Biblical Narratives and Events

Depictions of key biblical stories including King David mourning Absalom's death and Solomon's judgment. Rich detail in historical attire and dramatic emotions.

Ecce Homo, Jan-Baptist Barbé, Adriaen Collaert, 1598 - 1618

Early Christian martyrs in a Roman Arena, Jan Luyken, 1701 print A Roman arena with a few early Christian martyrs in the foreground. Some lions around the Christians. In the background, soldiers try to shine a bull towards the Christians through hot poker irons. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. bull. beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion. martyr(s) (often with palm-branches)

Pen and ink drawing by Domenico Cresti, called Passignano, showing Saint Francis handing over an item to the Bishop of Assisi, laved.

50 years before Christ birth. Romans and Bataven.

Flugblatt: Der Bruder Esel MIT DEM Gel; Pamphlet: Brother donkey and the money. Allegory on the wrong world and the reward of Municipality and Laziness. In the middle there is a donkey like a 'donkey streets' gold pieces to shit. His beriff is in reverse attitude on his back and holds a 'Judenpies' in hand. Citizens from all positions come to catch the gold pieces. With German caption in 3 columns (3 x 11 lines) in which Christians are called because of their desiration to wealth and the Jews because of their usury. (Shown Jews to recognize by circle on mantle) (Harms-Schilling, I, 52)

King Rechabeam consults the elders who had still assisted his father Solomon, after the Israelites asked him to lighten their yoke. The elders advise him to be benevolent to the people, but Rechabeam ignores their advice. Left in the background, he then consults the young men with whom he grew up. They advise him not to accede to the people's request and to make their yoke heavier. Below the image a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kings 12, Rechabeam consults the elders and the young men History of Jeroboam and Rechabeam Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti , print maker: Hans Collaert (I), (attributed to), intermediary draughtsman: Ambrosius Francken (I), publisher: Gerard de Jode, Antwerp, 1579 and/or 1585, paper, engraving, h 209 mm × w 292 mm

Abrahams encounter with Melchisedek, 1740 print Abraham and his men are welcomed by Melchizedek, the king and high priest of Salem. Melchizedek offers Ambraham bread and wine. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Genesis 14: 18-20. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)

Babylonian confusion, Andries van Buysen (Sr.), After Gerard Hoet (I), c. 1711 - c. 1720 print The construction of the tower in Babel. The people who work on the tower cannot understand each other's language, this makes work difficult to do this enormous structure. Illustration for the Old Testament, Gen. 11, 5-9. Under the show a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the confusion of languages and the scattering of people over the earth ~ story of the Tower of Babel

Pastor Johannes Florianus in Brussels as a heretic in a bag bound and thrown in a well, 1585. Johannes Florianus, Reformed pastor in Brussels, is tied as a heretic in a bag and thrown into a well, 1585. Design for a print.

The graves open on the day of judgement; Christ, apostles and female saints look on. Engraving after M. Heemskerck, 1564.

Philip Galle after Jan van der Straet, The Angel Commands Cornelius to Fetch Saint Peter The Angel Commands Cornelius to Fetch Saint Peter

Partial meal at the funeral of Gerrit Dirksz. Den Uyl, innkeeper to lock, 1680. Partial meal at the funeral of Gerrit Dirksz. Den Uyl, innkeeper to lock, May 22, 1680. Guests sitting on long tables, in the background the funeral procession to the church of Sloten.

The martyrdom of Bartholomeus, Jacques Callot, 1632 - 1634 print Bartholomeüs is, bound by a ladder, skinned on a stage for a group of spectators. Above this scene, Bartholomeus is again depicted, on a cloud in heaven, a knife in hand. Under the performance a caption in Latin. This print is part of a series of 16 prints, consisting of a title page and 15 performances of the tortures that the apostles have undergone. Nancy paper etching Bartholomew flayed alive. the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

The Martyrdom of St Stephen, by Cambiaso Luca, 16th Century, pen and bistre. Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Uffizi Gallery, Drawings and Prints Cabinet. Whole artwork. Martyrdom kneeling Saint St Stephen protomartyr crowd semicircle: half-circle small figures men torturers murderers: killers stoning trees sepia tones: hues.

Triumphal entry of S.A.R. Bishop The Duke of Angoul�me, / by the Barrier of the Star, December 2, 1823. (IT)

Funeral procession of Willem van Oranje, page 9, 1584 print Corpse with the coffin of the Prince of Orange. The men Andemfort, the Viery, Van der A, Jan de Bourgongne, De Froumont, Walraven, Van Brederode and Jan de Merode are walking. Page 9 in the funeral procession of Willem van Oranje, Delft 3 August 1584. paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession Delft

Scipio Bezoekt Lucius Metellus, Bartolomeo Pinelli, 1819 print Scipio Africanus visits the house of Lucius Caecilius Metellus, where a meeting takes place of well -to -do citizens who want to separate themselves from the Republic. Scipio threatens to kill all members when they do not stop. Rome paper etching (Story of) Metellus. (Story of) Scipio Africanus

Expulsion of the money changers from the Temple, Jan Collaert (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1597 print Christ drives the money changers and the market vendors from the temple of Jerusalem. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving purification of the temple ('first' and 'second'): Christ driving the money-changers from the temple with a whip (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46; John 12:12-19)

. Christ is introduced to Herod.

Funeral of Daniël Raap in Amsterdam in 1754, Cornelis Brouwer, after Simon Fokke, 1786 print After the uprising at the funeral of Daniël Raap, his coffin is urgently brought to the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam in 1754. A horse runs the animal with a branched corpse and men with torches follow. Netherlands paper etching funerary ceremonial

Various nobles, plate 20; Procession of Charles V with the Pope in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, 1530. Various nobles, plate 20. Procession of Charles V with the Pope Clemens VII in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, February 24, 1530.

Seller of pans and keys, Anonymous, After Cornelis de Wael, 1613 - 1667 print A seller of pans and keys on a square. On the left a monk who speaks with a prisoner through the bars. In the margin a caption in Latin. paper engraving merchant, salesman. kitchen-utensils: pan. key. monk(s), friar(s)

In the foreground the funeral procession with the corpse of Don Juan of Austria. The Spanish army stands on either side of the procession. In the background a church, Funeral procession of Don Juan of Austria, 1574 Lyk staatie, of Don Juan van Oostenryk , print maker: Jan Luyken, bookseller: Engelbrecht Boucquet, print maker: Amsterdam, bookseller: The Hague, 1699, paper, etching, h 146 mm × w 82 mm

Augustin Hirschvogel, Elisha Raises the Son of the Shunammite, 1547 Elisha Raises the Son of the Shunammite

Funeral procession of Don Juan van Austria, 1574, Jan Luyken, 1699 print In the foreground the funeral procession with the corpse of Don Juan of Austria. The Spanish army is on either side of the procession. A church in the background. print maker: Amsterdambookseller: The Hague paper etching cortege, funeral procession Names (city)

Funeral Checking of Persians, Bernard Picart, 1727 drawing Design for a print. paper. deck paint. ink. pencil pen / brush Asiatic races and peoples: Persians (+ anthropological characteristics emphasized). funerary ceremonial

Two performances on a plate. Upstairs: Arnoldus, Bishop of Brix, is burned on fire stack due to heresy. On the left in the foreground two watching monks. Below: In a prison, Arnulfus has been chained to a stone. Two executioners strangle him with a rope. Soldiers and monks are ready in the background.

The Incas of Peru must marry someone of their own royal blood Date: 1726

Christ for Herod, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1635 print Christ is brought for Herod. Rotterdam paper engraving Christ before King Herod; sometimes a gorgeous robe is brought (Luke 23:8-11)

Northern Netherlands, Babels Tragische Comoedie, Cartoon on the Roman Church, 1616, Cartoon on the abuses of the Roman Church, 1616. On the left the mouth of hell with devils. A false prophet in sheep's clothing preaches from a book. Reformers Calvin and Luther cut down a tree in which the pope and the Whore of Babylon are sitting. A group of Protestant princes, including Maurice and James I of England, are pulling ropes from this tree and a second tree marked Inquisition. With heretic burnings. In the background a procession led by the Whore of Babylon with papal three-crown seated on the seven-headed beast, devils, followed by the false prophet, worldly princes and Catholic clergy. On the right, Catholics fish valuables from a pond. With many other details and prominent figures including Jan Neyen, Johannes Wtenbogaert and Jacobus Taurinus. The print belongs in the accompanying pamphlet (RP-P-1957-7B)., print, prent, cartoon, prints, prenten, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 17

Kerk waar de hostie wordt bewaard brandt af maar de hostie blijft gespaard.Church where the host is kept burned off but the host is spared. Residents of Amsterdam desperately look at the burning church building while firefighters do everything to extinguish the fire. There are verses in Latin and Dutch.

Children's crossing. First block of six together form a frieze with the children's crossing. Procession of children with weapons. Litter with personification of faith and a devil in cage are carried. Two banderoles with text in Dutch.

Fighting during the Pope Election of Symmachus, Jan Luyken, 1701 print Fighting in the foreground between supporters of Pope Symmachus and Tegenpaus Laurentius. In the background the two papal candidates. Amsterdam paper etching the early Christian Churches, e.g. Armenians, Copts, Syrians. installation of a pope. street-fights, riots

Charles Mosley, c.1720-c.1770, An Exact Perspective View of Dunmow, late the priory in the County of Essex, with a Prepresentation fo the Ceremony, & Procession in that mannor, on Thursday the 20 of June 1751. Engraving.

Daniël and De Dragon, Johannes or Lucas van Doechum, After Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1643 print Daniël stands with King Cyrus at the dragon of Babylon, who is worshiped by the Babylonian people. Daniël refuses to worship the dragon and asks the king for permission to kill the dragon without a sword or stick. Daniël is ready to feed the dragon a cake of fat, tar and bones. As a result, the dragon will be torn open on the inside and die. Above the performance a reference in Latin to the Apocryphard Bible text in then. 14. Amsterdam paper etching Daniel gives food to the dragon; King Cyrus looking on

Two men try to prevent a boy in the monastery; Wer Hat Einen Guten Sporn, Der Ist straight Auszerkorn.

Spinoza threatened by a furious crowd in Amsterdam, 1667; Spinoza in Danger, Te Amsterdam.baruch de Spinoza Threanded by a Furious Crowd on the Street at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, 1667.

David receives the tone pleaths and the sword of Goliath.

Hartbert, Bishop of Utrecht, DRK VI threatens with the spell 1146; The bishop of UTREGT threatens the biesters, with the spell in 1138. Hartbert, Bishop of Utrecht, Dang Durig DIRK VI who besings the city, with the spell. According to the print in the year 1138, according to FM in 1143, in reality this took place in the year 1146.

Jesus before Pilate 1644-52 Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian Christ is brought from the left towards Pilate's house. Pilate stands on steps outside his door and looks down on Christ. Various church vessels are scattered on the ground.. Jesus before Pilate 361590

People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt 16th century Anonymous, German, 16th century Village square with a roasting steer, wine fountain, and a hill of grain. Text below image has been trimmed from print.. People celebrating at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt 699761

Four performances from the New Testament. Four performances on a leaf. At the top left of Maria and Jozef at the census in Bethlehem. Top right Christ with the cross on the way to Golgota. Bottom left the arrest of Christ. At the bottom right The broadcast of the apostles.

Drie episoden shipped het leven van de Heilige Bernardinus van Siena, Bernardino Capitellius, after Ruptilio di Lorenzo Manetti, 1635 print Saint Bernardinus of Siena is kneeling for a priest for the altar in a church. He gets the Fransiscaner Pij (Episode 10). On the right Bernardinus who spends a lusty woman (episode 11). In the background left Bernardinus who travels to Palestine on foot (episode 12). paper etching Bernardino of Siena, Franciscan friar; possible attributes: book, tablet (disk) with IHS monogram, three mitres at his feet

Officials of the papal court on horseback, plate 11; Procession of Charles V with the Pope in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, 1530. Officials of the papal court on horseback, plate 11. Procession of Charles V with the Pope Clemens VII in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, February 24, 1530.

Jacques Callot, Raising of the Cross, c 1624 1625 Raising of the Cross

Onias stoned by Jews.

David crowned King in Hebron, Simon Fokke, 1766 print David was kneeling down on a pillow and is crowned on the landing in Hebron under loud trumpet geslets. A crowd of people attend the coronation. The print is part of a series about the story of David and Saul. Amsterdam paper etching coronation of David

. Cityscape at night with NOx personification. In the foreground partying figures at the ruins of a temple. In the margin a six-line caption, in three columns, in Latin. Fourded from a series with the four half days.

Martyrdom of Fathers Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brebeuf, Gabriel Lalemand, is depicted in the foreground. That of Anton Daniel, and Charles Garnier, is seen in the background. Both Huron and Iroquois Indians were among the murderers of 'The North American Martyrs'. The separate executions of three Catholic Fathers are identified as, L-R: Isaac Jogues about to be killed by a hatchet on October 18, 1646; Gabriel Lalemand, killed on March 17, 1649, and Jean de Brebeuf being flayed and killed on March 16, 1649 (BSLOC_2020_1_192)

Woodblock print titled 'A Thankfull Rememberance' depicting the Babington with his Accomplices in St. Giles fields. Dated 17th Century

Devil takes unfaithful bride during her wedding; Holla! Sag Nicht Mehr: Hohl Mich.

Medieval-style engraving depicting a man reading from a large book to the town's people.

The funeral procession of Pallas, son of Evander. Etching by P. Lombard, 1654, after F. Cleyn.

Martelaren van Gorkum, 1572, 1620 - 1660 print Atrocities worked on the martyrs of Gorkum, July 9, 1572. In the Turfschuur in Den Briel, the monks and priests are tortured by the water geuzen, their noses and ears are cut off and they are hung on the beams. With caption of 5 lines in Latin. Under the show the weapons of the Franco couple to whom the print is dedicated. Southern Netherlands paper engraving nineteen friars of different orders are taken prisoner and hanged by 'Watergeuzen' (Beggars of the Sea) after the capture of Gorkum (in Holland) Brielle

Return from the Babylonian exile / new temple in Jerusalem.two Representations of A Plate. At the Top Right Numbered: 592 and 594.

Setting up the obelisk on St. Peter's Square. A crowd men and horses for the St. Pieter is setting up the Vatican Obelisk (in 1586).

A meeting of the royal counselors. In the background, Louis XIII is on a throne. Cardinal Mazarin is next to the throne.

Torture, St. Eulampia and her brother are boiled alive in oil and the torture of St. Rufina of Rome, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Mexican rituals at the end and the beginning of the year. Sheet with two performances of Mexican rituals. Above: Mexican Indians are growing at the end of the year at the end. Below: the Mexican Indians celebrate that the new year starts. They make music and dancing at a temple. Under the performances a caption in French.

Christ for the Sanhedrin and the elders; Jesus was survey from Cajaphas. Christ stands for the entire Sanhedrin, all high priests, elders and scribes. He tells them he is the Messiah. With various elements from the show are letters. Above the show a title. There are six fresh rules and a reference to John 18: 19-21. The print is part of an album.

THE FIRE SEASON AT HONG KONG

Charles I beheading on January 30, 1649. He is the only British prince ever that was deposited and beheaded. The Beul is about to save his head with an ax. A spiritual and other bystanders watch. A caption in French in the margin.

A square in a city. On the right, Maria shows the Christ child to the three ways. In addition to her Joseph with carpentry tools. Around them spectators. A city castle in the background.

Procession of redeemed Christenslaven, ca. 1682-1684; Procession of the redeemed slaving. Procession of a large number of reddated Christens slaves with monks and standard bearers over a city square towards a church, right, ca. 1682-1684. In the caption the legend 1-9.

Raising of the Cross. Dated: c. 1624/1625. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JACQUES CALLOT.

Collection of Christ, 1630 - 1702 print Christ is captured by a group of soldiers. Judas kisses him on the cheek. On the left Peter raises his sword to take the ear of Malchus off. Under the show the title in Latin, four four -line verses in Dutch, French, German and English and a reference to the Bible text in Mat. 26:48. paper engraving the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ. the arrest of Christ ~ Garden of Gethsemane. Peter draws his sword and cuts off Malchus' ear

War with the Amalekites, 1643 print In the foreground, the Jewish people fight against the army of the Amalekites. In the background on a hill Moses, Aaron and Chur. Moses keeps his arms in the air, so that the Jewish army wins the fight. Aaron and Chur help Moses to support his arms. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 17: 8. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the Amalekites come to war against the Israelites (Exodus 17:8-16). Moses sitting on a rock, arms held up by Aaron and Hur; the Amalekites are defeated

Part of the parade, no. 17, 1559 print Seven participants in the parade, horses and the banners with the weapons of Granada, Navarra and Jerusalem. Part of the print series of the funeral procession of Emperor Karel V on December 29, 1558 in Brussels. Part of print no. 16 is stuck to print no. 17. Southern Netherlands paper etching / engraving cortege, funeral procession Brussels. Granada. Navarra. Jeruzalem

Ten performances with the most important events of the year 1700; Historical Denckwürdigkeiten des 1700st Jahrs. Ten performances with the most important performances from the year 1700. From the top left to the bottom right: the introduction of the Gregorian calendar, the introduction of the imperial ambassador in Constantinople, the siege of Tönning, the siege of Riga, the peace of trenthal, the siege of Narva, fights in Poland, Philip of Anjou is named King Philip V of Spain, the relievance of Narva and the blessing of the new Pope Clemens Xi. In the middle of the print a representation with a gravestone with the names of major deceased princes. On the right are the personnifications of time and love on either side of an oval shield with the births of important princes.

Performances of religious rituals from India. Sheet with two representations of Indian rituals. Above: interior of an Indian temple. In the middle an old man who descends through a ladder through an opening in the ground. He points to a naked boy, which is tied to a chair as a sacrifice. Under: Procession for the Indian God Vishnu. The idolation image is carried on a shelf. Bystanders kneel in worship. Under the performances a caption in French. At the top right numbered: 105.

Christian slaves moving with chains on their ankles, 1684, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The meeting of Joseph II with Pius VI, at Neunkirchen on March , Simon Wagner, publishing house, after, Johann Hieronymus Deleteenkohl -, publishing house

Treves is worn, 1621, 1621 print Treves is worn, 1621. Allegory at the end of the twelve -year file. A coffin marked Treves and proposition by Peckius is supported in a funeral procession by monks. In the procession that has the shape of a Roman procession, a bishop, pilgrims, beggars, etc., walk further and a statue of Sint Nicolaas is worn. The procession runs in the direction of the monument of the Arminian Testament, right in the distance the Arminian funeral, the departure of the banished Remonstrant pastors. Details in the show are numbered, but the legend is missing. Amsterdam paper etching procession ~ Christian religion. cortege, funeral procession

The retailleke fasting evening joy. Leaf with a big representation of people who have festivals on fasting. Under the show a long verse in four columns.

Procession by the Rederijkerskamer De Corenaren from Katwijk-Aan-De-Rijn (third part), 1607, 1607 print Procession through the Rederijkerskamer De Corenaren from Katwijk-Aan-de-Rijn, at the Rederijkersfeest of October 22, 1607 in Haarlem. Third part: Procession of figures from the parable of the Merciful Samaritan. Northern Netherlands paper engraving chamber of rhetoric (Dutch: 'rederijkerskamer'). festivities (+ parade, pageant, cavalcade ~ festive activities). the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) Haarlem. Katwijk aan den Rijn

Treves is worn at Grave, 1621; Treves Endt. Treves is worn at Grave, 1621. Allegory at the end of the twelve-year file. A coffin marked treves and proposition from Peckius is carried in a funeral procession by monks. In the procession that has the form of a Roman procession, a bishop, pilgrims, beggars, etc. and a picture of Sint Nicolaas will be worn. The procession runs in the direction of the ARMINIANN Testament monument, to the right in the distance the Arminian funeral, the departure of the banned remonstrant pastors. Details in the show are numbered, but the legend is missing.

Illustration depicts an Eternal Harvest Festival in Germany. Young people are showing dancing to music and celebrating. Dated 1870

Allart van Everdingen, The Wolf and the Convent Bell, probably c 1645 1656 The Wolf and the Convent Bell

Saint Geneviève, surrounded by a crowd of Parisians, exhorts them (to resist the Huns). Etching by Couché after Martinet.

The game against the monks, ca. 1570; Hola Ghy Roovers Tspuel is neither got ierst. The game against the monks, approx. 1570. At a table, three monks play against three citizens (probably Geuzen or Calvinists) a game of triktrak, maps and dice. If the monks lose try to intervene the pope and a cardinal with violence. With ounces in cartouches of 2 times 4 lines in Dutch and a caption also from 2 times 4 lines in Dutch. Cartoon on the Roman church.

S. Gallican, martyr (St. Gallicanus, Martyr), June 25th, from "Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année" (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) Jacques Callot French Publisher Israël Henriet French 1636 This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series. View more. S. Gallican, martyr (St. Gallicanus, Martyr), June 25th, from "Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année" (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Four cardinal shides on sticks, plate 10; Procession of Karel V with the Pope in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, 1530. Four cardinal shides on sticks, plate 10. Procession of Karel V with the Pope Clemens VII in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, February 24, 1530.

This engraving show the plundering and destruction of a church in Europe in 1579, at the time of the Reformation.

Jean Calas about to be tortured for the supposed killing of his own son (actually suicide) Date: March 1762

Monnik repeats a man, Caspar Luyken, 1704 print Nuremberg paper etching / letterpress printing converts abjuring their former faith. monk(s), friar(s)

SPECIAL OF CHRIST, 1625 - 1670 print Christ is in the middle of the print. He is floured by two men. A man has a rod, the other a whip with buttons. Two other men control Christ. Pilatus is watching to the right of the print. In the background the Pharisees and scribes, who follow the torture from a distance. The print has a Latin top with a quote from Psalm 34 (34:15) and a Latin caption with a quote from the gospel of John (John 19: 5). Antwerp paper engraving flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

Russian Orthodox Baptism / Russian Orthodox Funeral, Bernard Picart (Workshop of), After Bernard Picart, 1732 print Leaf with two performances of a Russian Orthodox baptism and a Russian Orthodox funeral. Above: A child is baptized by immersion in a baptismal font in a Russian Orthodox Church. Below: A priest pushes a free -conducting letter between the hands of the deceased before he is buried. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Russian Orthodox Church. baptism, christening ceremony ~ the first of the seven sacraments. funerary ceremonial

Arabic nobleman and his wife on horseback. Cartouche with image of riders to the right. Their horses are in step. The riders can be recognized by their clothing as an Arabic nobleman and his wife. He has a spear in hand. The print has a German caption and Latin inscription. Print originally from 'Equitum descripcio ...', 1577.

Elia and the prophets of Baal, Pieter Nolpe, After Bartholomeus Breenbergh, 1623 - 1653 print The prophet Elia kneels for the altar that he has topped with water and calls on his God to make the sacrifice burn. King Achab looks on the left. In the background, the priests of Baal are at their altar, where they call Baal in vain to burn their sacrifice. At the bottom of the margin a two -line text in Latin and a two -line text in Dutch and in the middle the reference to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 18: 36. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving as Elijah prays, God sends fire which burns up not only his sacrifice but also the altar itself; the people fall prostrate

Saint Bruno: he and his companions distribute their property to the poor. Engraving by F. Chauveau and C. Simonneau after E. Le Sueur.

In the marketplace a thief robs a clergyman, a little further on his accomplice keeps a soldier busy. Print marked upper right: Tom. i. pag. 157., Clergyman robbed by a thief, print maker: Jacob Folkema, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Jacob Folkema, (mentioned on object), 1702 - 1767, paper, etching, engraving, h 164 mm × w 107 mm

Vida de San Juan de la Cruz (1542-1591). Reconcilia y convierte a Dios a dos hombres que se batían en duelo. Grabado de 1890.

Jacques Callot, Christ Carrying the Cross, c 1624 1625 Christ Carrying the Cross

Sadeler, Raphael (I), Raphael (II), Munich, Scenes from the lives of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint Bernard and Nivardus of Clairvaux, verso lower left - stamped, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux leaves his parental home together with his brothers to live in the service of God. His youngest brother Nivardus of Clairvaux must stay behind to care for his father. The print is part of a fourteen-part series that forms a frame around an image of St. Bernard of Clairvaux., print, prent, prints, width 51 mm, height, 51 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1605 - 1628, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1584-12-20 - 1632, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

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

Initiation ceremony of the Mandan people, native Americans Date: 1891

Cave of Plato, Joseph Mulder (Possible), after Jan Saenredam, after Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1604 print The cave of Plato, depicted as a room of the heart. The cave is divided by a large wall in two. There are all kinds of personifications on the wall (love, hope, faith, stinginess, alcoholism, fame, etc.). A fire pot behind these personifications casts their shadows on the cave wall. In the foreground on the right is a large group of people, of different positions and religions. They are discussing, but only look at the shadows of the personifications. They are in the shade of the wall. On the left in the foreground of the cave, a group of scholars is in the light. They also debate, but look at the personifications and the fire pot. Two scholars try to convince people behind the wall to step into the light. In the background a narrow passage to the world outside the cave. Only three men have noticed and completed the passage. They are in the open air. The print has a Latin ins

The Pope's shop of Rome, ca. 1615; Of the Kram des Romischen Papst Sein Werck und Furgen; La Boutique du Grand Pontif Romain Ses Effects et Opositions. The shop of the Pope of Rome, ca. 1615. Allegory on suppression by the Catholic Church. On the left the pope with a leash is the seven-member dragon with the whore of Babylon and worldly princes. In the background heretical burns and executions. At the feet of the Pope Knelt Keizer Barbarossa. On the right the Dutch virgin with the Dutch lion in the Dutch garden. Pallas stands at a group of reformed princes including Maurits, the Duke of Brandenburg. In the background the complaining farmers of Gulik and Kleef. In the text, Wolfgang Willem van de Palatens-Neuburg also has a role. Taked under the show a sheet with 4 columns text in German.

Death of the Last Chinese Emperor of the Ming in 1644. Prints, Illustrations. 1745 - 1747. Rare Book Division

Sacrifice before the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus in Rome. Roman priests burn offerings at an altar, while others ritually slaughter bulls, wash hands in a bowl. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. Offerhande voor den Tempel van Jupiter. Copperplate engraving by Jan Luyken from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697.

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