzed head and makes a blessing gesture. In addition to Christ there are a number of soldiers. A crowd follows him from the temple and witnesses the healing. Under the image a Latin fresh from Math. 9.

Two murdered brothers are, pulled with ropes, shown to the public, Jan Luyken, 1693 print Print at the top right marked: second part. Fol: 224. Amsterdam paper etching violent death ~ maltreatment, torture

Diogenes finds Satan disguised as a merchant, in the background Christ surrounded by figures, Jan Luyken, 1689 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing (story of) Diogenes, the philosopher. devil(s) and demons: Satan. Christ as adult

Jacques Callot, Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles, c 1624 1625 Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles

Lucius, the Arian bishop of Alexandia, kicks a ball, Jan Luyken, 1701 print In the foreground Lucius, the Arian bishop of Alexandria on a square. He kicks a ball and thus interrupts the ball game of some children. The children are screaming and gesticulating. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. bishop of Russian orthodox church. ball games (children's games) Alexandria

Paul is bitten by a viper in Malta; Acts of the Apostles; Acta Apostolorum. During the sea trip to Rome, Paul suffers shipwreck at Malta. In the foreground, Paul is bitten by a viper when making fire. He throws the beast in the fire. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series with the actions of the apostles as the subject.

Hebrew midwives refusing to kill male babies after being ordered to do so by the Pharoah of Egypt. Engraving by P.P. Bouché after G. Freeman, ca. 1694.

Pompeius conquers the temple in Jerusalem.

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

Hizkia closes the sources outside of Jerusalem, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1643 print King Hezekiah has the sources and irrigation channels shut off outside Jerusalem, so that Sanherib and his army will have no abundance of water in the siege of Jerusalem. In the background, the walls of Jerusalem are reinforced and provided with towers. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kron. 32. Amsterdam paper engraving Hezekiah, for the defense of Jerusalem, cuts off the supply of water outside the city. Jerusalem's walls are repaired and towers built on it

. The coronation of Willem III and Maria II Stuart to King and Queen of England in Westminster Abbey, 21 April 1689. Below at the top right: FOL. 897.

Buried the dead; The last judgment and the seven works of mercy. Men wear the dead to their graves and ignoring women. The print has an ornamental edge that is decorated with nocturnal animals, supplies for a funeral and the grinding of a grave. Print from a series of eight with the final judgment and the seven works of mercy.

During the sermon, part of the church of Gardelegen collapses and crushes many people, 1658, Jan Luyken, 1698 print print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Leiden paper etching / letterpress printing collapsing building. interior of church. sermon ~ Protestant service Gardelegen

The angel Gabriel tells Zacharias that his prayer for a child is to be granted; John the Baptist will be his son. Engraving by E. Kirkall after M. Scheits.

Adoration of the Shepherds by Maximilian de Haese, drawn with brown ink, gray and gray-brown washes, and graphite pencil.

Agreements between destructions during the old and new Reformation. Agreements between destructions during the old and new Reformation. In a consultation between a Catholic and a reformed preacher, a comparison is made between the destruction of the Apostolic Church in ancient Rome and the devastation in the current Reformation with the image storm of 1566. Images are drawn and destroyed, Catholics are prosecuted , tortured and killed. On the left the old time and on the right the new events. In the show a text stream with the consultation in 22 rules in Dutch and the reference to P. 173. With caption of 2 lines in Dutch. Cartoon on the reform, theme of approximately 1560.

. Two performances on a plate. Above: A possessed woman who chases Paul and Silas is addressed by Paul. In the name of Christ, he recommends the Spirit who put the body of the woman in her home. Below: Paul and Silas and their fellow prisoners are freed from prison by an earthquake. The trapped keeper, who sees that all doors have jumped, wants to commit suicide with his sword, but Paul and Silas stopped him. Paul then converts the prisoner.

Apostles in vain in prison, Anonymous, After Johann Jakob von Sandrart, 1697 print paper etching prison, jail

Martyrdom of the H. Joris. Saint Joris, on a scaffold, surrounded by soldiers, men with torture tools and spectators. In the foreground is his clothes and above him, in the air, holds an angel surrounded by Putti a laurel wreath and palm branch. Under the show a handwritten Dutch inscription.

Pope and emperor and their court are gathered in a palace. The emperor gives the pope a scroll with privileges, the pope gives the emperor the imperial apple in return for the privileges. Through the window, St. Peter's Square in Rome can be seen. With an explanation of the scene in French, The pope and emperor exchange privileges, print maker: Balthasar Bernards, (mentioned on object), Adolf van der Laan, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1711 - 1737, paper, etching, engraving, h 214 mm × w 174 mm

Copper engraving by François Ragot depicting the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, created between 1630 and 1670.

Torture death of Jan de Bakker, 1525, 1780 - 1795 print Jan de Bakker, former priest of Woerden, for heresy at the stake in The Hague, 1525. Netherlands paper etching execution of heretic, e.g. by burning at the stake, 'auto-da-fé'. violent death by burning at the stake; pyre The Hague

Thomas Armstrong in London suspended and celebrated, 1684, Jan Luyken, 1698 print Amsterdam paper etching death penalty, execution London

Four different scenes with Martelaren, Anna Folkema, After Jacob Folkema, 1723 print Four different scenes of saints that are tortured. The scenes are provided with an explanation on the corresponding text sheet. Print left and top right marked: ii. Part. - Page: 259. paper etching torture

Miracle worship, Lodewijk Joseph Fruytiers, 1723 - 1783 print Procession in which the miracle hostie is carried around in a monstrance under a canopy. The canopy is flanked by clergy. paper etching / engraving procession ~ Christian religion. adoration of the Host, e.g. perpetual adoration

Cornelis Cort created a copper engraving in 1576 depicting the martyrdom of St. Stephanus, showing the saint, executioners, gestures, and religious symbolism.

Diogenes finds Satan disguised as a merchant, in the background Christ surrounded by figures, Jan Luyken, 1689 print Amsterdam paper etching (story of) Diogenes, the philosopher. devil(s) and demons: Satan. Christ as adult

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