Biblical Narratives Illustrations

Prints depicting parables and significant biblical stories, featuring characters in dramatic interactions and moral teachings encapsulated in detailed engravings.

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the King, 1579 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2:14. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Mortofbed of the rich man; Van den Rycken Man and Lasarus; Parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The rich man is in a bed surrounded by doctors, priests and weeping women. Two devils are next to his bed. In the background two devils with the soul of the rich man fly towards the crochures of hell. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 16:23. This print is part of an album.

Daniël refuses to honor the deity, 1565 print King Cyrus argues with Daniël why he refuses to worship the God. Daniël does not want to worship an idol image. He asks the priests to prove that indeed calls the food that has been laid down for him every night. Two fools play on the ground before the throne. On the right are the priests, on the left is Daniël who points to the Temple of Bel. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Daniel, who refuses to worship Bel, discusses the power of the god with King Cyrus. Daniel discussing with King Cyrus, the priests of Bel present

Preaching from John the Baptist; Of the baptism and Bekooringh Christi; Events from the life of John the Baptist and Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). John the Baptist appeals to the crowd and points to Christ, who comes to the right in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 1: 6 and LUC. 3: 3. This print is part of an album.

Coronation of ester; History of ester; Historia Asuij (...); 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. Ester is crowned on the left by King Ahasveros to Queen. In the foreground three men watch, probably the middle man is esters foster father Mordechai, who asks how it goes with ester. In the background you can see how ester is led to the king. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in EST. 2. Print is part of an album.

Job hears the bad news of four messengers, 1564 - 1568 print Job hears from four messengers about the disaster that happened to him. Behind him is his wife, who holds her handkerchief in front of her face. In the landscape you can see how jobs cattle and camels are stolen, how lightning touches his shepherds and cattle and how the house in which the children of Job held a party, collapses in the storm. Print is part of a series about the eight Baves of Christ and illustrates the blessing: Blessed are the poor in Spirit. On the stairs a stone with this text from matt. 5: 3 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the blessing. This print is part of an album. paper engraving blessed are the poor in spirit. messengers present themselves to Job, each reporting a new disaster

Fucking the hungry; Working of mercy. A man standing at the top of a staircase, shares bread from a basket of the hungry. On the left, food is also distributed. In the background is a round building. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Departure of the angel Rafael; The history of Tobias; History of Tobias; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The angel Rafaël is familiar with Tobit, Anna, Tobias and Sara. They kneel on the ground. Tobit has returned home and is received on the left by his parents Tobit and Anna. Still further in the background the receipt of Tobias' woman Sara. On the right in the house the healing of Tobit. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 12: 4. This print is part of an album.

Adoration by the Kings, 1558 - 1562 print The three kings arrive to worship the Christ child. A king kneels for the child. His crown is on the floor. In the background the black king with his entourage. On the right in the foreground the third king with his gift. Maria and Joseph are with Christ under a monument with an image of love (Caritas). Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving David and Abigail (1 Samuel 25)

Jojada omit Joos; Gheschiedissis in Judah, from Athalia and Joas; History of Joas and Queen Atalja; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The high priest Jojada pours ointment oil over the head of Joas and calls him to king. Conflictors blowing on trumpets and play the harp. Between the soldiers right, Queen Ataliah looks while she tears her clothes. On the right in the background Koningin Atalja is killed. At the bottom of the margin a fresh in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in 2. 11:12. This print is part of an album.

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the King, 1579 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2:14. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Stoning by Stefanus, Harmen Jansz Muller, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 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. In the lower left corner this text from matt. 5:10 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the blessing and the show. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet. blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

Coronation of ester; History of ester; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Ester is crowned on the left by King Ahasveros to Queen. In the foreground three men watch, probably the middle man is esters foster father Mordechai, who asks how it goes with ester. In the background you can see how ester is led to the king. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in EST. 2:17. This print is part of an album.

King Josia has the Code read to the people, 1579 print King Josia stands on the staircases of the temple and lets the recovered code of God read to the people of Israel. Josia raises his hand and swears that he will follow God and keep his laws. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 23. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the book of Law is discovered ~ story of Josiah

Celebration of Passover in the Promised Land, Harmen Jansz Muller, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print In the camp, the Israelites are celebrating Passover in the promised land for the first time. In a tent people eat from the Pesach meal with a staff in hand. On the right in the background, Joshua meets an angel with a sword. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in JZ. 5. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the Passover is celebrated for the first time in the promised land. Joshua throws himself at the feet of the angel with the sword

Birth of the son of the woman from Sunem; From Eliseus and the Sunamitinne; History of Elisa and the woman from Sunem; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). In the foreground the woman from Sunem is a healthy son. She is supported by midwives and the child is washed. In the background left she goes with her child watching the mowers on the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 4:17. This print is part of an album.

Ahasveros gives his ring to Haman; History of ester; Historia Asuij (...); 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. King Ahasveros gives His signet ring to Haman, with which Haman can have his plan carried out of the king to let all Jews put to death. The decision will be announced in the background. A group of Jews is sitting with axis on the head. On the right Queen ester in her departure where she gives a servant the order to bring mordecai clothes so that he can wear it instead of his mourning dress. Even further in the background Ester prays to a successful outcome. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in EST. 3. Print is part of an album.

Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven who was something guilty; Our father; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Illustration of a rule of our father prayer: forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven who was something guilty. Men ask forgiveness to God the Father. They pray towards heaven, where the tetragram appears as a symbol of God the Father. They also forgive each other. A man is released from prison. On the right in the foreground the father embraces the lost son. Under the show this part of our father in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in matte. 6:12. This print is part of an album.

Return of the lost son; Parable of the lost son; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The lost son returns home and his father falls into the poor. On the left, the fattened calf is gender and on the left in the background a party is given to celebrate the return of the lost son. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15:20. This print is part of an album.

Judah gives Tamar his signet ring; From Iuda and Thamar; History of Judah and Tamar; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). A tree is the veiled Tamar with her father-in-law Judah, who did not recognize her and thinks she's a prostitute. He gives her his signet ring and staff as collateral for the goat bug with which he will pay her. On the right in the background the sheep and shepherds of Judah and left a city. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 38:15. This print is part of an album.

Martyrdom of Petrus, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Peter is crucified upside down. To the right next to the scene of his torture death, he is again depicted with keys in his hand. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Peter crucified upside down. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Abraham and the three angels; Gheschiesis of Abraham; History of Abraham; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The three angels visit Abraham and sit at the table, which he has covered for them. They promise him that he and Sara will get a son. Abraham hears the news kneeling. Sara listens in the doorway. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 18. This print is part of an album.

Christ blesses the children, Harmen Jansz Muller, After Gerard van Groeningen, 1646 print Christ blesses the children who are brought to him by mothers. The disciples watch. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 18:15. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

Moses and Aaron at Pharaoh, 1646 print Moses and Aaron speak with the Pharaoh and ask him to let the people of Israel go. Aaron has thrown his staff on the floor and the staff has turned into a snake. The court of the Pharaoh looks surprised. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 7:10. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh; Aaron performs the miracle of the rod changing into a snake

Christ heals a woman who suffers from blood loss; Miracles of Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. A woman suffering from blood loss kneels BC. She is healed when she touched his rug. Christ turns to her. On the right in the background the woman enters a house. On the left in the background, Christ heals a blind man. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mar. 5:25. This print is part of an album.

Christ blesses the children, 1585 print Christ blesses the children who are brought to him by mothers. The disciples watch. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

Jefta gives his daughter permission to enter the mountains, 1643 print Jefta's daughter kneels for her father. He gives her permission to go into the mountains with her girlfriends for two months before she will be sacrificed by him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 11:37. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Jephthah's daughter retreats to the mountains with her companions to bewail her virginity

David and Natan; History of David and Batseba; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The prophet Natan comes to King David and tells him a parable about a rich man, who slowed the lamb of a poor man and slaughtered. Natan points to the poor man and the died lamb next to him. With this parable, Natan says that David has acted like the rich man. David kneels and acknowledges that he has sinned by committing adultery with Batseba and killing her husband Uria. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 12: 1. This print is part of an album.

Dying hour, 1569 print A man is on his deathbed. A spiritual state with him, with a candle in his hand, while making a blessing gesture with the other hand. On a table the utensils are ready for the operation of the last communion. Around the bed family members, including a desperate woman who lifts her hands to heaven and at the foot of a kneeling praying woman. Around the show a edge text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving deathbed. priest at the bed of a dying person ~ extreme unction. last communion, administering of the Holy Viaticum

Christ anointed by Maria Magdalena; Six scenes with Christ and women from the Gospels. Christ sits at the table in the house of Simon de Fareeër. Maria Magdalena kneels on the floor next to him, omits his feet with oil and dries them with her hair. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album.

Triumph of the chastity; Triumphs of Petrarca. The car of chastity (pudicitia), a veiled woman, is drawn by unicorns, legendary clean animals. Amor is blindfolded and tied to her feet. In the procession, Kuise figures from the history, the Bible and the classical mythology, for example the Roman general scipio, Jozef, Susanna and the honorable Judit, with the head of Holofernes in her hand. The virtues of self-control (continents) and moderation (temperantia) are also present in the procession. The car drives towards the temple of chastity. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Jefta gives his daughter permission to enter the mountains; The history of eytah; History of Jefta; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Jefta's daughter kneels for her father. He gives her permission to go into the mountains for two months with her friends before they are sacrificed. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 11:37. This print is part of an album.

Elia and the widow of Sarefat, Anonymous, After Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print Elia meets the widow of Sarefat and her son, who together gather wood outside the Stadspoort. In the background, Elijah prays for the boy who died and is brought back to life. The widow is sitting outside at the door. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 17. This print is part of an album. paper engraving when the brook dries up, Elijah crosses over to the city of Zarephath; at the gate he meets a woman and her little son gathering wood (the woman's sticks may form a cross). Elijah restores the child of the widow of Zarephath to life

Give thirsty drinking; Working of mercy. A man pours water from a jug into a man's drinking card. On the left a woman with a child on her back. In the background a colonnade, where people get to drink. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Martyrdom of Mattias; Martyrdom of Christ and the apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Mattias is beheaded with an ax and stoned. Left next to the scene of his torture death, he shows again, with an ax in one hand and a book in the other. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Visits of the sick, in or before 1571 print Visiting and taking care of the sick. The sick are in a corridor with beds on either side. On the left a sick food is offered. Left front is a man with a book on his lap. On the right two women provide a sick woman who sits on a chair. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving visiting the sick, 'aeger curatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy. hospital

Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego before King Nebuchadnessar, 1565 print The three Jews who refuse to worship the golden statue must appear before King Nebuchadnessar. They are brought before soldiers. Nebuchadnessar is sitting on his horse and interrogates the three men. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving King Nebuchadnezzar calls Shadrach, Mesach, and Abed-nego to account, but they refuse to kneel before the golden statue

Forgive us our debts, as we too have forgiven who was something guilty, 1643 print Illustration of a rule of the Lord's Prayer prayer: forgive us our debts, as we too have forgiven who was something guilty. Men ask forgiveness to God the Father. They pray towards heaven, where the Tetragram appears as a symbol of God the Father. They also forgive each other. A man is liberated from prison. On the right in the foreground, the father embraces the lost son. Under the performance this part of the Lord's Prayer in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in mat. 6:12. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving 'and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors' ~ the Lord's prayer. tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

King Josia has destroyed the Temple of Baal; Van Den Coninck Josias; History of King Josia; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). King Josia orders to destroy the Temple of Baal and kill the Baalpriests. All objects made in honor of the idol are burned outside of the city. The rear right can be seen. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23: 4. This print is part of an album.

Invitation to the sick and poor; Parable of the Royal Wedding Party. The king's servant invites the people from the street for the wedding party. Poor, sick and lame people follow the servant to the party room. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22. This print is part of an album.

Presentation in the temple; Life and the passion of Christ and of the Virgin Mary. The interior of a temple. In the middle Simeon holding the Christ child. Maria kneels for Simeon. Joseph is standing next to him and has a basket of two pigeons in his hands that serve as sacrifice. The print has a Latin Bible quote as a caption and is the fourth print of a fifteenthous series about the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

Opwekking of Lazarus, Philips Galle (workshop or), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')

Emmausgoers; Revelations Iesu Nasijn Verriesenisse; Appearances of the risen Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ meets two students and walks with them to the village of Emmaüs. They don't recognize Christ. The two men point out the village. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 24:13. This print is part of an album.

Emmausgoers; Appearances of the risen Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Christ meets two students and walks with them to the village of Emmaüs. They don't recognize Christ. The two men point out the village. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 24:13. This print is part of an album.

Return of the lost son; Of lost Schaep, Penninck, and lost sone; Parable of the lost son; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The lost son returns home and his father falls into the poor. On the left, the fattened calf is gender and on the left in the background a party is given to celebrate the return of the lost son. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15:20. This print is part of an album.

CONNING VAN ESTER, HIS COLLAERT (I) (ATTRIBUTED TO), AFTER Jan Snellinck (I), 1646 print Ester is crowned Queen by King Ahasveros. Three men look in the foreground, probably the middle man is Esters foster father Mordecai, who asks how Ester is doing. In the background you can see how Ester is led to the king. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 2:17. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Esther on her way to King Ahasuerus. crowning of Esther

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit; Ebry Sed Non Ex Mero; Imagines and Figurae bibliorum; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. In a room the Holy Spirit descends to Mary, Mary Magdalene and the twelve apostles. People in Jerusalem drove together and are out of herself of astonishment, because they hear the apostles to speak in their own language (Acts 2). The print is part of an album.

Destruction of the Temple of Baal, 1579 print In the Temple of Baal people overthrow the idols. For the altar, the Baalpriester is killed with a hellaard. The high priest Jojada watches Joas by the hand with the seven -year -old king. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the show. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the people destroy the temple, altars and images of Baal, and slay Baal's priests

Establishment of the copper snake, 1579 print In the middle the copper hose attached to a stake. Moses points to the copper snake. Around the copper snake men, women and children, who are bitten by poisonous snakes and look up to the copper snake to stay alive. In the background the tent camp of the Israelites. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Num. 21. Print is part of an album. paper engraving a serpent of brass is made and is set on a pole. 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. when the people complain again about the food, God sends poisonous snakes; many die of snake-bites ~ book of Numbers

Stenigen van Stefanus; Blessed who will be prosecuted because of justice; The eight beats. 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. In the left lower corner this text from matte. 5:10 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the willow discussion and the show. This print is part of an album.

Elia for the second time with King Achab, Anonymous, Jan Snellinck (I), 1646 print The prophet Elia was brought to the king by Obadja, steward of King Ahab; This appeals to Elijah with the words: 'Are you, Elijah You, who has deposited Israel into the accident " Elia explains that the king himself has deposited his people into the accident by worshiping the wrong gods. In the background on the right you can see how Obadja, as soon as he recognized Elijah, bowed to him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 18: 1. This print is part of an album. paper engraving on his way Obadiah meets Elijah who commands him to summon the king. Ahab is reproved by Elijah and asked to gather the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel for a contest

Parable of the Royal Wedding Party: The King's Invitation; Similarities from the New Testament; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. A king has commissioned his servants to invite the wedding guests for his son's wedding party. The table is already covered. However, the two servants who are with him tell him that guests refuse to come because they have other things to do. In the background the invitees go to their fields. Then the king gives the servants the assignment to invite everyone on the street. On the left, the people of the street, among other creepers, are invited. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22. This print is part of an album.

Child murder in Bethlehem, 1643 print In the streets of Bethlehem, mothers try to protect their children against the soldiers of Herod. These have been instructed to kill all boys of two years and younger in Bethlehem. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2:16. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving soldiers entering Bethlehem ~ massacre of the innocents

Invitation to the sick and poor, 1559 print The King's servant invites the people of the street to the wedding party. Poor, sick and crippled people follow the servant to the party room. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22. This print is part of an album. paper engraving poor, maimed, blind and lame are brought in, and sit down at the table ~ parable of the royal wedding-feast

Daniel reveals the deception of Bels priests; Van den Bel and den Draeck in Babel; History of Daniel, bell and the dragon; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). King Cyrus and Daniel come to the temple in the morning and see footsteps in the shaft that Daniel has scattered over the floor. They discover the secret entrance to the temple, giving the priests and their families arrived to eat the food from eating. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Tobias, Sara and the angel say goodbye to Raguel and Edna; History of Tobias; Theatrum Biblicum (...). Raguel embraces Tobias, which is already on a camel. Edna embraces her daughter Sara. In the background the angel is on a camel. On the right leaves the procession. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit 10:11.

King Jerobeam and the Godsman for the Altar, 1579 print King JeroBeam brings an idol to an idol when a man's man appears from Judah. The man of God prophesies and announces the miracle that the altar will split and the ashes will fall to the ground. The vast arm of Jerobeam stiffens when he instructs the man of God to capture the man. Left in the background is the end of the man's man depicted. The man of God is killed by a lion and pulled off his donkey. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 13. Print is part of an album. paper engraving 'a man of God' from Judah comes to Bethel and prophesies to Jeroboam the destruction of the altar. as king Jeroboam points to the prophet and orders his seizure, his hand withers and the altar falls apart. the prophet of Judah rides off with his donkey and on his way is killed by a lion

Mortofbed of the rich man; Parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The rich man is in a bed surrounded by doctors, priests and weeping women. Two devils are next to his bed. In the background two devils with the soul of the rich man fly towards the crochures of hell. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 16:23. This print is part of an album.

Tobias, Sara and the angel say goodbye to Raguel and Edna, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Raquel embraces Tobias, who is already on a camel. Edna embraces her daughter Sara. In the background the angel sits on a camel. The procession leaves on the right. At the bottom of the margin an explanatory text in Latin. To Tobit 10: 11-12. Antwerp paper engraving the leave-taking ~ Tobias' return

Jojada omit Joos; History of Joas and Queen Atalja. The high priest Jojada pours ointment oil over the head of Joas and calls him to King. Conflictors blowing on trumpets and play the harp. Between the soldiers right, Queen Ataliah looks while she tears her clothes. On the right in the background Koningin Atalja is killed. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the show. This print is part of an album.

Creation of EVA; Creation and fall; 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. God the Father creates Eve from the Sleeping Adam and helps her up. On the left in the background, God points Adam and Eva on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. On the right in the foreground a dog. At the bottom of a reference to the Bible text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Death of the son of the woman from Sunem; History of Elisa and the woman from Sunem; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. If the child from the woman from SUNEM goes to watch his father's mowing work on the land, he becomes unwell. In the background left, the father recommends a servant to bring the child to his mother. In the foreground the child dies in his mother's arms. In the background left the child is placed on the Elisa bed. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 4:19. This print is part of an album.

Departure of the angel Rafael; History of Tobias; Theatrum Biblicum (...). The angel Rafaël is familiar with Tobit, Anna, Tobias and Sara. They kneel on the ground. Tobit has returned home and is received on the left by his parents Tobit and Anna. Still further in the background the receipt of Tobias' woman Sara. On the right in the house the healing of Tobit. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit 12: 4.

Today give us the bread we need; Of the father onse; Our father; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). View in a Protestant church. In the foreground a pastor on the pulpit, expressed for a group of knelt believers for him. In the background the supper as celebrated at the Protestants. Right a departure in which a man prays for his meal. Illustration of a rule of our father prayer: Give us the bread we need today. Under the show this part of our father in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in matte. 6:11. This print is part of an album.

Baptism of Christ, Pietro Aquila, After Rafaël, 1675 print Christ is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordaan River. Behind John kneeling and floating angels. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album. paper etching baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Elia for the second time with King Achab, 1643 print The prophet Elia was brought to the king by Obadja, steward of King Ahab; This appeals to Elijah with the words: 'Are you, Elijah You, who has deposited Israel into the accident " Elia explains that the king himself has deposited his people into the accident by worshiping the wrong gods. In the background on the right you can see how Obadja, as soon as he recognized Elijah, bowed to him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 18: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving on his way Obadiah meets Elijah who commands him to summon the king. Ahab is reproved by Elijah and asked to gather the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel for a contest

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king History of the Maccabees (series title) Historia Iudae Machabei (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru m veteris testame n ti, elega n tissueimis imaginibus expressu m excelle n tissueimoru m in hac arte viroru m opera: now n c primu m in luce m editus (series title), Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modein and the king's envoy. In this way he demonstrated his dedication to the law of God. Below the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Makk. 2:14. Print is part of an album, Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2: 23-26), Johannes Wierix (mentioned on object), Antwerp, c. 1574 and/or 1579, paper, engraving, h 202 mm × w 285 mm

Worship by the shepherds; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafael; Imagins Veteris AC Novi Testamenti; Rafael Bible. In a bricked stable, the shepherds, Mary and Joseph were worshiping the Christ child. Angels float above the Christ child. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album.

Exodus from Egypt; From Moys and Pharaoh; History of Moses for the Exodus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). In the foreground Moses and Aaron that leads the people of Israel from Egypt. The Jewish people draws in a long procession with all their possessions to the Red Sea. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 12:33. This print is part of an album.

King Josia is celebrating Passover; History of King Josia; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. King Josia is celebrating Passover according to the rules described in the Code in honor of God. At the front right, Josia is standing at the table with a group of men and eating the Passover meal. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23:21. This print is part of an album.

David in Abigaïl, 1564 - 1568 print When a stingy farmer refuses to help David and his men, they threaten to punish him. Abigaïl, the farmer's wife, kneels for David and offers him and his soldiers eat and drink. With that she was satisfied with David. Print is part of a series about the eight Blessig talks of Christ and illustrates the blessing: Blessed the Peace Founders. On a square slab at the bottom of this text from matt. 5: 9 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the blessing and the show. This print is part of an album. paper engraving meeting of David and Abigail, who kneels before him. blessed are the peacemakers

Worship by the shepherds; Youth of Christ; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). The shepherds worship the Christ child, which lies in the manger. Mary is next to the child and holds a cloth. On the right in the background the announcement to the shepherds by the angel. Jozef is behind the OS and the donkey. Under the show an explanation in Latin.

Lazarus begges at the party dis of the rich man, Anonymous, After Theodoor Galle, 1646 print The rich man is on a banquet. Around him noble gentlemen and ladies. Musicians make music. The poor Lazarus is in the foreground. Two dogs lick its wounds. In the background, Lazarus is chased away under the threat of beating. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 16:19. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the rich man (Dives) is feasting, while poor Lazarus is starving at the gate (dogs licking Lazarus' sores) (Luke 16:19-31)

Martyrdom of Jakobus de Minerere; From the Twaelf Apostles and Haer Martelrie; Martyrdom of Christ and the apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). James De Looper is killed by men with bats. On the right besides the scene of his torture death, he shows again, with a book in hand. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Martyrdom of Petrus; From the Twaelf Apostles and Haer Martelrie; Martyrdom of Christ and the apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Peter is crucified upside down. To the right of the scene of his torture death, he is displayed again with keys in hand. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Woman from Sunem drives on a donkey to Elisa, 1643 print The woman from Sunem drives on a donkey to the prophet Elisa. Her husband is at the gate. In the background on the right she begs the prophet for help because her son died. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 4:24. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the Shunammite woman rides out with her donkey to Elisha, bows down before him and taking hold of his feet, entreats him to come with her

Evangelist Matthew; S. Mathevs; Of the four evangelists; Four evangelists; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Evangelist Matthew writes his gospel. He sits on the basement of a few twisted columns. The angel stands next to him. In the background Adam and Eve at the foot of the Jesse tree. Under the show a text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Allegory of worshiping evil within the Roman Catholic Church, Bernard Picart, 1721 print A Roman Catholic spiritual, closely followed by other clergy, offers a bag of money to a group of personal sins and demons. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Dissimulation, Hypocrisy; 'Hippocresia', 'Simulatione' (Ripa). organization, functionaries and dignitaries in churches and in related institutions. the Seven Deadly Sins (personified)

Paul speaks with the women in Filippi; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. On the banks of a river, the apostle Paul appeals to the women of the city of Filippi, which gathered there to pray. One of the women, Lydia, can be baptized with her housemates (right-hand). Left in the background Paul dispels a mind from a woman. Paul and Silas are then arrested and get stools for disturbing the order. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 16:14. This print is part of an album.

Achitofel and Chusai at Absalom; The Gheschiesis of Absalon; History of David and Absalom; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Achitofel and the Arkite Chusai advise Absalom about the Arms Plan against King David. In the background, Jonatan and Achimaices, who will transfer the news about the plan to King David, in a well in the yard of the house of a man from Bachurim. His wife places a hatch over the opening of the well, so that nothing can be seen. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 17: 1. This print is part of an album.

King Josia shows the law book to the people; History of King Josia; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. King Josia is on the stairs of the temple and lets the recovered code of God read to the people of Israel. Josiah raises his hand and swears that he will follow God and hold his laws. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23: 2. This print is part of an album.

Similarity of the treasure in the Akker, 1643 print A man buys a treasure after he has found a treasure in a field. In the background you can see how the man finds the treasure and buries again. In the foreground, the man is in hand with a stick fair to negotiate and buy the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13:44. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving 'the Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field' ~ proverbial saying of Christ (Matthew 13:44)

Joas presented to the army; Gheschiedissis in Judah, from Athalia and Joas; History of Joas and Queen Atalja; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). At an increase in the temple, the high priest king Joas proposes the Royal Guard. The men swear faithfully to the king. At the bottom of the margin a fresh in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in 2. 11: 4. This print is part of an album.

New altar inaugurated, 1579 print The new altar in the temple of Jerusalem is inaugurated, while the Israelites sing. Others make sacrifices. A sacrifice is burning on the new altar. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 4:52. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Judas Maccabeus has the temple purified and re-dedicated (1 Maccabees 4:36-58)

Stoning of the elders, 1563 print The two elders who had falsely accused Susanna of adultery are tied to a pole. They are stoned by a crowd, among others by a few soldiers. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the elders are stoned to death ~ story of Susanna

Job hears the bad news from messengers; Van den Heylighen IOB; History of Job; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Job belongs from three messengers about the disaster that has happened to him. His wife stands in the doorway, who loves her handkerchief. In the landscape you can see how jobs cattle and camels are stolen, how his shepherds and cattle died by lightning and how the house in the city links, in which the children of Job held a party, collapsed in the storm. To heaven the tetragram, as a symbol of God the father and the sky dwellers who make their appearance. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Job 1:14. This print is part of an album.

Meeting and the journey of the three Kings, Johann Sadeler (I), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1643 - 1646 print The three kings meet at an intersection and together follow the star of Bethlehem. The black king points to the star with his scepter. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2. This print is part of an album. paper engraving journey of the three Wise Men to Jerusalem

Christ heals a man with a shrivel hand; Miracles of Christ; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). Christ heals at the temple on Sabbath a man with a shriveled hand. The man stretches his hand to Christ. The scribes look. Two of them are in hand on the ground with law books. In the background in the landscape, Christ heals other people. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 6.

Paulus rescue with the Magician Elymas; Histories Pauli; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Magician Elymas wants to prevent Paul and Barnabas. He is blinded by Paul. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 13:11. This print is part of an album.

Taken naval servant to prison, Anonymous, 1646 print The carefully servant is locked up in prison on behalf of his Lord who stands at the door. A soldier kicks his feet. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 18:34. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the king reproaches his servant for his mercilessness and delivers him to the tormentors ~ parable of the unmerciful servant. prison, jail

Christ washes the feet of his disciples, Philips Galle (workshop or), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Christ washes the feet of the apostles (John 13:1-20)

Christ heals a man with a shriveled hand, 1643 print Christ heals a man with a shriveled hand at the temple on Sabbath. The man extends his hand to Christ. The scribes watch. Two of them are sitting on the ground with legislative books in their hand. In the background in the landscape, Christ heals other people. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 6: 6. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving healing of a man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-10)

Christ for Herod, 1572 print King Herod interrogates Christ, but he does not answer him. Herod mocked and his soldiers Christ. They put on a showcase. Under the show a seven -line text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ before King Herod; sometimes a gorgeous robe is brought (Luke 23:8-11)

Ahasveros gives his ring to Haman, Hans Collaert (I) (Attributed to), after Jan Snellinck (I), 1646 print King Ahasveros gives his signet ring to Haman, with which Haman can have his plan implemented in the name of the king to let all Jews kill. The decision is proclaimed in the background. A group of Jews is mourning with ashes on the head. On the right Queen Ester in her departure where she instructs a servant to bring Mordecai clothes so that he can wear them instead of his mourning rug. On the left next to the building, Mordecai refuses to accept the clothes. Even further in the background, Ester prays for a happy ending. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 3: 9. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Haman entreats Ahasuerus to issue a decree that all the Jews are to be put to death; Ahasuerus consents and yields his signet-ring to Haman. a royal decree is issued and sent throughout the country ~ Haman's plot against the Jews. the Jews mourn thr

Death of the son of the woman from Sunem, 1643 print When the child of the woman from Sunem goes to look at the mowing work of his father on the land, he becomes unwell. In the background on the left, the father orders a servant to bring the child to his mother. In the foreground, the child dies in his mother's arms. In the background on the left the child is placed on Elisa's bed. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 4:19. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving when the son of the Shunammite woman joins his father and the harvest workers in the field he collapses. the son of the Shunammite woman dies in his mother's lap

Achan for Jozua, Harmen Jansz Muller, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1646 print Achan is brought before Joshua because he had stolen spoils of war. Achan and his family are stoned in the background. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in JZ. 7:19. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Achan confesses to have taken from the spoils a garment and some silver and gold. Achan and his family are stoned and burned (aftermath of the fall of Jericho)

Teasing the grasshoppers and the hail, 1643 print In the foreground the eighth plague that God brought over Egypt: a grasshop of plague. The Pharaoh orders one of his soldiers to kill the locusts. On the left, a servant fills a jug with water. In the background on the left the seventh plague of Egypt: hailstones. In the background left and right Aaron and Moses who evoke the teasing. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 9:23 and 10:13. This print is part of an album. print maker: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the plague of hail: Moses raises his rod towards the sky, and hail and fire fall to the ground. the plague of locusts: as Moses raises his hands the locusts come and eat everything that has survived the hail

Boaz buys the land of Ruth and Naomi; History of Ruth and Boaz. At the city gate, Boaz receives the sandal from a man who just like Boaz is entitled to buy the land of Ruth and Naomi. The man shows that he does not apply his right. A group of urban extinguishes is witnessing the buying and from Boaz 'promise to marry Ruth. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ruth 4.

King Jerobeam and the Godsman for the altar, Hans Collaert (I) (Attributed to), after Ambrosius Francken (I), 1585 print King JeroBeam brings an idol to an idol when a man's man appears from Judah. The man of God prophesies and announces the miracle that the altar will split and the ashes will fall to the ground. The vast arm of Jerobeam stiffens when he instructs the man of God to capture the man. Left in the background is the end of the man's man depicted. The man of God is killed by a lion and pulled off his donkey. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 13. This print is part of an album. paper engraving 'a man of God' from Judah comes to Bethel and prophesies to Jeroboam the destruction of the altar. as king Jeroboam points to the prophet and orders his seizure, his hand withers and the altar falls apart. the prophet of Judah rides off with his donkey and on his way is killed by a lion

Christ heals the paralyzed man; Miracles of Christ; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Some men leave a paralyzed man on his bed bed by a hole in the roof for the feet of Christ. Christ forgives the sins of the man and heals him. People are in the building and in the doorway. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 5:18. This print is part of an album.

. The rich man is in a bed surrounded by doctors, priests and weeping women. Two devils are next to his bed. In the background two devils with the soul of the rich man fly towards the crochures of hell. The print has a Latin inscription and is part of a series about the likeness of the rich man and Lazarus

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